Submitted on Sunday 22nd February 2026
Rejected on Monday 30th March 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
introduce a verification system for UK Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
Create an official online CoS verification portal managed by the UK Home Office.
Allow applicants to verify CoS reference numbers in real time.
Include QR-code or digital signature authentication on all issued CoS documents.
Charging illegal recruitment fees
Issuing fake CoS reference numbers
Fabricating job offers from non-existent sponsors
Using cancelled or invalid sponsor licence details
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) are verified electronically by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) through the Sponsorship Management System (SMS) when a worker applies for a visa, using a unique 11-digit number starting with 'C'.
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