Tier1 MAC Dec 2009 publication. Info for existing immigrants

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I thought this will be a useful information from the Migration Advisory Comittee recommendation of changes to Tier1 system. Certainly a point for existing immigrants in tier1 looking to extend.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

6.13 Conclusions
6.178 The Tier 1 General route is an important
route within the PBS that attracts and
selects highly skilled immigrants. We do,
however, make some recommendations
with regard to the design and operational
aspects of this route.

6.179 Our analysis and recommendations
primarily concern the features of a welldesigned
route for regulating new highly
skilled immigration from outside the
UK. We have not considered in depth
the issue of how our recommendations
should be applied to immigrants already
in the UK looking to extend their stay
through this route, as we see this as an
operational decision for the Government.
However, our general view is that, where
an individual has operated within the
existing rules and requirements, there
is a case for putting in place transitional
arrangements that would prevent a
sudden and unexpected raising of the bar
for that person.
“Effectively raising the bar … might create
problems for those who have qualified under
the current PBS but who apply for extensions
in the future. If the bar is to be raised, then
consideration needs to be given to employees
in this situation to ensure that they are treated
fairly. For the TUC this should mean they
remain subject to the same rules as those
applied when they first applied to work in
the UK.â€

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