harris_1980 wrote:vks wrote:harris_1980 wrote:Hello All,
I am not sure whether this question is repetitive.
I got my work permit (WP) on Sept'08 (before they introduced tier system)
I have been in UK continuously since Jan'09.
I have calculated my points under the new system that is going to be implemented this coming 6th April 2010, and I will be able to meet the required 95points for Tier 1 general.
With these facts, my question is, am I allowed to switch category from work permit to Tier 1 general?
Cheers!
Yes!
Thanks VKS, can you recommend a home office corresponding address for me to write letter or meeting them in person to confirm about this?
Phone: 0870 606 7766
Email:
UKBApublicenquiries@ukba.gsi.gov.uk
245C. Requirements for entry clearance or leave to remain
To qualify for entry clearance or leave to remain as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant, an applicant must meet the requirements listed below. If the applicant meets these requirements, entry clearance or leave to remain will be granted. If the applicant does not meet these requirements, the application will be refused.
Requirements:
(a) DELETED.
(b) The applicant must not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal, and if applying for leave to remain, must not be an illegal entrant.
(c) The applicant must have a minimum of 75 points under paragraphs 1 to 31 of Appendix A.
(d) The applicant must have 10 points under paragraphs 1 to 2 of Appendix B.
(e) The applicant must have 10 points under paragraphs 1 to 3 of Appendix C.
(f)
An applicant who is applying for leave to remain must have, or have last been granted, entry clearance, leave to enter or remain:
(i) as a Highly Skilled Migrant,
(ii) as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant,
(iii) as an Innovator,
(iv) as a Participant in the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme,
(v) as a Participant in the International Graduates Scheme (or its predecessor, the Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme),
(vi) as a Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist,
(vii) as a Student,
(viii) as a Student Nurse,
(ix) as a Student Re-Sitting an Examination,
(x) as a Student Writing-Up a Thesis,
(xi)
as a Work Permit Holder,
(xii) as a Businessperson,
(xiii) as a Self-employed Lawyer,
(xiv) as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant,
(xv) as a Tier 1 (Investor) Migrant,
(xvi) as a Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) Migrant,
(xvii) as a Writer, Composer or Artist,
(xviii) as a Tier 2 Migrant, or
(xix) as a Tier 4 Migrant, or
(xx) as the Partner of the Relevant Points Based System Migrant if the Relevant Points Based System Migrant is a Tier 4 Migrant.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... es/part6a/
