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Tier 1 General is an immigration permission for highly skilled migrants which allows an individual to work for any employer in the UK or on a self employed basis (except as a Doctor in Training
With the implementation of the permanent immigration cap fast approaching on 6 April 2011, we would advise businesses who are intending to employ out of country candidates on a Tier 2 (General) visa, to issue the CoS (assuming they have any left under their temporary allocation) and ensure that the migrant has submitted their entry clearance (visa) application before this date
The Government has today launched a public consultation on reforms to work routes leading to settlement with a stated aim of reducing the number of migrants who can qualify for indefinite leave to remain
