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Reporting worker activity: SMS manual 9

Use this step-by-step manual if you are a sponsor to report worker activity, for example a change in their circumstances.

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From:
UK Visas and Immigration
Published:
7 April 2014
Last updated:
7 September 2026
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  1. Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

  2. Removed references to premium customer service.

  3. 'Additional SMS manuals' section: removed "submitting a graduate notification" from the purpose of manual 5.

  4. Accessible version added.

  5. Screenshots in the pdf version updated.

  6. Updated information on sponsoring offshore workers.

  7. Updated in line with changes to the Immigration Rules on 11 October 2021.

  8. Guide updated due to changes to the Sponsor Management System on 24 May 2021 ahead of the launch of the Graduate Route in July.

  9. Updated version of the guide published.

  10. Updated guidance.

  11. Updated guidance.

  12. First published.

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SMS manual 9: reporting worker activity (accessible version)

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SMS manual 9: reporting worker activity

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This manual helps sponsors to report worker activity, for example if a worker’s circumstances change. It also contains help with adding sponsor notes to certificates of sponsorship that have already been assigned.

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