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Closure of tier 1 (general) to overseas applicants

January 2011 - Immigration. Legal Developments by Penningtons Solicitors LLP.

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In a move which is already causing significant disruption to many UK businesses, the UKBA announced on 21 December that it would stop accepting tier 1 (general) entry clearance applications from 23 December 2010. This controversial move closes tier 1 (general) to those who are outside the UK. 

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