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Miscellaneous certificate of sponsorship functions: SMS manual 10

Use this step-by-step guide if you are a sponsor using miscellaneous certificate of sponsorship (CoS) functions.

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7 April 2014
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SMS guide 10: miscellaneous CoS functions (accessible)

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SMS guide 10: miscellaneous CoS functions

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Guide to help sponsors with all other functions of CoS, such as managing batches of CoS, managing pre-stored addresses for use when creating CoS, transferring ownership of CoS, and printing CoS.

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Published 7 April 2014
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  1. Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

  2. Removed references to premium customer service.

  3. SMS guide 10: miscellaneous CoS functions updated.

  4. Updated the guide to add a note about the new column titled "Migrated to SpUK".

  5. Updated guide in line with changes to the SMS system, and added accessible HTML version.

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

  7. Updated user guide document due to changes to the Sponsor Management System on 24 May 2021 ahead of the launch of the Graduate Route in July.

  8. Updated version of the guide published.

  9. Updated guidance.

  10. Updated guidance.

  11. First published.

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