Tier 1 General Ext only until 2014

With all due respect to your views,we are not saying that tier 1 extension needs to be opened for the next 10 years.when all other applicants had the chance to bridge their ILR gaps by going for 2nd extension,then why should be we left out?
We too have shown the same points and fees for the process.For the record all do not have the same circumstances..

Go12 wrote:With all due respect to your views,we are not saying that tier 1 extension needs to be opened for the next 10 years.when all other applicants had the chance to bridge their ILR gaps by going for 2nd extension,then why should be we left out?
We too have shown the same points and fees for the process.For the record all do not have the same circumstances..

Actually we'll have paid a lot more than most, given how much they keep ratcheting up the cost of extensions every year.

It's a simple question of equity. The only thing my family did differently to mulder was take the time to have a job lined up in advance of arriving on British soil rather than making the move as soon as the visa arrived. I would have thought, on balance, that this is something the British people would prefer - that we arrive with jobs.

As it stands, if extensions are closed in 2014, many people will be denied a chance to settle purely because of the date they first received their visa. In my view this is inequitable.

I agree with you dandm

Hi

I think I can understand your burden/frustration. Even if somebody has planned for the next couple of years, life has its own way of throwing challenges/unknown that might catch you off-guard. It does not hurt to be prepared for any future changes i.e immigration or other general changes in personal life

Not getting ILR is not the end of road, agreed that you & your family have spent lots of money, but I am sure few years down the lane things might be actually better where-ever life takes you. Above all its not confirmed the T-1(G) is closed and I would be willing to bet if it happens there will be some kind of transitional arrangement.

Good luck to all

alxale wrote:Hi guys,

See this
http://icinspector.independent.gov.uk/w ... ations.pdf

It is for T1 Ent and Investor but there is a table in it which mentions that Tier 1 Geneal Extension will only be allowed until 2014

Tier 1 General For highly skilled workers. This category was closed in April
2011. However, extensions under this category are allowed up
until 2014.

Now, I wonder what will happen then to those who has a shortage of days and needs an extension for ILR after the visa category is completely closed ?

Alex

Following is Home Office response for above report:
http://icinspector.independent.gov.uk/w ... Report.pdf

Nothing mentioned about Tier 1 General Extensions at the moment.

i extended my visa in April and it is valid until 2016 i got my last extension that is for 3 years . after completing that i can apply for ILR .
i don't see any problem in this .
and in that link they did said any thing about tire 1 general ILR.

I think what happened was that someone in HO mentioned to auditor that since Tier 1 (G) closed n 2011, they don't foresee extension applications beyond 2014 and that noting made into the report incorrectly as T1G extensions will 'close' in 2014. Perhaps a minor thing from auditor perspective but if it indeed was misinformation, it ought to create major confusion.

Fingers crossed..

sts96508 wrote:
You should get 3 years on your extension, so you should be fine if you extend in 2014.

Is that possible ? My current visa also expires in Nov 2015. Can I apply for early extension in 2014 itself ?? If yes, what clarification do one give to UKBA for early extension, if any ?

Thanks for any info.

I asked my adviser about this matter and he sent an email to ILPA which is expert in such matters. It is the response he received from them:

This was discussed at the last sub-committee after another member had also spotted this in John Vine’s report. We’re not aware of any such proposals and members at the meeting were satisfied that the report had misstated the position. What it probably means to refer to is the fact that in 2014 it will be five years since Tier 1 General closed, by when the majority of people in that category will have qualified for indefinite leave to remain.

I myself sent an email to Chief Inspector and it seems that they made a mistake:

Thank you for your enquiry.



Our inspection took place earlier this year and the Home Office may have changed their rules relating to Tier 1 applications. Therefore, I am referring you to the Home Office’s current position regarding Tier 1 (General) extensions which can be found at:



http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... /applying/



Best Regards,



Addeel



Addeel Khan

Communications Manager, Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

Does this reply means that they have made the mistake in the report and tier 1 extension will be allowed ??

samira_uk wrote:I myself sent an email to Chief Inspector and it seems that they made a mistake:

Thank you for your enquiry.



Our inspection took place earlier this year and the Home Office may have changed their rules relating to Tier 1 applications. Therefore, I am referring you to the Home Office’s current position regarding Tier 1 (General) extensions which can be found at:



http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... /applying/



Best Regards,



Addeel



Addeel Khan

Communications Manager, Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration

That's interesting, very smart of you to contact them directly.

Bit of a weak explanation though, doesn't ring very true. If they do this I'm not sure they'd really want people to know in advance.

Still, fingers crossed it's a mix up.

Thanx samira_uk for you effort..

Is there any further update on this? are Tier 1 extensions closed or still open? I need to know this since I am not 100% sure about my eligibility for ILR which is due in Oct 2014.
Many Thanks

The Tier 1 (General) category, in which applicants scored points for their
qualifications, previous earnings, age and UK experience, was closed to new
applicants in April 2011 but remains open for extension and settlement
applications. The following changes are being made to this category:

changes are being made to signal the Government‟s intention to close the
category for extension applications on 6 April 2015, and for settlement
applications on 6 April 2018. This should give enough time for applicants who
entered the category before its closure to apply for settlement if they can meet
the requirements to qualify;

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/289857/HC_1138_EM_Web_Accessible.pdf

is there any update about tier 1 extension only till 2014?

i still have 3 more years before i can apply for ILR, my initial visa was(2+3) i was wondering how much my second extension will be 3 years or 2 years? on the gov.uk website under tier 1 category it very clearly states any visa applied after 6th april 2010 will have maximum 3 years but there are posts in this forum which says alternate extension are provided.

that is if initial visa was for 2 years first extension will be 3 years and second will be for 2 years can anyone shed more light on this please.

check https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ssible.pdf

and especially following paragraph i.e. 7.5

Changes are being made to signal the Government‟s intention to close the
category for extension applications on 6 April 2015, and for settlement
applications on 6 April 2018. This should give enough time for applicants who
entered the category before its closure to apply for settlement if they can meet
the requirements to qualify;

thanks abhishek i think this is the same link which UKBAlovestory also uploaded.

i need some info on my second query which is how long my second extension will be 3 years or 2 years?

i was granted visa on 8th of august 2010 so i am under (2+3) scheme.

sorry didn't realize that @UKBAlovestory already shared it, sorry my mistake for overlooking it

@jasim1 as for extension search this forum, and you will come to know that everyone now getting 3 yrs extension irrespective of situation. few did get 2 yrs "by mistake", but got corrected by writing to UKBA.

like you i am also on 2+3 scheme, and for our case there should be no doubt at all, as policy clearly states anyone after 6 April 2010 will get 3 yrs

Its little confusing....
Is this a confirmed rule change? Or just a proposal to parliament?
from when it will be effective from?

Words like 'signal' and 'intention' does indicate that it may not be a direct rule change but if they are signalling now, I see little doubt it won't come into practice in 2015.

It's very confusing.
Hope somebody posts some clear picture about
Tier 1 extensions.

I mean,if they intend to close extension in 2014,then why are they increasing the ext fees from April 2014