My friend initially had HSMP for 2 years (not covered by JR). His extension as a Tier 1 migrant was refused for some reason and he had to appeal against it. Court ruled in his favour which took 5 months but he got the extension. Extension was issued from the date of court ruling which makes the ext...

I am arranging for original bank statements from India .. I should get it next week.. They are on original bank stationery.. so is it right that I need no stamp or seal on it? Yes. Can I used the same bank statements I am using for proving "previous earnings" for proving "Maintenance...

The only option is being able to show earnings for that extra £4000. Now whether is through a part time job or self-employment or even a consulting contract is upto you.

But the earnings have to be verifiable from two different sources - i.e. employer/client/accountant and bank statements.

Arrange to receive the originals because as one member has experienced, even attested photocopies are not valid.

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Do not make the mistake of not mentioning the offences. See this thread for details why: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=235253#235253 You have to remember that committing minor traffic offences is not a reason for your application to be rejected but lying about them is a reason fo...

Do not make the mistake of not mentioning the offences. See this thread for details why: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=235253#235253 You have to remember that committing minor traffic offences is not a reason for your application to be rejected but lying about them is a reason for...

According to the guidance, If the applicant is a contractor who does not operate either through his/her own company or as an employee, he/she may provide an accountant’s letter confirming a breakdown of his/her gross and net earnings for the period claimed and personal bank statements clearly hig...

1) Do I need to send my original bachelors degree certificate ( I had sent the same degree for initial Tier 1 application) No this wont be needed. The form clearly has an option where you can tick that evidence was provided with initial application. 2) Do I need to send photocopies of the documents...

Hello Gurus, Need Some Help Actually Iam applying for tier 1 General on next week. and im now on PSW My income is through two different sources 1) salary from my current employer 2) Self Employment where i have registered as Sole trader . Most of the people in the forum say that i need an accountan...

I'm under full time employment as a contractor for a bank for the past 14 months. I have to do all the work myself I can't hire anyone, I have a set amount of hours daily, I have a line manager that tells me what to do, I don't risk my own money, I only work for 1 company. Do you get paid via your ...

Anyway, it is a year and a half away. And by then this government might change the qualifying time for ILR to 6 or 7 years so I wouldn't lose sleep over those 10 extra days and added fees you need. The government wont change the rule retrospectively, especially as they have already lost a court cas...

Hi snehagajjala, I was in excatly the same situation as yours when I submitted my Tier 1 G application. My PSW visa was expiring on 10th Feb 2011 and I applied for my Tier 1 G visa on 2nd Feb 2011. My employer is a big American bank and they started asking me for the new visa or the letter from the...

Hi All, My Tier 1 extenstion is due on Nov 18th 2011 (Validity Expiry on 18th Dec). This is my first extension. I am currently in UK and working on contract on daily rate basis. How much minimum parnings I need to show in order to qualify for extn ? Today, I was checking the eligibility calculator ...

Sorry but where does it say that they read the cover letter very meticulously? The cover letter is only useful if there is stuff that may be confusing. For my last extension, I did not send any cover letter, just the form, payslips and bank statement - all of which were enough. As for the additional...

One of my friends trying to apply for T1(G) this month and he got redundant last month. So he recieved an extra months salary on his payslip it says notice Payment. Can anyone confirm whether he can use this as his previous earnings? Thanks in advance. Notice payments are acceptable. If it is possi...

I've tried the search option and couldn't really find an answer; initially was on HSMP and after the extension I'm currently on Tier 1 (G) and will qualify for ILR in October. I'm a bit confused about the new Knowledge of Language and Life requirements. I know I need to give the Life in the UK test ...

Hi In VAF9, on which date do you intend to travel. Let's say I mention 25 december 2009. Will my VISA start from 25/12/2009 or from the day i get it stamped on my passport ? If i am applying on 12/10/09, what can be the last intended date of travel? You can request for a delayed validity visa but i...

One last question. Is there any harm on sending double sided printed form ? Thanks No there is no harm but they have given specific instruction about one of the pages being printed on the back of the payment details. I'm pretty sure its the same scenario with the dependants form as well. Read caref...

1. Do you need to apply for ID card first before entension? At the moment they are asking people to get ID card while renewing/applying for certain types of visa. On this basis you don't need to apply yet. 2. If the Torries win the next general election and they scap the ID card scheme, what effect...

Thanks again. Also, will this make any difference that my marital status is as 'Single' in their record? Do I need to get it updated first as I got married after getting the VISA for the first time? You had disclosed your circumstances truthfully on the date of your initial application, so it canno...

saurya_s wrote:Hi all,
How many days I am allowed to be away for succesful HSMP renewal?
I have been out for business work only.
Thanks
S

For HSMP/Tier 1 renewal there is no rule for days spent outside the UK. This might impact your ILR application in the future, but not for Tier 1.

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I would like to apply for HSMP Tier1 General; I live and work in the Isle of Man (Isle of Man work permit holder). Is there anyone out there that has ever been in my situation? I am still not sure how much I should have as savings if I am switching from work permit to the Tier 1 general and which a...

3) Is there any time limit for her to come to UK after getting the VISA? There is no time limit to enter for the first time. Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. I came across this document checklist here: http://www.theskillsite.com/uk-immigration/document-check-list-for-tier-1-dependent-visa.htm D...

Thanks to all of you for your support specailly to Chesiregoan, Push, tnv ramesh. I was on a work permit in UK and swithced to Tier 1 General and had applied by Post. All my support to apply was this forum. Applied on (Posted) : 15th September Money deducted : 17th September Visa stamped on : 7th o...