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by vks
Fri Apr 02, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How much would be the new Fee for Tier 1 from 6th April?
Replies: 4
Views: 950

Re: visa fee will be 690pounds

Thanks VKS. Sorry to correct you VKS . The current visa fee itself is 675GBP . The link posted by you points to the revision letter of last year. This year the fee has been revised from 675 GBP to 690GBP. You can find the link on UKBA website. So in india the fees will be 690X75 = INR51750. I know ...
by vks
Fri Apr 02, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maintenance funds - 1 day short!!
Replies: 2
Views: 661

Re: Maintenance funds - 1 day short!!

Hello, I am trying to switch from Tier 2 to Tier 1 and have all in order apart from one day during the specified 3 months when my account dropped below £800 due to circumstances beyond my control - employer delayed the payment (have a letter from him explaining the situaiton)... Have been in the U...
by vks
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Dependant refused (credit card statement)
Replies: 26
Views: 4124

Fairychild wrote:Is an Admin review different from an appeal?
Admin review: Intial applicants
Appeal: Extension applicants
by vks
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time Limit
Replies: 14
Views: 1594

Hi, I have anothe question regardin my previous one. As per current rules, for my first extension of Tier 1, I will be assessed by previous points. But what will be for the 2nd extension (maybe in 2015)? I'll be assessed against the previous rules or according to new points? Regards Previous rules,...
by vks
Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:10 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can dependent travel alone for first time while I am in UK?
Replies: 4
Views: 2338

Hi, I am also planning to apply dependent visa for my wife and son, please let me know what is 'Sponsor letter' and what it should contain? Can you provide the sample if you have anything? How many days it will take for processing dependent visa? Thanks js Keep your query separate! Where did you le...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Gross Income or Net Income?? Very Urgent
Replies: 22
Views: 5365

Thank you so much HSK Accountancy Services. I was confused about Self-Employment income. You made it clear ... I have sent my documents to HO today. pray for me :) Also I'd like to say Thanx to all other members who tried to help me in this regard and posted their comments in this thread. All the b...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Aftermath of an Appeal (Tier1 General)
Replies: 1
Views: 1130

Re: Aftermath of an Appeal (Tier1 General)

Dear all, I'm having difficulties in renewing my passport under Tier1 General Migration after a succesful hearing at AIT Hatton cross. Here's my time line Initial application: 08th Oct 2009 Refused: 24th Nov 2009 Appealed: 09th Dec 2009 Appeal allowed: 24th Feb2010 Determination letter received: 3r...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 6:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: maintenance fund
Replies: 1
Views: 418

Re: maintenance fund

Hi: I have a question about how to define the 3 month of maintenance fund, I am thinking sending the bank statement which shows my fund from 4th/Jan - 3rd/Apr, can it be considered as 3 full month ? or I have to show the bank statement for 4th/Apr as well? thanks Yes. That's considered to be 3 cons...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Business Account
Replies: 1
Views: 350

Re: Business Account

Hi everyone, I have a question and I dont know if it is a right forum or not? I am in the UK with Tier 1 Gen and I may want to be registered as a sole trader. Then, I'll need a business bank account to run my business. Thus, could you please guide which bank is better to open business bank account ...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: switching from work permit to tier 1 general
Replies: 4
Views: 890

Re: switching from work permit to tier 1 general

Hello All, I am not sure whether this question is repetitive. I got my work permit (WP) on Sept'08 (before they introduced tier system) I have been in UK continuously since Jan'09. I have calculated my points under the new system that is going to be implemented this coming 6th April 2010, and I wil...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: switching from work permit to tier 1 general
Replies: 4
Views: 890

Re: switching from work permit to tier 1 general

Hello All, I am not sure whether this question is repetitive. I got my work permit (WP) on Sept'08 (before they introduced tier system) I have been in UK continuously since Jan'09. I have calculated my points under the new system that is going to be implemented this coming 6th April 2010, and I wil...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How much would be the new Fee for Tier 1 from 6th April?
Replies: 4
Views: 950

Re: How much would be the new Fee for Tier 1 from 6th April?

s19779 wrote:Hi Everyone,
Does anybody have some idea on how much the Tier1 fee would be in india from 6th April? Cant wait till next week !!!! :shock:

Thanks,
Rajesh
Fees for Applications made outside the UK

£600 to £ 675.

Approximatelty 12.5% from the earlier one!
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: previous earnings employer letter
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

yes it is part of my contract and is not reimbursment of what i actually paid....i get fixed allowance every week.....how do you think i should show it?? each payment ? just worried that the letter would be 3 pages long! As I said earlier, it is upto individual preferences and the best way to prese...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: previous earnings employer letter
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Re: previous earnings employer letter

hi ...ive got a a question regarding employment letter template . It does not state the salary credit date, is that okay? I mean if i got paid 1000 pounds on the 26th of dec ...do i hav to write the exact day or just the month would be okay? It is your responsibility to make the life of CW as easy ...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:51 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Doubt about 2nd Extension !!!!!!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 5902

Re: DOES I need new IELTS for my 2nd Extension

Dear ALL, Thank you very much for your gr8 replies !!!!Well, I have a question about my English section. I haven't submitted IELTS during my Initial Application. At the time of 1st Extension , I have Submitted IELTS with 6.5 Band. Now, My Question is DO I need another IELTS certificate for my 2nd E...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time Limit
Replies: 14
Views: 1594

Thank you VKS, Currently, I have a long journey to ILR. Then, I am concerned about my 4 months absence. It seems that there will be no problem upon my arrival here. Then, I again repeat my previous question: if I return here after say 4 months in 15-Aug, the qualifying period will start on 15-Aug 2...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:05 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time Limit
Replies: 14
Views: 1594

Thank you VKS, Currently, I have a long journey to ILR. Then, I am concerned about my 4 months absence. It seems that there will be no problem upon my arrival here. Then, I again repeat my previous question: if I return here after say 4 months in 15-Aug, the qualifying period will start on 15-Aug 2...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time Limit
Replies: 14
Views: 1594

Here is the link. It is old and for Work Permit but it seems that it works for Tier 1 as well (I am not sure and because of that I asked it here) http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/IDIs/idischapter5/section1/annexf.pd?view=Binary 4. ACTION WHEN ALL REQUIREMENTS EXC...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Dependant refused (credit card statement)
Replies: 26
Views: 4124

Hi Wanderer The credit card is in a positive balance. So say the bank gave me £500 credit on the card. But instead of buying on the card, I deposited or transferred a £1000 on to the card without ever spending any money on it. The £1000 is my money I deposited on it. It is not in a negative bala...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time Limit
Replies: 14
Views: 1594

Thank you for your reply. Regarding ILR (with current rules), if I leave the UK as mentioned and return say 15-Aug, then my 5 years period starts from 15-Aug? In this case I should extend Tier 1 two times? On the other hand, I read in the guidance that if the only reason to refuse ILR is long absen...
by vks
Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:55 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can dependent travel alone for first time while I am in UK?
Replies: 4
Views: 2338

Re: Can dependent travel alone for first time while I am in

Hi, I have recently got my Tier 1 (General) Visa and moving to UK in mid May. I am going to apply for Tier 1 dependent visa of my wife and she is planning to join me in June. 1) Can you please tell if she can travel alone in June for the first time while i am in UK or do I need to travel back to in...
by vks
Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Last checks - applying tomorrow (outside UK)
Replies: 6
Views: 1077

Re: Last checks - applying tomorrow (outside UK)

[quote="kju"]I'm applying tomorrow in Zagreb... any comments / suggestions would be much appreciated! How I can improve my application/cover letter? Any mistakes etc? Thank you!!! COVER LETTER For granting Leave To Enter in the UK under Tier 1 (General) of the PBS To, British Embassy Ivana...
by vks
Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Self Employed
Replies: 7
Views: 2084

arsenal49 wrote:In short, not worth evading tax system when your ILR is at stake...

Regards
Not just for ILR. You must respect the law of the land!
by vks
Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Dependant refused (credit card statement)
Replies: 26
Views: 4124

Fairychild wrote:But it is cash funds... Its just not in a current account...
I don't have much to add! Sorry!
by vks
Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:06 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 application without sponsorship
Replies: 1
Views: 761

Re: Tier 2 application without sponsorship

shokul wrote:Hi,

I calculated my points and seems to qualify for Tier 2 general without sponsorship certificate. Can I apply without sponsorship and will it be accepted?

Thanks and regards
I believe NOT!