any suggestions?

Hi, This is for my wife who is currently on ILR dependant. I am unsure what to use as proof of knowledge of english from the below 1. She did a masters course from a reputable uni in UK, but didn't complete her dissertation and hence was award a diploma degree instead of masters, she had completed a...

Hello, Thanks for all your help, we have been successful in getting our ILR through PEO, we are still waiting for the biometric cards to arrive. Just like many of you, I didnt include my children in the ILR application and their Tier 1 dependant visa expires on Jan 12, 2013. Would it be a problem re...

thanks cs95tdg for confirming, still havent managed to get an appt

any feedback please anyone?

Hello Members, this question is for all those who have recently applied for ILR and may be on the same boat as me. I will be applying for ILR under 5 yr contnous stay, HSMP (Jan 2008) 2years + Tier 1 Gen 3 years.( jan 2010 - jan 2013) The section 11L on the application form: ________________________...

Thanks params0073, spoke to the HO, they said that if need be the case worker will contact and send you the updated application form for you to fill in and there is no need cancel or panic. fingers crossed all will work out for the good. Lesson learn check application version on the day of sending j...

Hi Please note Dependent application form version is updated to 02/12. Download it from the below link. http://ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/pbsdependantapplication1.pdf Thanks I am completely confused now, I downloaded the older version( v07/2011) on 12th Feb, filled it i...

Hello there, I need some advice regarding ILR. I am on Tier 1 visa and currently on my the end of my 3rd year. I will be eligible for ILR in 2013 (2 yr hsmp +3 yrs tier 1). I understand the 180 days rule. I have been outside the UK on paid annual leave for about 60 days in total now. Currently my wi...

Anyone, please advise?

Hi Guys, I am on Tier1 Gen and my wife is on dependant visa and she is carrying. We would like her family in India (Father, mother and sister) to be here for the delivery which is another 5 mths. To put it straight here are the details of my in-laws family Father- part-time business( no tax proof as...

Yes it starts from scratch, 5 yrs has to be continous. If he goes and comes back in a short period it should be fine though. Can seniors please shed some light on how long a tier1 main applicant and dependant be outside the UK during this 5 yrs so that you can still qualify for ILR at end of 5 yrs. ...

Type: HSMP to Tier 1 (General) In-country application Expiry date before applying 3rd Jan2010 Points claimed: 80+20 Application date: 14-Dec-2009 Payment deducted : 15th Dec 2009 Acknowledgement letter date: 15th Dec 2009 Approval Date: 12th Jan 2010 Passport returned on 16th Jan 2010 saturday morni...

No need to wait, just re-apply with all the necessary documents straight away. Post your refusal letter here so senior members can help.

Thanks VKS, sorry for repeating this, to be clear my wife's history: 2004- student visa granted in India, she finished her degree and went back to India, this visa expired. We got married in india, she came to the UK again on student dependant visa issued in india 2007, then later when i switched to...

Thanks VKS,
Just to confirm, for PBS dependant i should be entering my wifes student dependant visa and not her current hsmp dependant or the initial student visa which she had before getting married?

many thanks and regards

HI Moderators/ Seniors, Need help with filling the Tier 1 Gen application form and PBS dependant form, Iam currently on HSMP and My status till now: Student Visa(India)-> Student visa Extension(UK)-> HSMP visa(UK) My Wife: Student Visa(India)-> Student visa Extension(UK)-> left UK, we got married-> ...

B13 is Points Based System migrant reference number, is this the ref number on the hsmp approval letter which was given in my initial hsmp application before? or is it only applicable to those who are on tier 1 already? tvn_ramesh, thanks for your concern abt personal details, I have just given the ...

Hi I am on hsmp since jan 07, now extending under tier 1 gen, question B10 home office ref number and B13 points based system migrant reference number. i have letter from HO when i got my initial FLR HSMP, it says Our ref number LT123456789y and a 'your ref number' which was also the number provided...

Please take a look at the explaination provided under points calculator in UKBA site:

https://www.points.homeoffice.gov.uk/gu ... AY_04_HELP

Just concerned that the 5 points are only for initial applications.

Thanks for the confirmation guys!

Hi Moderators/ Senior Members, sorry for the re-post, its just that I haven't got a clear answer yet. Iam currently under HSMP visa going to extend under Tier 1 general. I got hsmp claiming points for uk earnings, uk qualification and age. Now I am renewing my Visa, the tier 1 guidance says that On ...

On page 27-28 on the tier 1 general guidance : Claiming points – extension applications only 148. An applicant can claim a maximum of five points if he/she has scored points for previous earnings and those earnings were made in the United Kingdom. 149. We will only award points for United Kingdom ...

Hi all, Im in the process of extending my HSMP under Tier 1, The section for UK experience in the UKBA's points calculator : https://www.points.homeoffice.gov.uk/gui-migrant-jsf/Help/HelpWindow.faces?helpTextKey=T1G_UKEXP_GATEWAY_04_HELP Does this mean that if this is an extension, I am unable to cl...