Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
version 11/2010
You also need the separate Tier 2 of the Points Based System - Policy
Guidance for this form. Please read them before making your application.
If you do not already have this guidance, you can download it from our
website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/
tier2guidance.pdf
Dependants............................................................................................................................. 4
A. Application Details............................................................................................................... 6
B. Personal Details.................................................................................................................. 9
D. Immigration History........................................................................................................... 19
F - Public Funds...................................................................................................28
G. Dependant Details............................................................................................................ 30
Section 3 - Sponsorship.....................................................................................31
J. Job Details......................................................................................................................... 32
Section 4 – Attributes..........................................................................................34
M. Maintenance (funds)......................................................................................................... 39
Section 6 – Declarations.....................................................................................47
P. Applicant declaration.......................................................................................................... 47
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 57
Claiming Points...................................................................................................................... 60
Supporting Evidence.............................................................................................................. 60
Application Types................................................................................................................... 61
A5 Applicant’s date of birth A19 List all the dependants’ applications you
are enclosing with your application.
Method of payment
A6 Tick one of the boxes to show which Consideration process
method of payment you are using.
• If the payment submitted does not cover the
A7 - A9 If paying by cheque or bankers draft full cost of your application, it will be an invalid
enter the bank account number, sort code and application and the form, together with any
cheque number documentation submitted, will be returned to
you.
Paying by credit / debit card
• The fee charged is for the processing and
A10 The name as displayed on the credit/ consideration of the application. This fee will be
debit card. payable once the application form is received
by the UK Border Agency or its payment
A11 Card number - this is the long number
processing agent, regardless of the outcome of
across the centre of the card.
the application.
A12-A14 Enter the details where available on
• We cannot begin the consideration process
the card.
until the payment has cleared. We allow 5
A15 The Card Verification Value (CVV) is a working days for payments made by cheque to
3-digit security code found on the back of clear, credit/debit cards and postal orders will
the card on the signature strip - it consists of clear immediately.
the last 3 digits. For Amex the security code
• Should the application be withdrawn at any
consists of 4-digits and is found on the front of
time during the consideration process the
the card.
fee will not be refunded, other than under
If you do not provide the CVV number, circumstances set out on the website of the
we cannot take your payment and your UK Border Agency (www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.
application will be rejected as invalid. uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/IDIs/
idichapter1a).
Postcode
A3. Contact Name in the UK if different from that of the applicant
A6. Please select the method of payment from the list below:
A11. Card number (the long number across the centre of the card)
A12. Valid from A13. Expiry date A14. Issue number A15. CVV security number
(where (3 digit number
available) or 4 digit number
A16. Circle amount to be paid - for Amex)
£500 - standard £800 - premium £450 - reduced fee: standard £700 - reduced fee: premium
A17. Cardholder’s signature
A18. Date
Last name
Date of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Last name
Date of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Last name
Date of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Last name
Date of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Last name
Date of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Last name
Date of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Please photocopy this page if space for additional dependants is required.
Help on the questions is given at the end of this application form. Failure to complete this section
may lead to a delay in the consideration of your application.
B. Personal Details
Photographs
You must provide two identical photographs of yourself, taken within the last month, with your full
name on the back of each one. Please place the photographs in a small sealed envelope, together
with those of any dependants included in section F, and attach it across this space with a staple or
paper clip at the right hand side of the page/envelope. The photographs will be checked against
the images taken when your biometric features are enrolled (or recorded).
Please make sure that the staple or paper clip does not damage or mark the photographs. All
photographs must be as specified in the photo guidance. A copy of the photo guidance can be
found at
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/193059
B4. If the applicant is known, or has ever been known, by any other name(s) than those given
above, please give details below and send the evidence showing the name change:
B11. Give details of any current or previous worker reference number(s) under work
permit arrangements (if applicable):
Reference number 1:
Reference number 2:
B16. Postcode:
Postcode:
From: To:
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
Previous address 2:
Postcode:
From: To:
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
If the applicant has lived at more than two addresses in the last two years, please
photocopy this page and give details of all addresses during the previous two year
period.
B23. Postcode:
B25. Please give details of the applicant’s previous addresses in Northern Ireland and the
dates the applicant lived there:
Previous address 1:
Postcode:
From: To:
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
Previous address 2:
Postcode:
From: To:
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
If the applicant has lived at more than two addresses in Northern Ireland, please
photocopy this page and give details of all other Northern Ireland addresses and dates
the applicant lived there.
Now go to Part C
From: To:
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
Previous nationality 2:
From: To:
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
Previous nationality 3:
From: To:
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
C6. Please give details of the applicant’s current passport or travel document and any others
that he/she has used to travel to and remain in the United Kingdom and which shows his/her
current leave. Please note that for the application to be valid and complete the applicant’s
current passport/travel document must be provided unless it is not available for one of the
reasons specified on the application form.
Current passport or travel document
Passport/ Passport
If not enclosed then
Travel Issue Expiry Place of / Travel
Nationality location of Passport/
Document date date issue document
Travel Document
number enclosed
□ Lost - go to question
□ Yes
C7
□ Stolen - go to
□ No
question C8
□ Expired - returned to
national authorities
□ Elsewhere in the UK
Border Agency - go
to question C7
Previous passport or travel document 1
Passport/ Passport
If not enclosed then
Travel Issue Expiry Place of / Travel
Nationality location of Passport/
Document date date issue document
Travel Document
number enclosed
□ Lost - go to question
□ Yes
C7
□ Stolen - go to
□ No
question C8
□ Expired - returned to
national authorities
□ Elsewhere in the UK
Border Agency - go
to question C7
□ Other - go to
question C7
C7. If any of the required passports are not enclosed then please give details why the
applicant is unable to provide them.
C8. If any of the passports or travel documents were stolen anywhere in the world, please
give the police report number, the police station and the date reported to the police.
For information about Biometric Residence Permit, please see the Tier 2 of the Points Based
System – Policy guidance document and help text at the end of this form, which you should
read before completing this form.
C9. Has the applicant been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit with a previous
application for leave?
C10. Please give details of the applicant’s Biometric Residence Permit. Please note for
the application to be valid and complete the applicant’s current Biometric Residence
Permit must be provided, unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified on the
application form.
Current Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
□ Lost - go to
□ Yes question C11
□ Stolen - go to
question C12
□ No □ Expired -
returned to national
authorities
□ Elsewhere in the
UK Border Agency -
go to question C11
C11. If the BRP is not enclosed then please give details why the applicant is unable to
provide it.
C12. If the BRP was lost, please give date this was reported to The UK Border Agency Card
Management Service.
D D M M Y Y Y Y
C13. If the BRP was stolen, please give the police report number, the police station and the
date reported to the police.
It is mandatory to complete C13-C16. If it is not complete the application will be invalid and
will be returned to the applicant.
C14. Has the applicant used any name(s) other than the one given in part B of this
application form in previous UK immigration applications made in the UK or abroad?
Please give the British Diplomatic Post(s) involved if the application(s) was/were made
abroad.
If more space is required please continue on a separate sheet and enclose it with this
application form.
C16. Has the applicant had his/her fingerprints taken as part of a previous UK immigration
application made in the UK or abroad?
Please state below where they were taken, including the town or city and country.
Please give the British Diplomatic Post(s) involved if the application(s) was/were made
abroad.
If more space is required please continue on a separate sheet and enclose it with this
application form.
Now go to Part D.
D. Immigration History
It is mandatory to complete Section D. If it is not complete the application will be invalid and
will be returned to the applicant.
D1. Did the applicant obtain entry clearance or a visa before entering the United Kingdom?
Yes - go to question D2 No - go to question D5
D2. Where did the applicant obtain entry clearance or a visa before travelling to the United
Kingdom?
Country
Post (City)
D4. Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant’s passport or travel document.
D5. Are either the applicant’s current and/or any one of his/her previous passport(s) or travel
document(s) that he/she has used to travel to, and remain in, the United Kingdom which
shows his/her current leave unavailable?
Yes - go to question D6 No - go to question D11
Please note for the application to be valid and complete the applicant’s current passport or
travel document must be provided unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified
on the application form.
D6. At which port did the applicant enter the United Kingdom?
Via the Common Travel Area (the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man, Jersey and
Guernsey)
D8. Give details of the journey, including where the applicant travelled from, ticket booking
or reference number, and transport operator.
D9. For what purpose did the applicant enter the United Kingdom?
D11. What is the applicant’s current immigration status in the United Kingdom?
D12. Is the applicant’s current immigration status any of the following categories: student,
student nurse, student re-sitting an examination, student writing up a thesis, post-graduate
doctor, post-graduate dentist?
D13. Is the applicant getting sponsorship, or has he/she got sponsorship, that has ended
within the last 12 months for his/her studies in the United Kingdom, from the British
Government, any other government, or an international scholarship agency?
Yes - go to question D14 No - go to question D15
D14. Please tick to confirm the following evidence has been supplied:
Original written confirmation from your sponsor giving consent to this application.
If you have been sponsored in your studies and this confirmation is not included, your
application will be refused.
D16. Has the applicant ever stayed in the United Kingdom beyond the end of his/her period
of leave?
D17. Give the reason(s) why the applicant has stayed beyond the end of his/her period of
leave and the dates of the overstay:
D18. Has the applicant ever worked in the United Kingdom without immigration permission
to do so (that is, contrary to his/her conditions of stay)?
D19. Give the reason(s) why the applicant worked in the United Kingdom without
immigration permission to do so and the dates this work was undertaken:
D20. Has the applicant ever illegally entered the United Kingdom?
Yes - go to question D21 No - go to question D22
D21. Give the details and dates when this happened:
D22. Has the applicant ever used deception when seeking leave to enter or leave to remain?
Yes - go to question D23 No - go to question D24
D23. Give the details and dates when this happened:
D24. Has the applicant ever been removed or deported from the United Kingdom?
Yes - go to question D25 No - go to question D26
D25. Give the details and dates when this happened:
D26. Does the applicant currently have any other applications with us on which he/she is
awaiting a decision?
D27. Give details of the application, including the date the application was submitted, what
the application is for (the category), and the payment reference number:
D28. Was this application submitted before the applicant’s leave expired?
Yes - go to question D29 No - go to question D30
D29. Has the date of the applicant’s leave, as stated in his/her passport, now passed?
Yes - the applicant is not able to No - go to question D30
submit a further fresh application.
However, they can, if they wish,
vary the grounds of the existing
application. Go to the help text.
D30. Does the applicant currently have an appeal with the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal
which is yet to be heard?
D31. Give details of the appeal, including the date the appeal was submitted, what the appeal
is for (the category) and the payment reference number for the original application (where
applicable):
D32. Has the date of the applicant’s leave, as stated in his/her passport, now passed?
Yes - the applicant is not able to No - go to Part E
submit a further fresh application.
However, they can, if they wish,
provide additional grounds to the
outstanding appeal. Go to the
help text.
Now go to Part E
Please answer every question in this section. It is an offence under Section 26(1) (c) of the
Immigration Act 1971 to make a statement or representation which is known to be false or is
not believed to be true. Information given will be checked with other agencies.
E1. Has the applicant had any criminal convictions in the United Kingdom or any other
country (including traffic offences) or any civil judgments made against them?
E2. If question E1 above has been answered “yes” please give details below for each
criminal conviction and/or civil judgment, starting with the most recent one - but first see
Note 1 about criminal convictions. If the applicant has received more than two convictions
and / or civil judgments, please photocopy this page and enclose it with this form.
Note 1: Convictions spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 need not be disclosed.
More information about this Act is given towards the end of this section.
Name of person convicted or against whom a civil judgment was made (only if different to the
name the applicant is currently known by)
Nature of the criminal offence or the civil action (give details on a separate sheet and enclose it
with this form if more space is needed)
Details of the sentence or civil judgment (give details on a separate sheet if more space is needed)
Date of sentence/judgment
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Country where the sentence was passed or the civil judgment was made
Name of person convicted or against whom a civil judgment was made (only if different to the
name the applicant is currently known by)
Nature of the criminal offence or the civil action (give details on a separate sheet and enclose it
with this form if more space is needed)
Details of the sentence or civil judgment (give details on a separate sheet if more space is needed)
Date of sentence/judgment
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Country where the sentence was passed or the civil judgment was made
Questions E3 to E8 below must be answered, even if question E1 has been answered “No”.
For help in answering these questions, please see the definitions at the end of this section.
E3. Has the applicant ever been charged in any country with a criminal offence for which he/
she has not yet been tried in court?
Yes No
E4. In times of either peace or war has the applicant ever been involved, or suspected of
involvement, in war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide?
Yes No
E5. Has the applicant ever been involved in, supported or encouraged terrorist activities in
any country?
Yes No
E6. Has the applicant ever been a member of, or given support to, an organisation which has
been concerned in terrorism?
Yes No
E8. Has the applicant ever engaged in any other activities which might indicate that he/she
may not be considered to be a person of good character?
Yes No
E9.If question E3, E4, E5, E6, E7 or E8 above has been answered “yes” please give further
details in the space provided below. If more space is needed continue on a separate sheet
and enclose it with this form.
War crimes
Grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions
committed during an armed conflict. This
includes an internal armed conflict and an
international armed conflict. The types of acts
that may constitute a war crime include wilful
killing, torture, extensive destruction of property
not justified by military necessity, unlawful
deportation, the intentional targeting of civilians
and the taking of hostages.
F - Public Funds
It is mandatory to complete this section. If it is not complete the application will be invalid
and will be returned to the applicant.
F2. The public funds which are relevant for the purposes of the Immigration Rules are listed
below. Tick the relevant box(es) to show which of these are being received.
F3. If the applicant is in receipt of housing and homelessness assistance give details of
whether this housing is provided by the local housing authority, a housing association, or
other organisation and the name of the relevant authority and details of the arrangement.
F6. If the applicant thinks that he/she is subject to an exception and is eligible to claim public
funds give details below and enclose evidence of this eligibility, if appropriate.
G. Dependant Details
Fill in the following details for any dependant(s) who are applying at the same time as the
applicant. A dependant must be the Partner (spouse or civil partner, unmarried or same-sex
partner) or Child of the applicant.
Nationality,
passport number
and Biometric Relationship to
First name(s) Last name(s) Date of birth
Residence main applicant
Permit (BRP) (if
applicable)
Please ensure a separate application form is completed for each dependant. Please see the
UK Border Agency website for further details www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Section 3 - Sponsorship
H3. Postcode
H4. Does the applicant hold shares in the United Kingdom company or connected business?
Yes - Please give details below, including No
how many shares you hold. You
cannot qualify under Tier 2, except if
you are applying under Tier 2 (Intra-
Company Transfer) if you have more
than 10% shareholding.
Now go to Part J
J. Job Details
Now go to Part K
K. Application Type
Tier 2 (General)
Now go to Part L
If you are applying under Tier 2 (Minister of Religion), tick here to confirm that you
have included an official letter from a senior representative of your sponsoring
organisation.
Now go to Part M
Section 4 – Attributes
Applicants should refer to Appendix A paragraphs 59 to 84 of the Immigration Rules and the
Tier 2 of the points based system - Policy Guidance. A minimum of 50 points is needed from
this section.
L. Tier 2 (General) and Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfers)
L1. Certificate of sponsorship
Select whether the applicant is claiming points for (please tick one box only):
Has current leave in Tier 2 or as a Business and Commercial work permit holder,
Member of the Operational Ground staff of an Overseas Newspaper, News Agency or
Broadcasting Organisation or Jewish Agency employee and making an application, doing
the same job for the same sponsor. 50 points - Go to Section 5
Switching from Tier 1 (Post Study Work), Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme,
International Graduates Scheme or Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme and
working for the sponsor for at least six months prior to the application. 30 points - Go to
question L2
If one of the following applies to you, you must complete questions L3 and L4 below:
• you are making a Tier 2 (General) application and you have been absent from work on
maternity, paternity or adoption leave during the last six months (We will accept evidence
that you have been working for any six months within the last 18 month period); or
• you are applying to switch from a post-study category and you have been absent from
work on maternity, paternity or adoption leave during the last six months (We will accept
evidence that you have been working for any six months within the last 18 month period);
or
• you are making an Intra-Company Transfer: Established Staff application and you have
been absent from work on maternity, paternity or adoption leave during the last 12
months (We will accept evidence that you have been working for any 12 months within
the last 24 month period.).
L3. Please give the start and end dates of the period of maternity, paternity or adoption leave
that you wish to be taken into consideration (If you are still absent from the workplace due to
this, the end date should be left blank):
Start: D D M M Y Y Y Y
End: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Letter from your sponsor confirming dates of maternity, paternity or adoption leave
Payslips or other payment / remittance advices covering the period of maternity, paternity
or adoption leave, including details of any statutory maternity / paternity / adoption
payments
If the “other alternative evidence” box has been ticked, please provide a full explanation of why
the specified documents cannot be provided, and details of the alternative documentation being
supplied:
L5. Qualifications
Applicants can claim points for one qualification only. Select the highest level of qualification for
which the applicant is claiming points.
Masters degree or PhD or equivalent or above 15 points
Bachelors degree equivalent or above 10 points
A-level or S/NVQ 3 equivalent or above 5 points
None or below A-level or S/NVQ 3 0 points
L6. Give details of the higher education, vocational or professional qualification for which
the applicant is claiming points:
Country of award
Institution
Duration
From D D M M Y Y Y Y To D D M M Y Y Y Y
Qualification is not on the points based calculator, but a letter and/or certificate from UK
NARIC is enclosed;
Qualification is not on the points based calculator, but a letter stating that it is the
academic equivalent of a United Kingdom qualification from the relevant United Kingdom
statutory registration body or professional body is enclosed.
L8. Select to confirm the documents that the applicant has sent as supporting evidence of
the qualification for which he/she is claiming points (please refer to the Tier 2 of the points
based system policy guidance to find out when documents other than the original certificate
of award will be accepted.)
Original academic reference from awarding body and original academic transcript
Select the salary band of prospective earnings for which the applicant is claiming points:
L10. How much will the applicant earn a year (before tax or any other deductions and
including allowances where appropriate)?
£
Now go to Part M
Please tick one box below to indicate under which area of the maintenance requirement the
applicant is applying:
Switching from Tier 1 post study work or fresh talent working in Scotland scheme or
International graduates scheme (formerly known as the science and engineering graduate
scheme) and working for the sponsor for at least six months prior to the application – go
to question M4
The applicant is making an application under the transitional arrangements – go to
question M4
The applicant currently has entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain as a:
• Tier 2 Migrant;
Go to question M4
Personal bank or building society statements covering a consecutive 90 day period ending
no more than one calendar month before the date of application
Letter from a financial institution regulated by the Financial Services Authority or by the
appropriate home regulator, confirming funds and covering a consecutive 90 day period
ending no more than one calendar month before the date of application
Letter from a bank or building society confirming funds and that they have been in the
bank for at least a consecutive 90 day period ending no more than one calendar month
before the date of application
Now go to question M4
Now go to Part N
N. English Language
For Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfers) not extending leave beyond three years – go to part P
The applicant must have a minimum standard of English language, and score 10 points or the
application will be refused.
If the applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 2 migrant, and has met the English
language requirement in an earlier application, or is applying under the transitional arrangements
he/she can claim 10 points for English language.
Before filling in this section of the form, the applicant should refer to Appendix B paragraphs
4 and 5 of the Immigration Rules and the Tier 2 of the points based system Policy Guidance.
Select how the applicant would like to claim points for English language:
National of a majority English speaking country - go to question N1
English language test - go to question N3
Degree taught in English - go to question N7
Evidence is not needed - go to question N11
N1. If the applicant is a national of one of the countries listed below they can claim 10 points:
Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; The Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Canada; Dominica;
Grenada; Guyana; Jamaica; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the
Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; The United States of America.
Give the applicant’s nationality:
If the applicant has confirmed at question C6 that they have not been able to provide his/her
current passport or travel document he/she should provide one of the following documents:
Title of qualification:
Date of award:
D D M M Y Y Y Y
N4. Has the applicant obtained the results of the above test to the level needed and been
awarded a certificate?
N5. The applicant must send the original test certificate. Tick to confirm that the applicant
has sent:
N6. The applicant should send the original test certificate with this application. If the
certificate cannot be provided give the reason.
Please note: The applicant must send the English language test certificate within five
working days of receiving the results.
Institution
Duration
From D D M M Y Y Y Y To D D M M Y Y Y Y
N8. Select how the applicant verified his/her degree was taught in English:
The points based calculator shows the degree was taught go to question N10
in English
The points based calculator shows the qualification is go to question N9
equivalent to a United Kingdom degree but does not show
the qualification was taught in English. This option cannot
be ticked if the applicant is applying under Tier 2 (Minister
of Religion).
The points based calculator does not show the qualification go to question N9
is equivalent to a United Kingdom degree but a UK NARIC
letter and/or certificate is enclosed. This option cannot be
ticked if the applicant is applying under Tier 2 (Minister of
Religion).
N9. Tick to confirm that the applicant has included a letter from his/her University confirming
that the degree was taught in English:
N11. Select to confirm why the applicant does not need to send evidence that they have met
the English language requirement for this application:
The applicant currently has leave as a Tier 1 (General), Tier 1 (Entrepreneur), or was
granted leave under Highly Skilled Migrant Programme after 7 November 2006; or
The applicant currently has leave in Tier 2 and has sent evidence of meeting the English
language requirement in an earlier application; or
The applicant currently has leave given on or after 23 August 2004 as a Minister of
Religion, under the old rules (applies to Tier 2 (General). Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer)
and Tier 2 (Sportsperson).
The applicant currently has leave given on or after 19 April 2007 as a Minister of
Religion, under the old rules (applies to all Tier 2 categories).
N12. Tick to confirm that the applicant has claimed 10 points for English language
- 10 points claimed
Now go to Section 6
I understand that you will check whether the information and supporting documentation that I have
supplied to the UK Border Agency (UKBA) from a bank or utility company is correct. ‘Correct’ means
that documents are unaltered originals issued by the bank or utility company and that the information
on them is correct and applies to me or the person named as a customer on the document.
I agree to the bank or utility company, without seeking any further consent from me, telling you whether
the information or documentation I have supplied is correct or in what way (if any) it is not correct.
I agree to the bank’s or utility company’s disclosure to UKBA of any relevant personal data they hold
on me for the above purposes. If I have not supplied correct information or supporting documentation
to UKBA the bank or utility company may disclose my relevant correct personal data.
If the information or supporting documentation also contains personal data relating to a joint customer
or customers of mine on the bank or utility company account, or relates to another person who is to
provide financial support, I confirm that I have obtained the consent of those persons to the disclosure
of their personal data to the extent reasonably necessary for the above purposes.
I understand that the information obtained may be used as part of the decision making process about
my application and may, if necessary, be disclosed to a court.
[I understand that providing information or documentation that is not correct will normally result in my
application being refused and may lead to my prosecution for a criminal offence.]
Postcode
Signature Date
If the account with the bank or utility company is in the joint names of the applicant and other
people, each of those others should sign the following declaration :
The above-named person (‘the applicant’) has given the UK Border Agency (UKBA) documentation
about his or her accounts with banks or utility companies (a ‘company’) so that UKBA can check that is
correct. I am a joint customer with the applicant on some or all of those accounts. Information about
the applicant may thus also reveal information about me.
I agree to the company giving UKBA relevant personal data it holds about me in relation to the account.
This only covers data about me as joint customer with the applicant (and not about any other accounts I
hold in my sole name) and limited to what is necessary to confirm that the documentation the applicant
has supplied is correct. If that documentation is not correct, the company may give UKBA details
of any inaccuracies / discrepancies in the information that the applicant has provided, and may also
disclose to UKBA the correct information that they have on record about the account.
I agree that this information may be used as part of the decision making process about the application
and may, if necessary, be disclosed to a court.
Postcode
Signature Date
If the account with the bank or utility company relates to another person who is to provide the
applicant with financial support, that person* should sign the following declaration :
I am a friend or relative whom the above-named person (‘the applicant’) has stated will provide financial
support. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) is verifying this by checking the documentation which the
applicant has supplied about my accounts with banks or utility companies (a ‘company’). The company
may thus reveal information about me to UKBA or to the applicant.
I agree to the company giving UKBA relevant personal data it holds about me in relation to my account.
This is limited to what is necessary to confirm that the documentation the applicant has supplied is
correct. If that documentation is not correct, the company may give UKBA details of any inaccuracies
/ discrepancies in the information that the applicant has provided, and may also disclose to UKBA the
correct information that they have on record about the account.
I understand that this may involve the applicant obtaining further details about the account.
I agree that this information may be used as part of the decision making process about the application
and may, if necessary, be disclosed to a court.
Postcode
Signature Date
Section 6 – Declarations
P. Applicant declaration
It is mandatory to complete section N. If it is not complete the application will be invalid and
will be returned to the applicant.
The applicant must sign below to show that he/she has read and understood the following
declaration. It must be authorised by the applicant and not by a representative or other
person acting on his/her behalf. If the applicant is under 18, his/her parent or guardian may
sign.
The information I have given in this application is complete and is true to the best of my knowledge.
I confirm that I am also applying for a Biometric Immigration Document for myself and any
dependants applying with me. If any dependant child under the age of 16 is applying with me I
understand that the Home Office may make enquiries about any responsible adult nominated by
me to be present when their fingerprints and/or photographs are taken.
The photographs I have submitted with this application are a true likeness of myself and have my
name on the back of each and I have had the opportunity to see the UK Border Agency photograph
guidance.
I agree to co-operate with UK Border Agency officials, or any other officials charged by the
Secretary of State for the Home Office, with conducting pre-issue and post-issue checks on
compliance with points based system applications.
I understand that if I knowingly submit any document or documents which are forged, fraudulent
or not genuine, and the Secretary of State has sought to verify the documents using processes
specified by her, and has been unable to verify conclusively that they are genuine, the application
will be refused.
I understand that if the UK Border Agency has reasonable cause to believe that any document or
documents I have submitted with this application are forged, fraudulent or not genuine, and the UK
Border Agency has sought to verify the documents using processes specified by it but has not been
able to verify them, no points will be awarded for these documents even if the UK Border Agency
cannot prove that they are not genuine.
I am aware that the rules and regulations governing points based system applications may change
in the future and do not assume that the requirements covering any future applications will be the
same.
I understand that my details may in certain circumstances be passed to fraud prevention agencies
to prevent fraud and money laundering. I also understand that such agencies may provide the
UK Border Agency with information about me. Further details explaining when information may
be passed to or from fraud prevention agencies and how that information may be used can be
obtained from the UK Border Agency website.
I agree to provide any information necessary to the organisation (sponsor) named in any of these
sections, in order for that organisation (sponsor) to be able to comply with the conditions required
of licensed sponsors, as stipulated by the UK Border Agency in the sponsorship guidance. I agree
to the organisation (sponsor) named in any of these sections disclosing any details necessary in
order for that organisation (sponsor) to comply with the conditions required of licensed sponsors,
as stipulated by the UK Border Agency in the sponsorship guidance.
I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Immigration
and Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to make, to a person
acting in execution of any of these Acts, a statement or representation which I know to be false or
do not believe to be true, or to obtain or seek to obtain leave to remain in the United Kingdom by
means which include deception.
Information I provide to the UK Border Agency will be treated in confidence but it may be disclosed
to other law enforcement agencies, government departments, agencies, local authorities, foreign
governments and other bodies for immigration or research purposes or to enable them to perform
their functions.
The UK Border Agency may request information from other law enforcement agencies,
Government departments or Agencies, local authorities, the Police, foreign governments and other
bodies for immigration or research purposes to enable them to perform their functions.
The UK Border Agency may use the information I provide for training and research purposes.
Name:
Signature: Date:
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Q1. Have you helped a sponsor with an application to join the register of sponsors or a
migrant to apply under the points based system before?
Q2. Give your points based system reference number (if known):
Q5. Select the title of the contact person within your organisation:
Mr Mrs Miss Ms
If Other, what is the contact’s title?
Rev Dr Other
Q10. Is your organisation based in the United Kingdom? (Please see guidance)
Yes - go to question Q11 No - go to question Q16
P11. Are you regulated by the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC)?
Yes - go to question Q12 No - go to question Q13
Q13. Are you authorised to practice and regulated by a designated professional body or
supervised by such a person?
• acting under the supervision of someone authorised by an European Economic Area body to
provide immigration advice or services?
Yes - go to question Q17 No - go to question Q19
Q17. Give the name of the registered or accredited European Economic Area body (if
applicable):
Q19. Are you under a category of person specified in an Order made by The Secretary of
State under subsection 84(4)(d) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999? This applies if you
are the sponsor who issued the certificate of sponsorship for this application.
• I confirm that the applicant has completed and verified the application and the application is,
to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct.
• Once the UK Border Agency has decided the application, I will give the applicant all
correspondence from the UK Border Agency relating to the decision.
• I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the
Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to
do an act which facilitates the commission of a breach of immigration law by an individual
who is not a citizen of the European Union, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe
that the act has this effect.
Name:
Signature: Date:
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Fill in this part of the form to help us make sure that we have received the applicant’s
documents and to keep a record of them while they are with us.
At “A”, tell us how many of each of the listed documents the applicant has sent with this
application. This is a standard list, applicants should only send in the documents from this
list that are required for their application. At “B”, list any other documents and state how
many in each case. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
How
A. Type of document How many? B. Listed items
many?
Passports
Birth certificates
Driving licences
Fill in the summary sheet below listing the points the applicant has claimed and the
supporting evidence (documents) sent. Applicants must send the required evidence as
specified in this application form and Tier 2 of the Points Based System Policy Guidance.
Failure to submit required evidence is likely to lead to refusal of the application.
Tier 2 (General)
Points scoring area Points claimed Please list documents sent
Either:
Possession of a certificate of
sponsorship and applying under the
transitional arrangements (50 points)
Or
Possession of a certificate of
sponsorship for a job which is a
shortage occupation (50 points)
Or
Possession of a certificate of
sponsorship and resident labour market
test completed, or not required (30
points)
Or
Possession of a certificate of
sponsorship and applying for an
extension in the same job and same
(or higher) salary and resident labour
market test not required (50 points)
Qualifications
(0 – 15 points)
Prospective earnings
(0 – 25 points)
Maintenance (Funds)
(10 points)
English language
(10 points)
Total
Prospective earnings
(0 – 25 points)
Total
Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
Possession of a certificate of
sponsorship and a governing body
endorsement (50 points)
Possession of a certificate of
sponsorship and an official letter from a
senior representative of the sponsoring
organisation (50 points)
Total
Application Form Help Text Please note: Turkish nationals who have
accrued employment rights under Decision
Introduction 1/80 of the Turkey ECAA Association Council
do not require sponsorship. More information
This document provides information to help on Decision 1/80 rights is available in
applicants to complete the Tier 2 application Immigration Directorate Instructions Chapter
form. 5 Section 10 on our website: www.ukba.
For further information on Tier 2 of the points homeoffice.gov.uk.
based system policy please see the relevant
Submitting a valid application
paragraphs of the immigration rules and the
Tier 2 policy guidance notes. The applicant will only be considered to have
submitted a ‘valid’ application if the following
These documents are available on the has been complied with:
UK Border Agency website at www.ukba. • the correct application form must be
homeoffice.gov.uk. completed and submitted
All the above documents are available in • the correct application fee must be paid
Welsh, Braille, large print, audio and other
alternative formats on request. • the applicant’s current passport, Biometric
Residence Permit (BRP) if applicable or
For further information on alternative formats, travel document must be provided, unless
and how to obtain these, please contact the it is not available for one of the reasons
Immigration Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606 7766. specified on the application form
Who should apply using this form? • the mandatory sections in the application
This application form should only be completed form must be completed
by individuals who are already in the United • Two identical passport-size photographs of
Kingdom. Applicants should use the application the applicant with his/her full name written
form if they are: on the back of each one must be supplied
• currently in the United Kingdom and wish to
make an initial application under Tier 2; • Two identical passport-size photographs of
any dependants who are applying with the
• currently in the United Kingdom as a main applicant with their full name written on the
applicant under Tier 2 seeking a change of back of each one must be supplied.
employment or to extend their leave for a
further period within their existing category; The photographs provided must be in the
or, format specified in the separate photograph
guidance, which can be found on our website
• currently in the United Kingdom under the at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. Please
work permit arrangements, and seeking an ensure that they are placed in a small sealed
extension under Tier 2. envelope attached to section 2 of the form
This application form should not be used by as instructed there - and without any staples,
dependants of main applicants. A separate clips, pins or anything else which could mark
application form titled ‘Points Based System or damage the photographs.
- Dependants Application Form‘ is available If the application(s) is/are successful, the
for this purpose and can be found on the photographs provided will be reproduced in
UK Border Agency website at www.ukba. the residence permit(s) in the passport of
homeoffice.gov.uk. the applicant and those of any dependants
included in the application.
Applicants who are required to register with The procedure (premium service
the Police must also include their Police applications)
Registration Certificate with their application. If the applicant applies in person at one of
Biometric Residence Permit our public enquiry offices, the applicant and
any dependants applying with him/her will
On 25 November 2008, Residence Permits be required to have their biometric features
were introduced for foreign nationals applying recorded after signing an acknowledgement to
for permission to remain in the UK in certain confirm that he/she understands what he/she is
categories. Everyone applying in the UK required to do.
under the Tier 2 categories must apply for an
Residence Permit. The applicant will then be asked to place his/
her fingers, followed by his/her thumbs, on a
Over the next few years, Residence Permits fingerprint scanner. If his/her hands are dirty,
will be extended to other immigration we will ask the applicant to clean them. Once
applications. his/her fingerprints have been recorded we will
then take a photograph of his/her face.
Further information about these measures,
which are based on powers contained in the The same process will be carried out for any
UK Borders Act 2007, can be found on our dependants applying with the main applicant,
website. except that any children aged under 6 will not
be required to provide fingerprints, although we
What is the Residence Permit? will take their photograph.
The Biometric Residence Permit is a permit
which holds a migrant’s biographic details The biometric features taken will then be
(name, date and place of birth) and biometric recorded as part of the application and those of
information, and shows his/her immigration any children under 18 who are applying.
status and entitlements while he/she remains in
the UK. In some circumstances, the applicant may be
required to attend an identity interview if we
It replaces the vignette (or sticker) and ink require further information to establish his/her
stamps previously placed in the passports identity.
of those granted permission to remain in the
UK. If a migrant is issued with a Residence The procedure (postal applications)
Permit, he/she will receive a leaflet giving If the applicant applies by post, he/she will be
more information about it and explaining any sent a letter notifying him/her of the need to
obligations imposed on the cardholder. make arrangements for himself/herself and
any children under 18 applying with him/ her
What are biometric features? to have their biometric features recorded.
Biometric features are unique physical The letter will set out the options available to
characteristics that can be used to identify a them for making these arrangements. The
person. In this case, they will be the migrant’s options will include booking an appointment at
facial image and ten fingerprints. the Home Office Enrolment Centre and may
include the option to enrol at a Post Office.
How are biometric features recorded?
When the applicant makes the appointment,
An applicant who is required by law to apply
he/she will be given a booking reference
for an Residence Permit must attend an
number (BRN) which he/she should enter in
appointment at one of UK Border Agency’s
the BRN space in the letter about booking an
offices to have his/her biometric features taken.
appointment. If he/she has given us his/her
e-mail address or mobile telephone number,
that his/her refusal to comply may result in his/ What if any Residence Permit issued to
her immigration application being refused on the applicant or any dependants of his/
the grounds of non-compliance with regulations hers was/is lost or stolen?
made under the UK Borders Act 2007. A migrant must report any lost or stolen
Residence Permit to the UKBA Card
What about any medical or physical Management Service on 0300 123 2412.
conditions that may require the UK Border He/she must also report the loss or theft to
Agency to provide the applicant with the police and get a police report and crime
special arrangements? reference number as soon as possible.
If the applicant and/or any dependants who
are applying with him/her have a medical or The migrant will need to provide the crime
physical condition which may require special reference number and a police report (if he/
arrangements to be made in order for his/her she has one) when he/she applies for a
biometric features to be recorded, he/she must replacement card on form BRP(RC).
obtain a letter or other document giving the
details of any such condition and enclose it
with his/her application.
Claiming Points
Appropriate documentary evidence would be
When completing the application form, an
a letter from a treating clinician, such as a
applicant must clearly indicate the number of
practising doctor registered with the General
points he/she is claiming within each points
Medical Council, giving details of the condition
scoring area, and detail how he/she meets
and/or special needs and explaining any
the criteria for the award of these points.
arrangements that may be necessary.
We will only award points for the sections
Does the applicant need to make any where the applicant has indicated that he/
special preparations before his/her she wishes to claim them, and where the
biometric identifiers are recorded? required supporting evidence has been
Before the applicant attends his/her supplied.
appointment, we recommend that he/she
checks his/her hands and fingers are clean. Supporting Evidence
If his/her hands are not clean, we may ask
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide
him/her to wash them before we scan his/her
the evidence to support any statements
fingerprints.
made in his/her application. The applicant
We would advise the applicant not to have
must satisfy us that the requirements for the
any colouring or similar substances (such as
category under which he/she has applied
henna) on his/her hands, as this could prevent
have been met. We must be satisfied, by
us from recording his/her fingerprints on the
considering the evidence provided that the
day of his/her appointment.
applicant meets the necessary criteria.
If that were to happen, the applicant would
Applicants must ensure that all of the
have to make a new appointment and that
necessary supporting documentation is
would delay the consideration of his/her
provided at the time the application is
application.
submitted. Only those documents specified
in the application form and set out in detail in
the Tier 2 policy guidance will be considered
acceptable for the purposes of establishing
that an applicant qualifies for the points
claimed in any scoring area.
C6-C8 The applicant must provide details of C13-C16 It is mandatory to complete this
all passports or travel documents, current section.
or expired, that he/she has used to enter or
remain in the United Kingdom, including:
D6 Ports include airports, seaports and St. H4 Applicants should provide details of any
Pancras International Station where the shares in the organisation for which they are
applicant has entered the United Kingdom by going to work in the United Kingdom, or the
the Channel Tunnel. organisation that is sponsoring them. Where
applicants hold shares they must indicate how
D16 The applicant should confirm whether many.
he/she has ever remained beyond the end An applicant will not normally qualify under Tier
of his/her period of leave in the UK. Where 2 (General) of the points based system if he/
an applicant’s leave had been extended by she has a significant shareholding in the United
virtue of Section 3C of the 1971 Immigration Kingdom based company for whom he/she
Act, he/she will not be considered to have intends to work, or in a connected business.
remained beyond the end of his/her period of An applicant may qualify under Tier 2
leave and should therefore complete the ‘No’ (General) of the points based system if his/
box in response to this question. (For further her shareholding represents a very small
information on the provisions of Section 3C proportion of the shares issued; no more than
please refer to Chapter 1, Section 5 of the 10%.
Immigration Directorate Instructions). J1 The applicant is required to have been
issued with a certificate of sponsorship
D29 Where the applicant is not permitted reference number from his/her sponsor before
to submit a further fresh application, he/ he/she can apply for entry clearance or leave
she should not proceed in completing this to remain. The applicant must provide his/her
application form. If an applicant in this position full certificate of sponsorship reference number.
does complete this application form, it will Any application submitted without a valid
be returned to him/her without having been certificate of sponsorship reference number
considered. will be refused. The applicant must check with
his/her sponsor if he/she does not have this
If the applicant wishes to vary the grounds number as we will not be able to provide them
of the existing application he/she must refer with it.
to Chapter 1, section 5 of the Immigration
directorate instructions on our website http:// J3 The applicant should provide the title of
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/ the job for which he/she is applying for leave.
documents/policyandlaw/IDIs/idischapter1/ This should be the job title provided by his/
section5/section5.pdf?view=Binary and contact her sponsor when assigning the Certificate of
the UK Border Agency team processing the Sponsorship.
existing application.
D32 Where the applicant is not permitted L1 Transitional Arrangements for Applications
to submit a further fresh application, he/ under Tier 2
she should not proceed in completing this This should be completed by applicants who
application form. If an applicant in this position are currently in the United Kingdom under the
does complete this application form, it will work permit arrangements and are seeking an
be returned to him/her without having been extension of their leave under the transitional
considered. arrangements.
The applicant should contact the Asylum and Such an applicant will not need to complete the
Immigration Tribunal at www.ait.gov.uk. Attributes section of the application form. They
will need to include their valid CoS reference
H1-H3 The applicant should provide details number with their application.
about the organisation that is sponsoring the Applicants submitting an application in respect
applicant in the United Kingdom. of a change of employment will have to ensure
a Resident Labour Market test has been
completed by the sponsor.
Applicants switching from Tier 1 post study L10 The applicant must state what his/her
work or fresh talent working in Scotland prospective salary including allowances for the
scheme or International graduate scheme coming year will be. He/she will normally have
(formerly known as the science and been provided with this information by his/her
engineering graduate scheme) must be sponsor.
sponsored to do the same job as the applicant
is doing at the time of the application. Part N Applicants under Tier 2 (General),
L5 The applicant should tick one box to Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer)* or Tier 2
indicate the level of his/her qualification as (Sportsperson) are required to speak English to
assessed by UK NARIC, or (where applicable) a certain level. This is closest to level A1 of the
by the relevant United Kingdom Professional Council of Europe scale.
Body. Where an applicant has checked their *Applicants under Tier 2 (Intra-Company
qualification directly with UK NARIC, we will Transfer) are only required to have this level
still assess the qualification independently. of English if they are applying to stay beyond
An “appropriate sub-degree level qualification” three years.
means: Applicants under Tier 2 (Minister of Religion)
a) 1 or more passes at GCE A level must have a level of English language
equivalent to level B2 on the Council of Europe
b) a qualification obtained in the UK that is scale.
deemed by the appropriate qualifications
framework in the part of the UK in which it Q2 If the representative has previously
was obtained (as set out in United Kingdom submitted an application on behalf of a migrant
Border Agency guidance) to be equivalent or sponsor they should provide their PBS
to, or higher than, (a) but below degree reference number.
level, or
Q11 The Office of the Immigration Services
c) a qualification obtained outside the UK, Commissioner (OISC) regulates United
where the applicant provides the specified Kingdom based immigration advisers. As a
evidence to show that it is equivalent to, or requirement of Section 84 of the Immigration
higher than, a) but below degree level. and Asylum Act 1999, United Kingdom
representatives, who offer advice and services
L7 The applicant should confirm that he/ she in relation to an application, will need to
successfully found his/her qualification on the be regulated by the OISC unless they are
points based calculator. We will also confirm authorised to practice by a designated legal
this by referring to this calculator. Where an professional body or fall within a category of
applicant has not been able to find his/her persons specified in an order made by The
qualification on the points based calculator but Secretary of State under subsection 84(4) (d)
has obtained a confirmation certificate or letter of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
from UK NARIC (for academic qualifications) The representative should indicate whether he/
or from the relevant United Kingdom she is regulated by the OISC, or the basis on
Professional Body (for professional/vocational which he/she is otherwise authorised to act in
qualifications), he/she should indicate this on this capacity on the migrant’s behalf.
the form and enclose the certificate with their An advisor could be committing a criminal
application. offence if he/she acts on the applicant’s behalf
without being OISC regulated, or otherwise
L8 Where the applicant is extending his/her authorised in accordance with Section 84 of the
current leave in Tier 2 and he/she wishes to Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
use the same qualification to claim points, he/
she does not need to resubmit evidence of that Q13-Q15 If the representative is regulated by
qualification. a designated legal professional body, listed
below, or if he/she works under the supervision
of such a person, they will not be required to be
regulated by the OISC.