Didn't mean to raise unnecessary doubts in your mind but if you are aware that NARIC has recently changed the way it looks at certain degrees/qualifications then it makes sense to be a bit cautious. I take your point re constantly checking re your qualification etc. - its not practicable. BUT it is...

If you are already working in the UK on WP, then I think you have to show only £800 as maintenance funds? Push/Chetan/Ramesh - what do you say?

Hi, Please help me fill mt Tier 1 extension form >I am HSMP visa since 1st Jan 07 till 1/1/2009. I got my intial approval letter in October 2006. Is this intial approval letter valid for extension >Under main and dependent form there is question, please let me know the answer for this. Has the main...

HSMP -> Tier 1 (General) Extension Applied From: United Kingdom Application Filed: 20 Aug 2009 Application Received at Visa Office: 21 Aug 2009 Points Claimed: 105 Fee Debited: 21 Aug 2009 Reference Number Received: 25 Aug 2009 Application Status: approved Approval/Denial Date: 16 Sep 2009 Paperwor...

HSMP -> Tier 1 (General) Extension Applied From: United Kingdom Application Filed: 20 Aug 2009 Application Received at Visa Office: 21 Aug 2009 Points Claimed: 105 Fee Debited: 21 Aug 2009 Reference Number Received: 25 Aug 2009 Application Status: approved Approval/Denial Date: 16 Sep 2009 Paperwor...

HSMP -> Tier 1 (General) Extension Applied From: United Kingdom Application Filed: 20 Aug 2009 Application Received at Visa Office: 21 Aug 2009 Points Claimed: 105 Fee Debited: 21 Aug 2009 Reference Number Received: 25 Aug 2009 Application Status: approved Approval/Denial Date: 16 Sep 2009 Paperwor...

Hi there, Ramesh and crowbar, thanks for your inputs. Do I still have to inform our bank if I am planning to use a credit card? For a debit card I can understand as they have various concepts like a daily transaction limit and all. But to the best of my knowledge the same is not true for credit car...

Any suggestions senior members? I found that the postal orders can only be in maximum denominations of £250 pounds. so I would need a minimum of 4 postal orders, charged at £10 pounds each. Also I am not sure how to fit this information onto the Tier1 general form. Besides it will cost an additio...

try it again with an age of 30, it will automatically give you 20 points, not ever asking you if you are currently on HSMP or Tier 1. On the first page, you will see below question: What type of application are you making? Switching/Extending If you answer extending, then you see the below question...

This is from the policy guidance: Claiming Points – Extension Applications only Applicants should note that the available points for age differ at extension stage depending on whether the individual’s previous grant of leave in the United Kingdom was under Tier 1 (General) or the Highly Skilled...

I think I've worked out the problem. The calculator assumes everyone applying for an extension is already on a Tier 1 but the points awarded for age are different for those on a hsmp visa wanting to extend to tier 1. There are only two possible scenarios- either you are 1. Switching into Tier 1 as ...

flytouknida wrote:Hi All,
Today I applied inperson appointment in Croydon office. I got visa. My appoint was 10'0 clock. I got my visa around 2.30PM.

Thanks for this forum and solved many doubts.

Thanks
Nida

Congrats Nida. YOu must be relieved now after the earlier misadventure

Hi Guys, I have extension due in Feb 10 but i am applying in two weeks as i might have travel plans around that time. - Do you think this would be a problem - I will be 31 if i apply next year and 30 if i apply earlier. Will this show that i am trying to gain more points Thanks Harry, Go ahead with...

D2 - where did the applicant obtain etryclearance or Visa before travelling to the United Kingodm? Country- India post city- Mumbai My entry clearnace visa shows place as Bombay I have written Mumbai in the form. Is it ok or do i change it to Bombay. Ca someone please clarify. Doesn't matter, write...

For NI number, go (rather call them first) to your nearest Job Centre and ask them for an appointment. Once you get that you will have to go for an interview where they will take records of your work permit. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Beginners...

It's better to obtain a certificate from UK NARIC as it will simply make the case more simple. These people go only by the guidance received by them and if you have this certificate u dont have any regrets later. You mean I should apply to NARIC for a second time in four months and obtain a more re...

I have also graduated from Indian Institute of Management Lucknow. In April this year, I applied for a certificate from NARIC and they issued me a certificate which said my degree was equivalent to Masters. Now recently I hear that they have changed their policy and have started considering the sam...

Can't switch from Tourist visa to Tier-1 or Tier-2 within country. You will have to return to country of citizenship and apply for entry clearance. Oh my god. There's absolutely no way to apply within? Even though I'm already here and am renting a place? Please check the following to see if you can...

Can't switch from Tourist visa to Tier-1 or Tier-2 within country. You will have to return to country of citizenship and apply for entry clearance. Oh my god. There's absolutely no way to apply within? Even though I'm already here and am renting a place? Please check the following to see if you can...

Hi all. I'm an American who's been in Glasgow since August 5th. I've rented a flat, and I'd like to live here indefinitely, but I'm currently here on a tourist visa. My question is this: can I apply for a Tier 1 visa from here in the UK? As I said, I'm holding residence here on a 6-month lease, and...

The translator is saying that he will put his stamp on original documents as well as on the translated ones. Does anyone have idea about it? Thank you. The translator shouldn't be putting any stamp on the original docs as these are not issued by him. Look for another translator or first get a Certi...

sasif_2003 wrote:Hi,
My earnings from India is Rs.700000 for 12 months period.Could you please let me know how to calculate the earnings to convert Rs.7Lakhs to equivalent GBP?

THANKS

See this.

I am reapplying after invalid photo. I submitted originally on 8th Aug09. I am planninig to submit the same docs again on 10th Sep09 Can anyone kindly suggest that 1. Is it ok if I submit the old bank stmnt ( 60 days old) for previous earning ? but I'm aware for fund maintenance it should be within...

Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: URGENT query regarding Photographs !!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please see this link: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/contact/contactspage/contactcentres/ The email address below is for appl...

Thats all the options i can consider..I need fellow members to come up which of the a,b,c might happen ?(or option D which you can think of) Ah, I didn't realize it was a hypothetical option. I personally feel that either of (a) or (b) will occur and (c) is unlikely. It depends on the case worker i...