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
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Documents
SMS guide 1: introduction
PDF, 948967 KB, 4041 pages
Details
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.
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Published 1 August 2013
Last updated 101 July 2024
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2025-07-01 16:37
Introduction to SMS manual updated.
2024-07-10 13:43
Screenshots in pdf version updated.
2023-06-22 09:00
Updated the guidance as a National Insurance number (NINO) is now mandatory for Level 1 users.
2023-05-12 08:39
This guidance has been updated throughout.
2022-05-17 16:45
Updated guide to reflect changes to policy.
Details
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.
Updates to this page
Published 1 August 2013
Last updated Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-07-01 16:37
Introduction to SMS manual updated.
2024-07-10 13:43
Screenshots in pdf version updated.
2023-06-22 09:00
Updated the guidance as a National Insurance number (NINO) is now mandatory for Level 1 users.
2023-05-12 08:39
This guidance has been updated throughout.
2022-05-17 16:45
Updated guide to reflect changes to policy.