What is Tier 1(General) and MBA Students?
Tier 1(General) come into force fully on 30 June 2008. It replaces the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, which had a special provision for some MBA graduates. Tier 1 (General) does not have this special provision. However, the UK Border Agency has announced transitional arrangements for you if you enrolled on your MBA or Executive MBA at one of the 50 specified institutions before 30 June 2008 and make an initial application as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant within 12 months of obtaining your qualification.