Afzal Rafat Legal Practice

17/02/2026

29/01/2026

Applying for a UK Sponsor Licence?

A successful Sponsor Licence application requires:
• A genuine and lawful business
• Proper HR and compliance systems
• Evidence of trading and operations
• Ability to meet sponsor duties

If your business plans to hire overseas workers, make sure your Sponsor Licence application is strategically prepared and legally compliant.

Call us on 07599 752806 to book a consultation.

27/01/2026

📌 A successful UK Visitor Visa application depends on:
✅ A clear and genuine purpose of visit
✅ Strong evidence of finances
✅ Clear ties to your home country
✅ Proof you will leave the UK after your visit

If you are applying for a UK Visitor Visa, make sure your application is properly prepared and evidence-based.

📞 Call us on 07599 752806 to book a consultation.

22/01/2026

A UK care home lost its Sponsor Licence after underpaying its Skilled Worker staffs. Their reasons were not accepted by the Court.

The Court confirmed:
• Paying below the CoS salary is a serious breach
• Explanations were not accepted.
• Revocation was lawful.

📌 If you hold or rely on a Sponsor Licence, compliance is mandatory. A mistake can cost your Licence.

📞 Call us on 07599752806 to book a consultation for Legal Advice.

19/01/2026

Apply for Administrative Review if your student visa application is refused due to error made by the UKVI.

UK Student visa refusal does not always mean the end of your studies. You may be able to challenge the decision through an Administrative Review.

⏰ Time is critical — Administrative Review deadlines are strict.

If your refusal was unfair or incorrect, professional legal assessment can make the difference.

📞 Call us on 07599752806 for Legal Advice and Assistance.

11/01/2026

Call us on 07599 752806 to book your consultation.

09/01/2026

Applicants across all visa categories fell 12% from 840,000 in 2024 to 737,100 in 2025.

09/01/2026

🌍 𝑮𝒐𝒕 𝒂 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑳𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆? 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝑪𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍!

If your business holds a Sponsor Licence, you must follow strict Home Office rules which include:

✅ Reporting changes on time
✅ Keeping accurate records
✅ Passing compliance checks

❌ Failure to comply can lead to your licence being revoked, leaving your business unable to sponsor workers.

We offer expert compliance support to keep your licence safe and your business running smoothly.