Hi
I got my Tier 1 visa in Feb 2009 and its validity started from March 15 2009. Is there a rule that I need to enter UK within 6 months of the start date of the visa?
It was there during the days of HSMP, can anyone confirm if it still holds true for Tier 1?

Thanks and regards
Vikas

No she will be going for the stamping in a months time.

Hi Friends I got my Tier 1 approved today. I received the passport with the visa stamped and all documents. First of all I want to thank everyone who posts on this forum. This forum is absolutely awesome for ANYONE applying for a Tier 1/HSMP. Thanks for all the help. It would not have been possible ...

Not sure, because earlier during the days of HSMP, it was advised to send all marksheets. So just want to be sure.

Thanks
Vikas

Hi
Can anyone advise me as to whether I need to submit all my marksheets starting from Std 10 for a Tier 1 Application or is the Degree Certificate and Final Semester marksheet enough? I have done my Bachelors and am claiming points for it.

Thanks in advance
Vikas

Hey Thanks
That was a great help.

Cheers
Vikas

Right - its the date of the application. So do I not need to mention anything in the Covering Letter about the maintenance funds? As in, the amount in GBP that I have been maintaining over the last 3 months?

And regarding Q2 - are 5 days old bank statements allowed?

Thanks
Cheers
Vikas

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Actually my bank is not ready to give that supporting document. They say that for the purpose of immigration, the bank statement is enough. I tried to convince them, but they would not budge.

Thanks anyway
Cheers
Vikas

Actually my bank is not ready to give that supporting document. They say that for the purpose of immigration, the bank statement is enough. I tried to convince them, but they would not budge.

Thanks anyway
Cheers
Vikas

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Hey ramgsk
Thanks a lot for the prompt reply. That helps.

Cheers
Vikas

Hi I had a query regarding the Earnings period for which points can be claimed. The Guidance Notes quotes "The applicant can claim points for previous earnings in any single, consecutive 12-month period during the 15 months immediately before the date of applying". I have the following que...

Hey Thanks
Thats great.

Thanks again
Vikas

Hi Vinny
Thanks for the prompt reply.
But I was not able to find the answer to my specific question. The page just outlines the general age requirements stating that 27 or Under => 20 points. It does not tell me what points I score if I am over 27 but under 28.
Thanks again
Vikas

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