I did not receive any decision letter when I got my visa. Just my passport with UK visa I've received by courier from vfs. Whats your visa expiry date ? if its the same date as the main application visa expiry date , then you don't need BRP. When did you applied for your visa? Visa expiry date 19/0...

does all tier 2 general visa get a BRP card?

I got this email from BRP collection team when requesting for my BRP Thank you for your enquiry. We are unable to deal with this type of enquiry as it is not a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) collection issue. You will not require a BRP. Accordingly, you should use the Entry Clearance vignette you ...

I did not receive any decision letter when I got my visa. Just my passport with UK visa I've received by courier from vfs.

Where and how do I get my BRP once I have arrived to the UK?

I have received the appointment date for my document submission and biometric. My children are 4 and 6 years old. Do i need to bring them along with me for the biometric at VFS centre?

I've just received my passport today with uk visa stamped. Should i now apply for my dependents visa or should i first travel to the UK and then apply for their visa. Does it make a difference?

I have the same issue. My start date on CoS shows 20th May 2015 but i still haven't received my passport with visa from british embassy. Once I get it i plan to travel on 2nd week of June. Do i still need to change the start date on CoS once I have arrived in the UK? When does the ILR days count from?

I have applied for my visa at vfs center here in Abu Dhabi. I have received an email from british embassy in Abu Dhabi that they have received my documents and it is currently under assessment by an ECO. My question is does my passport get sent to UKVI in UK for visa stamping or does it get stamped ...

My wife will be applying for dependent visa. Will she require to take the IELTS test?

On the visa application process we can choose the date and time when we want to have the interview with VFS. Do I still need to wait for their call to confirm these dates or could I just go on the specified date that i have selected?

Hi Gurus, I currently work in India. I have got an offer from UK based company and they have issued COS for me. Actucally they are supporting the VISA formalities for me. However for my dependent's Visa I would need to do it by myself from India. So do I need to Register again in 'https://www.visa4...

I am actually on the same boat as you. My company in the UK has applied for my visa and I have to do my dependents visa where i reside which is in Dubai. I also would like to know when should I apply for my dependents visa? Is it once I get my UK visa or can i do this while my visa is still under pr...

moonlight55 wrote:You can either apply along with you or later once your visa is processed. Personally, I would recommend you apply together to same time.

Can there be any issues if I apply it separately? Why do you recommend that I do it together with my visa?

Thanks.

The company who has hired me is applying for my visa in the UK. Since they are not paying for the visa costs for my dependents I have to pay for it. Can I apply for my dependents visa while my visa is under process or do I need to finish my visa processing first and then apply for dependent visa? Al...

Is there a 5 Years option in the CoS and can we change the current 3yrs to 5yrs?

I've been granted CoS for 3 years. Would i be able to apply for 5 yrs visa or only 3yrs?

Also in the CoS there is a spelling mistake on my given name. Will this be a problem and does it have to get amended?

Any help is much appreciated.

I have been employed by a company on a 5 years visa. They will be paying me 30k. Am i entitled to ILR after the 5 years or do I need to be earning 35,800 as per the new rule? Am sure within that 5 years my salary can increase to 35,800 or more. Does this apply or do I need to be earning this amount ...

ravisb_2014 wrote:Your CoS will be having start date and end date. That will tell you it's for 3 years or 5 years or less than that or more than that, but can't be above 6 years.

Thanks for the reply. Who decides whether its 3 years or 5 years? the employer or home office?

I have just received my CoS and will be applying for my tier 2 visa. What is the validity of this visa? Is it 3 years or 5 years?

I'm in no way an expert but I don't think you get any other 'benefits'. You pay Income Tax and National Insurance exactly like a British Citizen would for your salary. So I have to pay to put my children to state school? and get medical insurance? It's kinda unfair since I will be paying taxes. Don...

The visa is valid until its mentioned end date. However, the later you travel, the more questions you may be asked at the immigration on your delay in travel. thanks moonlight55 for the quick reply. The reason why i am asking for validity is because once my dependents and i receive our visa i will ...

How long is my uk tier 2 visa valid for before I travel to the uk? is it 3 months?

I have been offered a job in the UK and will bring my dependents (wife, 2 children) with me. Under this tier 2 visa are my children entitled to free education and healthcare? What other benefits does my family get?

Do I also pay income tax and if so is it the same calculation as a uk citizen?

i have been offered a job in the UK and the company has started RLMT after which they will get a sponsorship license and then apply for CoS. All this is being done by a solicitor who they have hired to speed up the process. I am currently residing in DUBAI. What i need to know is who will apply for ...