01 Oct New forms for in country applications
The UKBA has published new forms for applicants who are already in the UK, and these should be used for any applications made, on or after 1 October 2012. The new application forms are:
• Tier 1 (Exceptional talent);
• Tier 1 (Investor);
• Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur);
• Tier 1 (Entrepreneur);
• Tier 1 (General);
• Tier 2;
• Tier 4 (Child);
• Tier 4 (General); and
• Tier 5 (Temporary worker).
The PBS Dependant form has also been replaced with 2 separate forms. These forms are:
• PBS Dependant form for Tier 1, 2 or 5 dependants
• PBS Dependant form for Tier 4 dependants
In line with paragraph 34(i) of the Immigration Rules, the UKBA will continue to accept applications made on the previous version of these forms up to and including 22 October 2012.