Guidance

Defined certificate of sponsorship: SMS guide 12

Use this step-by-step guide if you are a sponsor who is applying for a defined certificate of sponsorship (CoS)

From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published
7 April 2014
Last updated
12 March 2024 — See all updates

Documents

SMS guide 12: restricted certificates of sponsorship (accessible)

HTML

SMS guide 12: restricted certificates of sponsorship

PDF, 1.06 MB, 34 pages

This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternativeformats@homeoffice.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

Information on how to:

  • apply for a defined CoS, including applying for a CoS based on a previous application
  • view and withdraw an application awaiting a decision
  • create and assign defined CoS
  • view previously refused, withdrawn or rejected applications
Published 7 April 2014
Last updated 12 March 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated screenshots of the sponsorship management system to reflect Immigration Rules changes.

  2. Added accessible version.

  3. Updated in line with changes to the Immigration Rules on 11 October 2021.

  4. Guide updated to reflect changes to the Sponsor Management System on 24 May 2021 ahead of the launch of the Graduate Route in July.

  5. Updated version of the guide published.

  6. Updated guidance.

  7. Updated guidance.

  8. First published.

Related content