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by NeoZ
Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: How is the java market in UK?
Replies: 3
Views: 1483

Re: java market

SALMAN.ABDUL wrote:What skills you have in JAVA ?

If you have good J2EE skills you can be a star. !
In galaxy called Java, we have millions of stars and that's a problem.
by NeoZ
Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Extension status,Reply from Immigration Policy, UKBA
Replies: 1
Views: 1082

Tier 1 Extension status,Reply from Immigration Policy, UKBA

For some curious members, I enquired about the status of Tier1 extensions and possible impact on current holders. I got the below reply from UKBA Immigration Policy: (Dated - 31st Jan, 2011) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are no plans for an...
by NeoZ
Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Future of T1g
Replies: 14
Views: 3277

Tier1 - Closed and by all available information, will never see life again. (Nothing even remotely similar will be seen as well, .i.e. economic immigration without cap based on personal attributes and no job offer, that is over) Tier2 - With annual reviews, people will get caps at different numbers,...
by NeoZ
Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 - 2nd extension (abt 2years early)
Replies: 16
Views: 4157

Re: Tier1 - 2nd extension (abt 2years early)

Hello, I wanted to apply as I would loose my age points by then and second thing I just need 2 months more for ILR which I will get even if they stamp me from date of application. Thanks, Kavita Good question Kavita..its no where mentioned that u need to apply 1 month in advance. To clarify this i ...
by NeoZ
Mon Jan 24, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 - 2nd extension (abt 2years early)
Replies: 16
Views: 4157

Re: Tier1 - 2nd extension (abt 2years early)

Hello, I have been reading posts and am relaly confused. I cam to UK on HSMP in Jan 2008 and got tier1 extension in september 2009 for 3 years till nov 2012. I have an appointment in person on 22nd feb , read couple of posts that my extension could be rejected on basis if it is too early..Can some ...
by NeoZ
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:25 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urg Second extension Query(HSMP-Tier1 from Apr 09 to Apr10)
Replies: 55
Views: 11280

Looks like no one here really understands this. Hope you get some advice from professional lawyer.
by NeoZ
Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:22 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urg Second extension Query(HSMP-Tier1 from Apr 09 to Apr10)
Replies: 55
Views: 11280

This is interesting. Are there any senior members/experts who understand this? One thing I am sure about is that if you switch from HSMP to Tier1, the new approval letter clearly states that all your rights under HSMP are over and you must follow Tier1 from here onwards. So, under that guidance, can...
by NeoZ
Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: How is job market for networking domain
Replies: 19
Views: 3639

Networks/Testing = Outsourced. (Indian service sector with onsite/offshore model in all big firms) Some small companies may have openings but then pay is 'nothing' and competition high. Only smaller companies have openings in "testing" in the UK..are you sure? This is how it looks! ... no...
by NeoZ
Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:55 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: How is job market for networking domain
Replies: 19
Views: 3639

Networks/Testing = Outsourced. (Indian service sector with onsite/offshore model in all big firms) Some small companies may have openings but then pay is 'nothing' and competition high. Only smaller companies have openings in "testing" in the UK..are you sure? This is how it looks! ... no...
by NeoZ
Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Tier 1 extension help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1967

Re: Tier 1 extension help!

Hi Guys...(I really need help on this urgently :shock: :? ) (like all other guys i guess!) I have Tier 1 general Visa dated 21st Jan 2011 (till 21st jan 2013). I'm concerned about my extension in 2013. As per the guides i have checked it says: "Extension applications will be subject to the sam...
by NeoZ
Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: How is job market for networking domain
Replies: 19
Views: 3639

Networks/Testing = Outsourced. (Indian service sector with onsite/offshore model in all big firms)

Some small companies may have openings but then pay is 'nothing' and competition high.
by NeoZ
Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: not taking an offer
Replies: 6
Views: 2168

Re: not taking an offer

I got an offer from a company based in manchester... the company is a small company. i signed the offer letter and sent it back to them.. they were only paying 24k for a software tester position... i initially thought i would take it... but eventually decided it wont be enough and so decided to sta...
by NeoZ
Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:50 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Queries on job opportunities in UK
Replies: 3
Views: 1672

T1_Mainframe wrote:No jobs!

MainFrame = OLD dieing Market = Indian SERVICES firm takeovers = Infosys/Wipro/Congnizant/TCS onsite+Offshore model = NO permanent jobs in UK
by NeoZ
Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:46 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Questioning the latest UK job market
Replies: 10
Views: 6057

Re: Questioning the latest UK job market

I am trying to understand the job market in UK before I apply for UK Tier 1 visa. I have 10+ years of high performance computing related product development experience and I work as a software architect in my team. Given the current environment in UK, I would appreciate if you could help me with in...
by NeoZ
Mon Jan 03, 2011 1:40 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Reg: Job Oppurtunities in UK
Replies: 9
Views: 3287

Re: Reg: Job Oppurtunities in UK

How is the Job oppurtunities in UK ? Bad. Mid-Jan to April, 11 might be better, but overall 2011 will be identical to 2009, i.e. really bad. Will I get Interview calls from recruiters when I am in India ? NO Is it beneficial to get UK number from SKype and do call forward to India number? yes, but t...
by NeoZ
Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying early. Will i get appeal rights ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1596

Re: Applying early. Will i get appeal rights ?

my PSW will be expired in September 2011 and I am planning to apply for tier 1 middle of February. my lawyer friend said if anything goes wrong 'I wont get appeal rights' . because i still have so many months visa remained and i have to do fresh application again . is it right ?? That thinking is p...
by NeoZ
Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:40 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: apply for Tier 1 Outside UK but as in UK
Replies: 13
Views: 2652

Re: apply for Tier 1 Outside UK but as in UK

Hi, I have a query. Now since applying Tier 1 Visa from Outside Europe is closed, Can we frame documents in such a way that we are applying from UK. I have got a UK Valid WP till JUL 2011. Now if i send all the tier 1 related application & Docs to my friends in UK & ask them to courier the ...
by NeoZ
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Help Needed : Tier 1 general extension
Replies: 23
Views: 5698

i think you should never mention it. In case if they refuse your visa you can still apeal it attaching your penalty receipt that you ve paid the amount before 21 days and its clearly mentioned in the recept that its not a criminal offence before that. Well...I just had a word with customer service ...
by NeoZ
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP tier-1 55K Salary
Replies: 9
Views: 2425

Re: HSMP tier-1 55K Salary

Hi All, I have a question on behalf of my friend. His situation : He is on a Mon-Fri (9-5pm) JOB as a Software Engineer on 30K with a good company. He wants to switch into Tier-1 HSMP. He has a 4year BS in Comp. Science from a University which is in the PBS calculator database and gives him 30point...
by NeoZ
Fri Dec 17, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Introduction of immigration cap deemed unlawful
Replies: 137
Views: 40546

Re: LATEST: Home secretary loses legal challenge **Continue

LATEST: Home secretary loses legal challenge against her policy of imposing temporary immigration cap Just saw this on BBC headlines, but no link for full details yet... good news for Tier 1? Here you go: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-12022613 In my opinion, it is termed 'unlawful' because ...
by NeoZ
Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: UKBA response regarding extension applications post Apr'11
Replies: 90
Views: 27736

innocentdevil wrote:http://www.workpermit.com/news/2010-03- ... -april.htm



read this lads.
21-03-2010!
by NeoZ
Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: UK's 'brightest and best' migrants take unskilled jobs
Replies: 3
Views: 1992

Disgree with their survey. Many take up unskilled job for survival and continuity. I do not think anyone continues in unskilled job for more than 6 month. Why would one do unskilled job when he/she can find well paid job in home country. Wrong Classification: Tier 1 G - Majority in high skilled job...
by NeoZ
Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:51 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Extension
Replies: 10
Views: 2056

Re: Tier 1 Extension

Dear All. I have come accross one situation:- My current company notice period is three months and I got a job in UK which is resume in Jan mid 2011.I have to join them in one month of time period. I have a question for extension:- My visa expiry date is 2011 Nov. I am thinking of Leaving my curren...
by NeoZ
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 visa closed
Replies: 5
Views: 2424

gotiya wrote:
riteshgaur wrote:Were you sleeping?

This is an OLD news ...
Maybe. But the update was not meant for the 'already woken'... was for the blissfully ignorant
Yes. It is indeed very helpful gotiya. After all not many threads on this forum discuss this very *important* topic.

Thank you again.
by NeoZ
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 visa closed
Replies: 5
Views: 2424

Re: Tier 1 visa closed

gotiya wrote:Seems like HO is closing Tier 1 visa route. Here is the latest update.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ual-limits
Thank you very much for sharing.