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by manojk005
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Previous Earnings Question - Please advise Gurus!
Replies: 7
Views: 1021

tapas_16880 wrote:Please can someone answer??
Why not you just sum up the gross salary in these months taken from salary slips?
by manojk005
Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 General Dependant Extension-Q J1/J2, 5 years address
Replies: 2
Views: 660

Re: Tier 1 General Dependant Extension-Q J1/J2, 5 years addr

Dear forum members, I have a confusion regarding questions J1/J2 of the Tier 1 General dependant extension application form (ver 04/12). The heading J says - any previous addresses lived within last 5 years, while J1 says - have you lived at any other address in the UK within the past 5 years? Conf...
by manojk005
Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Approved, error in points awarded.
Replies: 15
Views: 2581

I posted a letter informing mistake in awarding points to the address on the top right corner of the approval letter, which is UKBA, PO Box - 3468, Sheffield, S3 8WA. Hopefully I will get reply in next 1 or 2 months :lol:
by manojk005
Fri Jun 01, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Approved, error in points awarded.
Replies: 15
Views: 2581

Stop whining folks ! You have your extensions approved and that's what matters. As long as people does not suffer because of this issue then it is acceptable upto some extent. But what if someone extension is denied because of this? In future, if UKBA consider extension points as benchmark during I...
by manojk005
Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:38 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Approved, error in points awarded.
Replies: 15
Views: 2581

I just noticed that in the approval letter 1st page where they have addressed me, with my home address, they have entered my building name as something different as in, the flat number, road, location and post code are all correct, but the building name is entirely different and is another building...
by manojk005
Thu May 31, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Approved, error in points awarded.
Replies: 15
Views: 2581

Same mistake is done with age points for me as well for extension approved on 19 May. I attached initial letter approval with my application. I have written back to UKBA pointing this mistake for correcting their record. Even with incorrect points, I exceed the minimum points required. I hope that t...
by manojk005
Tue May 29, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: When is it required to fill 'Change of circumstance letter'?
Replies: 11
Views: 3463

Sorry Guys, then I didn't know that any change of address, we need to notify UKBA. Now the situation is - my appointment is on 26th June and visa expiring on 23rd July. Can I then fill the form and send to sheffield? Is it now late or it is okay to send it now? Two changes I need to mention. a) I h...
by manojk005
Mon May 28, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: suspended from job due to improper answer from UKBA
Replies: 7
Views: 2069

Re: suspended from job due to improper answer from UKBA

hello I have applied for the tier I visa extension on 3rd april, my visa was expiring on 16th april 12. gotta acknowledgement letter on 2nd may. Now the employer has cross checked with UKBA and came to know that i m not entitled to work as application is outstanding. Wot to do? employer is not read...
by manojk005
Mon May 28, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: reasoning for early extension
Replies: 6
Views: 786

Good luck with your hopes! 45. We encourage applications to be made at least a month before the applicant’s extant (still existing) leave expires. Applicants should note however that if the application is made significantly earlier than one month before the expiry of their leave, there is a risk of...
by manojk005
Wed May 23, 2012 9:53 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General) extension application processing timelines
Replies: 839
Views: 633216

Re: Thank you all! I got my Visa extension today

1. Current vignette: Tier 1 (General) 2. Date of expiry of current leave: 23 July 2012 3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2 4. Date application posted: 14 March 2012 5. Date application received at UKBA: 16 March 2012 6. Date payment debited: 28 March 2012 7. Payment mode : Credit Card 8...
by manojk005
Tue May 22, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Anyone given biometrics in April?
Replies: 18
Views: 2277

I received approval letter and all documents back today with approval date of 19 May (yes saturday). They are really working overtime and not working during normal work hours :lol: . Docs received - 22 May (dated 19 May) Biometric provided - 14 April with 2 dependents at PO Biometric letter received...
by manojk005
Mon May 21, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Anyone given biometrics in April?
Replies: 18
Views: 2277

I gave my biometric with 2 dependents on 14 April at PO and still waiting. My all earnings are from salaried employment from two employers. One for March 11 only and other from April 11 to Feb 12, salary paid monthly.
by manojk005
Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Application tracking and Transparency
Replies: 7
Views: 977

Re: Application tracking and Transparency

As each day passes the wait is more and more irritating... I remember renewing my passport in India in local passport office and also even here in London (in a week). They have a very basic site that they have developed is where you enter Application ref no, date of birth and they give one word/one...
by manojk005
Wed Apr 25, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: A very good experience with UKBA so far
Replies: 8
Views: 1881

Re: A very good experience with UKBA so far

I want to bring your attention to my personal experience and convinced it is not that bad at UKBA as most of people are commenting here. I initially got biometric letter in February but because of rush at Croydon and my inability to go with my dependants to faraway PEO like Derby and Liverpool,etc ...
by manojk005
Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Net amount greater than Gross amount!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

okay, they are saying my net income includes travelling expenses and subsistance allowance, which means my gross income doesnt include it. so I can claim the gross income they have mentioned, it as it doesnt include the non taxable part,isnt it? Its all so confusing. In your salary slip, they might...
by manojk005
Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Delay in GP registration? Will it affect tier1 extn?
Replies: 5
Views: 1441

Re: Delay in GP registration? Will it affect tier1 extn?

Hi Guys, I had moved to the new address last november but cudn't re-register myself with the loxal GP. I was initially registered with the GP during my old address. Now that there are only 3 months left till my extn they are saying there shud be a minimum 6 months visa validity to re-register with ...
by manojk005
Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: attorney cost for tier 1 extension application
Replies: 6
Views: 1093

It's a little bit on a high end of what I had expected but might be worth it. if you know a good attorney you can recommend pls PM me. Thanks for the info If you meet all requirements and in salaried employment then solicitor fee will be like a gift to him/her or basically free money. One can easil...
by manojk005
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: UKBA too busy to update the processing timelines
Replies: 1
Views: 613

Re: UKBA too busy to update the processing timelines

It looks like some people who gave biometrics on 21st and 23rd March have received their Docs and BRPs... It can't be just an isolated case... Perhaps, the UKBA is too busy dealing with our applications that they dont have time to update their processing timelines date on their website. See evidenc...
by manojk005
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: UK Global Talent Visas (GTV)
Topic: help with Exceptional Talent visa
Replies: 7
Views: 5612

Re: Exceptional Talent processing times?

Has ANYONE been successful with this visa? How long did it take you?? My application and my passport have been gone almost three months now!! Probably you are the first one asking for this here. In last quarter of last year, number of visa approved were in single digit. If total number of visa cros...
by manojk005
Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:56 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Biometric appointment for Tier 1 Extn
Replies: 9
Views: 2418

Re: Biometric appointment for Tier 1 Extn

Hi, My friend has applied for this Tier 1 General extension. He has received his letter for biometric registeration at nearest post office. Since he is away on a project and possible wouldn't be able to get time to get his Biometric registered using post office, so he has booked a PEO appointment. ...
by manojk005
Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Dates
Replies: 4
Views: 658

We keep cribbing about Indian Passport services, gosh.. this from a world leader is appalling! you take money for the processes not do it for free. And we pay taxes and NI too... In my case they only took part payment and till now no one knows what's caused the blockage. Indian passport renewal is ...
by manojk005
Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Let us stop UKBA's theft
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Re: Let us stop UKBA's theft

UKBA has been collecting premium fees for same day application, only for them to start treating those application as postal. They have collected premium service fees and has not been giving decision on same day. Can they please refund our money or treat those application as matter of urgency. Let u...
by manojk005
Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Lost Original Documents by UK BA Home Office ----- HELP!
Replies: 14
Views: 13617

Re: UKBA lost my orginal documents

Hi All, About 3 years now since I wrote that comment. Yesterday I got my ILR approved. This time I had gone personally thru PEO but my original documents were intact and I got them back. UKBA will increase fees by £500 from tomorrow onwards, but still worth paying £500 extra then losing ur original...
by manojk005
Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Applying for MSc- CS in UK
Replies: 7
Views: 1116

Re: Applying for MSc- CS in UK

Hi, I am planning to apply for MSc - Computer Science in UK. Can you please let me know about the post study work conditions in UK. Are companies willing to sponsor international students for jobs ? What will be the effect of the new VISA rules which will come into effect from 6 April, 2012. If you...
by manojk005
Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Debit card payment for visa fee
Replies: 25
Views: 3430

Thanks Usman. I called my bank just 10 minutes before and asked about declined transactions if any. As others mentioned there is a delay in payment deduction. Usman, can you also update here as soon as the fee deducted from your account. There is no option but to call your bank regularly for your o...