Statement of Policy published on 18th March 2010

[cardifflad]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... -t2-and-ir

If we look into the Statement of Policy released by Home Office on 18th March 2010 , they say there is a Transition phase.

Under transition phase , on point 19 it states that

"19.
Migrants who are in the UK under one of the other three categories (and also migrants with leave as an Innovator) will be granted 3 years leave when they apply to switch into Tier 1 (General)."

Under Tier 1 other than General Category , there are only 3 other category (Entrepreneurs , Investors & Post-study workers)

Is it not contradicting on what Home Office said on 18th March 2010 , and implemented on 6th April 2010.

I am under Post - Study Visa , and not eligible under new rule , but eligible under old rule .

Should i speak to a solicitor and show the contradiction ... or Am i reading the statement completely wrong

Please Advise

Thanks [/b]

[cardifflad]

TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
15.
We are mindful of the impact that changes to the system can have on migrants who are already in the UK in Tier 1 (General) or one of its predecessors. Therefore we will put in place transitional arrangements to mitigate this impact.

16.
The new points table will not apply to migrants who are in the UK in one of the following immigration categories:
•Tier 1 (General), with leave granted before 6 April 2010
•The Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
•Writers, Composers and Artists

18.
Migrants who are in the UK under Tier 1 (General) with leave granted before 6 April 2010 will be granted a further 2 years leave when they apply for an extension.

19.
Migrants who are in the UK under one of the other three categories (and also migrants with leave as an Innovator) will be granted 3 years leave when they apply to switch into Tier 1 (General).

20.
These measures will allow all migrants in these categories to be granted leave to take their stay in the United Kingdom to five years.

[arsenal49]

post-study visa migrants can not benefit from the transitional arrangement. end of story.

regards