When do new rules come into effect (April 1 or April 6) ?

[blimpyboy2]

Hi all,

I've read through many posts and some people state that the new rules (masters + 20k) come into effect on April 1, and others April 6.

What's the official verdict ?

Thanks

[ismscc]

it's covered in this file:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

the dates are mentioned there

[blimpyboy2]

it's covered in this file:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

the dates are mentioned there

Thanks

[blimpyboy2]

it's covered in this file:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

the dates are mentioned there

For the benefit of others, after reading through the document ismscc provided, I conclude that:

Masters and 20k restrictions for Tier 1 General come into affect on April 6

[blimpyboy2]

it's covered in this file:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

the dates are mentioned there

Eeek.

I've read the document more closely.

The relevant paragraphs are:

The changes in paragraphs 7 to 9 shall take effect on 6 April 2009.
The other changes shall take effect on 31 March 2009. However, if an applicant has made an application for leave
before 31 March 2009 under any of the paragraphs of the Rules deleted by paragraph 27, and the application has
not been decided before that date, it will be decided in accordance with the Rules in force on 30 March 2009 as
set out in Appendix F.

and

107. A fter paragraph 7 of Appendix A insert:
“7A. An applicant making their first application under paragraph 245C will be awarded no points for a
Bachelor’s degree.â€