Guidance

Applications, renewals and services: SMS guide 3

Step-by-step guide to applying for additional services and making renewal applications.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 1 August 2013
• Last updated: 17 July 2024 — See all updates

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SMS guide 3: applications, renewals and services (accessible)

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SMS guide 3: applications, renewals and services

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To help sponsors apply for premium customer service, renew or decline to renew their highly trusted sponsor (HTS) status or licence renewal, and manage action plans.

Published 1 August 2013
Last updated 17 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 17 July 2024

   Added an accessible version.

2. 12 July 2024

   Updated SMS guide 3 to reflect several changes to the SMS system.

3. 11 October 2021

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

4. 24 May 2021

   Updated guidance with new version.

5. 1 December 2020

   Updated version of the guide published.

6. 6 April 2015

   Updated guidance.

7. 16 July 2014

   Updated guidance.

8. 7 April 2014

   Updated document.

9. 1 August 2013

   First published.