Guidance

Introduction to the sponsorship management system: SMS manual 1

Introduction to using SMS for licensed sponsors.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 1 August 2013
• Last updated: 10 July 2024 — See all updates

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SMS guide 1: introduction (accessible)

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SMS guide 1: introduction

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To help sponsors log into SMS for the first time, change your password, manage SMS users and view important messages posted by the Home Office.

In addition, this guide explains who should use SMS and for what purpose. The guide features a full introduction to SMS as well as a comprehensive troubleshooting section.

Published 1 August 2013
Last updated 10 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 10 July 2024

   Screenshots in pdf version updated.

2. 22 June 2023

   Updated the guidance as a National Insurance number (NINO) is now mandatory for Level 1 users.

3. 12 May 2023

   This guidance has been updated throughout.

4. 17 May 2022

   Updated guide to reflect changes to policy.

5. 11 October 2021

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

6. 24 May 2021

   Updated version of guidance published.

7. 1 December 2020

   Updated version of guide published.

8. 6 April 2015

   Updated guidance.

9. 16 July 2014

   Updated guidance.

10. 7 April 2014

    Update of document.

11. 1 August 2013

    First published.