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by allgo
Fri May 08, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP-Tier 1 extension from April 2009-please track here
Replies: 7
Views: 1521

Payslip confusion

Hi guys, I was working in the London branch of my company and in October last year, my company asked me to relocate to the head office in BerkShire, in an effort to consolidate the entire software development team. As an incentive I was offered 10 % of my basic as a "Relocation Bonus". For...
by allgo
Fri May 08, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Issue on salary slips
Replies: 5
Views: 1528

Payslip confusion

Hi guys, I was working in the London branch of my company and in October last year, my company asked me to relocate to the head office in BerkShire, in an effort to consolidate the entire software development team. As an incentive I was offered 10 % of my basic as a "Relocation Bonus". For...
by allgo
Wed May 06, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (HSMP Extension) - Immigration History
Replies: 4
Views: 1104

Yep..Would do so.
And not your post but the Question D1 itself is confusing :-)

Even if u put the WP details.. I woudl still recommend to explain it in a couple of lines in teh Cover letter.
Seniors in the forum - Kindly correct me if I am wrong.
cheers
by allgo
Wed May 06, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Question About The Form Regarding Identity Card For Foreign
Replies: 2
Views: 728

Yes. N/A. I mailed UKBA and they confirmed that we can say 'Not issued' in case we don't have one.
by allgo
Wed May 06, 2009 9:51 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (HSMP Extension) - Immigration History
Replies: 4
Views: 1104

It's a bit confusing yes. Did you obtain your work permit from your country? or from within the UK(which I am not sure if it was possible). Anyways apparently it seems it needs the visa reference using which you had travelled to the United kingdom for teh first time. It says "D2. Where did the ...
by allgo
Tue May 05, 2009 10:36 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP-Tier 1 extension from April 2009-please track here
Replies: 7
Views: 1521

Thanks for the quick reply.

Anyone willing to share his sucess story and timelines/documentation for extension with form valid from April 2009?
by allgo
Tue May 05, 2009 1:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP-Tier 1 extension from April 2009-please track here
Replies: 7
Views: 1521

OK.. here is a confusion. This is valid for normal tier-1 candidates as well. I have assorted the following questions on the new form valid from 6th April 2009. 1) On Page 19, Section C9 - There is something called ICFN (Identity card for Foriegn Nationals). What is it? What would be the answer if i...
by allgo
Tue May 05, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP-Tier 1 extension from April 2009-please track here
Replies: 7
Views: 1521

HSMP-Tier 1 extension from April 2009-please track here

Hello friends, As we all know the form for Tier 1 has changed from April 6 2009. I have glanced through the forum and didn't find any specific thread to track questions from people, who are on HSMP and going to apply for extension in Tier-1 General category with the new form (April' 2009). I am myse...
by allgo
Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!
Replies: 1433
Views: 573211

Many thanks Yasa. That is encouraging.
It isn't for the age benefit but I need to be in India roughly 5 weeks before my visa expiry due family events and hence wanted to wrap up the extension application before.

Thanks again :-)
by allgo
Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!
Replies: 1433
Views: 573211

HSMP to Tier 1

Hi friends, I understand that the Tier 1 rules are going to change from 1st April. i.e. Masters is going to be mandatory. However those who are under older HSMP visa will be considered for extension on their older rules. My questions are a) I need to apply for extension in June, which is about 3 mon...
by allgo
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Where to buy GBP:: Urgent info required
Replies: 4
Views: 1389

Where to buy GBP:: Urgent info required

Hi friends, I will be flying to UK in Jan on HSMP and would like to know where to buy GBP at best rates. I stay in bangalore and if someone can give me a cue about this it would be great. I enquired in Eurochanger in the Garuda mall and they were selling at 81.4 while that day exchange was 78 rs / G...
by allgo
Sat Sep 08, 2007 10:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is Nov-Dec right time for job seeking in UK
Replies: 4
Views: 1363

Agreed... I am in software field and having 3 yrs exp in j2ee. Just wondering given everything goes fine ho much time typically it takes to find and join a job? I mean normally in UK what is a common processing time for a candidate getting placed? And how rigorous and rouds f interview they conduct?...
by allgo
Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is Nov-Dec right time for job seeking in UK
Replies: 4
Views: 1363

Is Nov-Dec right time for job seeking in UK

Hi all, as per circumstances it seems earliest I can go is first week of Nov....just wondering is Nov dec a good time for job seeking? as I hear at that time it is party and holiday mood in UK and very few recruitments take place....is that true? In case I defer till Jan..i will lose 4 months of my ...
by allgo
Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:22 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Application - My Findings
Replies: 751
Views: 279151

Got EC today

thanks to all the fellas in this grp...it rox... timelines 22nd Aug - EC application from vfs bangalore 24th aug- sms alert ' fwded to BHC...till the last date same status' called up vfs chennai and then they used to say it is under verification 5th Sep - sms alert ..shipment handed over to blue dar...
by allgo
Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC forms..VAF01 and Integra HSMP
Replies: 0
Views: 685

EC forms..VAF01 and Integra HSMP

Hi all, Can we download teh forms available in HSMP Integra http://ukvisas.integrascreen.com/InformationPortal/Clients/BHC/Home.aspx VAF01 http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1021827277310 thing is can i downlaod teh forms f...
by allgo
Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Format of affidavit of financial support??
Replies: 0
Views: 1612

Format of affidavit of financial support??

Hi, can anyone post or give the link in this board here where the format or a sample affidavit is kept that states that say Father or Friend or someone will be providing support in case required with his or her bank acct statements. need it urgently so tht can apply asap :-) thanks in advance.. allgo
by allgo
Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can big transaction be Quetioned in EC intervew
Replies: 19
Views: 5772

@apeterso925

hi apeterso925,

seems u too got ur EC approved...

did u take a personal loan then?

if u dont mind can u tell how much u took as loan....i hv 1.5 lakhs to my name across 2 bank acccts as liquid cash. i am planning to takw 2 lakh loan in case i go for that option.

can u suggest?
by allgo
Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:03 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can big transaction be Quetioned in EC intervew
Replies: 19
Views: 5772

so is personal loan better or gift deed?

am even more confused? so hw many folks r here who hv personal loan nd got EC approval? gift deed seems dubious to me too......but also taking personal loan means one is not hvin sufficient funds at hand and hence taking the loan.... also what is a gift deed? pushp_hsmp u seem to be successful with ...
by allgo
Sat Aug 04, 2007 2:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent: EC Rejected
Replies: 274
Views: 162234

@chanduambience and antony

Hi chanduambience... did they specifically mention abt the 3,00,00 deposit? was it in cash? also is it 30000 or 3lakhs? if they r making a fuss of even 30k then its a problem. Even i was planning to get money transferred to my account to show liquid cash. current am having 70k, 80k in 2 bank account...
by allgo
Sat Aug 04, 2007 2:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC in July/August
Replies: 182
Views: 66586

abt personal loan for financial proof

I actually posted the same in another place but tfind this trhead to be more relevant...sorry fo multiple posting...but can smone help. I need to arrange for funds for my EC to show I have sufficient balance. Thing is I am onlyhaving about 1.5 lakhs in lquid cash in bank acct in my name. Rest can I ...
by allgo
Sat Aug 04, 2007 2:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Calling all those who have applied in past 3 months
Replies: 312
Views: 193172

is personal loan Ok for financial proof?

I need to arrange for funds for my EC to show I have sufficient balance. Thing is I am onlyhaving about 1.5 lakhs in lquid cash in bank acct in my name. Rest can I take a personal loan and show as total 3.5 lakhs cash in account? Is personal loan OK? I wud have a proper document in that case to prov...
by allgo
Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is personal loan OK for financial proof?
Replies: 0
Views: 863

Is personal loan OK for financial proof?

I need to arrange for funds for my EC to show I have sufficient balance. Thing is I am onlyhaving about 1.5 lakhs in lquid cash in bank acct in my name. Rest can I take a personal loan and show as total 3.5 lakhs cash in account? Is personal loan OK? I wud have a proper document in that case to prov...
by allgo
Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:49 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC ::Documents that will be required
Replies: 0
Views: 710

EC ::Documents that will be required

Hi all, I just got my HSMP approval. Apart from the following docs that I had sent for approval and Approval letter which all docs I need to submit. 1) Degree certificate 2) 12 months bank statement 3) 12 months attested payslips 4) Birth Certificate 5) Last 2 years IT return proof 6) Enhlish Langua...