Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether there is an annual allocation of visas to be distributed by firms who require specialist foreign workers.

The information requested is not available from published information however, the Home Office is working closely with the Office for Investment and other economic bodies to ensure that individuals who contribute to the growth agenda are supported through their visa journey.

The allocation of certificates of sponsorship (CoS) are considered against the genuineness of their business need which determines how many they receive. Sponsors can find guidance concerning allocations of CoS at: UK visa sponsorship for employers: Certificates of sponsorship - GOV.UK.