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yes, I am in the same boat as you mate. As if the April changes were not unfair enough to PSW holders, the July 19 threshold increase from 95 to 100 points is a disaster. To think that these guys apply these laws to affect people who got thier PSW visas nearly two years ago and had already made switching plans is terrible and inhumane to say the least. If they chose to apply such ruels to psw visa holders granted after July 19, 2010, that would be more reasonable than to apply it retrospectively. i know what I suffered as a student in 2008 to keep watching £800 in my account for 3 months before applying for psw. That was all in the view that I was dealing with a country that reciprocated respect. 1 year and 6 months later, I am biting my lip.tahnyuh wrote:I've looked around but haven't seen any topics about this...
I received a Tier 1 Post Study visa in December 2008, as it was marketed as the 'bridge to highly skilled or skilled work'. I invested my money/time into this visa because it was designed to enable graduates the opportunity to meet the requirements of the Tier 1 General visa. Therefore as I was applying, I calculated that with a position that paid £20,000 annually (which I opted for) I would receive the Tier 1 General visa without problem. The 'bridge' investment appeared to be quite straight-forward.
However, in April 2010 the Tier 1 General requirements changed, now requiring £30,000 to receive the same number of points that you previously received at £20,000. I imagined that those who were given Tier 1 Post Study 'bridge' visas and told previous Tier 1 General requirements at the time of application will still be permitted to use the previous requirements, but was told that this is not the case.
I am incredibly frustrated because it seems the Post Study workers have fallen through the cracks.. and sort of scammed. Afterall, if I knew that I was expected to make an impossible £30k as opposed to £20k -- I would not have paid for the 'bridge' visa. It's incredibly unfair.
Is anyone else in the same boat?
i'm also in the same boat and i can imagine so is every single person on PSW, and in addition any students about to complete their studies and apply for PSW as soon enough they'll be in the same situation as us.tahnyuh wrote: Is anyone else in the same boat?
Blhuesheep wrote: I firmly agree with you, its unjustice on behalf of the government and we should form a group and resolve this issue legally. We need to act fast.
You can't be 100% sure when, as you rightly said, a judge has to decide! Like me you are not a judge! Don't let emotions affect how you read, comprehend and respond!psw2009 wrote:I am 100% sure that if we go ahead and fight this case we will win same as HSMP holder won the case, for your kind information we will knock the door of court not government and court will make decision
its not you to decide but the judge
regards,
I strongly endorse the above comments of Sushdmehta...sushdmehta wrote:You can't be 100% sure when, as you rightly said, a judge has to decide! Like me you are not a judge! Don't let emotions affect how you read, comprehend and respond!psw2009 wrote:I am 100% sure that if we go ahead and fight this case we will win same as HSMP holder won the case, for your kind information we will knock the door of court not government and court will make decision
its not you to decide but the judge
regards,
Anyhow, my intention was (and is) not to discourage but to get the thinking cap on. Which you, unfortunately but clearly, fail(ed) to understand!
Has anyone (individually or otherwise) sought legal opinion on the feasibility of a legal challenge? There're loads of (good) legal firms that provide advice pro bono, so if not done so, give it a go! Masses (affected PSW migrants) will join you when you can prove to them that you have a legal standing to fight the case. Otherwise they may choose to just sit on the fence and watch until a legal ground to fight the case has been determined. And, without a legal basis to your mass mobilization and (if one exists) an estimate of costs involved in pursuing the case till the end, initial euphoria may die out in no time.
Overconfidence won't help, neither will emotions! Thinking straight and thinking right will.
regards
Good to hear! If that is the case, why the need for gathering a group of people to fight the case, as seen on this forum recently? All you need is one solicitor to take on the work for free ... and one individual to file a lawsuit!!rohitth wrote:Thanks for your concern, but we have solicitors who can take up this case without expecting any monetary benefit from the PSW group.
Rohitth.
Like me you are also not a legal person..... then how did you drive the merit of your claim?rohitth wrote:Hi Rizwan,
You have admitted yourself that you are not a legal guy and you are an immigrant in a different category. We would appreciate if forum members restrain themselves from giving wrong advice to the group and refrain from discouraging others.
When it goes to the judiciary, it is a different ball game and it is not wise on the part of forum members to pass the judgement beforehand.
Rohith.