Not all solicitors are competent in the work they do. Likewise, UKBA staff is known to offer incorrect and /or out-of-date advice.Akartikeyan wrote:Guys went back and talked to two different sources..
- Another Lawyer...he confirms unless ur on the point based system the changes doesnt effect you. Old work permit is not impacted by these changes.
- Called up UKBA helpline - the moment I said WP ...ILR she jumped and said the new system is for Tier1 and 2 and other point baised systems. not for Workpermit holders. Only the Criminality clause is applicable not the "income requirement". From the way she jumped at the answers before I completed my question... I am guessing they are getting a lot of calls regarding this.
I am pretty much getting a positive feeling. Also I feel UKBA is not that dumb as to make such changes because it won't survive any arguments in the court and they don't want the shame of having to roll back again as they did for HSMP JR.
I would suggest some of us call up again to the UKBA helpline and see if they are getting the consistent reply and post it on the forum. I am definitely going to give a couple of calls again to see what kind of answers I get.
Cheers
Amit
If you believe that a document (Statement of changes in immigration rules) tabled in the parliament is not worth trusting, and that one should trust solicitors that you have had advice from or the UKBA customer support staff .... I really don't know what to say!