HSMP transition / Tier 1(general) confusion

[gideonbot]

Hi,

I will be applying for my Tier 1 extention this week as my current, Tier 1 (general) visa expires on 01/04/12.

I am fairly sure I qualify but I am not sure whether I should pay £500 or £1000. Can you please advise?


Key dates
Current visa as per passport: Tier 1 (general) 1/4/9 - 1/4/12
Application for HSMP by agency (I was in South Africa) - 11 April 2008
HSMP approval letter received by my agency in UK - 27 August 2008
Entry clearance done in South Africa before 26 Feb 2009

Qualification criteria
Age when applied - 25
Previous earnings - £35K
Bachelor's degree
Maintenance - in excess of £800

Thanks in advance.

[rakeysh.patel]

Still £1000

Hi,

I will be applying for my Tier 1 extention this week as my current, Tier 1 (general) visa expires on 01/04/12.

I am fairly sure I qualify but I am not sure whether I should pay £500 or £1000. Can you please advise?


Key dates
Current visa as per passport: Tier 1 (general) 1/4/9 - 1/4/12
Application for HSMP by agency (I was in South Africa) - 11 April 2008
HSMP approval letter received by my agency in UK - 27 August 2008
Entry clearance done in South Africa before 26 Feb 2009

Qualification criteria
Age when applied - 25
Previous earnings - £35K
Bachelor's degree
Maintenance - in excess of £800

Thanks in advance.