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by culcbs
Wed Jun 13, 2012 4:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General) extension applications - PEO Experiences
Replies: 279
Views: 172788

1. Current vignette HSMP / Tier 1 : Tier 1 2. Date of PEO Appointment : 6 June 2012 3. Date of expiry of current leave (visa) : 20 July 2012 4. Date of expiry of the new visa : 20 July 2015 5. Payment mode : Debit Card 6. Name of PEO Applied : Croydon Decision made same day, after 4pm! BRP card rece...
by culcbs
Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: PEO Experience 06/6/12
Replies: 6
Views: 2125

hey mannat, have you received your BRP yet? I also went on 6/6/12, and got approved, had an 11:45am appointment.
by culcbs
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 extension and existing visa validity
Replies: 8
Views: 1434

fyi n. 2, just called another immigration officer, this time in gatwick airport, to doublecheck what her heathrow colleague was saying - and they confirmed that it's ok to travel. the lady said if i have the approval letter and the existing visa in my passport, they'd let me in.
by culcbs
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 extension and existing visa validity
Replies: 8
Views: 1434

thanks for your help guys. just to clarify. I have never received a BRP before. FYI, i just called UKBA and they said such cases of travel without BRP are possible. I also spoke to an assistant chief immigration officer at Heathrow terminal 5, and she confirmed to me that as long as I have existing ...
by culcbs
Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:16 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 extension and existing visa validity
Replies: 8
Views: 1434

see, ordinarily that would be the answer, because your new visa, which used to be stamped in the passport would supersede the existing one. but what if the only thing that you are given is an approval letter? and you have to wait to receive the biometric residence permit. as far as i understand...th...
by culcbs
Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:59 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 extension and existing visa validity
Replies: 8
Views: 1434

Tier 1 extension and existing visa validity

Hello, Would appreciate if someone could help me with the following question. Let's say I apply at a PEO for premium service for Tier 1 General extension, and receive an approval on the same day... ... what happens to my existing Tier 1 General Visa? At the time of my application (and hopefully appr...
by culcbs
Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: When to apply? Travel restrictions?
Replies: 4
Views: 737

i've heard you can apply before your leave expires, that's what UKBA says as well,

at the same time, isn't it right that your current visa gets an automatic extension (if it is expired) when you are awaiting decision on your visa?
by culcbs
Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: When to apply? Travel restrictions?
Replies: 4
Views: 737

When to apply? Travel restrictions?

Hi guys, Quick question. I know i can apply for Tier 1 or Tier 2 before the current leave expires. Are there any travel restrictions that you know of by any chance? I.e. my visa expires 1 Aug, and I intend to travel on 15 July out of UK, coming back on 19 July. Any potential problems with this? Your...
by culcbs
Sun Jan 17, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: The earliest date I can apply for Tier 1 General?
Replies: 3
Views: 583

speedy reply!!

many thanks guys
by culcbs
Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: The earliest date I can apply for Tier 1 General?
Replies: 3
Views: 583

The earliest date I can apply for Tier 1 General?

Hello everyone,

I am currently on post study work visa. Does anyone know what is the earliest I can apply for the Tier 1 General visa? I.e. can I apply like 3 - 4 months before my current visa expires?

Your help would be very much appreciated