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Tier 1 General
Tier 1 General category has been closed for initial applications and only those who were previously granted HSMP, writer, composer or artist, elf-employed lawyer or Tier 1 General can seek extension of their stay by making a Tier 1 General application.
The Tier 1 (General) category was previously known as Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). Those who have been previously granted HSMP leave will apply for extension of their HSMP leave by making a Tier 1 Gneneral application (unless they are eligible for settlement ). A Tier 1 General applicant is initially granted 2 years leave and then on seeking extension of stay a further leave for three years is granted. An application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Tier 1 General Migrant can be made to the Home Office on completion of five years under the Tier 1 (General) Migrant category. The applicants have to meet the Point Based System criteria for the Tier 1 General application to be successful. The points awarding areas include a person's age, education, UK experience, past earnings, English language and funds for maintenance.