Certificate of Sponsorship Advice for UK Employers
N & M Immigration Lawyers assist UK employers with Certificates of Sponsorship, Defined CoS, Undefined CoS, Skilled Worker sponsorship and sponsor licence compliance.
Certificates of Sponsorship are central to the Skilled Worker sponsorship process. Errors relating to occupation codes, salary information, job duties or sponsorship structure may create visa or compliance risks.
We Assist With
- Defined Certificates of Sponsorship
- Undefined CoS allocation
- Skilled Worker sponsorship
- Occupation code review
- Salary and role assessment
- Sponsor compliance concerns
What Is a Certificate of Sponsorship?
A Certificate of Sponsorship is an electronic sponsorship record assigned by a licensed sponsor to a worker for immigration purposes.
A Certificate of Sponsorship, often called a CoS, is assigned through the Sponsorship Management System by a sponsor licence holder. The CoS contains information about the worker, role, salary, occupation code and sponsorship details.
The information contained within the CoS must align with the Skilled Worker role and wider sponsor licence compliance position. Inconsistent or inaccurate information may affect the visa application or create compliance concerns for the employer.
A Certificate of Sponsorship is not a physical certificate. It is an electronic sponsorship record used by the Home Office for immigration purposes.
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Types of Certificate of Sponsorship
Different types of CoS are used depending on where the worker is applying from and the sponsorship circumstances.
Defined CoS
Defined Certificates of Sponsorship are generally used where a Skilled Worker applicant is applying from outside the UK.
Undefined CoS
Undefined Certificates of Sponsorship are generally used where the worker is applying from within the UK.
Skilled Worker Sponsorship
The CoS should reflect the proposed Skilled Worker role, salary, duties and sponsorship structure accurately.
Occupation Codes
Selecting the correct occupation code is important because it affects salary requirements and sponsorship suitability.
Salary Information
Salary details should align with the role, sponsorship route and broader application evidence.
Genuine Vacancies
UKVI may examine whether the sponsored role is genuine and operationally necessary.
Why Certificate of Sponsorship Errors Create Risk
Incorrect CoS information can affect visa applications and sponsor compliance credibility.
Incorrect Occupation Codes
Selecting the wrong occupation code may affect sponsorship suitability and salary assessment.
Salary Inconsistencies
Conflicting salary information may create credibility concerns for UKVI.
Compliance Concerns
Repeated CoS errors may affect wider sponsor licence compliance confidence.
Our Certificate of Sponsorship Services
Defined CoS Advice
We assist employers with Defined Certificate of Sponsorship requests and UKVI scrutiny issues.
Undefined CoS Allocation
We help businesses request additional Undefined CoS allocations and plan future recruitment.
Role Review
We assess occupation codes, role structure and sponsorship suitability.
Salary Assessment
We review salary information and how it should be presented within the sponsorship process.
Compliance Advice
We connect CoS preparation with wider sponsor licence compliance obligations.
Skilled Worker Planning
We assist businesses planning long-term Skilled Worker recruitment and sponsorship.
Certificate of Sponsorship FAQs
What is a Certificate of Sponsorship?
A Certificate of Sponsorship is an electronic sponsorship record assigned by a sponsor licence holder to a worker for immigration purposes.
Is a CoS a physical document?
No. A CoS is an electronic record created through the Sponsorship Management System.
What is the difference between Defined and Undefined CoS?
Defined CoS are generally used for overseas applications, while Undefined CoS are generally used where the worker applies from within the UK.
Can CoS errors affect a Skilled Worker visa application?
Yes. Incorrect role information, salary details or occupation codes may create visa and compliance concerns.
Can NMILS assist with CoS allocation and sponsor compliance?
Yes. We assist employers with Certificates of Sponsorship, sponsor licence compliance and Skilled Worker planning.
Need Certificate of Sponsorship Advice?
Speak to N & M Immigration Lawyers before assigning a CoS or responding to Home Office concerns.