tier 1 general closeure for oversease from 23 dec 2010

[geriatrix]

I applied on 22-Dec via online and the system is given for inperson documents on 8th jan. I am confused with this. Still can we submit our docs in india on 8th Jan.

Pls carify ?

Thanks
Gupta
Blore.

Depends!
1. Did you apply in a country where applying online is permitted?
2. Did you pay for the application before 23-Dec?


regards

[il_breeze]

My bad, I just read what I wanted to read!!!

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... dantroute/

The question asked is to apply for a NEW application for dependent route and you quote something from SWITCHING into the dependent route. That is not a correct quote.

AFAIK new applicants into the Tier 1 dependent route will not be affected and application can take place as per usual.

Hi mulderpf,

il_breeze post says new application for dependent *from UK*. So I am assuming the dependent is already in UK under some other category. Hence I quoted the switching rules. Do you think this is an incorrect quote?

Hi,

Sorry for the confusion. I actually wanted to know if a dependant could enter UK on a tourist visa and to apply from UK. After reading your answers, I understand the following:

1. No, it is not possible to file a new (no switching) T1G Dependant visa from UK. This must be done from outside UK
2. New rules shuold not apply to dependants. I wonder if there is any link which can validate this statement.

Thanks a lot,
And sorry for the confusion.

[Rensal]

hi guys.

this so confusing,,,

I am on PSW visa in the UK now and want to switch to Tier 1 (G).
does this mean i can apply untill 5th april 2011 OR does this mean i should apply immediatley and hope my application get picked up by home office for processing before 5th april.

i have another year of PSW visa left but seems like i must apply immediatly...

thoughts please
thanks

[push]

You can apply till 5th April.

[clarkedale]

So .. this is really a bad news for applicants from India. Will there be any way out.. I just did complete my documents for considering submission by mid of Jan 2011.

Any advise senior's ...? Would help !

[mulderpf]

So .. this is really a bad news for applicants from India. Will there be any way out.. I just did complete my documents for considering submission by mid of Jan 2011.

Any advise senior's ...? Would help !

No, you will have to consider other avenues like Tier 2. Tier 1 (General) is completely closed off now for applicants who are not in the UK.

Basically, to get into the UK now, you basically have to have a job lined up.

I wouldn't suggest trying for Tier 4 (Student) either, as this would seem to be government's next target.