Guidance

Allocations of restricted certificates of sponsorship

Updated 11 November 2020

This document lists the monthly allocations of restricted certificates of sponsorship under the permanent limit on migration through Skilled Worker.

Note: minor changes to some of the figures from April to November 2019 have been made following a mid-year review. This is reflected in the revised figures below.

October 2020

The October 2020 allocation meeting took place on 12 October 2020. All valid applications received by 5 October 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in October 2020. 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 6055
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 2020. 7534
Minimum point score for successful applications in October 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in October 2020 1229
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1204
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 25
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to November 2020 6305
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 2020 7805

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 November 2020

September 2020

The September 2020 allocation meeting took place on 11 September 2020. All valid applications received by 5 September 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in September 2020. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 5305
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 42
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2020. 7263
Minimum point score for successful applications in September 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in September 2020 1208
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1178
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 30
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to October 2020 6055
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 2020 7555

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 October 2020

August 2020

The August 2020 allocation meeting took place on 11 August 2020. All valid applications received by 5 August 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in August 2020. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 2897
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 0
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2020. 4897
Minimum point score for successful applications in August 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in August 2020 1204
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1194
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 10
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to September 2020 4693
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2020 5693

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 September 2020

July 2020

The July 2020 allocation meeting took place on 11 July 2020. All valid applications received by 5 July 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in July 2020. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 2897
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 0
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2020. 4897
Minimum point score for successful applications in July 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in July 2020 1204
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1194
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 10
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to August 2020 4693
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2020 5693

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 August 2020.

June 2020

The June 2020 allocation meeting took place on 11 June 2020. All valid applications received by 5 June 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in June 2020. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 2051
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 2
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 0
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2020. 4053
Minimum point score for successful applications in June 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in June 2020 1156
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1144
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 12
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to July 2020 2897
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2020 4897

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 July 2020.

May 2020

The May 2020 allocation meeting took place on 11 May 2020. All valid applications received by 5 May 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in May 2020. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1121
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 1
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 0
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2020. 3122
Minimum point score for successful applications in May 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in May 2020 1071
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1053
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 18
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to June 2020 2051
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2020 4051

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 June 2020.

April 2020

The April 2020 allocation meeting took place on 11 April 2020. All valid applications received by 5 April 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in April 2020. 2200
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 0
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 0
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in April 2020. 2200
Minimum point score for successful applications in April 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in April 2020 1079
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1071
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 8
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to May 2020 1121
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2020 3122

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 May 2020.

March 2020

The March 2020 allocation meeting took place on 11 March 2020. All valid applications received by 5 March 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in March 2020. 100
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1581
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 1
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 0
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in March 2020. 2582
Minimum point score for successful applications in March 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in March 2020 1663
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1648
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 15

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 April 2020. The new allocation period commences on 6 April 2020.

February 2020

The February 2020 allocation meeting took place on 11 February 2020. All valid applications received by 5 February 2020 were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in February 2020. 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1797
Number of certificates returned during previous month 2
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 2
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 0
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in February 2020. 3301
Minimum point score for successful applications in February 2020 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in February 2020 1720
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1706
Tier 2 (General - Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 14
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to March 2020 1581
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in March 2020 2581

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 March 2020.

January 2020

The January allocation meeting took place on 11 January. All valid applications received by 5 January were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in December 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1196
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 254
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 5
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 2945
Minimum point score for successful applications in December 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in December 1148
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1132
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 16
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to January 2020 1797
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in January 2020 3297

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 13 February 2020.

December 2019

The December allocation meeting took place on 11 December. All valid applications received by 5 December were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in December 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1469
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 303
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 7
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 3265
Minimum point score for successful applications in December 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in December 1721
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1698
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 23
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to January 2020 1544
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in January 2020 3044

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 13 January 2020.

November 2019

The November allocation meeting took place on 11 November. All valid applications received by 5 November were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in November 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1637
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 220
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 13
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 3344
Minimum point score for successful applications in November 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in November 1875
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1851
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 24
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to December 2019 1469
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 2019 2969

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 December 2019.

October 2019

The October allocation meeting took place on 12 October. All valid applications received by 5 October were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in October 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1358
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 294
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 17
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 3135
Minimum point score for successful applications in October 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in October 1498
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1479
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 19
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to November 2019 1637
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 2019 3137

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 November 2019.

September 2019

The September allocation meeting took place on 12 September. All valid applications received by 5 September were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in September. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1000
Number of certificates returned during previous month 3
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 180
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 16
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September. 3167
Minimum point score for successful applications in September 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in September 1809
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1786
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 23
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to October 2019 1358
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 2019 2858

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 October 2019.

August 2019

The August allocation meeting took place on 12 August. All valid applications received by 5 August were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in August 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 592
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 250
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 10
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2832
Minimum point score for successful applications in August 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in August 1832
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1822
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 10
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to September 2019 1000
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2019 3000

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 September 2019.

July 2019

The July allocation meeting took place on 11 July. All valid applications received by 5 July were successful if they scored at least 40 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in July. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 262
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 332
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 7
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2587
Minimum point score for successful applications in July 40
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in July 1995
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1989
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 6
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to August 2019 592
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2019 2592

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 August 2019.

June 2019

The June allocation meeting took place on 13 June. All valid applications received by 5 June were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in June. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 145
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 11
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2134
Minimum point score for successful applications in June 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in June 1872
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1870
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 2
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to July 2019 262
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2019 2262

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 July 2019.

May 2019

The May allocation meeting took place on 13 May. All valid applications received by 5 May were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in May. 2000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 63
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 12
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2051
Minimum point score for successful applications in May 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in May 1906
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1898
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 8
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to June 2019 145
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2019 2145

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 June 2019.

April 2019

The April allocation meeting took place on 11 April. All valid applications received by 5 April were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in April 2200
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 0
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 8
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in April 2192
Minimum point score for successful applications in April 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in April 2129
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 2114
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 15
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to May 2019 63
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2019 2063

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 13 May 2019.

March 2019

The March allocation meeting took place on 11 March. All valid applications received by 5 March were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in March 1000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 912
Number of certificates returned during previous month 1
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within 3 months 246
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 27
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in March 2141
Minimum point score for successful applications in March 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in March 1611
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1598
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 13
Number of certificates of sponsorship unused from the 2018 / 2019 annual limit 530

These figures are correct as at 28 March 2019.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 April 2019.

February 2019

The February allocation meeting took place on 11 February. All valid applications received by 5 February were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in February 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 817
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within 3 months 200
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 16
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in February 2501
Minimum point score for successful applications in February 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in February 1580
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1575
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 5
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to March 2019 921
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in March 2019 1921

These figures are correct as at 20 February 2019.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 March 2019.

January 2019

The January allocation meeting took place on 11 January. All valid applications received by 5 January were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in January 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 619
Number of certificates returned during previous month 3
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within 3 months 168
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 11
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in January 2279
Minimum point score for successful applications in January 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in January 1462
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1453
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 9
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to February 2019 817
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in February 2019 2317

These figures are correct as at 22 January 2019.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 February 2019.

December 2018

The December allocation meeting took place on 12 December. All valid applications received by 5 December were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in December 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 713
Number of certificates returned during previous month 8
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within 3 months 242
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 9
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 2454
Minimum point score for successful applications in December 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in December 1835
Tier 2 (General – new hires under £159,600) 1817
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 18
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to January 2019 619
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in January 2019 2119

These figures are correct as at 18 December 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 January 2019.

November 2018

The November allocation meeting took place on 12 November. All valid applications received by 5 November were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in November 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 653
Number of certificates returned during previous month 11
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within 3 months 300
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 11
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 2453
Minimum point score for successful applications in November 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in November 1740
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1712
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 28
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to December 2018 713
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 2018 2213

These figures are correct as at 19 November 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 December 2018.

October 2018

The October allocation meeting took place on 11 October. All valid applications received by 5 October were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in October 1500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 512
Number of certificates returned during previous month 11
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 233
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 8
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 2248
Minimum point score for successful applications in October 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in October 1595
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1578
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 17
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to November 2018 653
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 2018 2153

These figures are correct as at 18 October 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 November 2018.

September 2018

The September allocation meeting took place on 11 September. All valid applications received by 5 September were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in September 1965
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 0
Number of certificates returned during previous month 11
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 234
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 27
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2183
Minimum point score for successful applications in September 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in September 1671
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1646
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 25
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to October 2018 512
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 2018 2012

These figures are correct as at 27 September 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 October 2018.

August 2018

The August allocation meeting took place on 13 August. All valid applications received by 5 August were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in August 1983
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 0
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 243
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 5
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2221
Minimum point score for successful applications in August 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in August 2256
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 2234
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 22
Balance of certificates of sponsorship borrowed from September 2018 35
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2018 1965

These figures are correct as at 24 August 2018.

July 2018

The July allocation meeting took place on 11 July. All valid applications received by 5 July were successful if they scored at least 41 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in July 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 187
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 247
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 5
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2,429
Minimum point score for successful applications in July 41
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in July 2,446
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 2,437
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 9
Balance of certificates of sponsorship borrowed from August 2018 17
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2018 1,983

These figures are correct as at 27 July 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 13 August 2018.

June 2018

The June allocation meeting took place on 11 June. All valid applications received by 5 June were successful if they scored at least 60 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in June 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 52
Number of certificates returned during previous month 1
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 4
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 0
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2,049
Minimum point score for successful applications in June 60
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in June 1,862
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,857
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 5
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to July 2018 187
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2018 2,187

These figures are correct as at 28 June 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 July 2018.

May 2018

The May allocation meeting took place on 11 May. All valid applications received by 5 May were successful if they scored at least 51 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in May 1,975
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 0
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 10
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 7
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 1,958
Minimum point score for successful applications in May 51
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in May 1,906
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,900
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 6
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to June 2018 52
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2018 2,052

These figures are correct as at 22 May 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 June 2018.

April 2018

The April allocation meeting took place on 11 April. All valid applications received by 5 April were successful if they scored at least 46 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in April 2200
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 0
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 14
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 18
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in April 2,168
Minimum point score for successful applications in April 46
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in April 2,193
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 2,188
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 5
Balance of certificates of sponsorship borrowed from May 2018 25
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2018 1975

These figures are correct as at 19 April 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 May 2018.

March 2018

The March allocation meeting took place on 12 March. All valid applications received by 5 March were successful if they scored at least 56 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in March 925
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 201
Number of certificates returned during previous month 15
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 303
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 25
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 5
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in March 1,414
Minimum point score for successful applications in March 56
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in March 1,347
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,340
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 7
Number of certificates of sponsorship unused from the 2017 / 2018 annual limit 67

These figures are correct as at 27 March 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 April 2018.

February 2018

The February allocation meeting took place on 12 February. All valid applications received by 5 February were successful if they scored at least 46 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in February 1,500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 115
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 315
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 13
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 9
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in February 1,908
Minimum point score for successful applications in February 46
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in February 1,707
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,701
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 6
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to March 2018 201
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in March 2018 1,126

These figures are correct as at 19 February 2018.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 March 2018.

January 2018

The January allocation meeting took place on 11 January. All valid applications received by 5 January were successful if they scored at least 46 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in January 1,409
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 0
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 257
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 6
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 9
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in January 1,651
Minimum point score for successful applications in January 46
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in January 1,536
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,528
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 8
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to February 2018 115
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in February 2018 1,615

These figures are correct as at 18 January 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 February 2018.

December 2017

The December allocation meeting took place on 13 December. All valid applications received by 5 December were successful if they scored at least 55 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in December 1,575
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 12
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 249
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 388
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 12
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 1,436
Minimum point score for successful applications in December 55
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in December 1,527
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,515
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 12
Balance of certificates of sponsorship borrowed from January 2018 91
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in January 2018 1,409

These figures are correct as at 21 December 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 January 2018.

November 2017

The November allocation meeting took place on 13 November. All valid applications received by 5 November were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in November 1,500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 31
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 309
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 65
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 16
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 1,759
Minimum point score for successful applications in November 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in November 1,747
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,726
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 21
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to December 2017 12
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 2017 1,512

These figures are correct as at 28 November 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 December 2017.

October 2017

The October allocation meeting took place on 11 October. All valid applications received by 5 October were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in October 1,500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 379
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 417
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 66
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 17
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 2,213
Minimum point score for successful applications in October 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in October 2,182
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 2164
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 18
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to November 2017 31
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 2017 1531

These figures are correct as at 23 October 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 13 November 2017.

September 2017

The September allocation meeting took place on 11 September. All valid applications received by 5 September were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in September 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 140
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 299
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 40
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 12
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2,387
Minimum point score for successful applications in September 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in September 2,008
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1991
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 17
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to October 2017 379
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 2017 1879

These figures are correct as at 15 September 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 October 2017.

August 2017

The August allocation meeting took place on 11 August. All valid applications received by 5 August were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in August 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 151
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 322
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 71
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 17
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2,385
Minimum point score for successful applications in August 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in August 2,245
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 2,232
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 13
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to September 2017 140
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2017 2,140

These figures are correct as at 16 August 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 September 2017.

July 2017

The June allocation meeting took place on 11 July. All valid applications received by 5 July were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in July 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 321
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 317
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 35
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 12
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2,591
Minimum point score for successful applications in July 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in July 2,440
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 2,420
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 20
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to August 2017 151
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2017 2,151

These figures are correct as at 20 July 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 August 2017.

June 2017

The June allocation meeting took place on 12 June. All valid applications received by 5 June were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in June 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 408
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 1
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 72
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 11
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2,326
Minimum point score for successful applications in June 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in June 2,005
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,997
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 8
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to July 2017 321
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2017 2,321

These figures are correct as at 19 June 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 July 2017.

May 2017

The May allocation meeting took place on 11 May. All valid applications received by 5 May were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in May 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 332
Number of certificates returned during previous month 4
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 83
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 13
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2,240
Minimum point score for successful applications in May 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in May 1,832
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,829
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 3
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to June 2017 408
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2017 2,408

These figures are correct as at 22 May 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 June 2017.

April 2017

The April allocation meeting took place on 12 April. All valid applications received by 6 April were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in April 2,200
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 2
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 22
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in April 2,176
Minimum point score for successful applications in April 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in April 1,844
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £159,600) 1,838
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 6
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to May 2017 332
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2017 2,332

These figures are correct as at 24 April 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 May 2017.

March 2017

The March allocation meeting took place on 13 March. All valid applications received by 5 March were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in March 1,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1,169
Number of certificates returned during previous month 10
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 244
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 77
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 15
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in March 2,331
Minimum point score for successful applications in March 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in March 2,043
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 2,027
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 16
Number of certificates of sponsorship unused from the 2016 / 2017 annual limit 288

These figures are correct as at 29 March 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 April 2017.

February 2017

The February allocation meeting took place on 13 February. All valid applications received by 5 February were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in February 1,500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1,287
Number of certificates returned during previous month 14
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 237
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 95
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 7
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in February 2,936
Minimum point score for successful applications in February 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in February 1,767
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,756
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 11
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to March 2017 1,169
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in March 2017 2,169

These figures are correct as at 23 February 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 13 March 2017.

January 2017

The January allocation meeting took place on 11 January. All valid applications received by 5 January were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in January 1,500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1,303
Number of certificates returned during previous month 9
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 264
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 60
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 10
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in January 3006
Minimum point score for successful applications in January 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in January 1,719
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,706
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 13
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to February 2017 1,287
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in February 2017 2,787

These figures are correct as at 18 January 2017.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 13 February 2017.

December 2016

The December allocation meeting took place on 12 December. All valid applications received by 5 December were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in December 1,500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1,432
Number of certificates returned during previous month 11
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 264
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 29
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 9
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 3,169
Minimum point score for successful applications in December 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in December 1,866
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1844
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 22
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to January 2017 1,303
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in January 2017 2,803

These figures are correct as at 19 December 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 January 2017.

November 2016

The November allocation meeting took place on 11 November. All valid applications received by 5 November were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in November 1,500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1,411
Number of certificates returned during previous month 8
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 353
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 117
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 14
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 3,141
Minimum point score for successful applications in November 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in November 1,709
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,691
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 18
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to December 2016 1,432
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in December 2016 2,932

These figures are correct as at 19 November 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 December 2016.

October 2016

The October allocation meeting took place on 11 October. All valid applications received by 5 October were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in October 1,500
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 1,370
Number of certificates returned during previous month 7
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 288
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 36
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 17
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 3,112
Minimum point score for successful applications in October 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in October 1,701
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,684
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 17
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to November 2016 1,411
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in November 2016 2,911

These figures are correct as at 14 October 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 November 2016.

September 2016

The September allocation meeting took place on 12 September. All valid applications received by 5 September were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in September 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 743
Number of certificates returned during previous month 8
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 246
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 95
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 23
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2,879
Minimum point score for successful applications in September 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in September 1,509
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,502
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 7
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to October 2016 1,370
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in October 2016 2,870

These figures are correct as at 15 September 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 October 2016.

August 2016

The August allocation meeting took place on 11 August. All valid applications received by 5 August were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in August 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 463
Number of certificates returned during previous month 14
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 252
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 17
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 17
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in August 2,695
Minimum point score for successful applications in August 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in August 1,952
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,937
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 15
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to September 2016 743
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in September 2016 2,743

These figures are correct as at 17 August 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 12 September 2016.

July 2016

The July allocation meeting took place on 11 July. All valid applications received by 5 July were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in June 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 722
Number of certificates returned during previous month 8
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 11
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 18
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2,701
Minimum point score for successful applications in July 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in July 2,238
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 2,223
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 15
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to August 2016 463
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2016 2,463

These figures are correct as at 19 July 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 August 2016.

June 2016

The June allocation meeting took place on 13 June. All valid applications received by 5 June were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in May 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 615
Number of certificates returned during previous month 10
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 33
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 17
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2,575
Minimum point score for successful applications in June 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in June 1,853
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,842
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 12
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to July 2016 722
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in July 2016 2,722

These figures are correct as at 17 June 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 July 2016.

May 2016

The May allocation meeting took place on 11 May. All valid applications received by 5 May were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in May 2,000
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 483
Number of certificates returned during previous month 8
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 9
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 18
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2,464
Minimum point score for successful applications in May 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in May 1,849
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,840
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 9
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to June 2016 615
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in June 2016 2,615

These figures are correct as at 13 May 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 June 2016.

April 2016

The April allocation meeting took place on 11 April. All valid applications received by 5 April were successful if they scored at least 21 points.

Number of certificates of sponsorship from annual limit set aside for allocation meeting in April 2,200
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over from previous month 0
Number of certificates returned during previous month 0
Number of certificates reclaimed as not used within three months 0
Number of certificates granted by exceptional consideration outside of monthly allocation during previous month 5
Total number of certificates assigned to Croatians in previous month 20
Total number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in April 2,175
Minimum point score for successful applications in April 21
Total number of certificates of sponsorship granted in April 1,692
Tier 2 (General – New hires under £155,300) 1,688
Tier 2 (General – Tier 4 dependant switching to Tier 2) 4
Balance of certificates of sponsorship carried over to May 2016 483
Number of certificates of sponsorship available for allocation in May 2016 2,483

These figures are correct as at 13 April 2016.

The next monthly allocation meeting date is 11 May 2016.