sorry your reply was too quick..I am thinking of just trying my luck, in case someone takes pity on me! Seeing as Tier 1 General is closed, I can't go back and re-apply, even though I have enough points granted...

dependent of student visa issued before students became included under the points based system. Can anyone advice if I want to pursue an appeal, what would be the best strategy? In the off-chance that the person making the decision does* like make someone suffer because of a technicality..... * - so...

Hi, I applied for Tier 1 (general) 28th Feb, and got the refusal letter today :-( They have given all the points I claimed, but say I cannot switch because I am a student dependant (granted in 2005). Basically they are saying student dependant is not equal to Tier 4 Migrant, and so I cannot switch. ...

Hi everyone, sorry if this seems like a stupid question - I got my biometrics letter on the 12th, the letter was dated 10th and I booked the appt for the 31st. They had appts on the 29th and 30th but 31st was the most convenient so I booked this. However, I've since been told that 31st is the 16th w...

Generally if the benefit is contractual, then its included as earned income, if its not contractual, then it's not counted as earned income. I'm no expert but if you appeal on your own, I would stress on the fact that the benefit (childcare voucher) is contractual..

Just a quick reply, I got my final payments printed out from online banking, and took it to Barclays who stamped and signed it for me. It's a business account, and the local business manager did it for me, she offered to do it when I asked if they can generate half-month statements...

many thanks...so I will just send dividend vouchers + personal bank statements + letter from accountant for the dividends. fingers crossed, and will update the forum.

Hi, I am applying for the Tier 1 points based system, and claiming points for income based on salary and dividends. Both incomes are from different sources, the salary is from another company, dividends are from a limited company where I am the sole shareholder & director. The period for which I...