Is it possible to get passport back at the same time of applying for Naturalisation application? I am planning on applying on the 20th of Jan and need to travel overseas for work immediately thereafter and will require original passport and BRP until the naturalisation application is in process. Is ...

Initial Application was from home country in August 2010. Visa was granted in December 2010. Date entered UK. May 2011. They complete 5 years in May 2016 but tier 1 general visa expires Jan 2016. We should have applied for their extension in April this year but we didn't. S friend suggested that my ...

Hi, My question is in relation to my depdendants - wife and children under 18. I am on Tier 1 General - 5 years will complete in Jan 2016. I have been in the UK for 5 years in Jan 2016 and will apply for ILR then. My wife and children's Tier 1 G extension expires in Jan 206 but they will not complet...

Many thanks for the guidance and I will attempt the Tier 2 route first.

Would you be able to point me in the direction for the approved sponsors list please?

Basis for Discretionary Application is that my Tier 1 extension is application was to be due in January 2016. I was not made aware by UKBA on change of rules and my application should be considered according to the timeline set by UKBA when I was granted the first extension. I appreciate that this a...

Thanks everyone, My employer is likely to agree to Tier 2 sponsorship but we will have to undergo the licencing process etc. Fingers crossed. If Tier 2 isn't successful then the only other option is to apply for a "Discretionary Application" and hope my explanation is considered. I will al...

Hi Jaya, I require another extension due to late entry to the UK. My timeline is: Tier 1 granted in December 2010 - for 2 years Date entered UK: July 2011 1st extension granted in January 2013 - for 3 years Next visa extension date: January 2016 In January 2016 I will have been in the UK for 4 years...

Please help - I have just been made aware that I should have filed for Tier 1 (General) extension by 5 April. My current visa is valid until January 2016 and requires another extension (for 8 months) to complete 5 years for ILTR. I was planning on applying for the extension in Nov/Dec 2015 but have ...

I applied for Tier 1 extension in October 2012 (Visa expiring in Dec 2012). I completed Biometrics last week. Question: Is Fast tracking my application possible / Advisable? I am required to travel overseas - work related , sponsored by my employer and wondered if I should submit a request? Does any...

I applied for tier 1 extension on Oct 21, 2012. Acknowledgement letter received Nov 5, 2012.

Biometrics letter received Jan 3, 2012.

Wanted to check if anyone knows what the likely outcome is if they request biometrics? [/list]

Thanks Manka but please can I check whats the likely scenario? Would they ask for biometrics unnecessarily?

Anyone heard of a refusal post biometrics.

I have applied for tier 1 general extension and received biometrics notice.

Question: does the biometrics notice imply that the application is approved or is it still undecided?

Our Tier 1 (G) expired in early December and we applied for the extension in November and now the long wait begins. Question: What is our legal and employment status until the decision is made. Also, can we request UKBA to provide clarification on the right to work until the decision is reached?

Hi,

I applied for Tier 1 (G) extension for myself and dependents by post on 22/10/2012.

I haven't yet received an email or post confirming application received or is under process.

Please let me know the commond method by which I will be intimated of application being under process / Review.

You are worrying unncessarily. Again, postal address registered with Bank, Police etc isn't a visa qualifying criteria. Case worker isn't supposed to and will not be looking for such details. But to be on the safe side: Prepare a cover letter mentioning the details. Also, inform your bank in advance...

My Tier 1 - (General) Extension application details: 1. Current vignette: Tier 1 (General) migrant 2. Date of expiry of current leave: 03/12/2012 3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 3 4. Date application posted:20/10/2012 5. Date application received at UKBA: 21/10/2012 6. Date payment de...

Postal address isn't a qualifying criteria for an extension. It doesnt matter where your bank statements are being delivered. What matters is that the bank account belong to you and you have sufficient funds going in for an income and maintained for the maintenance funds.

This questions is probably answered elsewhere but wasn't able to find something suitable. Please help I'm applying for Tier 1 extension for myself and 3 dependents. Question: Can I send one Bankers Draft for Visa fee of £3,750 (£1500 for self and £750 for three dependents) or a separate payment for ...

You can claim all pay that fall within the 12 months period irrespective of when the work was "perfomed".

Thanks Sushdmehta.

Hi Sushdmehta, 1) Yes, it's entered as Holiday Pay and PAYE and NI have been deducted. 2) That helps. Thanks 3) I am submitting a salary calculation outlining 12 months income earned via two employers. Wanted to check if I should include the Gross - Tax = Net salary paid or if just the gross is enou...

More questions: 2) My last employer paid holiday pay (for outstanding leaves) as full and final settlement. I believe tax was paid on this amount. Can I use the Holiday pay towards the gross salary calculation or should I leave it out. 3) Legal status whilst application is under consideration? Tier ...

Hi, I am applying for Tier 1 (General) extentsion. Question : My last employer paid holiday pay (for outstanding leaves) as full and final settlement. I believe tax was paid on this amount. Can I use the Holiday pay towards the gross salary calculation or should I leave it out. I am meeting the requ...

I will be applying for a extension to Tier 1 and will be submitting the following documents. Please let me know if appropriate or modication/ addition is required? Tier 1 (General) extension application - Documents required to be supplied: 1. Application forms – Fully filled for main applicant and 3...

Brilliant. Thanks Sushdmehta