Applying for certificates of sponsorship
Access our flow chart explaining the process for applying for certificates of sponsorship.
A sponsorship licence holder is the organisation responsible for issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) directly to the migrant.
The CoS is not an actual document but a reference number which the migrant can use to apply for leave to remain in, or entry to the UK. This step-by-step guide highlights the differences between undefined and defined CoS and the process employers should use when applying for them.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how employers can complete the CoS process.
More resources about the sponsorship licence system is available on the NHS Employers website.
