Options for persons self employed on PSW

[salars]

Hi
Just wondering what the options for those who are self employed on PSW - Typically IT Contractors.

Needless to say there must be a lot of folks on the PSW and self employed due for renewal but unsure of what the options are as the T1 General is now closed.

Cheers
S

[geriatrix]

Tier 1 (PSW) cannot be "renewed or extended".

The only option for Tier 1 (PSW) migrants is to switch to another (available) immigration category that they may qualify under (e.g. - Tier 2, Tier 1 (Investor), Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), family member of a settled person / British citizen, etc.).

For "self-employed" Tier 1 (PSW) migrants, it is clear that being self-employed is not longer a career that they can pursue if Tier 2 is the only viable option for them to continue living in the UK. If a self-employed Tier 1 (PSW) is rich enough, he/she may consider switching to Tier 1 (Investor) or Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category.

[salars]

Tier 1 (PSW) cannot be "renewed or extended".

For "self-employed" Tier 1 (PSW) migrants, it is clear that being self-employed is not longer a career that they can pursue if Tier 2 is the only viable option for them to continue living in the UK. If a self-employed Tier 1 (PSW) is rich enough, he/she may consider switching to Tier 1 (Investor) or Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category.

Thanks!
I did mean changing category as PSW tier 1 is a one time visa.