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by need_a_tier1
Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Police statement
Replies: 6
Views: 1204

They will obtain one anyway. You are only recommended to provide it if, in your application form, you indicate that you have one or more previous convictions. What if someone has a formal "police caution". I was given a police caution for a minor incident a few months back, which people t...
by need_a_tier1
Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bad News - Migrant numbers 'must be reduced'
Replies: 2
Views: 1224

Bad News - Migrant numbers 'must be reduced'

Looks like this is going to effect Both Tier 1 & 2 in the coming days and we are going to see major changes in the PBS. But, will it affect the applications already received by UKBA or the applications to be sent out this week. I know that this is speculation, but this time it has come directly ...
by need_a_tier1
Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Confusion about dividend and Bonus.
Replies: 11
Views: 2149

same problem here..... I have had some employee stock options income in the past 12 months, which is shown on my payslip(both gross & net) and proper tax has also been deducted. My understaning is that, as employee stock options are part of my benefits package, the stock option income should be ...
by need_a_tier1
Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:00 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: University degree - year of award?
Replies: 8
Views: 6937

Yes, this is quite a bug confusion for me. As I mentioned before, I wrote my final exam in Dec 2000, but received my degree certificate only in 2001. The degree certificate is date mid 2001, but reads that I passed the 2000 final exam. Again, not sure what should I write in the "year of award&q...
by need_a_tier1
Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Police Caution: Do I need to mention this in T1 application
Replies: 8
Views: 2610

[quote="simar"]
In case you believe that domestic case caution by police was not sufficient as per your understanding to make police thinks that you are not a person of good character.

You better write in application “ Not that I am aware of “ instead of writing “noâ€
by need_a_tier1
Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can I sign my son’s T-1 dependant application form??
Replies: 2
Views: 656

Respected senior members and mods, kindly have a look at this question, this should be a no brainer.

I want to post my form by tomorrow so just making sure I clear all my doubts and looking into any finer details.

Thanks in advance. :)
by need_a_tier1
Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: reference number on entry clearance or visa - T1 Q. D4
Replies: 7
Views: 22472

Re: reference number on entry clearance or visa - T1 Q. D4

Hello, I have a doubt regrading what should be the naswer to the following question D4 in the T1 Gen form: D4. Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa within the applicant’s passport or travel document. Is this the number in the Red Font on the top right hand corner of th...
by need_a_tier1
Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Police Caution: Do I need to mention this in T1 application
Replies: 8
Views: 2610

So, is there is a question whether you have a criminal conviction, you can safely answer "no". Thanks very much John & rg1 for your response. I understand now that a police caution is not a criminal conviction, however I am confused that should I mention about the police caution in th...
by need_a_tier1
Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:35 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Police Caution: Do I need to mention this in T1 application
Replies: 8
Views: 2610

Sorry, something worng with the 'smtp server'. The same post is being displayed thrice.
by need_a_tier1
Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Police Caution: Do I need to mention this in T1 application
Replies: 8
Views: 2610

So, is there is a question whether you have a criminal conviction, you can safely answer "no". Thanks very much John & rg1 for your response. I understand now that a police caution is not a criminal conviction, however I am confused that should I mention about the police caution in th...
by need_a_tier1
Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:25 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: reference number on entry clearance or visa - T1 Q. D4
Replies: 7
Views: 22472

reference number on entry clearance or visa - T1 Q. D4

Hello, I have a doubt regrading what should be the answer to the following question D4 in the T1 Gen form: D4. Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa within the applicant’s passport or travel document. Is this the number in the Red Font on the top right hand corner of the...
by need_a_tier1
Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Police Caution: Do I need to mention this in T1 application
Replies: 8
Views: 2610

Police Caution: Do I need to mention this in T1 application

I was given police caution a few months back following a small fight with a family member :( . However, the matter did not go to court and I was released within a few hours of arrest. Also, this is the ONLY police caution I have. Do I need to mention this fact in the T1 application form (I am the ma...
by need_a_tier1
Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can I sign my son’s T-1 dependant application form??
Replies: 2
Views: 656

Can I sign my son’s T-1 dependant application form??

(1) Who can sign my son’s application form in “Section 5 - Declarationsâ€
by need_a_tier1
Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: University degree - year of award?
Replies: 8
Views: 6937

University degree - year of award?

Hello, I wrote the final examintaion for my BE degree in dec 2000. The result came out around feb 2001 and the final degree was awarded in june 2001. I am now confused about what should I fill in the "year of award" section in the Tier-1 (general) application form. Both my provisional &...
by need_a_tier1
Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Cover letters for Tier-1 dependant applicants
Replies: 1
Views: 667

Cover letters for Tier-1 dependant applicants

Hello, I am going to send Tier-1 (general) application for myself - main applicant and dependant applications for my wife and son who are with me in the UK. Can some please help me with the cover letters you sent out for the the dependant applicants. I have noticed quite a number of cover letters of...
by need_a_tier1
Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 - Dependant Application - maintenance funds + queries
Replies: 0
Views: 587

Tier 1 - Dependant Application - maintenance funds + queries

Hello, I am completing the Tier-1 dependant application for my son (<2 yrs age) and my wife. I have a few doubts related to some sections of the Tier 1 dependant form. I am applying from within the UK and am switching my immigration category. (1) Although it has been just more than one year since my...
by need_a_tier1
Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Indian chefs welcome but no IT workers, says UK panel??
Replies: 4
Views: 1104

Which means work permits (tier 2) for IT workers will be a thing of the past. :cry:
by need_a_tier1
Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Indian chefs welcome but no IT workers, says UK panel??
Replies: 4
Views: 1104

Indian chefs welcome but no IT workers, says UK panel??

Just came across this story on TOI online, will this mean tighter restrictions and delays for any new Tier1 applications?

Getting a bit scared now :?

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Indi ... 463588.cms
by need_a_tier1
Wed Aug 20, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Switch from Working Holiday Maker to Tier 1
Replies: 9
Views: 1696

Thanks very much for the clarification, However I still have the confusion, as the WH Visa eligibility page says that To qualify to enter the United Kingdom as a working holidaymaker you must: * plan to leave the United Kingdom at the end of your working holiday. So, applying for the Tier-1 from Ind...
by need_a_tier1
Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Switch from Working Holiday Maker to Tier 1
Replies: 9
Views: 1696

One more thing which I just noticed. The UKBA WH Visa eligibility page says that To qualify to enter the United Kingdom as a working holidaymaker you must: * plan to leave the United Kingdom at the end of your working holiday. So, applying for the Tier-1 just after first 12 months on the WH visa can...
by need_a_tier1
Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Switch from Working Holiday Maker to Tier 1
Replies: 9
Views: 1696

The working holiday visa Guidance says that: You can work for up to 12 months of your holiday, but the holiday should be the main reason for your stay, not the work. So, if I go straight back to India after finishing first 12 months in regular employment in the UK (on the working holiday visa) and a...
by need_a_tier1
Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:00 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Switch from Working Holiday Maker to Tier 1
Replies: 9
Views: 1696

If have a related query. If I spend 12 consecutive months in the UK on a working holiday visa and then go back to my home country (India), can I directly apply for the Tier1 from there. This way I can claim tier-1 points for my UK earnings and UK experience which would otherwise not be possible. It ...
by need_a_tier1
Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 828905

Hello Mate, I am in the same boat as you. I am presently perparing my application and have gathered all the required documents, however I am a bit confused about the following points: (1) I hold a Work Permit sponsored by my employer. If in case my application gets rejected (which will be a disaster...
by need_a_tier1
Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Gross amount differs every month
Replies: 4
Views: 1025

Sorry for the dumb question, but need to clarify this:

Is gross salary the amount shown on the payslip before tax?

Also, in calulation of you earnings would you included the gross earnings or net earnings?
by need_a_tier1
Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: University Letter To Support English Medium
Replies: 12
Views: 5449

What is the final outcome then?

Do you require the English language certificate or not?

I am in the same situation - My degree course is on the BIA points calculator, will my degree certificate be sufficient in this case.

Thanks!!