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by Ajay Kumar Singh
Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

ps: someone (supposedly hsbc internet account complaints section) called me up regarding this and wanted my date of birth and other security details before discuyssing the issue. but i was wary and didnt give any details and said would call back on their regular number given on the back of the debi...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

have a look at the other threads. ur query has been covered there http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewforum.php?f=2&topicdays=0&start=50 http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=24460 Should I be worried? yes you need to be worried. i am not sure they consider overdrafts. best to c...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

I'm listening :) Forgot to add what about my stash of cash hidden in Sofas ;) that's more instant than HO Instant. Poor case workers. Imagine the situation where as someone has got 10 different sources of proves in which case the case worker will start from the beginning get figure from all sources,...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:28 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

mmmsa5 wrote:I like the idea of gold bars. :lol: :lol: :lol:
What about my shiny Laptop, Plasma TV, idiot-phone, iPods etc etc. combined together they will be always worth more than 800 quid...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

You must send one or a combination of the following: personal bank or building society statements covering a period of three months; building society passbook or passbooks covering a period of three months; letter from your bank confirming the level of funds in your bank account and that they have ...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

Instantly available funds? Does the BIA guidance specifically mention that above term. If so, what about conventional foreign currency accounts overseas without the debit card facility (with like cheque books and demand drafts etc)? Are they not acceptable? Well the whole idea of Instant accessibil...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: References of Top Immigration Solicitors/Law firms in UK
Replies: 0
Views: 643

References of Top Immigration Solicitors/Law firms in UK

If anyone knows any good Solicitor/Law firm specializing in Immigration (HSMP to be specific) then could you share it with me please?
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

other types of accounts are also personal accounts. nowhere have they said it needs to be a current account etc. so you can club accounts as long as the money is yours and readily accessible. about ur wifes account. its my understanding that u can use it to show her maintenence requirement of £533...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Judicial Review 5th March - HSMP
Replies: 45
Views: 13283

people have tried AIT appeals and succeeded previously. but later govt changed tactics and started giving discretionary visas for people who won AIT appeals instead of hsmp renewals. there are various other problems when these people get discretionary leave instead of hsmp renwal from what i have r...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension Tier 1 - University not in the SA Tool
Replies: 1
Views: 652

I just found my univ there in the list though with a different name as name was changed.

But the verdict is if you univ. is not listed in the tool then you need to get it from NARIC which cost a lot of money so if you need it then get it as early as possible as the fast track costs £200...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 now - Wife's application
Replies: 4
Views: 1672

Each dependent needs a separate application, but you have to send them together with your renewal to avoid paying an additional 395 pounds for each one. I just discovered this myself yesterday as I was going through the paperwork. It's a smaller version of the application that we have to do. You al...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

see thread http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=24154 see if the suggestions of cash mini isas help u. if you have been in the uk for a while hope you would have made this tax saving investment. this might save your neck now. thanks Vinay. I've already read that post. Unfortunately I'm ...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Judicial Review 5th March - HSMP
Replies: 45
Views: 13283

yes it is a paid forum now. before it wasnt. but it was found that as usual freeloaders would use and abuse the forum and there was acute shortage of funds for jr. hence registered limited company which runs the forum decided to allow only paid members, otherwise there was severe difficulty meeting...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 now - Wife's application
Replies: 4
Views: 1672

HSMP Extension - Tier 1 now - Wife's application

Here is another puzzle?

For HSMP Extension (now Tier 1) do I need to get a separate application for my Wife or the main applicant's application will cover it?

Its complete hell..
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:29 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension Tier 1 - University not in the SA Tool
Replies: 1
Views: 652

HSMP Extension Tier 1 - University not in the SA Tool

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator My university is not listed here, do I need to get letter from NARIC? There are only 2 options either your Degree & University/college is lusted there or you get a letter from NARIC. Seems another strange situation, in the past I never bothered f...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

Fund requirement is mandatory - Confirmed

I've been going thru the guidelines and found that it is mandatory to have Fund Requirements met.

Overall one must score

75 points for attributes

AND

10 points for English Requirements

AND

10 Points for Maintenance (Funds)

My weekend got spoiled in this new system...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

The Fee is £750

Just clarified that the fee is £750.

£350 is for those who have HSMP approval letter but yet to obtain associated LTR (Leave to Remain)

Refer to Page 3 of the Tier 1 Application Form.
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

Would Credit Card be counted?

Just curious would they consider Credit cards as source for instant availability of fund?
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: For those who need IELTS
Replies: 2
Views: 1006

For those who need IELTS

I'm sharing my IELTS experience for those who are unfortunate and don't have piece of paper to prove English language requirement. 1) It is not too difficult. 2) But you need to prepare for it at least 2 weeks before the date of exam 3) Book your exam at least 1.5 months in advance for the decided d...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Judicial Review 5th March - HSMP
Replies: 45
Views: 13283

Just joined

I'm now on board. I was going thru this case just today, even never heard of HSMP Forum Ltd, and can't join them as they charge money for it? Humm!!! Anyway as usual it is going to take time to come to a decision. I'm not expert in UK law but is there anything which can halt the implementation of ne...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Need help on Age proof submission.
Replies: 3
Views: 769

Re: Need help on Age proof submission.

Hi All, I dont have DOB certificate and Driving license. Can I submit my 1 0 th class certificate as age proof for HSMP application. This certifcate shows DOB. India we submit for age proof. If not, Please let me know what else I can submit. Appreciate quick help. Thanks, lata. You should have DOB ...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP FLR Extension (tier1) - March applications post here
Replies: 143
Views: 36198

£350 or £750

I'm in the same boat, confusion over fee.
The fee for HSMP Extension is £350 or £750 under the so called Tier 1...

The sentence in the guidelines is confusing.
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

Clarification on the Fund Requirements

I just clarified that the Fund Requirements point is mandatory.
So you need to pass this or you will be disqualified immediately without mercy.

So striking off this point and working on workarounds :)
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

Ajay, I am in the same boat as u are...HO keeps moving the goal post...First it was new HMP in Nov -06, then new PR rules ,now new Tier 1 rules...OOOPS i foogot new 750 GBP fees for extension.. Belive you me, if you are highly skilled (which i belive we all are as we have proved as per points), get...
by Ajay Kumar Singh
Sat Mar 08, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension - Tier 1 - Fund Maintenance Requirement
Replies: 70
Views: 25344

Just in case if all goes wrong.

Which is the court to knock at?

Do I need a solicitor with such type of cases or I can do it on my own?

Any ref of good Solicitor please.
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