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Avoid These 4 Mistakes With Your CoS Expiry Date Rules
UK CoS valid 3 months from assignment. £38,700 minimum salary. Prevent your sponsorship certificate from expiring before you apply. Avoid visa refusal in 2026.
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Handling Unpaid Absences Beyond the Four Week Limit
Sponsored workers face a 4-week unpaid leave limit. Employers must report breaches within 10 days. Exceeding this risks visa curtailment under 2026 rules.
Avoiding Prohibited Salary Cuts for Sponsored Staff
The 2026 salary threshold is £41,700. Reducing pay below this risks visa curtailment. You must report changes within 10 days to avoid compliance errors.
How to Handle Delays in Your CoS Allocation Request
Standard UK CoS allocation takes 18 weeks in 2026. Priority service costs £200 for 5-day delivery. Follow these specific steps to resolve sponsorship delays.
Surviving Probation Periods in UK Sponsor Companies
Employment Rights Bill 2026 grants day-one unfair dismissal rights from Autumn. Visa curtailment triggers 60-day grace. B2 English required from Jan 2026.
5 Tips to Find Your Correct Eligible Occupation Code
UK Skilled Worker visa requires RQF Level 6 from July 2025. Minimum salary £38,700. Match your job title to the official visa list correctly for 2026.
The Essential Guide to Who Needs UK Visa Sponsorship
UK Skilled Worker salary hits £41,700. English B2 required from Jan 2026. Get a clear list of who needs sponsorship and who doesn't. for UK job seekers.
UK Visa Compliance for Salary Changes and Unpaid Leave
Sponsors must report pay cuts within 10 days. Exceeding four weeks unpaid leave risks visa curtailment under strict 2026 Home Office regulations for staff.
How to Review Your Draft CoS Before It Is Assigned
UK visa rejections cost £827 per application. Check details on the draft certificate to avoid errors before your sponsor hits submit on the SMS portal in 2026.
Avoid These 3 Mistakes When Checking CoS Data Accuracy
Certificate mismatches reject 23% of applications. Verify your passport data, SOC code, and the £41,700 salary threshold to prevent 8-12 week delays.