Dear XXX
Thank you for your enquiry about the HC314. I can confirm that we will not treat applications to switch from HSMP into Tier 1 (General) as applications for a first period of leave under Tier 1 (General). This means that the new requirements will not apply to switchers. This will be catered for in revised guidance to be published on 31 March.
Regards
Ben
Ben White
Immigration Policy
United Kingdom Border Agency
11th Floor
Apollo House
Croydon
Tel 020 8760 8635
From the bloke who wrote the bill
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