Anybody know if the new policy effects this case too?

gusy, i don't understand what postgraduate certificate in education. because pgc or pgd in business management or information technology is also in education. No, if you check UKBA website you'll find education is an independent category which is totally different from business management or inform...

static_restart wrote:I still haven't gotten any reply from White regarding .. "Tier 1 (post study) to Tier 1(general)" extensions. *sigh

I think extension here only means Tier 1 (general) or HSMP to Tier 1 (general). Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) belongs to switching route.

"Migrants applying for their first period of leave under Tier 1 (General) will receive no points for Bachelors degrees or for previous earnings of less than £20,000. This change will not affect migrants who already have leave under Tier 1 and are seeking an extension of that leave." Can ...

hi pure_soul, I have similar situation as desnetk except I'm holding a Bachelor's degree. Is it possible for people holding PSW visa with Bachelor degrees to apply for Tier 1 general after 01/04/09? If it is not, how could they switch their category when their visa expire? Thanks in advance. Mate i...

"Migrants applying for their first period of leave under Tier 1 (General) will receive no points for Bachelors degrees or for previous earnings of less than £20,000. This change will not affect migrants who already have leave under Tier 1 and are seeking an extension of that leave." Can ...

hi pure_soul,

I have similar situation as desnetk except I'm holding a Bachelor's degree.
Is it possible for people holding PSW visa with Bachelor degrees to apply for Tier 1 general after 01/04/09? If it is not, how could they switch their category when their visa expire?

Thanks in advance.

drjabberwocky23 wrote:This applies to all countries as far as I'm aware and awill affect anyone making an initial application for Tier (1).

Hi Dr Jabber Wocky,

Does this mean a PSW holder with Bachelor degree won't be able to apply for Tier 1 (General) anymore after 1st April 2009?

Guys, not trying to interrupt this post but can someone clarify this with me. I’m on IGS and going to extend for PSW in June. I got the IGS for PG Diploma. Does this mean that I won’t get the extension when I apply in June. Can’t apply before 31st march as I don’t have 3 months funds until ...