UK Immigration has confirmed that the interim limit on Tier 1 (Genera) visas will start on 19 July 2010 (Previously it was thought to be 16 July 2010). The permanent limit on Tier 1 (General) applications under the points based system will start in April 2011. If you are affected by the Changes in the Tier 1 (General) points system and new Tier 1 limit you should consider applying before 19 July 2010.
The changes to the Tier 1 Visa System are as follows:
- The passmark for the Tier 1 visa (General) will increase from 95 to 100 points from 19th July 2010 for many applicants. This will mean that fewer people will qualify for the Tier 1 (General) visa from 19th July 2010. Further details of people who do not have to come under the hight passmarks can be found below.
- There will be a monthly interim limit on Tier 1 (General) visas from 19th July 2010. If in any one month your application is received after the limit is reached you will have to wait and your application will then be considered under the limit for the following month. The good news is that many people are excluded from this limit.
- If you wish to come under the Investor, Entrepreneur and Post Study Work categories of Tier 1 you will not come under the interim limit. There will be no limit on the number of applications that can be made.
- If you are applying for entry at a British Embassy or Consulate from outside the UK you will have to gain the higher 100 points to come under Tier 1 (General).
This is a major change to the Tier 1 visa system. If you are affected by the above changes and wish to apply under Tier 1 visa scheme you should consider applying as soon as possible. For many people, it will be more difficult in the future to come under the Tier 1 (General) Visa Scheme.
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