The British government’s future plans for visas
On the 7th March 2006, The British government provided details of how it is going to reform its immigration policies. The timelines involved were not provided , but a phased approach is intended. The result of this is supposed to be a clearer, simpler, fairer, flexible and cheaper system that is also able to fend off abusers of the current system. The exact details can be found at this webpage:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/command-points-based-migration
It is unclear what the immediate effect on new applicants will be. Nor is it clear when the first phase of the new system will commence. Unfortunately, until such time as more information becomes available, it would be prudent to proceed in the belief that the new system is unlikely to be of benefit to you.