GSOtodd wrote:what do you mean? David Cameron wants to limit the number of work permits, it says so on his website.

I did not say that!

GSOtodd wrote:Yeah but the MAC hasn't recommended this. This is coming from Frank Fields, Lord Carey, and Migration Watch.

Yeah! IMO, I won't mention specifics. But this would be a part of the 'Change' agenda!

Perdesi007 wrote:but Tier 1 general guidance shows 26000 - 28999 gives you 25 points. they haven't clearly mentioned whether it should be gross or net. but i'm told it should be gross income.

Read through Para 113 from Tier1 General Guidance

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...

thanks for quick reply. but is there any time limit for visa approval...or just wait is only the way. or have u seen these type of late cases.... hi vks can u pls suggest me abt my case.... sent 22 Dec. recd. 23 dec fee deducted 29 Dec. called up to HO today they said case is incomplete..... you ne...

Frank Fields wants to have a cap on the number of people who can stay permanately in the UK. It could be around 40,000 to 50,000. Is this anything to worry about? Do you see the government adopting this? Anything advised by MAC has been implemented recently. Also Migration is one of the main agenda...

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...

Working or not working i think that one needs to fulfil the requirement to apply for dependant visa. The whole idea behind the maintenance requirement is to show that you will be able to maintain yourself without public funds and the need is more to prove this when one does not have a job. She will...

hi vks can u pls suggest me abt my case.... sent 22 Dec. recd. 23 dec fee deducted 29 Dec. called up to HO today they said case is incomplete..... you need to wait my employer has already confirmed that i am working them. pls suggest me wht to do....is this delay positive shows positive sign cheers...

Ganpatrao wrote:Hi,

I am in UK from last 3 months so how much bank balance i have to show to get maintenance point?

Have you read the Tier 1 guidance?

Hi, I have query regarding my previous 12 months earning which was earned in two different countries. Salary for March 09 - August 09 was earned while I was seconded to UK. We used to get UK salary in GBP. Salary for September 09 - Feb 09 was earned in India which I earned after returning back to I...

The second option, when you fill in the hard copies. I assume that it would be the same for online applicants! Thank you so Much for your reply,you are absolutely right I have got the same response from BHC (below) Please be informed that you have to fill in a separate application form for your dau...

thnx for all the help... This is the list of documents i m submiting - 1. Passport - for stamping and age verification 2. Original Masters certificate from UK University - Education , UK experience, English language 3. Salary Slips & Bank Statement - Earnings 4. Fixed Deposit & Letter - Mai...

Thanks Vks for the quick reply. Couple of more followup questions. 1. Contract of Employment: you mentioned that it is not required. But I talked to the VFS folks on phone and they said that it is better to have it in the application. What do you think? No harm, do it as the VFS says. 2. As I am he...

Hi All, I have submitted an online application for the tier 1. By mistake i swapped by father's name ie "Family name" and "Given name" !! I noticed this mistake, only after submitting the online application, and i am unable to correct it now! Please suggest if i can submit a new...

I have applied for Tier1 General from VFS, Hyderabad, India on this 24th March. And my application was forwarded to deputy high commission on 24th itself as per the message alert I received from VFS on the same day. Now since there are operation closures in VFS South due to some technical installat...

Thank you friends... I need to know something. I got my visa validity from 23rd March. My question is, is it necessary to go to UK within 3 months? and even after I move to UK i cannot leave UK more than 3 months. I am asking this because somewhere in forums i saw that we cannot leave UK for more t...

Hi every one I m planning to apply for tier1 on 6 th april 2010. I have one querry regarding maintance fund. I had a stamped statment from bank till 11th March. Can i use the same statment which shows the balance till 11th march only. Just beet worried as i m in india and my bank statments are from...

I m planning to apply for tier1 on 6 th april 2010. I have one querry regarding maintance fund. Just beet worried as i m in india and my bank statments are from uk. I have a similar query as well. I am planning to apply for Tier 1 VISA on 6th Apr'10. I was in UK last year on work permit and my sala...

Dear All, Is Tier 1 holder allowed to work in Guerney without jeopardising his ILR? Many thanks to all suggestions. May be, May not be! When you apply for ILR, if you are out of UK for more than 3 months, there is a high chance of your clock being reset. In case, if your company deputes you to anot...

My wife and daughter (2year old) will be applying for Tier 1 dependant visa in couple of days.In my wife's country BHC directly accept only online application form. My question is My daughter is on Mother's passport Do we need to fill one application form ? (for wife and daughter) or Do we have to ...

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:48 pm Post subject: Hi, Thanks in advance, I have the following queries regarding switch from WP to Tier 1(general). 1) my WP expires in july 2012, can i still switch to tier 1(general). Yes. 2) I have 2 dependents, do they need to leave the country to get tier 1 dependen...

I tried the charging department, But no luck :( .. He said that once the payment processing is done the application will be no longer with them and will be forwarded to sheffield department (probably rejuctions..) ..he said they will return the application at some point (dont know how long again .....

Thank you VKS and ID, Just another question, the earniing declaration should be including or excluding Tax? The reason to ask is i am qualifying for Tier 1 if ai am declaring my pay including tax and i am short of 5 points if i declare excluding tax. Thank you, Imthiyaz A good point to start with: ...

Hi, I maintain an online saver account and it has only online statements. I have asked to give the printouts on bank letterhead. I doubt they will do this on time though!!! To meet the maintainence requirements, i am about to get a letter from the bank (which they have agreed to if i walkin in one ...