Health, hospitality and accountancy account for six in ten applications

Long-term employment permit applications by sector and outcome, 1 January to 22 October 2026.

Health and social care264 · 48% awaiting
Hospitality178 · 59% awaiting
Accountancy160 · 59% awaiting
Out of policy98 · 90% awaiting
Construction50 · 60% awaiting
Education (all phases)34 · 15% awaiting
Fund services31 · 48% awaiting
Legal services28 · 25% awaiting
Other sectors (16)157 · 48% awaiting

Education combines further, primary, secondary, special educational needs, music and education services. Other sectors include fiduciary, compliance, facilities, banking, law enforcement, retail and transport.

Source: Freedom of Information response, long-term employment permit submissions 1 January to 22 October 2026. Graphic: The Quarry