If incorrect information is included in a CoS, the visa application may be refused, and the employer could face penalties or lose their sponsor licence. Employers should double-check all details before issuing the certificate.

A CoS must be used within 3 months of issuance but cannot be used more than 3 months before the job start date specified in the certificate.

Defined CoS are for workers applying outside the UK; undefined CoS are for workers applying within the UK. Employers must specify their needs when applying for a sponsor licence.

Employers must apply through the Sponsor Management System (SMS) after securing a sponsor licence. Once approved by UKVI, the CoS can be assigned to the employee for their visa application.

If the CoS expires before applying for a visa, you'll need a new CoS assigned to you by your sponsoring employer. CoS have a validity period, so it's essential to apply for the visa promptly after receiving it.

A CoS includes details about the employer (sponsor), the job being offered, the applicant's personal information, salary, job duties, and other relevant information needed for the visa application.

You cannot directly apply for a CoS. It must be assigned to you by a UK employer who holds a valid sponsor license. The employer will need to demonstrate that the job meets the skill level and salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

A CoS is an electronic record issued by a licensed UK employer to a foreign national, confirming they are being sponsored for a specific job. It's required for most work-related visas, including the Skilled Worker visa and other sponsored routes.