Monday 24 January 2011

Tier 1 (General) visa applications in the UK

As most applicants will be aware, Tier 1 (General) was closed to overseas applicants in December 2010.

However, this category is still open to new applicants in the UK - i.e. those based in the UK on a substantive work visa such as a work permit or Tier 2 visa.

Processing times for these applications are now taking longer and applicants need to remember that a biometric appointment is now necessary in this category (includes fingerprinting etc...).

After 5th April 2011, this visa category will close to all applicants in the UK.

We therefore advise all intending applicants to look at applying for this asap. The amount of time to thoroughly prepare an application can be lengthy, so it is vital to plan ahead.

If you are thinking of applying for a Tier 1 (General) visa then please see our website;

http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-advice-uk.htm

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