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by rajani1981
Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier-1 Extension & Applying In Person Queries
Replies: 32
Views: 4617

sandeepk wrote:Thanks QuickSam

i am going for PEO tomorrow, so do i still need these cover letters

thanks
Everything looks fine, but make sure that your snaps are not old. One of my friends applied for an extension with the same photos as applied for initial application. He got a rejection.
by rajani1981
Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Law firms illegally enhancing applicant's earnings
Replies: 7
Views: 1216

Re: Law firms illegally enhancing applicant's earnings

In conversations with a couple of colleagues I under ... .. n I get in touch with - for instance - the Daily Mail or someone like that who might be willing and able to conduct an undercover investigation? Even I feel very sad about such things. When UKBA/HO cannot differentiate between a legal earn...
by rajani1981
Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Law firms illegally enhancing applicant's earnings
Replies: 7
Views: 1216

Re: Law firms illegally enhancing applicant's earnings

In conversations with a couple of colleagues I understood that there are law firms/solicitors in London that deposit money into Tier-1 applicants' bank accounts in order to clear the cut-offs for Maintenance Funds and Past Earnings. I understand that these deposits are shown to be invoiced payments...
by rajani1981
Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSBC Duplicate copy of bank statement
Replies: 5
Views: 4406

Hi, Can you please confirm if your bank statement on bank letterhead was Suffice for Homeoffice? Thanks n Regards R B Yes, I have applied recently. My stmnt generation date is 21st day of the month. But I needed to show stmnts till 27th. So I just walked down to nearest HSBC Bank Branch with a phot...
by rajani1981
Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: previous earnings
Replies: 8
Views: 1217

Re: previous earnings

you want to show your friends earnings or your own ??! means NO My salary was credited into my friends account because there was problem with my account. i can take letter from my employer that my slarary was credited into my friends accont. However pay slips will be on my account This is a bit com...
by rajani1981
Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 extension self employment
Replies: 10
Views: 2334

rpsarangi wrote:thanks for replies...
check your PM
by rajani1981
Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Extn - Question on Banker's Draft
Replies: 3
Views: 1005

Re: Tier 1 Extn - Question on Banker's Draft

Hi, I am applying for Tier 1 Extension and have taken Banker's Draft for the applicable fee. My question is on what we need to fill for questions A7 (Account Number) & A8 (Sort Code) in the application form. On the Banker's Draft, there is a Sort Code, an 8-digit number and the draft number. I ...
by rajani1981
Wed Jan 18, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier-1 Extension & Applying In Person Queries
Replies: 32
Views: 4617

Couple of questions, please help me out. 1. My Visa expires on 16th Feb and i have appointment on 13th Feb, so is it ok or am i doing a stupid thing to apply so late. 2. My Bank statements are generated on 21st and i will be using them on 13th Feb. Is it ok to use them ???? thanks a lot in advance ...
by rajani1981
Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier-1 Extension & Applying In Person Queries
Replies: 32
Views: 4617

Re: Tier-1 Extension & Applying In Person Queries

Hello guys, 2. I am having torrid time asking my bank to send the missing bank statements. Can i just take printouts from net and get them stamped. Anyone got them stamped from HSBC bank recently ??>> 3. My statement is generated on 21st each month, so will i be fine using 21st jan generated statem...
by rajani1981
Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Got extra visa - confused
Replies: 2
Views: 604

Got extra visa - confused

Hi Here are my time lines for Tier-1 General visa Initial Grant of Visa: 01,Nov,2008 Expiry of Initial visa: 01,Nov,2011 Date of application (by post) for extension: 31,Oct,2011 Approval letter dated 29,Dec,2011 is received on 31,Dec.2011. BRP received on 05/Jan/2011. But the problem is: The date of...
by rajani1981
Sat Dec 31, 2011 8:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 (General) Extension -Self Employed via Limited Company
Replies: 7
Views: 2801

Re: Tier1 (General) Extension -Self Employed via Limited Com

Hi Guys, I would be applying for visa extension under Tier 1(General) category. I am self employed and have my own limited company setup. I would like your help to get more information on what documents needs to be submitted for previous income. As per the new guidelines, if you are self employed, ...
by rajani1981
Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: I have hearing on 25th,will they be accepting new evidence
Replies: 17
Views: 4212

Hi krish Congratulations on your success at hearing. I would like to know one thing from you. You have got your appeal after 23, May, 2011. In your post you said that you have submitted P60 as new evidence. But did the judge accept this new evidence after a new rule introduced on 23, May, 2011 that ...
by rajani1981
Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Mistake in Accountant letter
Replies: 2
Views: 894

Re: Mistake in Accountant letter

I dont think urs will count as new evidence as its a manual error made by accountant/you. ( new evidence comes into force when u submit any new document/old document to fulfill an earlier and/or new criteria) The fact is supported by ur bank statement and invoice which u had already submitted and s...
by rajani1981
Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Mistake in Accountant letter
Replies: 2
Views: 894

Mistake in Accountant letter

Hi All I have made Tier-1 extension application recently. It is still under processing. I have noticed just now that there was a mistake in the invoice summary (self employment sole trader) prepared by the Accountant. The mistake is very simple. Two clients had their date of payments transpositioned...
by rajani1981
Sat Dec 17, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 Extension_query regarding Postal Order
Replies: 6
Views: 2604

newbie_t wrote: Sure, I will consider banker's draft as well, however are they acceptable for same day appointments - at PEO Croydon?
I am not sure about that but you can easily verify with reliable sources, I hope.
by rajani1981
Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:51 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier1 Extension_query regarding Postal Order
Replies: 6
Views: 2604

I also paid my fees with the postal orders and i manually crossed the postal order and write a/c payee only as suggested by postal worker.....hope this helps!! Is there a limit for postal orders? - I need to get one for £2600 for PEO. Could someone please advise? Postal Orders are very expensive. I...
by rajani1981
Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Queries on being self employed for Tier 1 Extension
Replies: 4
Views: 2386

Re: Queries on being self employed for Tier 1 Extension

Hi Everyone Please i need some input and help as i will be submitting Tier 1 extension for myself and my family. My questions are 1.) For self employed, is it better to use a Business bank account or can i use my personal current account to run the business as i still have some months before renewa...
by rajani1981
Sat Dec 17, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: URGENT PLZ REPLAY REFUSED BECAUSE OF BALANCE SHEET
Replies: 7
Views: 2034

Re: DOCUMENTS PROVIDED

1. compleated application form 2. photos 3. passport 4. pay slips from employment 5. bank statements for funds maintenance and salary bank statement as well 6. personal bank account statements where the checks have been deposited by the companies SELF EMPLOYMENT 7. letter from accountant conforming...
by rajani1981
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: tier 1 extension - earnings - will be short by 5k GBP
Replies: 7
Views: 2271

If you intend to undertake business as a sole trader then you will need to register with HMRC as being self employed. You will usually be notified to complete a self assessment tax return and will be required to make Class 2 National Insurance payments separately (although exemptions may be granted...
by rajani1981
Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Application fee not deducted from Banker's Demand Draft
Replies: 0
Views: 847

Application fee not deducted from Banker's Demand Draft

Hi I have applied for Tier-1 visa extension by post on 31/Oct/2011 and Royal Mail confirmed that it is received by HO (Durham Office) on 01/Nov/2011. I have paid application fee through Banker's Demand Draft (HSBC). I haven't got any reference number or Ack Letter so far. I have gone to HSBC Branch ...
by rajani1981
Thu May 05, 2011 12:26 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query regarding UK experience
Replies: 2
Views: 1020

Read the next page (26) Yes, I have seen rules for extension applications whose initial applications were categorized as before and after April,2010. My question was that 'to be physically present in UK' will be applicable to these extension applications or not. There might be some cases where appl...
by rajani1981
Wed May 04, 2011 3:33 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query regarding UK experience
Replies: 2
Views: 1020

Query regarding UK experience

Hi Kindly refer to the latest UKBA Tier-1 extension guidance. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/t1-general-guidance.pdf See the page no: 25 regarding UK experience. Does Point No. 121 apply to only initial applications? Does it mean that this rule doesn't apply for T...
by rajani1981
Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:35 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Letter from employer - Ambiguous Guidance?
Replies: 9
Views: 1764

Sorry - I didn't express myself well. The UKBA website says that the employer's letter must show : "earnings during the period" AND "gross and net pay". This seems to imply that they are separate things. But I thought that "gross pay" would be the same as "earning...
by rajani1981
Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Points for UK experience - Query
Replies: 1
Views: 841

Points for UK experience - Query

Hi All My friend is in a strange situation. He needs 30k GBP for Tier-1 extension. He has earned that amount in 12 month period but he was in Switzerland on business visit (through the company for which he works) and during that time also he was getting salary in UK. But he is physically NOT PRESENT...
by rajani1981
Fri Feb 18, 2011 6:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query Redg. Uk Experience Points
Replies: 0
Views: 399

Query Redg. Uk Experience Points

Dear All, I am in UK on Tier-1 Visa (valid from 05, Nov, 2008 to 05, Nov, 2011). I will be going for an extension on 05, Nov, 2011. I have a query regarding points for UK experience. I have been employed by XXXX Company, London from 08, Nov, 2010. My monthly salary is 2,500 Pounds. My company requir...