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)

Published 7 April 2014
Last updated 1 December 2020 — see all updates

• From: UK Visas and Immigration

Documents

SMS guide 12: restricted certificates of sponsorship

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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• view previously refused, withdrawn or rejected applications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 1 December 2020 + show all updates

1. 1 December 2020

   Updated version of the guide published.

2. 6 April 2015

   Updated guidance.

3. 16 July 2014

   Updated guidance.

4. 7 April 2014

   First published.