Tier 1 Extension applications are for those Applicants who already hold a Tier 1 visa. Successful Tier 1 extension applications will result in the grant of a further 2 years leave to remain in the United Kingdom.
Applicants will again have to establish that they meet the points criteria for a Tier 1 visa, obtaining 75 points from the attribute sections. Where applicants have previous been granted points for their age and qualifications, the same points will be awarded at extension time. Applicants will have to earn 10 points under the maintenance requirement, although there will be no need to meet the English language requirement.
Applicants who have completed a continuous period of 5 years in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 General Migrant will be entitled to apply for settlement in the UK.
