Hie DJSA
I proved earnings by 4 different types of evidence;
1- payslips (I was missing 2 of the 12 required)
2- letter from employer (stating total gross paid)
3-tax returns (covering the period up to April 2006 hence the other evidence)
4- bank statements (covering relevant period)

I applied under the old rules in Dec 2003 and failed badly back then. I tried my luck under the new rules and claimed: 35 pts - LLM in UK 40 pts - earnings 5 pts - UK experience (my UK PG degree) 5 pts - Age (31 yrs) Total - 85 pts claimed I sent my pack - 18th Dec 2006 Ackowledged received - 19th D...

Contrary to what has been writen above, if you have overstayed, you may indeed be refused on the basis of Rule 320. However, note that this discretionary, the ECO may choose to disregard your past imigration history. Grounds on which entry clearance or leave to enter the United Kingdom should normal...

1 month (about 4 weeks) is recommended.

I came to the UK on a student visa - from a non-visa country that subsequently became a visa country during our time here. After my Masters, I switched to student dependant status so my wife could do her MA. She proceeded to enrol for a PhD which ends in 2009. I work full time as I should - as a stu...