By maintanance cover letter do you mean a cover letter that explains you docs or bank statements that prove your maintanace requirement? I did not write the cover latter, my agent did. But my case was straightforward as I showed my salary that I earned, while working in the UK. The docs I submitted:...
Got my visa: Type: From IGS to Tier 1 Applied on: 20 May 2008 Recd by HO on: 21 May 2008 Payment taken : 21 May 2008 Passport Recd : 23 June 2008 Visa expire date: 18 June 2011 Processing time: 30 days Note : Faxed an urgent treatment request letter (a medical reason) on 18th June (with tickets and ...
HO updated their webpage: " Current waiting times for work permit applications During week commencing 16 June 2008 we expect to be considering: Business and Commercial Straight forward applications (including Tier 1's) between 27 May 2008 and 2 June 2008. All other applications between 16 May 2...
notty, by the way I have just found some information on IGS or SEGS arrangements. These two schemes will be deleted this summer (but not before 30 June 08), so one would have to swich to TIER1 anyway.. Here is the link: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/temporaryarrangements/internati...
I don't think IGS forces you to work in the UK. As long as your earnings are documented properly in your country and get you enough points, it should be fine. I don't see any contradictions... But you can always call the TIER1 helpline, which may be a good idea.. They were very helpful when I had so...
Hi, Notty, I have recently applied for TIER1 being on IGS (formally known as SEGS) via an imigrant consultant. He told me that there is absolutly no time limits on IGS before applying to TIER1. The only issue is to gain enough points to be eligible for TIER1. Your friend can show earnings form any c...
