This category under PBS replaces the HSMP (Highly Skilled Migrant Programme). Based on an assessment of points awarded for criteria based on age, qualifications, past earnings reflecting potential for future earnings, English language etc. graduates seeking entry or leave to remain in this category need not have a job offer lined up (i.e. the employer need not be a licensed sponsor).

This category under PBS replaces the Businessmen category and enables enterprising individuals to establish, join or take over one or more businesses in the UK as a sole trader, partner or through a UK registered company subject to the availability of a minimum of £200,000 for investment.

This replaces the International Graduates Scheme and enables individual graduates from UK universities to carry out a period of work of up to two years subject to an assessment of points based on personal attributes and other criteria.

For information about our fees for services under Tier 1 please click here.

This will replace the current arrangements for students under the Immigration Rules in Spring 2009. Students approved on courses offered by educational establishments accredited by Border Agency approved accreditation bodies may apply for sponsorship and a Certificate of Acceptance on a course of studies from their university or college provided the establishment is on the Sponsorship Register (See section on Sponsorship Licensing).

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Spouses, minor children and other close relatives may apply as dependents of other categories of migrant or British nationals under the Immigration Rules including most categories under the Points Based System and under EU Law.

Individuals seeking entry as business and family visitors or holidaymakers can come to the UK for a period of up to six months under current arrangements. Visa nationals will require an Entry Clearance (Visa) and non visa nationals do not require this but will need to satisfy the Immigration Officer on arrival as to the purpose and duration of their visit. Entry is currently possible for up to six months for students on a short course under the visitor provisions. Employment is prohibited.

If you have been refused under a category of Immigration Law, which attracts a right of appeal to an Immigration Judge or if you have a right to a Review we can assist you with these procedures. As solicitors we can also make applications for Judicial Review engaging the most competent of specialist Immigration barristers.

We can assist you with many other Immigration categories of applicant not listed here. These are all applications (except asylum) under the Immigration Rules, under EU provisions (Accession State Workers and dependents of EEA nationals) and under the Border Agency's discretionary policies as well as applications which raise issues under the Human Rights legislation.

We can also assist with applications for Permanent Residence and British Nationality. Those intending to apply for Settlement and British Citizenship later should be aware there are many changes currently being proposed by the UK Government as part of the Paths to Citizenship initiative.

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