How will Points Based System affect you
Whilst transitional arrangements have been extended for Work Permit holders such as Senior Carers, it will not be possible to extend many immigration categories after the points-based System starts in November.
A number of existing immigration categories will close when tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system are implemented. After November, anyone in UK under these schemes wishing to extend their stay will have to apply under the points-based system.
The popular TWES (Training and Work Experience scheme) will disappear along with a number of temporary, religious and voluntary schemes. The tough new rules have prompted many migrant workers to seek jobs in more welcoming countries such as Canada, which needs low skilled workers in the fast food industry, the United States of America and Australia.
Under the categories listed below you and/or your employer should take action before Tiers 2 and 5 are introduced, if you want to extend your stay after your current leave expires.
Religious worker in a non -pastoral role
International Association for the Exchange of Students of Technical Experience (IAESTE)
International Fire Fighter Fellowship Programme
EU Leonardo da Vinci Programme
China Graduate Work Experience programme
Exchange teacher or language assistant
Research assistant to a Member of Parliament
British Universities North America Club (BUNAC) student
Private servant in a diplomatic household
Work permit holder – Medical Training Initiative (MTI)
Work permit holder – Training and Work Experience Scheme (TWES)
Work permit holder – General Agreement in Trade in Services (GATS)
The Uk Border Agency has published the following useful table which outlines the categories affected by the introduction of tier 2 and 5.
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What is my current category? |
Which transitional arrangement should I use? |
Which type of sponsor licence will my employer require? |
Will I be able to make an application to extend my leave after Tiers 2 and 5 of the Points Based System are introduced? |
Which application form do I use? |
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Work permit holder -business and commercial (except senior care workers) |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
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Representative of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
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Member of airport-based operational ground staff of an overseas owned airline |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
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Jewish Agency Employee |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
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Minister of Religion |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
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Missionary |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
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Work permit holder – sports and entertainments (sportsperson) |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
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Work permit holder – business and commercial (senior care workers) |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
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Visiting Religious worker |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Religious worker in a non -pastoral role |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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International Association for the Exchange of Students of Technical Experience (IAESTE) |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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International Fire Fighter Fellowship Programme |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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EU Leonardo da Vinci Programme |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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China Graduate Work Experience programme |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Voluntary worker |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Exchange teacher or language assistant |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Research assistant to a Member of Parliament |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Au Pair placement |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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British Universities North America Club (BUNAC) student |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Member of a religious order |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Rudolf Steiner concession |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Private servant in a diplomatic household |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Overseas Government Employee |
None |
No |
FLR(O) |
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Work permit holder – Medical Training Initiative (MTI) |
None |
No |
WP1X (your employer) and FLR(IED) (you) |
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Work permit holder – Training and Work Experience Scheme (TWES) |
None |
No |
WP1X (your employer) and FLR(IED) (you) |
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Work permit holder – General Agreement in Trade in Services (GATS) |
None |
No |
WP1X (your employer) and FLR(IED) (you) |
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Work permit holder – sports and entertainments (entertainer) |
Tier 2 |
Yes |
Tier 2 |
