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by vks
Sat Mar 27, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General)
Replies: 14
Views: 1533

Oops... Sorry...!! My bad...!!! Its regarding Tier 1(general) Initial application. I am NOT in the UK right now. I got an approval 2 days back, planning to travel in June. While filling up my application of Tier 1(general), I selected an option "Spouse not accompanying within 12 months" a...
by vks
Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:37 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: TIER-1 > Outside Country App> Eletronic Bank Statement
Replies: 8
Views: 1458

The statement ***SHOULD*** have bank executive's signature with banks rubber stamp. According to me this is the safest way. Why are you not able to get this from bank. Every bank issues statement without any hassle. The funds should not fall below the mentioned amount even for 1 hour. The amount on...
by vks
Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:33 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General)
Replies: 14
Views: 1533

Re: Tier 1 (General)

Hello Everybody, I would like to thank all of you who helped me directly or indirectly by answering my queries time-to-time... :) Today I got my Passport back with Tier 1 (General) valid for 3 years.... !!! Now one more query :) While applying I'd selection an option "Spouse not accompanying i...
by vks
Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: New Tier 1 (Post April 6th) - Queries on previous Earning
Replies: 6
Views: 1235

Thanks vks for your reply. just to make it clear : for period in india : Submit salary with multiplier of 5.3 for period in UK : Submit salary in pounds without multiplier + submit salary in INR with multiplier I think he meant without multiplier sum of all the above three components can be shown a...
by vks
Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Changes - TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
Replies: 7
Views: 1611

Thanks a lot Vks for your response. Following is a statement in the "STATEMENT OF POLICY" document (Page 5), issued by UKBA recently concerning the changes in PBS rules. "Points for a Bachelor degree and/or earnings under £20,000 will not be available for those who were previously g...
by vks
Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 Extension : Previous Earnings
Replies: 23
Views: 8109

134. We will not make any uplift calculations on overseas earnings for extension applications. The applicant must clearly show on the application form which of the earnings were made in the United Kingdom and which were earned overseas. We will add the pounds sterling value of these overseas earnin...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Got Tier 1 visa in 4 days
Replies: 2
Views: 781

Re: Got Tier 1 visa in 4 days

Hi, I got my visa stamped in less than a week's time. :) Thanks to immigrationboards.com and all the gurus. Many thanks. :) Applied in US : Los Angeles British Consulate 12 Mar'2010 : Biometric scan 15 Mar'2010 : Sent passport and supporting documents via Fedex 16 Mar'2010 : Got Status update that ...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:53 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: URGENT HSMP Stamping after Appeal- PLEASE HELP
Replies: 16
Views: 4019

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by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2nd extension before ILR
Replies: 1
Views: 460

Re: 2nd extension before ILR

Hello All, I like to know what happens if one does not qualify for ILR after 5years simply because he/she has stayed outside the UK for longer than necessary during the period. If the person need additional one year visa extension to make up for the time spent outside the UK. Will the person just a...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Dependent Application fees- help !!
Replies: 4
Views: 1124

Re: Dependent Application fees- help !!

Hi All, I am little confused about the application fees. Here is my scenario. I got my HSMP Approval(letter) in Mar 2008 and got my visa(Tier1) stamped in July 2008 (because the rule had changed from HSMP to Tier1 by then) so I got stamping for 3 years. [In the old HSMP scheme, for those who don't ...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: URGENT HSMP Stamping after Appeal- PLEASE HELP
Replies: 16
Views: 4019

Re: URGENT HSMP Stamping after Appeal- PLEASE HELP

Hi, I had my HSMP Appeal yesterday(22/10/09) at Feltham, I think the appeal is in my favour, but the judge said they will right to me in the next 14 days to confirm the results. Please Help as I have to attend my sister’s marriage on 28 November. Can you please advice as to what is the best way t...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Home office / Worker reference number
Replies: 21
Views: 6627

Re: Home office / Worker reference number

Hi great people :lol: What is Home Office Reference number and Worker Reference number? I am doing my HSMP extension application form (Tier 1 General). Came to the UK with Working Holiday visa on Dec 2007 with Entry Clearance from New Zealand. Before my departure to the UK, I already had HSMP appro...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: IN NEED OF ADVICE TIER 1
Replies: 8
Views: 1150

Re: IN NEED OF ADVICE TIER 1

I was a doctor working in the UK and stupidly oblivious of the new HSMP changes. So had applied for an extension, intially with the wrong form the FLR(HSMP), asked for it to get resent and reapplied with the correct form which was send 4 days after my leave to remain had expired. My extension was r...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Changes - TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
Replies: 7
Views: 1611

Re: Tier 1 Changes - TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Hi All, I have read the details of changes introduced and the transitional arrangements as well. I have been caught in a little difficult situation here. I have Tier 1 visa and I am currently in UK. Please review the situation below and advise the appropriate action. - I applied for EC on March 30,...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: how do i use the uplift ratio?
Replies: 3
Views: 975

You are absolutely correct! Make sure that you apply the exchange rate correctly, as per the guidance!
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: New Tier 1 (Post April 6th) - Queries on previous Earning
Replies: 6
Views: 1235

Re: New Tier 1 (Post April 6th) - Queries on previous Earnin

Hi all, Its a great to hear about changes to the tier 1 rules and removal of Masters criteria for the same. I would like to apply soon and had some queries on the previous earnings. In the past one year, i worked for 6 months in UK (my employer paid me an allowance in UK) and I was in India for the...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Statements Help
Replies: 14
Views: 1092

screamnice wrote:Thanks a lot for all your help.

To summarise it, I can apply with the salary slip of febuary 2010 now can I.
Yes.
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: verification - urgent
Replies: 10
Views: 2031

Re: verification - urgent

hey all gurus n seniors, i m planning on applying for Tier 1 (General ) . I have got the bank statements and salary slip / certificate from employer. I have few Questions - 1. My employer is a properitership firm - does it have any effect on chances of getting Tier 1. ( also do they verify payslips...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Statements Help
Replies: 14
Views: 1092

So can I put the feb salary slip and march statements. Sorry to ask, just want to confirm..... Or should I wait for march-apr statement and apply I think there is a confusion here. The principal is this. You need two sources of supporting documents for earnings proof(for each month that you claim f...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Statements Help
Replies: 14
Views: 1092

So can I put the feb salary slip and march statements. Sorry to ask, just want to confirm..... Or should I wait for march-apr statement and apply I think there is a confusion here. The principal is this. You need two sources of supporting documents for earnings proof(for each month that you claim f...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Statements Help
Replies: 14
Views: 1092

screamnice wrote:Is it fine that Feb salary slip is one month old
Yes.The claiming period should not be more than a month old
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Statements Help
Replies: 14
Views: 1092

Re: Statements Help

Hello All, My exp data is Apr 21st 2010 and I have not recieved my bank statements for march. The cycle for statements is 17 Feb to 18th march. Mean while I got my march pay slip. What do I do. S hould I just send the application with Feb sal slip and when I get the statement or Include march pay s...
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bachelors Degree for Tier 1 Visa??
Replies: 4
Views: 892

rackspace wrote:So there is no difference if I have bachelors in engineering or I have a bachelors in cooking?
No!
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (G), partner student -> dependent in country?
Replies: 10
Views: 1342

[iD] wrote:My wife had the very similar case.
She also had to leave the country and apply from home country. last I remember the rule said if you haven't completed your studies you have to go back and apply for entry clearance

Not wife, the topic is for Girl friend, if I understand correctly!
by vks
Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (G), partner student -> dependent in country?
Replies: 10
Views: 1342

Re: Tier 1 (G), partner student -> dependent in country?

Haven't read through myself completely. It may help you! Fiance(e)s and proposed civil partners Would this be the one that applies? http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/immigrationlaw/immigrationrules/part8/familymembersoftier1migrants/ We are currently under unmarried partner. It doesn't...