Tier 1 Applications The United Kingdom announced that
effective April 1, 2009, first-time non-European Economic Area
applicants under Tier 1 General category (which replaced the
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme), must have earned a Master's
degree or higher to qualify for Tier 1 approval. In addition,
Tier 1 applicants must show that they have earned at least GBP
20,000 per year. Tier 1 applicants who do not possess at least a
Master's degree should consider filing their application before
April 1, 2009.
Please contact Jackson & Hertogs for specific information.
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