United Kingdom: Limits Being Introduced on Tier 1 (General) Work Permits
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The UK Border Agency announced that, beginning July 19, 2010, it will limit how many applications submitted under Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system will be considered per month. A long-term limit will be imposed in April 2011. Additionally, the score necessary for approval of a Tier 1 (General) work permit will increase from 95 to 100 points.
The limit and score increase will neither apply to individuals already in the UK under Tier 1 (General) applying for an extension, nor to individuals in the UK under the following immigration categories that are looking to switch into Tier 1 (General):
- Highly Skilled Migrant Program;
- Writers, Composers and Artists; and
- Self-Employed Lawyers.
However, if an individual is in the UK, but not under the above-referenced immigration categories, he or she will be subject to the 100-point requirement, as will individuals applying from outside the UK.
