UK Immigration News

New Versions of UK Visa Applications Forms from April 6, 2012

According to the latest news from the UK Border Agency (UKBA), new versions of some UK application forms will be published on April 5, 2012.

The UKBA reminds UK visa applicants of these news changes to some forms as follows:

• Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur);
• Tier 1 (General);
• Tier 1 (Investor);
• Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) ;
• Tier 1 (Post study work) - form removed because this category has closed to new applicants;
• Tier 2;
• Tier 4 (General);
• Tier 4 (Child);
• Tier 5 (Temporary worker);
• PBS Dependant;
• FLR(O) (to extend your stay);
• FLR(BUS) (to extend your stay in specific categories); and
• TOC (to transfer a visa to a new passport).

Applicants who apply for UK visas from April 6 are advised to use the latest forms. In addition to introducing new forms, the UKBA also published amended UK Immigration Rules on 15 March 2012, along with some policy guidance documents to explain the changes and help applicants use the new forms.

If people submit an application on or after 6 April 2012, the UKBA will consider it under the revised Immigration Rules which take effect on 6 April.

If you are interested in UK Visas, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to the UK.