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A main document required for an individual when he applies for the worker visa in the UK. If you don't have any proof regarding your job selection in the UK, then you are not qualified to work there.

Let’s gain more information about certificate of sponsorship (CoS).

About CoS

Certificate of Sponsorshipis a self certifying digital document which is issued by the employer to the eligible person so that he can apply for the visa and job with ease. This certificate needs to provide profile details of the employee and confirmation with signature by the Sponsor. In the Visa application and compliance system, if you don’t even have any proof of confirmation about your selection in the required post, then how can the visa department allow you to settle on the basis of a worker visa? That is why CoS is an essential requirement in the process of Visa application.

Cost of issuing a CoS

The Cost fee of CoS is£199.

For a Temporary worker, it costs£21.

This fee is paid by the Sponsor.

How much time is taken by the sponsor to request for CoS?

The Home Office sends an email to the Authorising Officer of the company. It takes one working day. It might take a long time if the Home Office requires to check for more details about the employee and the Sponsor. If the Sponsor wants priority service to get access to CoS in minimum time, then the fee is  £200.

Application for CoS

Sponsorship Management System (SMS) is responsible to differentiate between Defined and Undefined CoS. The Sponsor should apply for a suitable type of CoS. Sponsor should be able to access the SMS when the Sponsor License is granted.

There are two types of CoS as mentioned below :

1.  Defined Certificate of Sponsorship :This CoS is required when an individual from overseas applies to enter in the UK on the basis of Skilled worker visa. Once the individual is identified, he needs to prove the sponsorship of the particular job. This CoS is requested for a specific post. This certificate can be provided within 2 days by the Home office.

2.  Undefined Certificate of Sponsorship : The second type of CoS is required for an individual who applies within the UK. When the worker is extending his visa time, he applies with an undefined CoS. He can switch jobs in the same field like a student or a graduated individual. It takes around 3-4 days.

After knowing about Certificate of Sponsorship, you are ready to apply for the job in the UK.