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by ali_hsn
Fri Apr 09, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

hi mcaibuq2, I've got a similar response from Abu Dhabi, waiting for someone to get back. There is still no update and we have enetered week 11 since her application date. There are some stories I heard regarding passports missing from Islamabad. I dont know how authentic this rumor is, lets hope fo...
by ali_hsn
Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3572494

hello brothers, my wife also applied for her visa from Lahore on the 27th of Jan. There has been no update since. The case is straight forward, but it has been 10 weeks now and it has started bothering me. I have been asking ppl on the forum regularly http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t...
by ali_hsn
Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: time taken to process tier 2 dependant visa from pakistan
Replies: 10
Views: 4208

Re: time taken to process tier 2 dependant visa from pakista

hi i,ve applied for tier 2 dependant visa along with my baby approx 7 weeks back and no reply yet.my husband is a doctor in uk.can anyone tell about time required to get passport back.has anyone applied in year 2010. Hi and welcome to the forums. I know waiting can be hard, my wife applied for tier...
by ali_hsn
Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:35 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: please verify
Replies: 7
Views: 1378

Re: please verify

I am going to apply on Monday. The evidences i have are 1. Passport and election id card for age proof 2. M Phil certificate for Educational qualification 3. Payslips and Offical tax document showing my income from April 2009 to March 2010 which is the same as the period of my claim as i dont have ...
by ali_hsn
Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

hi guys, a little update, I emailed VAC Lahore for the update and today I got a response back. "Dear Mr Ali, Thank you for your email. I’ve checked and found out that your wife’s application is not yet returned from the British High Commission. Applications can be delayed if further checks ...
by ali_hsn
Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Original Bank Statement Not Sent With Application
Replies: 21
Views: 3379

Ali_Hsn thanx for your reply budy but the print out bank manager gave me doesn't have my sort code, account number or name on it. It's just got transactions on it and it's signed and stamped by manager. she said we have stopped printing cust details on these statements they are only provided which ...
by ali_hsn
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Original Bank Statement Not Sent With Application
Replies: 21
Views: 3379

Thanx Arsenal and VKS, I'll post it tomorrow then. Hi, when I applied for my tier 1 I also sent a statement I took from the bank which was signed and stamped. (as the original statement was not due for another 2 weeks). The printout you take from the bank normally has your sort code and account num...
by ali_hsn
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Studying while on Tier 1 Visa
Replies: 10
Views: 2141

You are not allowed to work to full time on tier1 visa. You have to apply for tier4 visa to study fulltime URGENT I am planning to study a full time course alongside my full time work. It requires two full [week] days attendance. My annual pay, which qualified me for Tier 1, remains the same. Also,...
by ali_hsn
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier-1 refusal on the basis of same source of evidence
Replies: 15
Views: 4146

HI Ali, Thanks for quick reply. But i cannot understand what is Admin review? Important thing my deadline is going to finish on 8th April. And i donot have still P-60 form. So, how can i make my appeal? What is chance? Hi, Sorry to hear about your refusal, in regards to provided evidence P45 and Pa...
by ali_hsn
Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sponsorship letter for dependent
Replies: 4
Views: 1461

Thanks seniors for the lightening fast and bang-on-target reply! Some small quick follow-up questions, rather doubts, as the more I read around, the more confused I become. 1. I am the sponsorer of my wife and I already have a Tier-1 visa. So, VFS states that I need to show only GBP 1600 as mainten...
by ali_hsn
Tue Apr 06, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

Any luck guys?
Nothing new at my end, perhaps your luck is better than mine!
by ali_hsn
Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

Bro bank statements contains transactions from 4 Oct 2009 to 25th Jan 2010. hi Vamiq, I agree with other members, you should go for admin review asap. If the statements were from the dates you mentioned and your balance never dropped below required funds, even for a day then you are on the right. r...
by ali_hsn
Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

Dear Friends, My wife visa application has been refused for the following reason given by officer. He stated the reason, "I am satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraph 319C of the immigration rules, except of the following: As laid out in Appendix E of the immigration rules, you m...
by ali_hsn
Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:45 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

aries2010 wrote:still waiting. Did anyone hear any news?
same here, no news.
by ali_hsn
Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can I include sale price of a website I sold last year ...
Replies: 3
Views: 682

Re: Can I include sale price of a website I sold last year .

Rules state: "The applicant can claim points for 99. previous earnings in any single, consecutive 12-month period during the 15 months immediately before the date of applying. An applicant may claim points for a 12-month period of earnings outside of this 15 months if they can show that he/she...
by ali_hsn
Mon Mar 29, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: switching to Tier 1(general before WP expires
Replies: 3
Views: 569

Re: switching to Tier 1(general before WP expires

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). 2) I have 2 dependents, do they need to leave the country to get tier 1 dependent vis...
by ali_hsn
Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:53 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

Hi ali_hsn, My wife called Gerrys today. They told her that becasue of IT upgrade currently the tracking system is not working. Also it will take another 3-4 weeks for the decision process. It looks like it is going to be a long wait. hi mcaibuq2, Same here, 90% of the times the line gets dropped b...
by ali_hsn
Thu Mar 25, 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

Hi ali_hsn, My wife called Gerrys today. They told her that becasue of IT upgrade currently the tracking system is not working. Also it will take another 3-4 weeks for the decision process. It looks like it is going to be a long wait. hi mcaibuq2, Same here, 90% of the times the line gets dropped b...
by ali_hsn
Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Anyone applied for Tier 1 Dependant Visa from Pakistan?
Replies: 1
Views: 469

Re: Anyone applied for Tier 1 Dependant Visa from Pakistan?

Applied for Tier 1 Dependent Visa. Applied on: 25th Feb 2010 Got SMS on: Same day got sms alert that my app has been forwarded to BCH ISB OC. Still waiting for results or status change.. Has any1 applied for the same visa in dates nearby? Hi Iqraa, My wife applied for Tier 1 Dependent visa from Ger...
by ali_hsn
Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

hi guys, count me in. My wife applied for Teir 1 General Dependant visa on 27/01/2010 from Lahore. The status on website says forwarded to Islamabad OC. The status has not changed since, everytime she calls Gerrys they have a new story to tell. Just waiting with fingers crossed! It looks like that ...
by ali_hsn
Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Processing time for dependent visa
Replies: 72
Views: 15572

hi guys,

count me in. My wife applied for Teir 1 General Dependant visa on 27/01/2010 from Lahore. The status on website says forwarded to Islamabad OC. The status has not changed since, everytime she calls Gerrys they have a new story to tell. Just waiting with fingers crossed!
by ali_hsn
Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:38 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: tier 1 general highly skilled applying from abu dhabi
Replies: 10
Views: 1661

hi, thnks ali for ur reply its very helpful.i need bit more information regards my case as i wil ve a work permit not visit visa so can that would b ok does it comes under residence permit.also i am confused about the maintenance wil my bank statement from pakistan for last one year wil b ok or do ...
by ali_hsn
Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: need for the tenancy agreement- dependent visa
Replies: 3
Views: 1352

hi mhkhan, As far as the document requirement go, they do not require accomodation proof. But it might be a good idea to submit one. Take a look at my thread: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=317321&highlight=&sid=91c7e045f75b232f9d2ca360054752f1 I hope this helps, regards,
by ali_hsn
Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sorry reconfirming answer on Previous Earnings - 2 Countries
Replies: 11
Views: 1507

hi Vrajdham, I am quite certain that you can not apply an uplift ratio where you have been working in the UK along with any other country of residence. The points based calculator does an automatic uplift if applicable. Try entering the earnings instead of selecting the relevant band. Here is the li...
by ali_hsn
Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: ADVICE required- Student visa to Tier 1 (General) HSMP
Replies: 12
Views: 1237

Hi, as far as I know sushdmehta is right. The points for previous earnings need to be in the 15 month period of your application date. You can pick any 12 month period within those 15 months. On a student visa, you are only allowed to work in UK for 20hrs a week, (apart from holidays). Unless you ar...