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Transitional arrangement C

You can apply under this transitional arrangement if you:

  • are currently in the United Kingdom; and
  • have a Tier 2 (sportspeople) certificate of sponsorship reference number issued by a licensed sponsor; and
  • were last granted leave as a work permit-holding sportsperson.

The above work permit category currently led to settlement in the United Kingdom and was abolished on 27 November 2008.

Under this transitional arrangement, you do not have to meet the English language or maintenance requirements.

You can apply for an extension for enough leave to take your total stay in the United Kingdom up to five years.

Where you have currently been in the United Kingdom for five years or more and wish to extend your stay, you must apply under the full points-based system criteria. Alternatively, you may apply for settlement provided you meet the requirements that exist at the time you apply.