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Priority Service Eligibility Checker

Check if a company is eligible for the CoS priority service. Only A-rated sponsors can use the priority route to request a CoS allocation.

Data from UK Government Sponsor Register

How to Check Priority Service Eligibility

The CoS allocation priority service is exclusively available to A-rated sponsor licence holders in the UK. Before submitting a priority request to UKVI, it is essential to verify that your organisation holds the correct rating status. Our eligibility checker tool searches the official UK Government Register of Licensed Sponsors to provide instant verification of sponsor ratings.

Only sponsors with an A-rating can access the priority service, which offers expedited processing of additional undefined Certificate of Sponsorship requests. The service costs £350 per request and typically delivers a decision within approximately 5 working days, compared to the standard route which can take several weeks or months.

Using the search tool above, you can confirm whether any UK company currently holds an A-rated sponsor licence. Simply enter the company name to view their current rating status, location, and approved sponsorship routes. This verification step is crucial before preparing your priority service application, as B-rated sponsors must first resolve compliance issues and restore their A-rating before they become eligible for priority processing.

Understanding Sponsor Ratings

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A-Rated Sponsors

A-rated sponsors have demonstrated full compliance with their sponsor duties under the UK's points-based immigration system. They maintain accurate records, report changes promptly, and fulfill all monitoring requirements.

Only A-rated sponsors are eligible to use the CoS allocation priority service for a fee of £350 per request. This rating reflects UKVI's confidence in the organisation's sponsorship management.

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B-Rated Sponsors

B-rated sponsors have identified compliance issues that need to be addressed. This downgrade typically occurs when UKVI detects failures to meet sponsor duties during compliance visits or through monitoring activities.

B-rated sponsors cannot access the priority service until their A-rating is restored. They must work with UKVI to resolve compliance issues and demonstrate renewed adherence to sponsor responsibilities.

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