Hello all, I am applying for OCI soon and just wanted to confirm the documents needed. I will be applying for myself only and have as "normal" a case as possible (moved to UK, working, got citizenship recently): Documents required as I understand are as below. But on the website (http://in...

Many thanks bahla, appreciate it. Beatallica, 1. What you outlined was my experience and yes it is a stupid requirement to take two envelopes on the first visit. When I went through the OCI process a few months ago I read a message where someone who had not taken 2 envelopes was required by VFS staf...

Many thanks bahla, this is very helpful. Just 2 things to confirm (I will be applying OCI for myself in few weeks): 1. So on first visit you take 2 self-addressed envelopes and they only keep one? And you need to take the second one again when OCI is approved and you go in with your british passport...

babyblue wrote:Hi all,

After how long do you get a text message that the application has been received by the HMPO? And does everyone get a text?

Thank you

I didn't get a text for receipt but got a text saying it has been printed...

guys how do you know when the passport has "printed"? Thank you

another done, thanks a lot everyone ! Eligibility criteria: 5 Year + ILR (Tier 1 General) Language criteria met: Life in the UK Test / Degree Method of application: NCS Date of application: 27/03/2015 Payment method: Direct Debit Date of fee deducted: 15/04/2015 Date of acknowledgment: around 15/04/...

another one, waiting ! i agree, i haven't seen any approvals on the forum for a week or so. Let's hope soon !

Still.Waiting wrote:Still waiting applied 27th March. I haven't been following the forum for couple of weeks now and to be honest I don't see many approvals. Not sure why?! The wait continues

same ! good luck to us

Fee taken for me this morning. Good luck ! and me, good luck ! Eligibility criteria: 3 British Spouse. Language criteria met - Life in the UK & IELTS. (Expired in 2011) Method of application: NCS Council name if: Kingston (London) Date of application: 27 March 2015 Payment method: Debit card Dat...

and me, good luck ! Eligibility criteria: 3 British Spouse. Language criteria met - Life in the UK & IELTS. (Expired in 2011) Method of application: NCS Council name if: Kingston (London) Date of application: 27 March 2015 Payment method: Debit card Date of receipt by UKBA: 31 March 2015 WARRING...

Update: Eligibility criteria: 8 years + 1 year of permanent resident Language criteria met: Life In The UK Test + B1 ESOL entry 3 Current nationality: Polish Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Ealing, London Date of application: 20/03/15 Payment method: Debit Card Date of receipt ...

Really appreciate your help on this, thanks a lot ! :) Hi all, I am submitting application via NCS soon and had a few questions. Appreciate any replies ! thanks 1.1 What is home office reference number? Should be on your ILR approval letter. 1.22 For english language, I have a Master's degree taught...

Hi all, I am submitting application via NCS soon and had a few questions. Appreciate any replies ! thanks 1.1 What is home office reference number? 1.22 For english language, I have a Master's degree taught in UK so I guess I need to tick the below (which is same degree I used for ILR) - but do I ne...

do you guys have a sample letter that the employer needs to write about paid annual leave out of the country? Thank you.

Sep 2008 - I came to UK on student visa Mar 2009 - i got a Tier 1 (General) visa (while I was still a student as I had earnings before) Sep 2009 - I started employment in the UK with Company 1 (first time I started earning and paying taxes in the UK) Sep 2010 - I changed job to Company 2 Mar 2012 - ...

thank you

QuickSam wrote:Yes covered by 3c when application is in process and 3d when appeal is in process. Read Section 3c & 3d of Immigration Act 1971 for more details.

great, thanks!

if visa gets rejected, how much time do you have after receiving the rejection to stay in the country? 28 days for appeal. Failing which you'd have to leave the country. thanks so if visa rejected today then + 28 days to appeal and + X days till you get the result of the appeal? ANd presumably your...

if visa gets rejected, how much time do you have after receiving the rejection to stay in the country?

btw, after posting the application how much time does it take for them to send a letter to invite for biometric appointment?

thanks

Doesn't look like T1(G) people get impacted but one small point that worries me. On the "statement of intent" document (http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/immigration/employment-related-settlement/tiers125-pbs-overseas-soi?view=Binary from http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/...

New settlement rules announced today. Seems like those on Tier 1 (General) - ie the closed route that we can only get extensions for - would not be impacted . Welcome your views and interpretation :?: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2012/february/66-settlement http://www.h...

I will be applying for my T1 extension soon by post but have a question on the biometrics. Would they call me in to give my fingerprint etc AFTER making a decision on my application or BEFORE (ie just after receiving application)?

Thank you!

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Hi all I have been checking all of news reports on UKBA site but haven't found anything new about what's happening with people who will extend after April 2011. Would they be under quota? Will Tier 1 exist for them etc? I remember some members here posted emails from an immigration official saying t...