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Creating and assigning a CoS: SMS manual 8

A step-by-step manual to creating and assigning a certificate of sponsorship (CoS).

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To help sponsors create and assign individual and batches of CoS.

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Published 7 April 2014
Last updated 7 September 2026 Show all updates
  1. Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

  2. Updated to remove reference to the graduate route.

  3. Screenshots in the pdf version updated.

  4. Accessible version added.

  5. Updated guide as rules have changed.

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

  7. Updated version of the guidance published.

  8. Updated version of guide published.

  9. Updated guidance.

  10. Updated guidance.

  11. First published.

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