URGENT - CoS verification error - Tier 2 Change of Employment

Hi,

I was assigned a CoS number today and I am about to fill in my application for Tier 2 General change of employment but when I enter the CoS number in the form it gives me the following error message:

"We have not been able to verify this CoS reference number at this time. It may be because it was entered incorrectly, make sure it exactly matches your Certificate of Sponsorship.

You may continue with your application but it is likely to be refused if you do not provide a valid CoS reference number."

I know the CoS number is assigned to me and I am entering it correctly as I have the pdf with me. I know a few others have also had this problem. Any idea how can I fix this.

Your help will me appreciated.

Thanks!

Hi mental4vray! I was wondering how you resolved this issue? I had the same thing happen with my T2 visa application today, and I also have the PDF from my company so I know my CoS is right. Did you just submit your application anyway, or did you get in touch with someone?

I would advice you both to give a try tomorrow - just in case

I am having the same issue. However, I read in another thread that submitting the pdf and screenshot of the assigned status should be more than enough.
I have also sent a mail now ApplyOnlineE-Support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk as suggested in that thread.
So let's see!

advice13 wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:56 pm

I am having the same issue. However, I read in another thread that submitting the pdf and screenshot of the assigned status should be more than enough.
I have also sent a mail now ApplyOnlineE-Support@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk as suggested in that thread.
So let's see!

I wonder if the Home Office is having technical difficulties! I ended up printing my CoS pdf file out and submitting it with the rest of my mailed documents, so hopefully that takes care of it. I might email the support address if it seems like there's a problem.

Yeah, I applied as well. Will carry the doc with me for the visa appointment. Good luck!

Update: Home office replied - "Please note that although you have received this warning message, you should be able to continue with the completion of the form if you have the correct COS number. You can continue with your application and complete."

advice13 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:42 pm

Update: Home office replied - "Please note that although you have received this warning message, you should be able to continue with the completion of the form if you have the correct COS number. You can continue with your application and complete."

That's great news! Thanks for posting the update!

mmbutterfly wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 14, 2018 5:02 pm

advice13 wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 14, 2018 2:42 pm

Update: Home office replied - "Please note that although you have received this warning message, you should be able to continue with the completion of the form if you have the correct COS number. You can continue with your application and complete."

That's great news! Thanks for posting the update!

Guys I also got the same error. Can we please get the update? Did u had any problem because of this error?