Confused? Don't be. We all know that Bachelor degree no longer has any points for initial application but still 30 points for extension (that's including Tier 1 and HSMP extension)

Case closed.

It depends why your wife application was rejected. You didn't mention the reason.

Relax people. I also got an email from Home Office saying that HSMP won't be affected. This time it says it very clearly that HSMP -> Tier 1 will be evaluated based on the old rule.

I think it's OK.

It's being discussed here:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=36524

Let's close this thread and move to that one so we only monitor 1 thread for this

lakeside1234 wrote:I hear all this talk about British immigration(uk border force) being dearly beloved and all that..while I understand this fact but it is not restricted here alone.

Well you know what, why don't you go back where you come from then if you think this place is that bad?

I think from this past few days I'm becoming more confident that this new change will not affect existing HSMP / Tier 1 holders seeking to extend. So I think we all can breath a collective sigh of relief for now. Until we see otherwise, I will assume that this won't affect us.

bitterweb wrote:Many here confirmed that application for extension can be made much earlier before expiration. So why don't all of you who fear the worst would happen just file your applications now?

Some of us can't. Maintenance funds, not enough prior income etc.

It's not official and we have had contradicting responses from HO. For what it's worth, I've emailed Home Office (on the *new* email address) and they still haven't replied. If they know what's happening I can't see any reason why they wouldn't reply by now. Or maybe they are just swamped with the t...

As far as I know PG Dip is not classified as a master degree in UK. NARIC is final authority here. I suspect it's a mistake in UKBA website, but don't quote me on this, I could and may well be mistaken. Hi guys, I am on the same boat, has my Postgrad Dipmola but get the same 30 points as my Batchel...

tr_uk wrote: Hi all,

I just got my Tier 1 visa and I had a few queries such as-

Can anyone please help me with the queries? Also, is there any UK Govt. website with guidance on the above?

Hey I have the website that you're looking for! Here it is:

http://tinyurl.com/chy9p2

As far as I know PG Dip is not classified as a master degree in UK. NARIC is final authority here. I suspect it's a mistake in UKBA website, but don't quote me on this, I could and may well be mistaken.

cHECK THIS OUT http://www.gherson.com/articles/highly-skilled-foreign-workers-must-have-a-master-s-degree This article has more explanations........ .... I have 4 more months of validity in my HSMP Visa... Now I am confused if it would be better only to switch from HSMP to Tier1 (Gen) or should I n...

LOOK guys,nothing will happened to existing hsmp holders. Applying early creates problem,as now a days plenty applying just for safe side. sit back and relax. The thing is how you can be so sure when Home Office themselves don't know what is happening? I'm just hedging my bets that's all. Just in c...

You can. Until your visa expires in 2011.

Right it's obvious that no one in Home Office call centre really knows what's going on. We just to wait and see guys. While preparing in case that it does apply for extension as well and submit your application ASAP. I'm just afraid that this new rule will trigger a glut of Tier 1 submission that wi...

Hi, If I'm guessing right I think I'm on the same boat with you as well. I am employed through my Limited Company (sole director, sole shareholder). I've been drawing enough dividend to qualify for the minimum requirement role. But not entirely sure whether I should apply as "Employed" or ...

kundalak wrote:As per UKBA rules what should be done to overcome this and prove that I have a Master's degree?

I think there's nothing you can do apart from writing to NARIC and they will investigate if your PG Dip is really an equivalent of a master degree that is the same standard in UK.

Indeed. Hope for the best but do prepare for the worst.