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by web2005
Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: urgent appointment - HSMP dependent visa
Replies: 4
Views: 738

Can anyone please reply if had experienced similar situation? Are there agents outside visa application center who can help getting earlier appointment? Please reply....
by web2005
Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: urgent appointment - HSMP dependent visa
Replies: 4
Views: 738

urgent appointment - HSMP dependent visa

Does anyone know if it is possible and how to get early appointment for visa application submission? I have to apply for dependent's visa from Karachi, Pakistan. Earliest appointment available is for 12th May. For some urgency we need to apply as soon as possible. Anyone had experience of getting ea...
by web2005
Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: evidence funds must for HSMP dependent visa?
Replies: 4
Views: 2085

I've the similar situation and this is what the VFS guys advised me. Dear xxxxx, Thank you for contacting VFS UK Visa Helpdesk. With regard to your query, HSMP - Dependent (Child) (Where the principal applicant visa has been stamped HSMP VISA before 1st April 2008 and the endorsement reads HIGHLY S...
by web2005
Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:59 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: evidence funds must for HSMP dependent visa?
Replies: 4
Views: 2085

Any senior member? Please help as this situation is very confusing and I am not getting definite answer to my questions. Not even from consultants.

I am sure other board members must have faced similar situation.

Cheers.
by web2005
Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:50 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: All EC applicants from Pakistan
Replies: 947
Views: 230831

Falcon given below is the list of docs that i submitted. Listing out everything: 1. PBS Form - Personal Details (VAF9) 2. PBS Form - Self Assessment (Appendix 1) 3. Cover letter (Gave a breakdown of points claimed and supporting docs that have been enclosed) 4. Supporting Documents === Age === -Pas...
by web2005
Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: All EC applicants from Pakistan
Replies: 947
Views: 230831

Hi, I am in UK under old HSMP rules since August 2005. My passport is endorsed with 'RESIDENCE PERMIT' till August 2010. Never been on TIER 1 general or points baased system. Now to apply for my wife's dependent visa. Do I have to show maintenance funds? I tried to get information from local visa ap...
by web2005
Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants?? PAKISTAN
Replies: 24
Views: 6173

Hi, I am in UK under old HSMP rules since August 2005. My passport is endorsed with 'RESIDENCE PERMIT' till August 2010. Never been on TIER 1 general or points baased system. Now to apply for my wife's dependent visa. Do I have to show maintenance funds? I tried to get information from local visa ap...
by web2005
Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: evidence funds must for HSMP dependent visa?
Replies: 4
Views: 2085

Being on HSMP under old rules I think I am not in UK on TEIR 1 general or PBS category and my wife should get the same status as me. Since the introduction of PBS and TIER 1 General, there is no information on UK Border Agency website for those who are on HSMP. What is the procedure to apply for the...
by web2005
Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: evidence funds must for HSMP dependent visa?
Replies: 4
Views: 2085

evidence funds must for HSMP dependent visa?

Hi, I am in UK under old HSMP rules since August 2005. My passport is endorsed with 'RESIDENCE PERMIT' till August 2010. Never been on TIER 1 general or points baased system. Now to apply for my wife's dependent visa. Do I have to show maintenance funds? I tried to get information from local visa ap...
by web2005
Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Dependant application from Pak
Replies: 105
Views: 24895

Anyone knows a direct email address of person working in visa section in British High Commission Pakistan? I have been trying to contact them on Visqry2.Islamabad@fco.gov.uk but its taking forever to receive any reply from this email address. I want to get following information from them: My wife’...
by web2005
Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:21 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: VAF1 F for for HSMP dependent
Replies: 4
Views: 1751

@inlondon2005, Thanks for your reply. I am very confused about the form as I tried to contact visa application center few times and advised differently each time. Someone said VAF 1 F but others say VAF10. When I applied for her dependent visa last year it was form VAF2. I am sure should be the same...
by web2005
Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: VAF1 F for for HSMP dependent
Replies: 4
Views: 1751

VAF1 F for for HSMP dependent

I have been tryign to find out which form to fill for wife's HSMP dependent visa. contacted visa application center. As I am under old HSMP pre 2006 scheme, I have been told to fill VAF1 F. I doubt it as form says Application form VAF1F - Marriage visitor. Can anyone here confirm if this is the corr...
by web2005
Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent Visa: No Maintenance Funds reqd for old
Replies: 9
Views: 8072

Still no reply? Please help as I have contacted visa application center in Pakistan but no reply from them yet.
by web2005
Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMp Dependant Visa Fee
Replies: 136
Views: 42399

I need to apply for my wife's dependent visa from Paksitan. I was granted HSMP visa under old rules in July 2005. Being in UK for almost 4 years under old HSMP rules, do my wife need to show evidence of maintanance funds maintained in bank for last 90 days? Please aslo advise which form needs to be ...
by web2005
Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Dependent can apply for Visiting visa?
Replies: 5
Views: 1219

My wife's dependent visa was also refused in September 2008. Submitted appeal in October 2009 but no hearing date yet. Appeal is still in process. I suggest you to contact Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) in UK, they can naswer your queries better. I am also thinking to apply for her visitor vi...
by web2005
Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent Visa: No Maintenance Funds reqd for old
Replies: 9
Views: 8072

Can anyone advise on this...have the laws changes since August/September 2008 regarding maintenance funds for dependents?

I am on HSMP under old rules. HSMP visa granted in July 2005. Now to bring my spouse here in UK, do I need to show maintenance funds?
by web2005
Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Pre April 2006 approvals and maintenance funds
Replies: 1
Views: 413

20 views and no reply? I request the senior members kindly help me with this.
by web2005
Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Dependant application from Pak
Replies: 105
Views: 24895

You came under old rule and so will be your dependenet as well, so no maintenance requirement, but its good to have some amount in your a/c any way to convince EC officer that you are surviving without using recources from public funds. Regards Javed I need to apply for my wife's dependent visa fro...
by web2005
Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:22 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Dependant application from Pak
Replies: 105
Views: 24895

I need to apply for my wife's dependent visa from Pakistan. I am on HSMP Pre April 2006 approvals. Last year when I applied for her dependent visa I didn't have to show maintenance funds as I was told there was no need for bank statements for dependents of Pre April 2006 approvals. Can someone pleas...
by web2005
Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Pre April 2006 approvals and maintenance funds
Replies: 1
Views: 413

Pre April 2006 approvals and maintenance funds

I need to apply for my wife's dependent visa from Pakistan. I am on HSMP Pre April 2006 approvals. Last year when I applied for her dependent visa I didn't have to show maintenance funds as I was told there was no need for bank statements for dependents of Pre April 2006 approvals. Can someone pleas...
by web2005
Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:45 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Dependant application from Pak
Replies: 105
Views: 24895

Here is the update. My wife received a call on Wednesday that her passport was ready for collection. Today (Friday) she collected her passport with the VISA. Here is the timline. Application submitted at Lahore VAC: 03 December 2008 Passport collected with VISA: 06 February 2009. As mentioned earli...
by web2005
Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:38 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent visa - solicitor advise
Replies: 2
Views: 1049

No, She is in Pakistan. First time she applied was in August 2008. Refused in September 2008. Appeal submitted in October 2008 Still no hearing date for the appeal. Any home owner in UK knows what documents are required for proof of accommodation? Do I need to carry out a survey from Independent env...
by web2005
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent visa - solicitor advise
Replies: 2
Views: 1049

HSMP Dependent visa - solicitor advise

Anyone here can recommend good solicitor for HSMP dependent visa case? My wife's dependent visa has been rejected previously for not submiting wedding photographs and proof of accommodation in UK. Although I submitted land registry papers to confirm I am a house owner. With appeal form, I submitted ...
by web2005
Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 visa - solicitor has disappeared
Replies: 7
Views: 1854

paulp wrote:Is the "sollicitor" registered with the OISC or the law society?
No, the solicitor is not OISC registered.
by web2005
Thu Nov 20, 2008 1:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 visa - solicitor has disappeared
Replies: 7
Views: 1854

Tier 1 visa - solicitor has disappeared

One of my friend who is currently on student visa in UK, expiring in January 2009, submitted all her documents including passport to a solicitor so that he can prepare the case and submit the application to the home office. She also paid the full solicitor's fee. She was assured by solicitor that he...