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by manci » Tue Mar 10, 2015 6:12 pm
CoS allocations are only valid for 1 year, 6 April to 5 April. If an allocation is requested now for the current year (2014/15), and it comes through in time, it has to be used by 5 April because allocations are put to zero on 6 April.
If you get a CoS allocation in the current year the CoS would have to be assigned by 5 April but you have 3 months from the assignment date to apply for a visa. Alternatively, since your visa only expires in August, the request for an allocation may be delayed until after 6 April (for the 2015/16 year).
The expiry date is shown as 05/04/2013 because the sponsor last had a CoS allocation in 2012/13
To request an allocation:
Login >> Request renewal of annual allocation >> Add a request.
After the sponsor received the allocation a Level 1 user (other than you) can assign a CoS to you online.