Hi,
I could identify the following important points,
Para 2 Page 4 :
The statement reflects our current thinking which could change before the tier begins to be implemented in the first quarter of 2008, or at any point afterwards
This means that by no means this is the final version. We can expect a changed version fo this proposal any time.
Para 14 Page 6
There will be a single application process, whether in or outside the UK.
This I guess means they are removing the two stage application process.
Para 16 Page 6.
Appeal rights will be abolished in all Highly Skilled sub-categories, except where the appleal is brought on Human Rights or Race Discrimination grounds. Applicants will be able to seek one Administrative Review per application if they feel an error has been made in their decission
What is an Administrative Review?
Para 17 Page 6.
There will be no Administrative Review for in-country appllicants who will keep any existing rights of appeal though, in accordance with section 19 of the UK Borders Act, whey will not generally be able to submit new evidence in their appeals
What is the difference in appeal for in-country and out of country applicants?
Para 20 Page 7.
Successful applicants entering the UK will be issued with biometric visas
What is the advantage of this?
Annex A Page 8
Enterpreneurs
Do they include Self - Employed HSMP visa holders? If yes, they does this mean that any self employed HSMP visa holder should atleast have an annual turn over of over 200000 GBP to qualify for extension?
Annex C Pag 14.
The migrants will have to demonstrate earnings in the UK since their arrival in order to be awarded points for UK Experience
Does this mean for extension a HSMP visa holder should be in contineous employemnt since his entry in the UK?
Cheers
PG