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.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
- 30 MAR 2026Petition rejectedalready-happening
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'.
- 22 FEB 2026Petition created
Background
Charging illegal recruitment fees
Issuing fake CoS reference numbers
Fabricating job offers from non-existent sponsors
Using cancelled or invalid sponsor licence details