Thanks VKS, Yes my bonus is for the year Jan08-Dec08 and has been paid and taxed in March 09. Also is gross or net sal to be considered while claiming points? I ask this question because the bank statement will list only the net salary. Regards, Jedi1411 Please read the guidance for Tier 1 General ...

adityak77 wrote:Will spouse's maiden name which is still on passport be allowed for her dependent visa?

Or is it better to get her maiden name changed on passport .

It does not matter. It can be either way!

Thanks. So does that mean if I work in the UK for 2 years while I am on India payrol I cannot use the uplift ratio to apply for extension ? Not even if it is out of country extension ? I guess then I will have to convert my Indian salary directly to GBP and use that for my extension ? which would n...

Hello, I have been working in UK for a London based company on Uk payroll and have Tier 1 Visa. I have not got an offer from an Indian company for role based in UK but I will be paid in Indian salary in India and will get allowance in UK. Is there any risk of that making my Tier 1 Invalid ? I will ...

Hi, I am planning to apply for Tier 1 - General in the 1st week of may, I have a small query about bonus inclusion in my previous earnings. I plan to claim points on previous earnings from 01 Feb 09 - 31 Jan 10 ( as these 12 months fall in 15 months of my application date). Now I have my bonus comp...

hi, I have printed the Tier 1 form double sided, is it fine? One of the things i made sure was that FIRST page of section 2 is facing upwards. is it ok? Do do i need to have single sided only? I have appointment tomorrow, so fast reply will be appreciated. PBS Tier 1 Application form Page 9 Yes you...

Dear Forum Members I was looking at UKBA web page, I am looking forrward where some one can order the visa application forms to apply for Tier 1 General. It will save those people who does not have access to a printer. Regards PBS Tier 1 Application form Page 69 All the above documents are availabl...

Alowishus wrote:Is there any way to have my wife's income considered in my application?

Neither of us alone garners more than five points for income.

When you say, wife's income considered, do you mean for earning's proof?

If that is so, NO

Hello All, HSMP APPROVAL LETTER: Sep 2006 EC STAMED : OCT 2006 ENTERY IN UK : MAR 2007 GOT EXTENSION (3 YRS): OCT 2008 TILL OCT2011 I applied for extension UNDER HSMP JR JUDGMENT and I got extension for 3 years, with a sticker stating visa type: Tier1 (Genral) Migrant. Now I am Short of 5 month for...

Hi I approached the HR department of my organization to issue me "Employee Letter" and told them I need to apply for personal visa. They informed me that they cannot provide this if you are trying for work visa. Please let me know if it is fine to not to produce such letter. However I hav...

Hi VKS, Thanks for your quick reply. Basically what I really would like to know that will entry clearance officer again make any excuse to reject the application? Do I specify all these details in cover letter while filing an application or just fill up the form and submit it along with standard do...

I am from india, and i think i read it on a post here only ..that one needs to.. So how do i find the nearrest job centre ..are these govt. governed offices so i can get an National insurance no. Register with a GP.. can this be any one which is closeby.. do they charge for it? Please let me know i...

Hi, I am Indian national, currently in US from last 18 months working on work permit. Because of some personal reasons, i need to relocate to Europe. Can i apply Tier-1 application while i am in US in UK VFS office or embassy here in US or do i need to go back to India to apply the same. I tired se...

Hello Everyone, Couple of questions... 1) Is distance learning an allowed option for claiming points? I have M.S. Software Systems from BITS Pilani -- is this good enough to claim 35 points? Can you find the degree in PBS calculator? If yes, then you are good to go! 2) For the bank statement reflec...

I am going to India and need to apply my wife Tier 1 (General) dependent visa from there. Please confirm if following documents are sufficient or not - VAF10 form - Original Passport - My Passport and visa copy - Her recent photo - Letter from the UK bank for maintenance fund. - Stamped bank statem...

Hi, I am currently on a Tier 1 visa and it is regarding my wife's visa. Basically, she and her father came to UK in Aug 2005 and did the extension on FEB 2006. While applying for extension she filed the separate application form and fees as she was above 18. So, we thought her visa are independent ...

I am trying to apply for Tier 1. Will apply for my wife later once i'll get the approval. After my marriage, my wife hasn't changed the passport for my last name and also her passport doesn't have me as her husband. We have the marriage certificate in which i have my last name with her firstname me...

Is it true that UK is considering to move India to Band C and so earnings multiplier will become 3.2 instead of current 5.3? It is posted on workpermits.com and even y-axis told me the same. I am thinking of applying in second week of May. Will these changes come before this. Please suggest. May be...

I had one question. When they return the application as invalid because of the use of old photograph, is it still considered as rejection. I am worried because there are couple of questions in the tier-2 form where they ask if my visa for uk has ever been refused before. I am not sure if i should m...

thanks for your reply. if the bank is somehow about to change the name of my employer to english, will that be ok? or does the whole document, including each individual transaction need to be translated. Also, when translating a document, do i have to proof that the translator is registered? How do...

Hi All, Myself has visa Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer) migrant. My current visa validity is from 01/06/09 until 29/06/11. My wife has the dependent visa tier 2 with same validity date from 01/06/09 until 29/06/11. We have lived together in currently UK about 10 months and now my wife has gone to m...

I have two question regarding Admin Review if someone could help please 1.As per Gerrys website " "you must ask for an administrative review within 28 days from the date you receive the refusal notice (GV51)." when my 28 days have started ? when EC have put refusal stamp(18/03) on my...

Hi I am having HSMP (tier1 General Migrant) which i applied while I was in UK , valid till Jan 24 2012. I moved from UK to indian in July 2009 till than I am in india working with a MNC. Now my current company wants me to send to UK for six months work assignment on company workpermit however i am ...

Hi All, Which rate I use to convert my salary's currency ? I have 12 payslips, should I convert them into GBP at the end of the 12 months or do it month-by-month ? An example: I have payslips from 1-April-09 till 30-March-10, should I use the rate of 30-March-10 to convert the currency ? Thanks, Kh...