Tier 1

Tier 1 (General)

This category is now closed to applicants who are outside the UK, and to migrants who are already here in most other immigration categories.

You must read the Tier 1 (General) policy guidance on the Border agency website before you apply. The guidance is based on Part 6A of the Immigration Rules. To make an application/extension under Tier 1 (General) you must meet the eligibility criteria and all the requirements of the Immigration rules.

Tier 1 (highly skilled migrant)

This is closed to new applicants but if you are currently in this scheme please see the UKBA website for further information about switching.

Tier 1 (post-study worker)

This scheme is now closed to new applicants. See Tier 1 UKBA for more information.

Tier 1 (exceptional talent)

This route is for exceptionally talented individuals in the fields of science, humanities, engineering and the arts, who wish to work in the UK. These individuals are those who are already internationally recognised at the highest level as world leaders in their particular field, or who have already demonstrated exceptional promise and are likely to become world leaders in their particular area

You must read the Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) policy guidance on the Border Agency website. The policy guidance is based on Part 6A of the Immigration Rules.

You cannot apply under Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) if you are already in the UK.

For more information on how to apply for Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent), please ensure you have also spoken to the relevant HRBP before applying.

Eligibility criteria for The Royal Society, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering

Eligibility criteria for Arts Council England