Tier 1 Highly Skilled Workers
This route closed to new overseas applicants on 23 December 2010 and to new in-country applicants on 6 April 2011.
Those who already hold Tier 1 (Highly Skilled Worker) visas may continue to extend their leave to remain in the UK in this category. Applications must be made by migrants themselves, although the Work Permits Desk can provide guidance where possible.
Further details on Tier 1 (Highly Skilled Workers) and the application form can be found on the UK Border Agency website.
A Tier 1 Highly Skilled Worker application made whilst in the UK will cost £1500 for all migrants except those from Turkey, Croatia and FYR Macedonia who will pay a reduced fee of £1350. Dependant applications will cost £750 per dependant.