Early in April 2010 the Home Office announced significant changes to the Tier 1 visa requirements.
The changes mean that individuals with a Bachelor degree are once again eligible and those who have earned £150,000 or more will automatically qualify even if they hold no formal qualifications.
Note that the minimum threshold for points awarded for previous earnings has increased from £20,000 to £25,000.
Also, the threshold for the age category has been extended to allow points to be claimed for those up to the age of 39.
The initial grant of the Tier 1 visa is now reduced from three to two years, with a three year extension subject to meeting the requirements.
Note that the above does not apply to those currently in the UK under -
- Tier 1 (General) with leave granted before 06 April 2010
- The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
- Writers, Composers and Artists
- Self-employed Lawyers
For further information, or if you would like to speak to an experienced UK visa advisor for free initial advice, please call Richard on 0207 731 1117 or email richard@no-worries.co.uk