The UK Government introduced a temporary limit on the number of Tier 1 - General Visa applications that can be issued each month. The UK Border Agency has started issuing Tier 1 – General Visas again from 1 November 2010.Tier 1 - General is part of the UK's points-based immigration system. Applicants who can score on criteria such as age, past earnings, and qualifications can apply.
If an applicant is a highly skilled individual, they may be eligible to receive a visa which will allow the applicant to work for any employer in the UK or be self-employed. A job-offer from a UK employer is not required under the Tier 1 (General) visa.
On 20 October 2010 the monthly limit had been reached and the UK Government stopped issuing Tier 1 (General) Visas, it was also announced that the UK visa fee will go up again from 1st November 2010. The Government will again start issuing Tier 1 General Visas from 1st November 2010. Applicants who were put on hold due to the limit will now be processed in the order in which their visa application was received.
Due to the new interim limit on Tier 1 - General Visa applications, Tier 1 General Visa processing times are likely to go up in future again. To avoid future delays in the processing of the visa application it would be advisable to apply sooner rather than later.
Bilimoria & Associate has good experience helping people to achieve and lodge an application to process and live and work in the UK. If you would like some help with your application, please contact us to proceed further.
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