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Creating a CoS: guide for business sponsors (SMS guide 8a)

Use this guide to create a certificate of sponsorship. It gives details on what information is necessary in each field.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
7 April 2014
Last updated
22 July 2021 — See all updates

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Creating a CoS: guide for business sponsors

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A step by step guide to creating a CoS. To be viewed in conjunction with SMS guide 8.

Published 7 April 2014
Last updated 22 July 2021 + show all updates

  1. This document has been removed while we review its content. Added alternative sources of guidance on assigning or applying for a Certificate of Sponsorship.

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