CoS Allocation Priority For UK Businesses

Key Points

• The Post-Licence Priority Service allows A-rated sponsors to fast-track specific changes to their existing Sponsor Licence.
  
• Eligible requests are typically processed within five working days, compared to the standard 18-week timeline.
  
• The service applies to certain SMS requests, including in-year CoS allocations and changes to key personnel.
  
• The fee for each priority request is £350 and is strictly non-refundable.
  
• Only 100 priority slots are released daily and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
  

What Is the UKVI Post-Licence Priority Service?

The Post-Licence Priority Service is a paid facility provided by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) to help eligible sponsors accelerate the processing of certain administrative updates to their Sponsor Licence. These updates, when processed through the standard route, can take several weeks or even months. For organisations engaged in active recruitment or