Hi there can someone please shed some light on the process of Tier 1 General extension? I applied for extension along with 2 dependents in Nov, attended biometric on 21 Dec. Strangely I received only one dependent BRP card today.. mine and other dependent card not arrived.. According to the time lin...

You have to book an appointment within 15 days of receiving the letter ..... not necessarily schedule / attend one within those 15 days. Thanks sushdmehta I have received 3 letters with 3 different case ref nos ( me, my wife & baby) When i booked the appointment it took only 1 ref number and di...

Hi there I just received my biometric letter(dated 25 nov 2011). It asks us to book and give biometric details within 15 working days. The nearest date i got is 21st dec. its far more than 15 working days. I cant even go to post office as i have 2 dependents with a 11 month old baby. Please advise. ...

I meant to say during theapplication process, theywill call the bank and check about the genunity of the statements- but do they also enquire if the funds are still available? If not available- will that be a ground for refusal?

hi A quick question- I recently applied for tier 1 extension for me along with 2 dependents The question while i wait for the reply from home office, do i have to still maintain the funds? Guidelines say The funds for dependents to be maintained throughout. please shed some light if anyone have any ...

1. Current vignette HSMP / Tier 1 : TIER 1 GENERAL (Including Spouse & baby) 2. Date of expiry of current leave (visa) : 18/12/2011 3. Date application posted : 14/11/2011 4. Date payment debited : 16 Nov/ 17 Nov 5. Payment mode : Credit Card/ Debit card 6. Acknowledgement received: 19 Nov 2011(...

Update..! I appealed and won the appeal. They r issuing the visa for the baby.. Appeal timelines.. Visa refused: 19th April 2011 (vfs hyderabad) appealed: 14th May 2011 (reached bhs on 16th may - checked through speed post) Desicion revoked letter issued: 09 June 2011. I'll be submitting the passpor...

sushdmehta wrote:Your assumptions are completely incorrect.

I thought if the visa expired while it is with home office and of they reject it, do they still post it and give you time to leave the UK?

See this We encourage applications to be made at least a month before the applicant's extant (still existing) leave expires. Applicants should note however that if the application is made significantly earlier than one month before the expiry of their leave, there is a risk of a shortfall in the re...

I think its so unfortunate that you have been refused and the case worker must have been very mean. I am also on T1 and recently got dependant visa for my 14months old late Jan 2011 i applied 1st week of Dec 2010. I only showed just over the required amount around £600, infact the case worker mail...

Has any one got a dependent visa while they maintained only £533?
Please share your thoughts..

Hi All, I just got a refusal for Entry Clearance for my son for Tier 1 dependant visa. I will be sending appeal within a few days. Can everybody share their experiences regarding the timelines for appeal to BHC to reach a decision. How many days/weeks did it take to reach a decision and what was th...

Yes, I have applied. Fingers crossed mate., Bes wishes.. I'll be applying sooner.. Hi Narendra/Trifk, i just saw this post. my dependents application (my wife & my kid) is also rejected for similar reasons ( sponsor should show £2800 if he is staying less than 12 months) http://www.immigration...

narendra_ydk wrote:Yes, I have applied.

Fingers crossed mate., Bes wishes.. I'll be applying sooner..

narendra_ydk wrote:I received IAFT2 form along with rejection letter. In that I opted for Papers instead of Oral hearing. So I am assuming this is an administration review.

Have you applied yet?

I received IAFT2 form along with rejection letter. In that I opted for Papers instead of Oral hearing. So I am assuming this is an administration review. I dont think thts admistrative review.. It means they will decide your case on the supporting documents you have sent along with appeal. However,...

Hi Spzenthil, I feel you.In my case,I've been in d UK for over 1year when my dependant applied for dependent visa outside UK.I maintained £533 ONLY for my dependant for 90days but d visa was refused on d ground that I didn't maintainted £800 as d sponsor.Immediately, I rang and sent an email to d...

spzenthil wrote:Just an update

I just called up BHC chennai and confirmed the appeal documents have been received. It have been sent to the EC officer. I have been asked to call back after 1 week to hear any updates.

Thanks,
-Senthil

Hello Senthil, any update yet?

I have applied 24th march and it is rejected on 19th April (Hyderabad VFS center). maybe before this weekend I am planning to appeal. Even I heard it will take 45 days. I have one more quick question: After 45 days if we do not receive responce could we stop the appeal and go for fresh application?...

thanks you very much for your responce. I applied for my son's visa at vfs Hyd.. on 23rd march 2011. entry clearance refused on the below grounds.. on 20th april 2011.. for Tier 1 general dependent visa.. As evidence of funds you have shown: Lloyds TSB bank statements for the last 3 months: These s...

can some one pls tell me if appealing is right option in this scenario?
And is it better to send the appeal documents in the UK or in india?
thank you

Hi there I have been in the UK on Tier 1 since 2008 dec. I applied for my wife dependent visa in dec 2009 and got approved. My wife delivered a baby boy in dec 2010. I applied for tier 1 dependent visa for baby on march 23 through vfs hyd, and it got refused on 20th april. Below is the reason for re...

1. Country of application - India 2. City of Visa Application Centre - Hyderabad 3. Date of application - 23 Mar 2011 4. Date of biometrics - None 5. Date of submission of documents -23 Mar 2011 6. Date approved: Refused visa 7. Date Entry Clearance valid from - N/a 8. Duration for Entry Clearance -...