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by MICKS » Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:38 am
Here is the first draft of the petition. PLEASE REFER TO THE E-PETITION THREAD....as we will make all changes to this there. Thanks.
Dear Sir/Madam,
1. We the undersigned are writing to you with regards to upcoming changes being considered to Tier 1 extensions and settlement criteria those currently onshore in the United Kingdom.
2. We understand that Home Office is determined to reform the immigration system and completely close the Tier 1 general route that has in the past allowed many Highly Skilled migrants to work and settle in the United Kingdom.
3.This petition is a collective appeal from Tier 1 visa holders who are currently in the United Kingdom, have legitimate highly skilled jobs and have become contributing members of the community.
4. Most of us have sacrificed our old life in our native countries, our homes, our families, our friends and our jobs and have moved to the United Kingdom with the intention of making it our permanent home, just like many other skilled migrants did in the past and have been granted settlement since this program began.
3. Many of us have dependants with us, have taken mortgages, found a legitimate jobs, made new friends, children go to school and above all most of us have gone through serious obstacles to relocate and adapt to our new home here in the United Kingdom.
4. Our efforts and sacrifices must not be taken casually, as almost all of us had well paid jobs and flourishing careers back in our native countries, which we abandoned to move to United Kingdom. We have indeed taken considerable risks while putting our fate in the hands of Home Office with a belief that we will be valued and treated fairly.
5. At present most of us are feeling insecure in absence of any clear announcement regarding existing Tier 1 visa holders in United Kingdom. There is feeling of confusion and uncertainty, and a perception that all our efforts may have gone astray if a “radicalâ€