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NEW UK 'highly skilled' tier is likely to be introduced in April 2011

The UK Home Secretary has announced that the Tier 1 (General) visa previously known as the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme will be abolished. The new UK 'Highly Skilled' tier is likely to be introduced in April 2011. This visa will allow entry of entrepreneurs, investors and small numbers of people of exceptional talent.
The number of people allowed under the Tier 1 (General) visa (or it's replacement) scheme will be reduced from 13,000 to one thousand. It will continue to be the case that an unlimited number of visas can be issued under the Tier 1 entrepreneur and investor visa scheme, these schemes are only relevant for a very small number of people.
The current Highly Skilled immigration programme allows skilled migrants with enough points under qualifications, previous earnings, age, etc. It seems this program will be closed down and the new Tier 1 immigration system will concentrate on businessmen and a very small number of people coming under the 'exceptional talent' category. Those coming under exceptional talent will be limited to people such as top scientists, artists and sportspeople.
If you wish to emigrate to the UK as a highly skilled immigrant you will probably need to apply in the next few months. If you apply from April 2011 it is highly unlikely that you will qualify under the Tier 1 visa scheme. You will have to be one of the small number of people who qualify under the Tier 1 entrepreneur or Tier 1 investor scheme or be one of the very small number of people who qualify under the new 'exceptional talent' Tier 1 visa scheme.
If you would like to immigrate to UK, as a highly skilled immigrant you will probably need to prepare your application for lodgment apply before April 2011. Bilimoria & Associate can assist you in preparing a successful Tier 1 visa to UK. Our company has assisted and guided many applicants and helped people migrate to Countries from all over the World. Please contact us or forward us your resume to assess your eligibility to qualify under the new 'exceptional talent' Tier 1 visa scheme.

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