Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) doesnt guarantee a job: Can you complain to UK govt? (Video)

By A Staff Reporter

LONDON May 9: A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is an electronic record that is issued by a licensed employer in the UK to a prospective employee who is not a UK national. The CoS is a mandatory requirement for all Skilled Worker visa applications. It is also required for some other types of work visas, such as the Intra-Company Transfer visa and the Graduate Entrepreneur visa.

The CoS must be assigned to the prospective employee before they can apply for a visa. The employer must first apply for a sponsor licence from the UK government. Once the employer has been granted a licence, they can apply for CoSs for their prospective employees.

The CoS contains information about the employer, the job offer, and the prospective employee. It also includes a unique reference number that is used by the Home Office to process the visa application.

The CoS is valid for 6 months from the date it is issued. If the prospective employee does not apply for a visa within this time, the CoS will expire and will need to be reissued.

The CoS is a valuable tool for employers who are looking to hire overseas workers. It helps to ensure that the employer is compliant with UK immigration law and that the prospective employee is eligible for a visa.

Does holding a CoS guarantee work?

Having a valid CoS does not, however, guarantee that the worker will be granted entry clearance, permission to enter, or permission to stay. Applicants under this route must ensure that they meet the requirements of the sponsored route under which they apply.

Can the employer not give work even if an employee has CoS?

Yes, an employer cannot give work even if an employee has a CoS. There are a few reasons why this might happen.

The employer may have changed their mind about hiring the employee.
The employer may have found a cheaper or more qualified candidate.
The employer may be experiencing financial difficulties and can no longer afford to hire the employee.
The employer may have found that the employee is not a good fit for the job.
If an employer is not giving you work, you should first try to speak to them directly to find out why. If you are unable to resolve the issue with the employer, you may want to consider filing a complaint with the UK government.

What can the CoS holder complaint to UK government?

A CoS holder can complain to the UK government if they believe that their employer has not complied with UK immigration law. For example, the employer may have:

Issued a CoS for a job that does not exist.
Failed to provide the employee with the promised salary or benefits.
Discriminated against the employee on the basis of their nationality or race.

If you believe that your employer has not complied with UK immigration law, you should first try to resolve the issue with the employer directly. If you are unable to resolve the issue with the employer, you may want to consider filing a complaint with the UK government.

To file a complaint with the UK government, you can contact the Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement team. You can find more information on how to file a complaint on the Home Office’s website.

Here are some tips for filing a complaint with the UK government:

Be clear and concise in your complaint.
Provide as much evidence as possible to support your complaint.
Keep a copy of all correspondence with the Home Office.

The Home Office will investigate your complaint and take appropriate action. If the Home Office finds that your employer has not complied with UK immigration law, they may take a number of actions, including:

Fine the employer.
Revoke the employer’s sponsor licence.
Prosecute the employer.

If you have been the victim of immigration abuse, you should not hesitate to file a complaint with the UK government. You have rights, and you should not be afraid to stand up for them.

You can email Home Office at complaints@homeoffice.gov.uk or iec@homeoffice.gov.uk