November limit is reached for Tier 1 (General) applications from abroad On 10 November 2010 the UK Border Agency announced that the limit for Tier 1 (General) applications from abroad had been reached for the month of November 2010. The new rules were announced on 19 July 2010, when the UK government introduced a limit […]
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Tier 1 General Visa
Tier 1 Visa (General) Skilled immigration to the United Kingdom is now enshrined in the Five Tier Points Based Immigration system. Tier 1 (General) allows highly skilled individuals who score the required points to immigrate to the UK without any kind of sponsorship from an employer. It replaces the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and […]
How to Renew an Entrepreneur Visa – Points Based System This page explains the requirements for an extension of leave to remain under the entrepreneur category (Tier 1 Entrepreneur) of the points-based system to work in business in the United Kingdom. Applicants must score the required number of points to qualify for an extension of […]
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Entrepreneur Visa
Overview of Entrepreneur Visas – Points Based System Entrepreneurs can now apply for permission to set up in business in the United Kingdom under Tier 1 of the Points Based System. The Entrepreneur sub-category replaces the previous Businesspersons and Innovators schemes. The Entrepreneur sub-category is perfect for those individuals wishing to start a business and […]
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Post Study Work Visa
Post Study Work Visa Overview The Post-Study Work sub-category replaced the International Graduates Scheme and the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme in 2008. The purpose of the Post Study Work visa (also called the PSW visa) is to allow graduate students the opportunity to take a period of employment in the United Kingdom after […]