PBS Tier 1 General Migrant Worker Visas

This section explains the requirements for applying under the Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system. You do not need to have a specific job offer but will need to demonstrate you are highly skilled, have money to support yourself and are able to speak English.

You can apply under the highly skilled worker category now if you are:

• already in the United Kingdom with permission to stay (known as 'leave to remain') in an immigration category that allows you to switch into the highly skilled worker category;
• already in the United Kingdom as a highly skilled worker and you want to extend your permission to stay within your existing category; 
• already in the United Kingdom under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP), you want to extend your permission to stay and you are eligible to switch into the highly skilled worker category; or
• Outside the United Kingdom and you are eligible to apply for permission to enter (known as 'entry clearance') under the highly skilled worker category.

You may wish us to assess whether you have a strong claim by completing the form attached:

The Tier 1 General Route has now Closed