New Entrant Skilled Worker Visa: Common CoS Mistakes for Sponsors

Frequent sponsor errors

• Not reviewing full immigration history before assigning New Entrant CoS.
• Assigning CoS duration beyond remaining New Entrant eligibility.
• Failing to account for additional permission days granted at visa end.
• Using incorrect occupation code or incorrect salary calculations.

4-year cap risk

The New Entrant period is cumulative and can include relevant prior permission. Sponsors should calculate remaining eligibility precisely before assigning sponsorship duration.

Best-practice compliance steps

• Audit prior visa history and route transitions.
• Confirm SOC code alignment to actual role duties.
• Validate threshold and going-rate logic with current rules.
• Keep clear file evidence supporting New Entrant justification.