The period of 5 yrs begins from the date that you first enter UK, the later you enter the later will that period start.

My two cents - when the dependant application is made from within UK, the main applicant has to send his original passport. The only case that I know of where a copy of the passport is acceptable is when the dependant is out of country and the main applicant is in UK. Source of information please? ...

I agree ... its better to supply proofs that corroborate each other rather than contradict. I think if you do want to have your social marriage on a different day - don't submit the marriage invitation card and supply other proofs like phone bills etc to prove your relationship.

To reduce the number of entrants into the country

As long as you are scoring 80 points or more and you can prove them, you will be granted the visa - it does not matter if the total is 100 or 200.

Yes, you can check your points in the PB calculator irrespective of when you got ur initial visa. U willbe asked to fill in the date and ur points will be calculated acc. Here are the details anyway: Points awarded for an extension application under Tier 1 (General) The tables below show the points ...

My two cents - when the dependant application is made from within UK, the main applicant has to send his original passport. The only case that I know of where a copy of the passport is acceptable is when the dependant is out of country and the main applicant is in UK.

Remember to get each and every page of the entire statement signed and stamped. However, I have heard of some banks not willing to stamp such long statements as they have to compare each transaction in the printed statement with their own record. In case that happens, try asking them to print off th...

try the Points Based calculator for this. How much you will have to earn will depend on how much you score in the other sections like age, qualification etc.

There is no rule when applying for extension except that you should be able to score the stated number of points.

You might have a problem with your ILR though and might have to apply for a second extension. Search this forum and you will find more information about this.

1. If your initial stay was for 2 yrs then the extension will be for 3 yrs.
2. There is no limit on the number of extensions - but y wld u want to spend money on unnecessary applications when u can get ILR?
3. Read policy guidance - depends on when you applied for ur Tier 1 visa

You can have monthly bank statements and one continuous one is not mandatory.

If your bank issues monthly stmts then you should have them already, why do you want to print them off the internet?

Now , with the changes to the points system. I do not make the Points if I were to Extend my Stay under the same Immigration Category, come 2012. The new rules are for the new entrants, when you extend your stay the extension will be based on the same criteria that you entered UK with. If you do no...

I was in the exactly same situation and I have applied from India just 2 weeks ago. You are right about this not being mentioned anywhere - but if you look closely there is also no form that you can fill while being in the UK for getting transferred to a dependant visa. You can mail UKBA for confirm...

Yes' that should work. Remember to include a sponsorship letter from your spouse as well.

As far as my experience goes, it is not officially mentioned anywhere but the VFS guys suggest you submit it as an additional supporting document. I guess there is no harm in submitting proof of accommodation if you have one already in UK.

The English test has to be taken only by dependants of settlement visas. If your wife is applying for a T1 G dependant visa then she does not need to take the test as the per the current rules. I think what the case workers are looking for is just proof that your relationship is subsisting and that ...

No it is not necessary for the invitation card to be in English, but if it is not then it needs to be translated to English by an authorised translator.

Here are my timelines: 1. Country of application - India 2. City of Visa Application Centre - Mumbai VFS 3. Date of application - 27th July 2010 4. Date of submission of documents (only if different from 3 above). 5. Date Entry Clearance valid from - 10th Aug 2010 7. Date passport received - 13th Au...

Is there anyone whose EC has been refused because they had submitted a joint account? Or is it that BHC has only mentioned it on phone/email? I am not sure how far verbal information or emails from them are to be trusted as it seems their customer care cell is mostly useless.

Please note that if you are applying from India the bank statements cannot be more than 7 days old from the date of application. I got my EC approved today from Singapore. I had showed 2 accounts as well. One that was in India and the other my salary account in singapore. So guess you should be fine...

Here is an extract taken directly from the UKBA website: For applications submitted within the United Kingdom on or after 30 June 2008, and for applications submitted from within India, you will have to meet the requirements below. Maintenance (funds) can be: * cash savings in your bank account that...

Congrats fatimabanu!

Hi rvi, The council tax receipt should suffice for proof, but if there are two other people staying in the house then more important than their consent would be the size of the house. There are rules in UK about how many adults can share a house based on its size. For eg. no more than 2 adults in 1 ...

1. Can i give same bank statements for pervious earning and maintainance fund proof. Yes you can.. mention it on the covering letter Also iam applying for wife's visa with my application.Can i show the same bank statements for my wife as well. Yes you can do that as well provided you have enough mi...