Thanks for quick reply innovation2000 If you have already passed B1 SELT then you don't need to prove anything related to your Master degree from NARIC. yes, the ILR form gives me an option to declare that I have provided evidence to claim points on my degree earlier as below (and yes I have provide...

Hi, I have a subtle question with regards to proving my English Qual and my Master's Degree qualification (I have passed SELT B1 english exam recently) Please guide me on best way forward Question is around what NARIC assessment I need out of the below two as there are confusing aspects in both opti...

pleaaasee reply guys..

Hi, I am in UK since June 2011 on Tier 1 General . My wife joined me in sept 2011 We are going for a joint PEO application in mid december for extension. I have 3 queries regarding my extension application. Any help would be much appreciated. (sorry about writing a lengthy post but just wanted to ex...

While talking to a consultant (or in your CV) you can always highlight that although you were physically present in India, the work you did was actually for a UK client (If you have indeed worked for a UK client) and you did work with UK team (If you indeed have done so) In my opinion, if banks you ...

I will suggest the following: 1. You shd go to the marriage registrar office and ask them to reissue marriage certificate with correct spelling. Hope they give the original this time. If they still give "Truecopy" ask them to give you a letter that this is how they give a marriage certifi...

Hi Guaravd Yes, I will do the both affidavit as well as apostille to avoid all doubts. can you / someone please share a format for the affidavit for this kind of situation ? I am also trying for a letter from registrar of marriage certifying that the marriage certificate is genuine. Also, will provi...

Thanks for reply InnocentDevil very strange. why couldn't you submit the original marriage certificate. I belong to Gujarat and I Inquired about the marriage certificate original. But as per the office of registrar of marriage, they can not provide the page which I and my wife have signed. Instead, ...

My wife applied for her Tier1 -dependent visa from Pune VFS. We got a rejected decision on 28th June stating mainly following reasons. 1. The Marriage certificate is not the original, but a true copy. ---- the certificate that I have (and submitted for the visa) is a photocopy of the original form f...

Hi Nasir, This sounds good...Just wanted to know how did u manage to stamp passport on the same day as I am still waiting for the stamping after overreturning decision. Dont we have to sent that in post only? Thanks Kunal Hi Kunal, Just read your post on immigrationboard. How did your review applic...

Hi, I came to the UK in mid February 2011. My work experience is with Mainframe Technology in the last 7 years. In the last 5 years, have been involved in manual and automation testing of mainframe applications. Also possess 1 year of UK Experience in the year 2006 - 07 , for which i was deputed th...

Many thanks sushdmehta, Aani and kenfrapin for clearing my doubts

I have a potential job offer in glasgow.
I am concerned about general bias aginst indians/asians in scotland.

is there any truth in this. do I have a reason to worry about my safety as an indian in scotland?

please enlighten me if i am misinformed.. I am currently in India.

Hi, I am going to apply dependant visa for my fiancée. I heard about biometric finger prints. So does it mean that she should not apply mehendi on her hands ? if so can she just apply on the top of her hand (I mean not the palm or fingers). Is biometric taken the same day when applying ? also if a...

Here you go congratulations dear...You can post your timelines here. Guys!!! Thanks to all your posts and guidance on this forum. I applied on 11th Dec on my own. And got the courier with passport stamped with Tier 1 on 24th Dec. (in 9 working days) A perfect gift for christmas.. isnt it !! :) All ...

Hi All, After extensively reading posts in this forum, I applied from Pune. Following are my timelines 11th Dec, 09: Applied in person at VFS Pune. (went there directly w/o appointment) 11th Dec, 09 : status shows like "Image Scaning completed on..." (something like that....) 12th Dec, 09 ...

Guys!!!

Thanks to all your posts and guidance on this forum.

I applied on 11th Dec on my own.
And got the courier with passport stamped with Tier 1 on 24th Dec. (in 9 working days)

A perfect gift for christmas.. isnt it !!

All the best to all others applying !!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Hi Seniors, Tier-1 general applicant can eligible to do full time PhD? Can he use his stipend (non taxable) income to get earning point while he extends his further stay on tier-1 general visa? I am not very sure, but as far as I have read, the purpose of Tier 1 is for attracting highly skilled ppl...

Thanks for all your support and guidance Chetan, Vks, republique, 1400 years and mvent..

I indeed feel relaxed

Posting the letter I sent today for reference to others (If they are as good as me in making mistakes) I sent this to the British Dy. High Commission, Mumbai address as above.. Sent by guess what.... blue dart priority :D . will reach mumbai b4 10:30 on monday. (almost togather with my application) ...

Hi, I applied today for Tier 1 General, and i reliased a mistake I made after applying. It is in the "Previous Earnings" section in the covering letter. Conversion from My Gross Salary to GBP actually comes to about greater than 34000 GBP. However, in the salary table end, while totaling ...

You MUST send a clarification letter about that mistake in cover letter. I recall a rejection case in this very forum because of the same mistake. Thanks mvent, I will surely send a clarification. Will send it by speed post or a reputed courier that gives me a receipt confirmation slip. Wait until ...

Hi, I applied today for Tier 1 General, and i reliased a mistake I made after applying. It is in the "Previous Earnings" section in the covering letter. Conversion from My Gross Salary to GBP actually comes to about greater than 34000 GBP. However, in the salary table end, while totaling a...

Hi, I am planning to apply for Tier 1 General in August and I went through various posts on this really helpful forum. I still have a (probably silly) question. On the UKBA Point Based Calculator, I can see the university names for both my Masters and Bachlors Degree.. However it does not say exact...

Hi, I am planning to apply for Tier 1 General in August and I went through various posts on this really helpful forum. I still have a (probably silly) question. On the UKBA Point Based Calculator, I can see the university names for both my Masters and Bachlors Degree.. However it does not say exact ...