Can Multiple COS be assigned to single applicant

[sirahdoosam]

hi
I am currently working in UK under tier 2 sponsorship visa and got another job in UK who has applied and assigned new COS to my application, next step is apply for visa. However I just got another better job offer which i plan to join but not sure if i can get multiple COS assigned to my application or i need to ask previous employer to cancel my COS. Just not sure how to go about that.
Regards,
Haris

[CR001]

The first CoS has to be withdrawn first before another sponsor can assigned a CoS to you.

[sirahdoosam]

Thanks for the response, is it possible that I ask the previous employer to withdraw it n they don’t do it? If so what right do I have ?

[Mj_In]

I am in a similar situation as well. I have two offers, one sponsor has assigned me a defined CoS and I have asked them to withdraw because I want to go ahead with the second offer. They haven’t replied so I don’t know if they will withdraw the CoS. I have not used the CoS to apply for Visa. In case they don’t withdraw it, can I get it done by Home Office? What is the procedure?

[sirahdoosam]

I had called home office re this, I was advised to check with the new prospective employers immigration/sponsorship team if they can assign new cos with out the need of withdrawal of previous one.

Further if you home office website it says you can give written notice followed by a reminder after 5 working days n wait for 5 more working days n then you can reach out the sponsor division of home office.

Would suggest to double check everything before you proceed.

[Mj_In]

Thank you! That makes me feel hopeful. Do you know how to reach out to sponsor division of Home Office? I found this email id but not sure if it is correct - sponsorshipPBSenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk ?

I guess the best case scenario is if the second employer is able to issue a CoS without the need to withdraw by the other sponsor who already assigned one.

[Mj_In]

Can somebody please help me with how to contact the Sponsor License unit of the UK Home Office if my sponsor is not withdrawing an assigned CoS? I haven’t used it to apply for Visa and I have chosen to accept the offer from a different employer but they cannot assign me a CoS till the other one is withdrawn. I saw on the Home Office website that there is an option to contact them directly and ask to cancel the CoS but I do not see any email id? Please help.

[manci]

From the sponsor guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... le-version

S6.13. If you have assigned a CoS to a person who intended to start working for you, but they then decided to take up a job offer with a different sponsor, they must contact you to arrange the withdrawal of their CoS. This is because the sponsor with whom they want to start work will not be able to assign a CoS to them until you have withdrawn the one you assigned. They must request this in writing or by email, giving you 5 working days to withdraw the CoS. If you do not carry out their request, they must send a reminder, after which you will have a further 5 working days to withdraw it.

S6.14. If you refuse or fail to withdraw the CoS within this time, the individual can ask us to cancel it. We will not cancel it until we have talked to you about why you have not withdrawn the CoS as requested by the individual. Failure to withdraw a CoS when requested, within the set time, may lead to us taking compliance action against you.

There is no reason why a sponsor should refuse your request to withdraw the CoS, especially since they may be sanctioned by UKVI if they don't comply with the request.

The UKVI address is Vulcan House, 6 Millsands, Sheffield S3 8NU.

CoSs automatically expire if not used within 3 months

[Mj_In]

Many thanks Manci! I will follow up with the sponsor again to withdraw the CoS, hope they do it because they might be sanctioned otherwise.

[CR001]

Many thanks Manci! I will follow up with the sponsor again to withdraw the CoS, hope they do it because they might be sanctioned otherwise.

Withdrawing a CoS does NOT cause a sponsor to be 'sanctioned', whether they withdraw it or otherwise.

[manci]

Withdrawing a CoS does NOT cause a sponsor to be 'sanctioned', whether they withdraw it or otherwise.

To clarify (from the sponsor guidance):

Failure to withdraw a CoS when requested, within the set time, may lead to us taking compliance action against you

[CR001]

Withdrawing a CoS does NOT cause a sponsor to be 'sanctioned', whether they withdraw it or otherwise.

To clarify (from the sponsor guidance):

Failure to withdraw a CoS when requested, within the set time, may lead to us taking compliance action against you

It is rare though that this does happen. They don't have the resources to do this for every minor sponsor issue.

[manci]

It is rare though that this does happen. They don't have the resources to do this for every minor sponsor issue.

Agreed but i expect it is also rare for a sponsor not to withdraw a CoS when so requested by the prospective employee who changed his or her mind.

[Mj_In]

Thanks manci and CR001! I asked them to withdraw the defined CoS but I haven’t heard from them yet. And as I understand, my other sponsor whose offer I have chosen to accept will not be able to assign me a defined CoS through SMS unless this one is withdrawn. So I will keep sending follow up emails, since there is nothing else I can do here

[sirahdoosam]

Is there any update Mj re withdrawal of cos ?

[Mj_In]

No nothing yet. They said they will confirm after withdrawing the CoS but I haven’t heard back.

[sirahdoosam]

Thanks, let us know if there is an update !
Also the timelines

[sirahdoosam]

Hey Mj_In is there any update re withdrawal of your COS from previous employer.

[Mj_In]

Hi - Yes they withdrew it within 4 days of me emailing and confirmed withdrawal by Home Office within 2 weeks.