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There are 12 SMS manuals available, plus a supplementary policy guide for completing CAS. The manuals are grouped into three categories: common, CAS and CoS. The table below describes the purpose and audience of each manual.
You should read all manuals applicable to your licence before contacting the relevant helpdesk.
Follow the step by step instructions below to apply for defined CoS. You must apply for a defined CoS if you want to recruit a migrant under Skilled Worker who will be applying for leave to enter the UK from overseas You must be A-rated in Skilled Worker to apply for defined CoS.
You should read the Sponsorship policy guidance before applying for restricted CoS.
Follow the step by step instructions below to apply for defined CoS based on a previous application.
You should read the SMS guide 8a – Creating a CoS – guide for business sponsors and Sponsorship policy guidance before applying for defined CoS.
Follow the step by step instructions below to view and withdraw a single defined CoS application.
You should read the Sponsorship policy guidance before viewing and withdrawing defined CoS.
Follow the step by step instructions below to create and assign a single defined CoS. You must first apply for a defined CoS before you can create and assign it.
You should read the Sponsorship policy guidance before creating and assigning single defined CoS.
Follow the step by step instructions below to view previously refused, withdraw or rejected defined CoS applications.
You should read the Sponsorship policy guidance before viewing and withdrawing defined CoS.
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