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by maximux79
Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

I just called the same number and spoke to a person call Nancy. She clarified the following points: (i) the new rules will affect anyone who applies after 1 April (including extension and first time applicants) (ii) You can switch or extend your stay from HSMP (PBS) anytime...meaning you don't need ...
by maximux79
Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

Re: Alternative For HSMP Holders

Please check this link...pls read the first few lines... http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1/general/applying/initialapplications/ Cheers Actually, if you go through the UKBA website, if you are on HSMP (PBS), then you are not eligible for 'switching' to tier 1. You can only apply...
by maximux79
Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

Re: Alternative For HSMP Holders

Actually, if you go through the UKBA website, if you are on HSMP (PBS), then you are not eligible for 'switching' to tier 1. You can only apply for extension... How about this, apply now for switch for Tier-1 before April 2009. then you will be losing the time that left over in your current HSMP vis...
by maximux79
Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

No one knows mate...if we had known then there wont be anyone discussing on this thread.... I have ONE QUESTION THAT WHAT WILL BE POINTS SYSTEM HERE AFTER THE NEW RULES ? £16,000 - £17,000 5 £18,000 - £19,999 10 £20,000 - £22,999 15 £23,000 - £25,999 20 £26,000 - £28,999 25 £29,000 - £31...
by maximux79
Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

I think the HSMP mentioned in the switching list may be he old HSMP (JR)...I may be wrong...this is jusy speculaion.... I've just read the details mentioned in he link below....I found the following details in the same link ""It applies if you are in the United Kingdom in any category exce...
by maximux79
Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:48 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

I've just read the details mentioned in he link below....I found the following details in the same link ""It applies if you are in the United Kingdom in any category except as a highly skilled worker (Tier 1 General) or under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. If you are already in eith...
by maximux79
Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

I did tried calling that number and spoke to someone called Sharon....Even, they are not clear and they are intepreting on the new update put on website....I think things should be clear when policy guidelines comes out. Has any one got through to 0870 606 7766. It is always busy no matter what time...
by maximux79
Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

Thats a perfect answer...But, as a human tendency one gets nervous and try to get more info... we all have to wait for the new policy guidelines to be released...not sure when it will be released...maybe by March-end also.. Look there is far too much contradiction here and lack of understanding of t...
by maximux79
Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 154197

Re: Can any1 decipher this for me?

Going by the below email, it means that all extension applications will be affected.... Guys, I called up HSMP WP this morning, she explained to me that its not affected to the applicants who are applying for extension, however I have asked to confirm in writing, the following is the mail attached, ...