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by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Baby born in UK to Tier 1 Migrant
Replies: 15
Views: 3445

[quote="aloalomarciano"]For those following my original post, I'm updating my questions with information I recently received from UKBA by phone. "Am I correct in thinking that... ...I use form PBS(D) - £465 before April 6th 2010? CORRECT ...I do not need to submit my own, original pa...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 dependent visa queries
Replies: 4
Views: 1338

Re: Tier 1 dependant visa refusal query

Hello, My wife has recently applied for a visa on 08-03-2010 to enter in the uk. Unfortunately the visa has been refused on the grounds that, I her husband, was not present at the time of the wedding. I can confirm I was present at the wedding and had come to india on 31st december 2009 which is su...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sufficient funds- please help
Replies: 7
Views: 812

Re: sufficient funds

bappi112 wrote:hi, sorry to bother u once again. i have gone through that guidance few times however cant understand whether it wud be a problem if i showed 90 consecutive days of sufficient funds which wud be attested on the 90th day.

please help
Does it make 3 consecutive months, Yes and IMO you are OK!
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sufficient funds- please help
Replies: 7
Views: 812

Re: sufficient funds

hi. thanks for replying. it is initial application and the fund is there till now for consecutive days since 4th of january and wud be 90 consecutive days on 3rd of april when i will get the stamp and sign from the bank on that very 3rd of april please let me know. :? Read through the Tier 1 Genera...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sufficient funds- please help
Replies: 7
Views: 812

Re: Sufficient funds- please help

hi: I wanna apply for tier-1 general before 6th april. however my sufficient funds of 800 pounds gonna be fully 3 months or 90 days on 3rd of april starting from 4th january 2010 to 3rd of april 2010. i am getting a certificate from the bank on the same day 3rd of april which is a stamp and sign on...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:48 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Seconded Overseas--Previous earning queries
Replies: 6
Views: 1093

Re: Seconded Overseas--Previous earning queries

Hi Guyz I have some queries hope member will help me out 1)Previous earning—Im Marine engineer work on board ship which trade all over world the salary im getting is in US Dollars and same is credited to my bank in india now will my salary considered to be as per US salary or Indian salary can I ...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Previous Earnings: Presence in UK for less than a month
Replies: 14
Views: 1575

Thanks vks ! I have already gone through the policy and read your FAQ also but now I am thinking how should I apply.. Since I am permanent employee of indian company and I am in UK on deputation so in this case can I just use indian salary and let the PBS calculator decide the uplift ration if appl...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Previous earnings from 2 countries (Tier2 to Tier1)
Replies: 12
Views: 1707

contradicting answers everywhere! just used HO PBS calculator. Under earnings I did put 12 months UK earning + 1 month earning in the middle of that 12 months from back home. Calculator summary automatically used uplift ratio. Id love not to risk, but thats my only choice. If im really eligible by ...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Senior Citizen age limit
Replies: 5
Views: 1227

Re: Senior Citizen age limit

Hi all, I am travelling to UK on May 3rd week.. few questions on dependent visa. I have a widow mother of age 62, is she eligible as dependent ?? i read in some guidelines t age limit is 65... can any one of you clarify or point me to proper guidelines... Which guidance? Can you provide the link?
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:54 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 Extension : Previous Earnings
Replies: 23
Views: 8100

Hi I am trying to find out the same thing as i want to claim for 12 months pay from Australian ONLy for my extension ***et me rephrase my question Can an applicant's previous earnings be considered for a Tier 1 (General) EXTENSION application if they have ALL been from an overseas source ONLY? i.e....
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Previous Earnings: Presence in UK for less than a month
Replies: 14
Views: 1575

Re: Urgent Help - uplift factor

I also have the same doubt and question regarding uplift factor : I am in UK for more than 12 month on Tier-2 inter company transfer visa. I am getting Indian Salary paid in Indian bank. I am getting UK allowances paid in UK bank. now as per the policy guidance (point number 129, 130) ("The co...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Previous earnings from 2 countries (Tier2 to Tier1)
Replies: 12
Views: 1707

Re: Previous earnings from 2 countries (Tier2 to Tier1)

Hi, I am planning to switch from Tier 2 to Tier 1, hence initial application. Can I show my earnings for the last 12 months from my current sponsored employer + 1 month earning working for company back home (within that 12 months)(using multiplier) while I was in holidays. Thanks, If you have worke...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: leaving England for more than one year
Replies: 5
Views: 798

JESSIES wrote:what do you mean by 5 continous years? Do you mean 5 consecutive years? Or can it be 5 years with me being gone for a year (totalling 6 years)?

thanks
ILR Guidance form review would help
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: leaving England for more than one year
Replies: 5
Views: 798

Re: leaving England for more than one year

HI I am in Australia and am planning to live here for over a year. I have a 3 year Tier 1 visa. Will my visa be invalid if I am gone for that long? I am getting conflicting answers. I've been living in England for 4 years, firstly on a WHV, then a Work Permit and now a Tier 1, and wanted to have a ...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1(general) Highly skilled. Bank statment and timeof post
Replies: 10
Views: 1407

Thank you for your prompt reply. I've been trying to get the statement. From the past one weekend. The bank has been a Pain and the customer service advisers are rude as well. Hi people, I'm in a similar situation sort of. I printed my electronic statements(with the bank logo on it), but I only got...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:37 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Reprinted bank statements do not bear the bank's logo
Replies: 6
Views: 1303

WellingtonKiwi wrote:Agree with the above, but if you’re really worried, take them into the bank and ask them to stamp and sign each page – I did this and it was accepted.

Correct, each and evry page is important
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Requirement to have 2800 pounds in account for Tier 1
Replies: 3
Views: 625

rackspace wrote:hmmm ...
what about government sponsored national saving schemes?

See Para 199 of Tier 1 General Guidance for what HO accepts as maintenance funds
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Reprinted bank statements do not bear the bank's logo
Replies: 6
Views: 1303

Re: Reprinted bank statements do not bear the bank's logo

The guidance for Tier 1 G application clearly says that the points for previous earnings would be awarded only if the applicant sends specified supporting documents with his application. The same guidance also says that personal bank statements should be on the official bank stationary. Alternative...
by vks
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:07 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Requirement to have 2800 pounds in account for Tier 1
Replies: 3
Views: 625

Re: Requirement to have 2800 pounds in account for Tier 1

rackspace wrote:There is a requirement for Tier 1 that I should have 2800 pounds in my account for 3 recent months.
Now if I have funds in saving and mutual funds. Will they consider it too?
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Savings in savings account is consired, but nor Mutual funds!
by vks
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Correct Application Form(Tier 2 Gen)?
Replies: 8
Views: 1595

Re: Correct Application Form(Tier 2 Gen)?

Hi All, i am applying for Tier 2 general visa in this week(probably on 2nd April). can you send me the link or PDF file for appropriate VISA Application Form please? also i wanted to know ,if i apply on or before 5th april will my application be decided according to the new rules or the current rul...
by vks
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Moderator: Do you think they will cap citizenship?
Replies: 6
Views: 1302

GSOtodd wrote:Ok, I understand that they want to cap the numbe of work permits. Can you give me a general idea regarding "sweeping changes". Do you think the cap will be just on work permits "coming INTO the country"?
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Read through How will earned citizenship work?
by vks
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Maternity absence in the final year of citizenship
Replies: 15
Views: 4070

Re: Absences during the final year

Hello All, I have recently gone through citizenship guide form and have concern on absences during final year. I recently got my ILR on 23 Mar 2010 ( i meet all 5 years residence requirement). I am thinking to go to india for 6-7 months during my pregancy. I will out of UK from 15th July 2010- Marc...
by vks
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Moderator: Do you think they will cap citizenship?
Replies: 6
Views: 1302

Re: Moderator: Do you think they will cap citizenship?

You hear migration watch and other back benchers like Frank Fields, Lord Carey, etc wanting to not limit the number of work permits but place a cap of 40,000 to 50,000 on the number of people who want to apply to stay permanately. Do you think this will happen? I'm due for ILR in either January 201...
by vks
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Gross Income or Net Income?? Very Urgent
Replies: 22
Views: 5366

vks thanx for your reply. But I don't really understand where i'm standing at the moment. I'm gonna apply on Thursday 1st of April and total amount shown in accounts is 26275 pounds. 16100.80 pence comes from salaried employment and rest of the amount is from Self-Employment. Do you think it'll be ...
by vks
Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Do you think the gov will adopt the citizenship cap proposal
Replies: 7
Views: 1366

GSOtodd wrote:ok, what are you saying?

I meant, I do not wan't to mention any names..That's it!

Also this topics is slightly off-topic! This should be a good fit for this forum
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewforum.php?f=3