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by vikas_raghunath
Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR granted at Croydon PEO - 24th Sep ! HSMP + Tier1
Replies: 12
Views: 2118

Re: ILR granted at Croydon PEO - 24th Sep ! HSMP + Tier1

Hi Vikas, First of all many congratulations to you and your wife. I am sure you must be relieved now. My case is exactly as yours: Entry Clearance date (HSMP) : 19-Oct-2007 Entered UK : 25-Oct-2007 Switched to Tier1 ( Extended visa ) : 19-Oct-2009 PEO appointment : 01-Oct-2012. I have been in the s...
by vikas_raghunath
Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR granted at Croydon PEO - 24th Sep ! HSMP + Tier1
Replies: 12
Views: 2118

Hey Many Congratulations Vikas! :) Did you calculated salary points from Gross Income? And When could you actually successfully book your appointment at croydon PEO - for how long you kept trying? Many Thanks! Tanya Yes points were calculated based on gross salary over last twelve months I had book...
by vikas_raghunath
Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:41 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR granted at Croydon PEO - 24th Sep ! HSMP + Tier1
Replies: 12
Views: 2118

nmm wrote:Congratulations vikas_raghunath,

Did the bills you provided were PDF printouts or pre-printed bills received from supplier?
The bills I gave were originals provided by the suppliers
by vikas_raghunath
Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR granted at Croydon PEO - 24th Sep ! HSMP + Tier1
Replies: 12
Views: 2118

Congratulations Vikas. I was readind one of your previous post regarding employer letter. http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=675669&highlight=#675669 Did you provide employer letter from yourself or CW asked for it. Also 5 years P60, did you submit as part of your income proof or ...
by vikas_raghunath
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:54 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR granted at Croydon PEO - 24th Sep ! HSMP + Tier1
Replies: 12
Views: 2118

ILR granted at Croydon PEO - 24th Sep ! HSMP + Tier1

Entry Clearance date (HSMP) : 18-Oct-2007 Entered UK : 22-Nov-2007 Switched to Tier1 ( Extended visa ) : 18-Oct-2009 Have been in permanent employment since coming into UK. So mine was a straightforward case. My appointment was at : 10:40 AM Security check done at : 11:05 AM Card payment done at :11...
by vikas_raghunath
Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:00 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Letter from the employer for ILR ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

A letter from your employer is certainly advisable. Just ask your HR department to write a letter ststing your name, NI number, employee number, and that you are employed by them currently, starting from date, etc,, Headed paper, atamped and signed. The important thing here is to have info on that ...
by vikas_raghunath
Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Letter from the employer for ILR ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

If the form asks for a letter, then it better be a letter. The form doesnt ask for letter. But I have seen many of them in the forum saying that they have given an employer letter. And quite a lot of them dont mention anything about it. So there's a little confusion about it. I understand that if a...
by vikas_raghunath
Wed Jul 11, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Letter from the employer for ILR ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1361

Letter from the employer for ILR ?

Hello, I will be eligible for ILR in the month of October ( after coming in on HSMP and extending the visa to Tier1). I have been in permanent employment all along these 5 years. I have started my current job about 14 months ago. I have been reading this forum to understand the documents that I need...
by vikas_raghunath
Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: When is the best time to book PEO appointments ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1594

When is the best time to book PEO appointments ?

Hi All, I need to book for a PEO appointment to apply for ILR. I am looking for a date in the last week of september. I am trying to book using the online portal of UK Border agency. But I can never find an appointment in any of the PEOs to do so. I have tried several times ( over the past couple of...
by vikas_raghunath
Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urg Second extension Query(HSMP-Tier1 from Apr 09 to Apr10)
Replies: 55
Views: 11429

Re: Hi

Even I am in the same boat as you guys. Got HSMP visa : Oct - 2007 Came into country: Nov - 2007 HSMP to Tier1 extension: Oct-2009 I will fall short for PR by about 45 days, so will have to go for another Tier1 extension. So the same confusion created by the ambigious forms and statements on UK Bord...
by vikas_raghunath
Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Application rejected due to photograph
Replies: 47
Views: 12613

deepthy_ravi wrote:Isnt this ridiculous? Legitimate applicants who are paying most of their hard earned money as taxes to UK govt are bearing the brunt of their immigration rules !
by vikas_raghunath
Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:20 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Visa consultants in Bangalore
Replies: 7
Views: 1550

Thanks guys for your reply.. please let me know if if i am eligibile, specially my qualification part Previous Earnings: Work experience 8 yrs, 7.5 lakh / per annum from past 12 months UK Experience: NON Age : 32 Maintenance requirement: i have aruond 2.5 lakh in my account from past 3 months Quali...
by vikas_raghunath
Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: checklist of documents for Tier 1
Replies: 7
Views: 1754

Re: checklist of documents for Tier 1

Dear all Following are the documents I will be sending with my application, could you please check and let me know your comments. 1. Age : 10 points claimed Documents provided: Current valid original passport 2. Qualifications : 50 points claimed Documents provided: a) Points-based calculator print...
by vikas_raghunath
Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Visa consultants in Bangalore
Replies: 7
Views: 1550

Re: Visa consultants in Bangalore

Can any one post the list of Visa Consultants in bangalore Hi, I sincerely suggest that you need not go through any consultants to get your Tier1 visa. thats because, the only work that the visa consultants will do for you is that they will fill up the Tier1 application form ! You want to give a co...
by vikas_raghunath
Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent Visa Timelines
Replies: 48
Views: 12671

Shras wrote:My husband and son got their Tier 1 dependant visas.


Applied on: 29th September
Applied at: VFS Bangalore
Status: Visa stamped on 20th September

Received on 31st October.
Thats great ! congratulations.
Please let me know when was the status changed on the webiste .
by vikas_raghunath
Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent Visa Timelines
Replies: 48
Views: 12671

Wanted to know if dependents of such people who received their HSMP approval and EC before April 2007 are (still) entitled to the reduced application fees (INR 18.5K) and if the form to be used for such applications is VAF2? regards Yes thats right , if you are applying for a hsmp dependant visa , ...
by vikas_raghunath
Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is it possible to change from Tier 1/HSMP to Marriage visa?
Replies: 3
Views: 816

Re: Is it possible to change from Tier 1/HSMP to Marriage vi

I am currently in the UK under what was previously known as the HSMP programme, and the visa will expire in November 2009. Since my work contract has just expired and I have been unable to find a new job so far, I am worried that I might not make enough money to extend my stay next November in the ...
by vikas_raghunath
Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:18 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent Visa Timelines
Replies: 48
Views: 12671

Hello Vikas, My husband and my son have also applied for Tier 1 dependant visa on the same day Sep 29th. My husband was also in UK for last 4 years on work permit. They have called the Chennai high commission last week they said that it is going to take another 2 weeks time as they have too many ba...
by vikas_raghunath
Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Dependant visa application September 2008
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Dependant visa application September 2008

Hi All, My wife has applied as a HSMP dependant ( as my visa is HSMP) from VFS bangalore. Has anyone who has applied on a Tier1/HSMP dependant in the month of september still waiting for the visa ? Can you please share the timelines in which you have got this category of visa ? Applied on: 29th Sept...
by vikas_raghunath
Mon Oct 27, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent Visa Timelines
Replies: 48
Views: 12671

Hi all, My wife has also got her Tier 1 dependent visa now. Her timelines are as follows: Applied on: 17th October Applied at: VFS Delhi Status: Visa stamped on 23rd October Thanks to everyone in this forum for all the help. Hi All, My wife has applied as a HSMP dependant ( as my visa is HSMP) from...
by vikas_raghunath
Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:17 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: All HSMP EC September 2007 applicant please post here!!
Replies: 141
Views: 41652

Dear all, After a very long wait of 23 working days my wife and i received EC with VISA stamped for 2 year. My sincere gratitude to all the members in this forum who have helped me with my EC application. My timelines; Submited for EC: 19/09/2007 VISA stamped: 23/10/2007 Passport received with docs...
by vikas_raghunath
Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: All HSMP EC September 2007 applicant please post here!!
Replies: 141
Views: 41652

srirkast wrote:Hi ikon,

Thats a good news!!. You are sure to retian the smil back on Monday.

Cheers,
Sri
Hi guys ..

Even i got my passports with the Visa stamped for two years :D
So relieved

I had applied to EC on 19th sep
SMS status changed on 18th oct
I got back my documents on 19th october
by vikas_raghunath
Thu Oct 18, 2007 7:03 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Timelines
Replies: 51
Views: 14591

Guys, I read on some other forum that UK Chennai Consulate was closed from 28th September till 03rd October from some upgradation. Is anyone else aware of this? If its true then 28, 1 and 3 will not be counted as working days. @Vikas / Sarat -- have you guys received any response yet. I believe you...
by vikas_raghunath
Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: All HSMP EC September 2007 applicant please post here!!
Replies: 141
Views: 41652

Yes sir, I had given a call to BHC thrice, wrote a mil to them thrice, got a mail back ( some 10 days back) that they have received verification from Integra and would be taking a call on i shortly.... but I guess shortly is almost 10 days and still counting.... Pathetic ..... All this is bcos of t...
by vikas_raghunath
Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: All HSMP EC September 2007 applicant please post here!!
Replies: 141
Views: 41652

Paulhsmp wrote:The person who applied for Ec on 4th of Sept, got the docs back by Oct 4th.
thats good to hear ... but was his EC stamped or rejected ?
So hopefully i can expect my documents sometime next week , if the same trend continues