Hello Vik, The calculation is straight forward. Lets say, you had a valid visa from 01-Jan-2008 and your 5 year completion date will be on 31-Dec-2012. You need to enter (or be in ) UK atleast on 28th day ie: according to this example its by 28th Jan 2008. If not, then you lack those many days to be...

Hi Jimmy,

This sounds great to me. Thanks a lot for your clarification.

All,

Is there anyone who went for 2nd extension. If so, for how many years did you get it stamped. Please clarify.

Thanks
Niki.

Hello Jason,

Barclays statements can be generated inside the Barclays Bank - Kensington High street, London, UK. You can get it stamped and signed across the counter from this branch. If you are living in London, this is close to Kensington gardens almost opposite to PC world.

Thanks.
Niki.

Hello all, Any views on the above query please. ie: What will you enter the date in the field 'Enter the date of your first successful tier 1 application' in points calculator in UKBA site. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator My HSMP date is Jan 2008 and My Tier-1 visa date is Nov 200...

Hi all, Thanks for all your informations. Jimmy, What will you enter the date in the field 'Enter the date of your first successful tier 1 application' in points calculator in UKBA site. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator My HSMP date is Jan 2008 and My Tier-1 visa date is Nov 2009. ...

Hello Bani, I entered in 2008 and it should ideally expire in 2010 but I went ahead of 5 months for my extension (3 years). But since I entered UK on 35th day from the date of issue of my visa, I miss the five year term by 5 days. So my questions are : 1. Should I go in for 2nd extension. 2 If so, w...

Hello,

Thats the confusion as the policy guidance says that I need to complete 5 years inorder to be eligible for PR. But I am short of 5 days.

Can anyone please help . Does anyone else face the same issue. Please shower your experience.

Thanks.
Niki.

Sorry chosenaik I never got your point. Can you please explain more clearly.

What I mean is since I do not have Masters degree and the new Tier-1 require the same, will I qualify for another extension. If so, can I apply with my Bachelors degree that I used for my initial HSMP visa.

Regards,
Niki.

Hello all, I initially entered UK in 2008 on HSMP visa for 2 years, extended for 3 years period to Tier-1 in 2009. In order to apply for PR, I am short of 5 days as I entered UK on 35th day from the date of issue of my HSMP. My queries are: 1. Should I go in for another extension just for 5 days ? 2...