The UK Border Agency have announced that the Tier 1 General visa category will be abolished after April 2011.
This will apply to new first-time applicants both in the UK and applying from overseas.
This will NOT affect those who have already secured a Tier 1 General visa and wish to apply for an extension in the UK. This will still be possible, as normal.
However, this is a major policy change which will greatly affect the plans of many applicants. Already the number of overseas applicants for Tier 1 (General) visas is starting to impact on processing times.
UK based extension applications will need to be prepared thoroughly, as a refusal will mean the applicant will not have the current option to re-apply as a new applicant.
We advise anyone interested in applying for a Tier 1 (General) visa either in the UK or overseas, to look at starting this process immediately, before this category is closed.
For advice on applying for UK visas or citizenship, then please visit our website
www.commonwealthimmigration.com
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