I think you can get 5 more points for uk experience - though it's not helpful.inukdreamtier1 wrote:Hi ,
I have a very diffrent situation with this .. Happy to see that many are going to get advantage of this new change (with bachelor degree back) , I am in a difficult situation though .. As of today I can claim 80 points with the current Tier 1 law ( Masters - 35 , Age - 5 , Earnings -40 - Total 80 ) , from Apr 6th it is going to be ( Masters - 35 , Age - 10 , Earnings -20 Total -65 ) , so I cant say it is a welcome change to me (:
I was not plannig to move to Tier 1 immediately ( I am on Tier 2 intra company transfer in London now) ..Luckily I can show 3 months Maintanence fund and all other requirements now , so I can apply for Tier 1 before 06th Apr.. Could any one clarify the below questions
1) Most importantly , any application before 06 th Apr from now (till 05th Apr) are with the present Tier 1 requirements ?
2) Any idea how many years of visa they may give (as current proposal will give only 2 years visa for initial applications )
3) Is National Insurance mandatory for applying Tier 1 ?
4) I believe ICFN is not required (going thru many threads here ) if I dont have one - could you please confirm
4) If the application is by post , can you confirm the date of application is the date of postage and the visa requirements remain the same as of now , even they are processing after 06th
Also, any suggestions from any experienced guys on best approach I should take as I am end up with less than 3 weeks
I'm in the same situation as you are. just apply asap.