Tier 1 Extension - Applying from Jersey

[SantoshMayekar]

Help Required urgently

I would like to know If my current situation would allow me to apply for my tier 1 extension.

I was initially holding a Tier 2 after which I switched to Tier 1 starting Jul 2010 . I entered UK first on tier 1 in february 2011. But I have been working in Jersey Channel Islands for this entire duration since then. I wanted to know If I am currently eligible to apply for tier 1 extension.

I had been receiving conflicting information from various agents. I had given my case to Capital Visas In london who promptly charged 900 Pounds saying that I am eligible to apply. But now today they have come back saying that since I work in channel islands I am not eligible to apply and that I need to prove that I am part of UK mainland.

I understand that channel islands has its seperate immigration laws but does that stop myself from applying for extension of tier 1.

I had called home office prior to this where I received information saying that I can apply for a extension. But as per Capital Visas my agent in london they say that to fill in the form it is required that I put in the UK mainland address.

Also my currrent employer has provided me a work permit for Jersey UK but I have not gotten it stamped as previuosly the Immgration officer here said that my Tier 1 will be superceded. But I am currently running out of time as I will be travelling to India for Marriage reasons and will be back on 25 June and My Tier 1 Expires in JuL 07.

So is it a good idea to get my visa for Jersey and then travel to India or should I applly for tier 1 and then apply for Jersey work permit.

Please consider a look at my situation on urgent basis as I would like to decide on that basis whether to apply for extension or not, as the agents have been really not helpful apart from charging me without help.

Regards,
Santosh

[Lucapooka]

If you enter the UK, you can apply for an extension, just like any other Tier 1 migrant who has been outside the UK.

With regard to your current Tier 1 being invalidated by your Channel Islands work permit, Channel Islands/Isle of Man Entry Clearances do not have effect as leave to enter the United Kingdom in the same way as United Kingdom Entry Clearances and IO’s cannot cancel them as they would United Kingdom Entry Clearances.