Due to the sudden changes in the requirements for the Tier 1 Visa I have had to make a rather hasty decision on whether to apply for the Tier 1 Visa. I currently live in the UK so application would be from within the UK.
With so many different answers on various webistes and unable to get through to the immigration help line I need an answer quick in order to start my application process.
Question: Does the initial application require the original passport? Can the application be sent off with certified copy of the passport and then the original passport requested later? I won't be able to send my passport initially as have my brothers wedding to go to abroad (April 4th) with flights being booked months ago. Bad timing I know.
I have had trouble trying to find the list on what is regarded as special circumstances for passport not being submitted on initial application. Unfortunately if I can't send passport I after get back from abroad to add to application then i can't apply for the visa which would be somewhat a spanner in the works.
Any advice greatfully appreciated.