Tier 1 (General)

The Highly Skilled Worker (Tier 1 General) is designed to allow highly skilled people to come to the United Kingdom to look for work or self-employment opportunities. Unlike any other category, Tier 1 General allows Non - EU nationals with High skills qualification to apply without any job offer.

From 30 June 2008, Monday Tier 1 replaces the former Eight Immigration Categories. The applicants who want to apply under Tier 1 can be divided under 4 sub categories.

Who Can Apply

You can apply under the Highly Skilled Worker (Tier 1 General) category now if you are

In the United Kingdom with permission to stay in an immigration category that allows you to switch into the Highly Skilled Worker Category
Already in the United Kingdom as a Highly Skilled Worker and want to extend your permission to stay within your existing category
Already in the United kingdom under the Highly Skilled Migrant programme, want to extend your permission to stay and are eligible to switch into the highly Skilled Worker category
Applying for permission to enter the United Kingdom (Known as ‘entry clearance') under the Highly Skilled Worker Category

Eligibility:

To apply under the new points-based system, you must pass a points-based assessment and score the following

Must score 75 points for Age, Qualification, Earnings and Experiences
Must score 10 points for English Language
Must score 10 points for available funds

Note: The points for first time applications and extension application will differ.

Transitional Arrangements:

There are some transitional arrangements are available for the applicants who are under HSMP category.

We have vast knowledge and experience in making new Tier -1 (General) applications and extensions. As Points based system is getting very technical, it is always recommended to take professional advice before making an application.

We have a specialist adviser for Highly Skilled Worker category to provide 'Best advice' and 'Planning and applications'.

If you want to extend your HSMP or switch to Tier 1 General category, please contact us for an immediate consultation.