Closure of Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and other work based categories, issued on 23 June 2008:
On Monday 30 June 2008, Tier 1 of the Uk Government's new points-based system will open globally. On that date, they will complete the roll-out of Tier 1 (General) worldwide and introduce the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Post Study Work) categories.
Tier 1 will replace eight existing immigration categories. The categories that will be replaced are:
1. Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP);
2. business people (persons intending to establish themselves in business);
3. Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme;
4. International Graduates Scheme;
5. innovators;
6. investors;
7. self-employed lawyers and writers;
8. writers, composers and artists.
Any applications submitted under these categories on or after the 30 June 2008 will be returned to the applicant and will be considered as invalid.
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