TIER 1G EXT POST 2011 - Response from Richard Jackson (UKBA)

[viki83]

I have a really good news for Tier 1 general extensions after 2011. I have emailed Richard Jackson who was mentioned in the statement of changes document laid out today:

13.1 Queries specifically regarding this Statement of Changes only should be addressed to Richard
Jackson at the UK Border Agency on 0114 207 8373 or email to: Richard.Jackson@homeoffice.
gsi.gov.uk.

Source: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

This is reply I got:

Dear Mr Zafar,

Thank you for your e-mail. There will be transitional arrangements for
those who are already in the UK under Tier 1 (General) and are seeking
extensions. We will announce details of these transitional arrangements
on our website early in 2011.

Regards,
Richard

Richard Jackson
Immigration Policy
UK Border Agency
PO Box 3468, Sheffield, S3 8WA

Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to


-----Original Message-----
From: Waqar Zafar [mailto:waqar.zafar@gmail.com]
Sent: 21 December 2010 11:52 AM
To: Jackson Richard (Immigration Policy)
Subject: Query regarding Tier 1 General Changes

Dear Sir,

I have read "statement of changes in immigration rules" document from
UKBA
site but it doesn't clearly mention the fate of existing tier 1 general

migrants who would require extensions after April 2011. There is a
widespread confusion after Home Secretary's announcement of closure of
Tier 1 general route from April 2011. It doesn't mention anything
regarding tier 1 general extension applications after April 2011. There

isn't any information on UKBA website. I tried contacting public
enquires
office of UKBA but they too haven't got any information.

It would be really kind and helpful to us if we can get some information

regarding extensions of visas for tier 1 general migrants after April
2011.

Regards,
Waqar Zafar

His email clarifies that there will be transitional arrangements for existing tier 1 general migrants

[dandm]

Thanks for that.

A lot depends on the content of these "transitional arrangements". From the fact they are going to the effort to take some time over them it is clear the rules are going to change.

Pretty much what a lot of us have been expecting.

[adityaisukapalli]

I am applying inside uk for Tier-1 General in February 2011. Will get extension after 2 years ?

[viki83]

I am applying inside uk for Tier-1 General in February 2011. Will get extension after 2 years ?

Yes anyone entering in tier 1 general will be able to extend under transitional arrangements as I mentioned in my previous post I contacted senior UKBA official who was mentioned on today's statement of changes and he clarified that extensions would be allowed post April 2011 for existing migrants under transitional arrangements. His mail suggests details would be on UKBA website in early 2011.

[geriatrix]

Please continue in the existing topic.