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by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: dependent documents for incountry applications
Replies: 9
Views: 1523

Re: tier1-approved-but-dependents-applications-invalid

Hi, I also have a similar prob, my application for Tier 1 General has been approved but my dependants application are returned back with the objection that the forms used are invalid (PBS (D) form 10/09). I sent my application forms via post on 19th Feb 10, at that time the PBS (D) 10/09 form was v...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:38 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Question regarding premier appointment - tier 1
Replies: 2
Views: 597

Re: Question regarding premier appointment - tier 1

Hi I remember earlier the process was to get HSMP approval letter and then get the visa stamped. For premier appointments for Tier 1, do they stamp the visa in your passport on the same day? Its everything right or is there anything to do after premier appointment. Pardon my ignorance. -fisher Appl...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is anyone received T1 (G) from Sheffield HO?
Replies: 4
Views: 777

Re: Is anyone received T1 (G) from Sheffield HO?

Hi, I am just wondering that in my Tier 1 (G) visa there is nowhere mentioned about no of entries... I applied from Sheffield HO. Do Tier 1(G) visa contain No of entries section, only if we are applying from outside the UK? or Just wondering, if HO have changed this requirement of no of entries. Do...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Clarification re earnings from more than one country
Replies: 8
Views: 1156

Re: Clarification re earnings from more than one country

Hi, I want to clarify if an applicant can claim points for earnings from more than one country. I dont want to go into the uplift ratio argument. Its just whether a person can show his/her earnings from more than one country and are there any guidelines for this? I think in the Tier 1 guidelines th...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying on present rules - some questions .....
Replies: 26
Views: 2806

Re: Applying on present rules - some questions .....

why do you need to attach 73 pages???? first time i hear abou this... can somebody explain please? he doesn't need Sorry, I am confused with the last question and the answer .. What I am asking is do we need to put all the 73 pages of the Tier 1 General application , though many are irrelevant to u...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can I visit UK on Tier 1 and work for Short assignement?
Replies: 2
Views: 478

Re: Can I visit UK on Tier 1 and work for Short assignement?

manupriyam wrote:Folks help me.

I was in London till Feb 2010 on Tier 1 before taking up an offer in India. Now I have to come to London for a 3 months assignement and then I will come back to India? Can I do this? If yes, then how often I can do this?
You are free to move in and out of UK on Tier 1 Visa!
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:53 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General)
Replies: 14
Views: 1542

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
Wed Mar 24, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 decision made yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1590

Re: Tier 1 decision made yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi guys, i have been waiting for my Tier 1 for almost 2 years now. They have been asking me to send additional documents which i have. My passport has even expired with them. I just spoke to the home office representative that contacted me for the documents and he said they made a decision yesterda...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying on present rules - some questions .....
Replies: 26
Views: 2806

Thanks for the replies.. I too agree there is no harm in sending the whole application form rather than taking a chance of considering it as an incomplete form What should we do with the irrelavant pages ? Just leave blank or strike it out ? The appllication form has a flow and it would take approp...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Visa application Status
Replies: 4
Views: 706

Re: Visa application Status

Hi Friends, I applied for Tier 1 visa switching from Work permit on 22 March 2010. Will we get any acknowlegement letter to our correspondence letter ? And how can we check our status of our application ? Please clarfiy. kind regards Raj Usually, they send an acknowledgement letter. But, there are ...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:45 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: PhD on tier 1 General Visa
Replies: 9
Views: 1791

not sure if he's not allowed to study tbh as long as he can keep the balance any homeoffice published rule that says he cant? here is a helpful note from Glamorgan University Cardiff http://intsupport.glam.ac.uk/non-tier-4/ Well I did not say you can't study! There will be implications down the lin...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: studying on tier 1 general
Replies: 3
Views: 638

Re: studying on tier 1 general

Hi, I came to the UK on Tier 1 general last year in January. I was wondering if someone can tell me whether I am UK/UE applicant or International? Any help greatly appreciated! Thanks Tan What is UE? There are two ways that you can apply for Tier1, 1. In-Country. intial or extension 2. Out of Count...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: PhD on tier 1 General Visa
Replies: 9
Views: 1791

Re: PhD on tier 1 General Visa

Hello, I am currently on Tier 1 Visa granted: July 2009 and runs out: Jul 2012. I am thinking of doing a PhD from September 2010. This will last for three years. During these three years I will be paid a stipend of £13,000 which is tax free. I wanted to know, can I continue to study on my Tier 1 v...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:58 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying at Bangalore VFS-No appointment available
Replies: 10
Views: 2982

I had an appointment on 9th April and am preponing it due to new rules in place by 6th April. Yes, I called tem but they said we cannot have appointments thru phone and only thru email it can be done. I sent an email and there seems to be no apointment for this entire week. So what shall I do? Any ...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:56 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying on present rules - some questions .....
Replies: 26
Views: 2806

hi everyone, I am applying in 2 days and was stunned to the new Tier 1 form as I was having the copy of the old one filled out. I too have the same doubt as inukdreamtier1. Do we need to attach the entire 73 pages or can omit the pages containing irrelevant information like "extension informat...
by vks
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying on present rules - some questions .....
Replies: 26
Views: 2806

Re: Applying on present rules - some questions .....

let me admit these questions may appear very trivial ..nevertheless these questions put some doubts in my mind ..Appreciate any body can clarify this 1) Could you please confirm whether the below is the form which should be used APPLICATION FOR INITIAL GRANT OF LEAVE (SWITCHING) OR AN EXTENSION OF ...
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: tier -i dependant
Replies: 7
Views: 1173

Re: tier -i dependant

Hi, I am on Tier-I general visa. I am in UK at the moment. i am getting married on April 7th. I am going to drop visa for my Wife on April 12th. I am on Tier-i (General). I am leaving in a house with my friends in sheffield. I got a new rent contract for my new house in york (place of my work) whic...
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General)...Pls help
Replies: 2
Views: 441

Re: Tier 1 (General)...Pls help

Deal All, I am working here in USA on H1B and would like to move to UK. I have few questions about Tier 1 visa which I am going to apply. 1) If I got the tier 1 visa today , Can I move to UK after 1-2 years ,As this is valid for 3 years? Yes 2) My wife is in India , Can I get my visa first and afte...
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Post application on 31st March, is it still under old rules
Replies: 11
Views: 1586

Re: Post application on 31st March, is it still under old ru

Hiya, Just noticed Tier1 is going to make BIG change. So I am going to post everything and application form on 31st March as I am waiting for this month payslip(yes last working day every month!) I assume, FANTASTiC royal mail next day delivery should let me application in before new rules come to ...
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Visa -- Multi Entry ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1490

Re: Tier 1 Visa -- Multi Entry ?

So it is like written or not it is Multiple entry visa only? HI, I was on tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer) visa and it was multi entry. Just wondering there is nothing mentioned regarding entry (either multi or single) in Tier 1. Is Tier 1 have nothing related to no of entries? Thanks It is multiple...
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying at Bangalore VFS-No appointment available
Replies: 10
Views: 2982

Re: Applying at Bangalore VFS-No appointment available

Hi Everyone, I could not get the appointment on Friday the 26th march at bangalore VFS. Can anybody who had a previous experience, tell me what time to be there to get the job done before lunch time!!! I got to be in office post lunch, that is why!! Should I go the night before and wait as there wi...
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Visa -- Multi Entry ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1490

Re: Tier 1 Visa -- Multi Entry ?

UKVisit wrote:HI,

I was on tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer) visa and it was multi entry. Just wondering there is nothing mentioned regarding entry (either multi or single) in Tier 1. Is Tier 1 have nothing related to no of entries?

Thanks
It is multiple entry!
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can bonus be included in the total income calculations?
Replies: 4
Views: 621

Thanks VKS, But do i also have to submit an employment contract where the possibility of bonus is specified? I haven't got this note in the contract as it only explains general duties and responsibilities of both parties. So, if i simply provide the payslips and the bank statements would that be su...
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: question on bank statement
Replies: 4
Views: 614

Re: question on bank statement

Hi I do not have the original bank statement, however I have a colored xerox copy of the statement. It looks like original but if one looks through microscope then probably one can find out that its a xerox (at least i can't) will this work as earnings proof or do i have to get it attested by the b...
by vks
Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Help needed
Replies: 15
Views: 1797

stating my job position and salary in it. It is basically a contract job...working as freelancer through that company The proofs that you need to show to HO depends on if you are employed to a company or self-employed. So double check the guidance to see what additional documents that you need to s...