nionlight - the issue with doing that is that i will find it hard to extend my Tier 1 (General) in apr 2012, having only earned for 6-7 months at best. are there people who have successfully changed from the tier 1 (general) to tier 4 (student) visa, applying outside the UK - would be great to hear ...
Thanks for your replies. Shepherd - I haven't written to UKBA directly. Perhaps I should try contacting them as well. Guys just to be clear, I am willing to give up my Tier 1 General visa and get a new Tier 4 Student visa and not 'switch' between the two essentially. I'm not sure if that changes any...
Thanks for your reply Sheperd. I have read that post previously... to be honest I inferred from that and the advice given before on this post that it is best to switch to the Tier 4 Student visa as I will be 'studying' and not working' as the Tier 1 General visa requires. I got the following reply f...
Hi All - Any feedback on this? Even under the 'Who can switch into the General student category?' in the Tier 4 guidance notes, the Tier 1 (General) visa isn't mentioned as one of the categories. Has anyone successfully switched from the Tier 1 (General) to a Tier 4 (Student) visa? Would be extremel...
Hi All - As recommended, I am planning on switching to a Tier 4 (Student) visa to pursue my Masters degree, however I came across this on the UKBA site: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/studying/t4-qanda-students.pdf Q. What Tiers can migrants switch to or from Tier 4? A. Swit...
Thank you for your reply and reference to the relevant post sushdmehta. Just to clarify - provided PSW remains applicable, your suggestion is that i switch to tier 4 (in Sept 2010) and then to PSW after i complete my course (in Sept 2011) and post that apply for a fresh Tier 1 (general) (in Sept 201...
Hi All - I hold a Tier 1 General visa, valid from Apr 2009 to Apr 2012. I had applied at the time with just with a bachelors degree and haven't moved to the UK yet. I do however intend relocating there eventually. In the mean time, I have received an offer to pursue a one-yr masters degree in the UK...
Hi - I plan on visiting the UK for a couple of weeks on holiday in July. My tier 1 visa is valid from april 2009 to april 2012. Any idea if I'd face any issues at immigration? I dont intend moving to the UK till late this year or potentially next year even... so in other words, I am treating the vis...
Hi everyone, I've mostly been a silent reader, and now am a successful applicant - so want to say thanks to everyone contributing to this forum! Applied at Mumbai VFS: 23rd March 2009 Status: 15th April: Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on Received stamped visa on 17th April morning Visa...
The guidance mentions the application date will be the date the visa fee is paid and your biometrics are taken. I was hoping to apply tomorrow but not sure I can get it all together by then.. so if I go to my local VFS without an appointment on Monday along with a demand draft obtained from a design...
Few questions before I submit: 1) I have written just one cover letter, pls let me know if it reads alright and is easy to understand. Suggestions are welcome. 2) is my letter too long? Any advice on whether separate cover letters for each section would be a better way to go about. 3) the text boxes...
hi - i've been a regular follower of the discussions here and would greatly appreciate your help on a few queries i am still uncertain about: 1) Would like to confirm that there is no VAF9 form specific guidance for filling this form... we are only meant to use our Self Assessment Summary as a guide...
my passport is being renewed, i'm trying my best to speeden this up but not sure if it will be back in time for submission of my application before apr 1. i have my old passport, but it expires in may and the authorities have stamped 'canceled' already. any advise? would you know who i need to conta...
Hi everyone, I have a similar question too. I did an undergrad degree in the UK, during which time I had opened a student bank account. I have funds in that account but not 2,800. I hold the remaining funds to meet the 2,800 maintainence fund requirement in my bank account in india. Can I use both t...
