Certificate Of Sponsorship Administration: A Complete Employer Guide

Certificate of Sponsorship administration at a glance

A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is an electronic record created through the Sponsor Management System. It connects a sponsored worker, a genuine role and the sponsor’s immigration responsibilities. It is not a paper certificate, and assigning one is not a substitute for checking that the wider visa requirements are met.

• A Defined CoS is generally used for a Skilled Worker applying from outside the UK and must be requested before it is assigned.

• An Undefined CoS is generally used for an eligible applicant applying from inside the UK, subject to the sponsor’s allocation.

• The role, occupation code, salary, hours and work location must describe the real job being offered.