1) Can we apply for a tourist visa while OCI application is in process? Yes
2) If OCI is approved while we are in India on a tourist visa, shall we submit the required documents on return which will be in the 2nd week of September? Yes

Hi,

I just surrendered my wife's passport on her behalf. They asked for the authority letter which I had taken. You can find a sample on the HCI website.

Final Update Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 ICT + Tier 1 General 5 Years + ILR 1 Year Language criteria met: Met in previous application - Only copy of degree provided Nationality: Indian Method of application: Merton NCS Date of application: 16/03/2016 Payment method: Debit Card Date of receipt by UK...

Third Update Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 ICT + Tier 1 General 5 Years + ILR 1 Year Language criteria met: Met in previous application - Only copy of degree provided Nationality: Indian Method of application: Merton NCS Date of application: 16/03/2016 Payment method: Debit Card Date of receipt by UK...

Hi,

Just as an update, my wife's application got approved today. We did declare in the form that she worked in the UK in 2007 but did not provide any explanation on NI/tax etc. I guessed that if they need to know more they can ask HMRC.

Hello,

Just as an update, I got my application approved today and as I mentioned earlier I had just ticked that language criteria was met before Oct 2013 and had sent a copy of my Indian degree (no PBS or Naric etc.)

Second Update Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 ICT + Tier 1 General 5 Years + ILR 1 Year Language criteria met: Met in previous application - Only copy of degree provided Nationality: Indian Method of application: Merton NCS Date of application: 16/03/2016 Payment method: Debit Card Date of receipt by U...

[quote="wildstreak"]Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 ICT + Tier 1 General 5 Years + ILR 1 Year Language criteria met: Met in previous application - Degree + Points Based Calculator Nationality: Indian Method of application: Merton NCS Date of application: 16/03/2016 Payment method: Debit Card ...

It hasn't gone through yet. The payment has been taken today, but what you have been through, it is very likely that I may get the same letter, but I did keep my PBS calculator print out with me, so I can send that, but I just don't understand it.

This is crazy. I had submitted my application via NCS in March and had provided a print out of the points based calculator. The NCS guy specifically removed it saying that since home office is anyways removing the PBS calculator soon, they don't need this and only a copy of my degree certificate wil...

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 ICT + Tier 1 General 5 Years + ILR 1 Year Language criteria met: Met in previous application - Degree + Points Based Calculator Nationality: Indian Method of application: Merton NCS Date of application: 16/03/2016 Payment method: Debit Card Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/03...

Not a good position to be in..I don't think you will be able to challenge home office..no case there

You should definitely read the below..not looking very good..

http://www.royalmail.com/personal/help- ... -for-delay

Hi,

They just got the application today. Are they already asking you for the new fee?

@cs95tdg: many thanks for your insights. I read this document long back in 2012, when I was applying for my Tier 1 extension wherein I changed my intenttion to stay long term in the UK and as such changed the tax treatment. I was looking for it again to understand what I did back then, but could not...

@cs95tdg: thank you very much for your reply. You have rightly pointed out the statement which I am concerned about. The reason I did was because when I cam to the UK I had no intention of residing in the UK for long term. I also came to the UK first as an expat, which is why the accountant advised ...

Thanks a lot Suresh.

You have to file returns if your income is over a certain threshold.

Thanks again noajthan. I did read this document and it is very high level especially for people who are employed. I read another document (link below) which suggests that HMRC records are only checked for some requests only. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/2...

Many thanks for your prompt responses. @CR001: She was paid in the UK @noajthan: You are absolutely right. There is no intention to hide any information. What I am confused is about the company not paying taxes and NI at that time for which my wife may get ppenalized now. Just to note she did not ha...

Hello All, I have a query regarding my citizenship application. Background: I came to the UK in Feb 2010 on a Tier 2 ICT visa and then got it converted to a Tier 1 general visa in Sep 2010. Since then I have got the Tier 1 visa renewed in Sep 2012 and then got the ILR in Feb 2015. I am about to appl...

Hello All, I have a query regarding my wife's citizenship application. Bit of a background first: My wife came to the UK in 2007 on deputation from an Indian company. She worked here for ~12 months and received a salary from the company. However at that time no taxes or NI was paid by the Indian com...

Hello,

Can the gurus please advise on this?

Hello,

I am in a similar situation. My wife took the english test, which is now in the transition list. She took the test in Feb 2015 and we got her ILR based on that. When applying for citizenship next year, will she have to re-take the english test from one of the approved ones??

Hi All, I am really thankful to this forum for answering my queries and making me a virtual visa expert by reading through the numerous discussions this forum has. Below are the timelines: 1. Category changing: Switching from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 1 (General) In Country 2. Date of expiry of current lea...

Thanks a lot, sushdmehta. Your help is greatly appreciated.