Immigration limit for Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system
Posted on August 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
19 July 2010
From 19 July 2010, there are two important changes for migrants making initial applications under Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system:
- the introduction of an interim limit for Tier 1 (General) applications made outside the UK, for the period until 31 March 2011; and
- an increase in the number of points required for an initial Tier 1 (General) application, from 95 to 100. Read More
New versions of application forms and guidance for points-based system applicants
Posted on August 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
06 August 2010
On 30 July 2010, the UK Border Agency published new versions of the following application forms under the points-based system:
- Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
- Tier 1 (Investor)
- Tier 1 (Post-study work)
- Tier 2 (all categories)
- Tier 4 (Child)
- Tier 5 (Temporary worker)
- dependants of points-based system applicants
- Change of circumstances
These forms, which refer to biometric residence permits instead of identity cards for foreign nationals, are for use from 31 July 2010. Read More
Refusals based on the points-based system’s maintenance (funds) requirement
Posted on August 23, 2010 Leave a Comment
23 July 2010
If you have been refused permission to enter or stay in the UK (known as ‘entry clearance’ and ‘leave to remain’) solely because you failed to meet the maintenance (funds) requirement of your points-based system application, you may wish to request a review of your case. Read More
