{"id":4813,"date":"2022-04-25T16:08:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T15:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.migraco.com\/en\/?p=4813"},"modified":"2022-04-25T16:08:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T15:08:48","slug":"defined-or-undefined-cos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.migraco.com\/en\/defined-or-undefined-cos\/","title":{"rendered":"Defined or undefined CoS?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Migrant, who are applying for a visa under the Skilled Worker scheme or the Global Business Mobility route, will need to obtain a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from their UK sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>A CoS is a database record which confirms the details of the migrant whom the company intends to sponsor and the job they will do as well as duration of employment, salary, standard occupational code etc. The employer will need to assign a CoS using their Sponsorship Management System (SMS) account.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, when requesting a CoS, the licensed sponsor confirms that the following information is true:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genuine intention to sponsor a migrant;<\/li>\n<li>The individual is able to meet the relevant immigration requirements;<\/li>\n<li>The company is eligible to sponsor the worker in the chosen route;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to comply with the terms and conditions of an A-rated sponsor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please note that a CoS can only be assigned by a person who has access to the SMS as a Level 1 or Level 2 user. The Authorizing Officer is not able to draft and assign a CoS, but he\/she will have overall responsibility for the licence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CoS: Defined or Undefined?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are 2 types of CoS:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Defined CoS are for migrants who are applying for an entry clearance (applications made from outside the UK) under the Skilled Worker scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Undefined CoS are for:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals who are applying for leave to remain (applications made in the UK) under the Skilled Worker category;<\/li>\n<li>CoS assigned to migrants on all other routes, for instance, applications made as Senior or Specialist Worker (this has replaced the Intra-Company Transfer route from 11 April 2022) or as UK Expansion Worker (this has replaced the Representative of an Overseas Business route from 11 April 2022) under the Global Business Mobility scheme, irrespective of whether they are applying from outside the UK or inside the UK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Employers are able to assign an Undefined CoS from their annual allocation. However, sponsors must apply for a Defined CoS using a separate process each time they need one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What shall you do if you made a mistake on the CoS?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Minor error:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Employers can use a \u201csponsor note\u201d to amend, update or clarify information such as \u00a0the \u00a0start date or end date of the employment, salary details, or working hours, and amend a mistyped name or date of birth. However, if the sponsor has made more than one mistake in the migrant\u2019s personal details, the company will normally need to assign a new CoS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Significant error:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sponsors MUST cancel a CoS and assign a new one if they have made a significant error such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They\u2019ve entered the wrong occupation code;<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ve assigned the CoS in the wrong route, or in the wrong sub-category;<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ve made more than one single mistake in terms of the migrant\u2019s nationality, date of birth, and surname.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Our Immigration Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For expert advice regarding any aspect of the UK visa application, please contact our immigration team on 0203 384 3075.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migrant, who are applying for a visa under the Skilled Worker scheme or the Global Business Mobility route, will need to obtain a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from their UK sponsor. 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