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)
Documents
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- view previously refused, withdrawn or rejected applications
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- view previously refused, withdrawn or rejected applications
Updates to this page
Published 7 April 2014
Last updated Update history
2025-07-02 09:08
SMS guide 12: restricted certificates of sponsorship updated.
2024-12-04 16:41
Updated to clarify defined CoS expiry time.
2024-07-10 13:40
Screenshots in pdf version updated.
2024-03-12 12:03
Updated screenshots of the sponsorship management system to reflect Immigration Rules changes.
2023-02-06 16:45
Added accessible version.