I have just received my Tier 1 visa that I sent in for review based on the new policy guidance that came out from the Pankina case.
The details are as follows,
Sent documents (passport, ID card, bank statements) in on 9th Aug, arrive HO Sheffield 10th Aug
No confirmation letter received from HO
Received passport with 3 year Tier 1 Visa from HO on 26th Aug via self addressed special delivery envelope
I was in the UK lawfully when I did the review.
Very quick processing time in my opinion.
However. my question now is what happens come extension time?
As we all know now, the points requirement for extension of Tier 1 at the moment consists of differing rules depending on when the Tier 1 visa was issued.
The most stringent extension requirements are for those who got the Tier 1 after April 2010. Therefore, logically, I should be in this category if I want to extend in 3 years time.
However, as this is a review, my decision and visa length was as per when I first applied and got refused, March 2009. At that time (March 2009), initial applicants got 3 years leave to remain which is what I was given now.
However, those who applied after April 2010 will only get 2 years as initial and then 3 as extension.
So, does any enlightened souls here know on what basis my extension will be judged by? Based on the old requirements since I was given 3 years as initial applicant or based on me receiving the visa after april 2010? I hope it will be by the older requirement (more points for less earnings) because £35k/year to get my 95 points will be a bit of a pain
Thank you in advance!
