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by pred02
Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:34 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Earliest I can apply for ILR and absences
Replies: 4
Views: 188

Re: Earliest I can apply for ILR and absences

I think slot will open 42 days before.. seniors correct me if i am wrong I thought this overload booking system has since been resolved? Do we still need to fight for slots? Now you just pay the £400 premium. Can you please confirm that I can apply 28 days before my visa expires and I will still be...
by pred02
Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:36 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Earliest I can apply for ILR and absences
Replies: 4
Views: 188

Earliest I can apply for ILR and absences

Hi, I am approaching my ILR application date. My original Tier 1 visa was valid from Jan 15, 2010 and I entered on Feb 16, 2010 (obtained the initial Tier 1 abroad). I then renewed my Tier 1 in 2013 and my second Tier 1 is valid until Jan 15, 2015. 1. To confirm, I would be eligible to apply any Dec...
by pred02
Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General) extension applications - PEO Experiences
Replies: 279
Views: 172878

. Current vignette HSMP / Tier 1 : Tier 1 2. Date of PEO Appointment : Jan 7, 2013 3. Date of expiry of current leave (visa) : Jan 15, 2013 4. Date of expiry of the new visa : Jan 15, 2015 5. Payment mode : Visa Debit (Natwest) 6. Name of PEO Applied : Croydon Arrived at 11:55. Went straight through...
by pred02
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: BRP card delivery
Replies: 0
Views: 457

BRP card delivery

Hi, I am going in for my PEO appointment on Monday. For the correspondence address I have placed an addressed for my employer as we have a full mail room where someone securely signs for deliveries and stores packages. It will be difficult to get signed for delivery at my home because I am always wo...
by pred02
Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Verification of the valid pay period for Tier 1G Extension
Replies: 2
Views: 516

etrade wrote:Hi there
End date should be 14/10/2012

Regards
Perfect - thank you!

Kind regards
by pred02
Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Verification of the valid pay period for Tier 1G Extension
Replies: 2
Views: 516

Verification of the valid pay period for Tier 1G Extension

Hi,

I am going to have my PEO interview on Jan 7, 2013

The period for earnings that I am claiming is:
Start: Oct 15, 2011
End: Oct 15, 2012

Just wanted to double check that this is valid and within the acceptable range.

Many thanks!
by pred02
Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Extension and Degree Certificate
Replies: 1
Views: 453

Tier 1 Extension and Degree Certificate

Hi, I am going on Jan 7, 2013 for my PES extension. In the original application, I've claimed 35 points for my education - MSc obtained at a UK university. In my original application, I've submitted a copy of the original diploma - however I am not having difficulty finding the original document. I ...
by pred02
Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maintenance of Funds Time period
Replies: 5
Views: 668

latest statement should not be more than 31 days old from the date of application, point 164 on guidance notes Thank you for the information. For the proof of income - 12 months prior, do the statements and payslips also need to be dated 31 days prior to the applications (I ordered mine about a mon...
by pred02
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maintenance of Funds Time period
Replies: 5
Views: 668

Re: Maintenance of Funds Time period

I am going in for my PEO appointment on Jan 7th, 2013. I know that i need to provide proof of funds for 92 days, but it takes some time (especially over the Christmas season) to get the actual recent statements from the bank. and your point is ?!? or was that for the attention of UKBA only ? Hi sor...
by pred02
Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maintenance of Funds Time period
Replies: 5
Views: 668

Maintenance of Funds Time period

Hi,

I am going in for my PEO appointment on Jan 7th, 2012. I know that i need to provide proof of funds for 92 days, but it takes some time (especially over the Christmas season) to get the actual recent statements from the bank.

Thanks,
by pred02
Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Renewing Tier 1 (General) - Couple of questions
Replies: 2
Views: 566

D8: Are you sure you need to answer D8? As you will go to D8 only if you answer yes to D5. You are absolutely right - that's an oversight on my behalf. H4: if you use same qualification that you used for getting your current Tier 1 visa then you do not need to submit original certification again. P...
by pred02
Sun Dec 02, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Renewing Tier 1 (General) - Couple of questions
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Renewing Tier 1 (General) - Couple of questions

Hi, I'm filling out my Tier 1 application for General extension and have a couple of questions. My visa expires 15 Jan 2013 and I am going for a PEO appointment on 07 Jan 2013. D8 - I took a Delta flight from Boston to London (via New York) except the e-mail address I used for the electronic ticket ...
by pred02
Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Please help validate my PES Appointment approach
Replies: 8
Views: 1205

I've made a PES appointment for January 7, 2013. The visa expires on Jan 15, 2013 so I hope though close this is ok.
by pred02
Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: PES Online booking - what personal information is needed
Replies: 1
Views: 279

PES Online booking - what personal information is needed

Hi, I am trying to book the PES and am going to engage a couple of family members to help. I presume that it is all right if they all create their own accounts (username, password, secret word). I know all the steps - but have never reached the enter personal detail screen as I was unsuccessful alwa...
by pred02
Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:58 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Please help validate my PES Appointment approach
Replies: 8
Views: 1205

If you can't find PEO appointment, apply through post (just careful with making a valid application) Thanks - what is the latest I can send the application so I am not an overstayer? From when do they start the consideration date - date received the application, posted etc? Also - I know that the p...
by pred02
Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How close to expiration would you schedule PES appointment?
Replies: 4
Views: 872

How close to expiration would you schedule PES appointment?

Hi, My Tier 1 expires Jan 15 2013 and I am looking on advice on how close to expiration should I book my holiday. The 1st date within 28 days of expiration is Dec 17th - however I was planning on going to visit my family for Christmas and I know that I shouldn't book tickets before I get my document...
by pred02
Sun Oct 28, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Please help validate my PES Appointment approach
Replies: 8
Views: 1205

3. Once I have my appointment, how long does it take to get everything sorted and documents (passport back?) The reason I am asking is that I intend to fly out Dec 22nd to see my family for Christmas. My PES case should be not be complicated (I have one employer & income covering the entire per...
by pred02
Sun Oct 28, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Please help validate my PES Appointment approach
Replies: 8
Views: 1205

Please help validate my PES Appointment approach

Hi guys, With my Tier 1 visa renewal fast approaching, I just wanted to validate my approach for booking the PES appointment for extension. My current Tier 1 expires on Jan 15 2013. 1. I need to book an appointment within 28 days of my expiration. This means that the earliest I should book for is Tu...
by pred02
Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Extension: your experience and best way to do it
Replies: 2
Views: 936

Hi, Just to confirm the booking strategy. I register to book an in-person appointment on the UKBA site. My visa expiries Jan 15, 2013 which means I should try to book an appointment for Dec 15, 2012 onward. My original visa was valid from Jan 15, 2010 and I entered the UK on Feb 16, 2010. Will this ...
by pred02
Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Extension: your experience and best way to do it
Replies: 2
Views: 936

Tier 1 Extension: your experience and best way to do it

Hi, My Tier 1 (General) visa expires Jan 15, 2013. I have been in the UK since Feb 16, 2010, am working full time and need to extend my visa. 1. I heard that you can no longer get extensions outside the UK - e.g., home country (which is the US in my case). Is this true? 2. To satisfy the 5 year peri...
by pred02
Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Visa Extension
Replies: 1
Views: 490

Tier 1 Visa Extension

Hello, My tier 1 expires in Jan 2013. I am currently in the UK working. To get my visa extended: 1. How long in advance should I apply? 2. Is it faster / easier to get it done in the UK (Croydon) or go back to my home country and get it done there (last time the processing was pretty fast in NYC)? 3...
by pred02
Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: UK Visa cannot be read by passport scanner
Replies: 2
Views: 629

UK Visa cannot be read by passport scanner

Hi, I was issued a Tier 1 visa in Oct 2010. Since arriving to the UK on the page opposite the visa a couple of immigration officials (US, Colombia) placed their stamps which left a few smear marks on the UK visa. Yesterday I was returning to Heathrow airport from a week long trip. The person at the ...
by pred02
Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sending application Sat morning: final check
Replies: 6
Views: 2527

UK equivalent using the Oanda rate (exchange rate on date of application i.e., 15 October 2009, right??)
Actually, the exchange rate on the date the balance is lowest in the 3 months to prove that it's above the required 2,800 GBP. Is this correct?
by pred02
Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sending application Sat morning: final check
Replies: 6
Views: 2527

Sending application Sat morning: final check

Hi, I am sending my application Saturday morning as I get my new passport tomorrow. Just a final check to see if anything is missing or irregular. I submitted my application online VAF9 and the payment went through. I got my biometrics done on Wednesday, however as I did not have any pages on my pas...
by pred02
Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Date of Travel Question
Replies: 7
Views: 938

mvent00 wrote:
pred02 wrote: where does it stay that the travel date has to be less than 3 months?
You can ask for it to be post-dated up to three months if you do not plan to travel immediately. http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply ... nt#3885854
Excellent, thank you!