Can a UK sponsor cancel my working visa rights?

Yes, your sponsor can cancel your UK work visa under certain circumstances.

If you are in the UK on a sponsored work visa (such as the Skilled Worker visa), your sponsor is the employer who provided you with the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). They are responsible for notifying the Home Office if there are changes to your employment status.

Your sponsor must report and can initiate cancellation of your visa if:

• You resign or your employment ends

• You are dismissed or made redundant

• You fail to start the job as expected

• You breach conditions of your employment or visa

Once the sponsor reports this, the UK Home Office may curtail (shorten) your visa. You may then be given a grace period, typically 60 days (or until your visa expires, whichever is sooner), to either:

• Find another sponsor and apply for a new visa, or

• Leave the UK

If you do not act within this period, you will be considered an overstayer, which can affect future visa applications.

In summary, yes, your sponsor can trigger the cancellation of your UK work visa, and it's important to act promptly if this happens.