Guidance
Defined certificate of sponsorship: SMS manual 12
Use this step-by-step manual if you are a sponsor who is applying for a defined certificate of sponsorship (CoS)
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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- view previously refused, withdrawn or rejected applications
Updates to this page
Published 7 April 2014Last updated 4 December 2024 + show all updates
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Updated to clarify defined CoS expiry time.
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Screenshots in pdf version updated.
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Updated screenshots of the sponsorship management system to reflect Immigration Rules changes.
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Added accessible version.
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Updated in line with changes to the Immigration Rules on 11 October 2021.
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Guide updated to reflect changes to the Sponsor Management System on 24 May 2021 ahead of the launch of the Graduate Route in July.
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Updated version of the guide published.
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Updated guidance.
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Updated guidance.
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First published.