Petition
introduce a verification system for UK Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS)
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
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
Issuing fake CoS reference numbers
Fabricating job offers from non-existent sponsors
Using cancelled or invalid sponsor licence details
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
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'.
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
30 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.