What is the difference between a restricted Cos and an unrestricted CoS?
Restricted This is for all out of country/new applications. There are 20,700 places per annum, nationally, allocated on a monthly basis. Each request must be approved by the UKBA before a CoS is issued locally. Each month UCL must apply to the UKBA for permission to issue a restricted CoS. If there are 1500 applications or less nationally all will be granted, subject to meeting the criteria. Where more than 1500 applications are received they will be ranked according to a points matrix based on qualification and salary. Unrestricted There is no annual limit set against this category.
