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by samiraz
Wed Jun 18, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: student visa after getting the visitor visa
Replies: 0
Views: 79

student visa after getting the visitor visa

My friend has recently received her visitor visa for the uk. She has been enrolled to a MSc in uk which starts on 29 sept. She wants to come to uk for 4 weeks in the month of July. Can she apply for her student visa before she comes to uk for visiting ? will the embassy show any issues with her havi...
by samiraz
Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:22 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 application and pre sessional course
Replies: 2
Views: 161

Tier 4 application and pre sessional course

My friend has recently received an unconditional offer for Masters. There is a course that university recommends to attend on 23rd September and lasts for a week. The masters start date is 29 Sept. I know one can apply for tier4 3 months before start date of the course. my question is will she be ab...
by samiraz
Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: when to apply for tier 4
Replies: 1
Views: 140

when to apply for tier 4

Hi, On the new gov website, It says one can apply for a tier 4 visa 3 months before travel date. However on UKCISA website it says 3 months before the start date of the course. Could you please point out which one is correct. Has UKBA changed the rules ? I will be applying from overseas and my cours...
by samiraz
Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:49 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: visitor visa and student visa
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Re: visitor visa and student visa

visiting my friend. I have a few trips planned with her for the summer.

Duration is 2-3 weeks
by samiraz
Tue Mar 25, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: visitor visa and student visa
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Re: visitor visa and student visa

Thank you.. After obtaining the tier 4 can i apply for a visitor visa ? Will immigration allow me to enter the country as a general visitor if they see I have a tier 4 visa, I will have a return ticket booked when coming for visitor. I will go back to my country and come to uk on tier 4 after my vis...
by samiraz
Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:31 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: visitor visa and student visa
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Re: visitor visa and student visa

No I mean can i apply for tier 4 in my country an apply for visitors. come on visitors visa while already having a tier 4
by samiraz
Thu Mar 20, 2014 7:47 am
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: visitor visa and student visa
Replies: 8
Views: 389

visitor visa and student visa

I am applying for a Masters soon to commence on October. Currently I am out of UK and my previous visa has expired. I know that you dont get more than one month's tier 4 before the start of tier 4. I wanted to ask can I get a 6 months visitor visa and get a tier 4 student visa. Come to uk in august ...
by samiraz
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 inviting a freind - URGENT ADVICE NEEDED
Replies: 1
Views: 202

Tier 2 inviting a freind - URGENT ADVICE NEEDED

I have a friend in Nigeria who i wish to invite to UK. She left UK for Nigeria 2 weeks ago and is currently unemployed. She is currently living with her parents and will be supported by them for her visit. She was previously on a PSW visa. I wanted to ask what should i mention in my invitation lette...
by samiraz
Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: PSW to general visitor switch
Replies: 2
Views: 5623

Re: PSW to general visitor switch

Thank you. I have another question. Would it be possible for her to apply for her visitor visa as soon as she leaves uk or will she have to wait before applying for visitors visa?
by samiraz
Tue Feb 04, 2014 7:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: PSW to general visitor switch
Replies: 2
Views: 5623

PSW to general visitor switch

My friend's PSW is expiring soon.
I wanted to ask can one apply from PSW to general visitor visa within uk or will one have to leave the country and apply from there ?

Thanks.
by samiraz
Thu Jan 30, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Application after visa expiry
Replies: 0
Views: 129

Tier 2 Application after visa expiry

Hi, I have a few questions in regards to visa application within 28 days of expiry of previous visa. - Is it possible to apply for a tier 2 general from psw visa within 28 days of its expiry. If yes, would it have any implications on the application. Will I have to send a letter explaining why i did...
by samiraz
Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Changing Employer before the start date
Replies: 0
Views: 143

Changing Employer before the start date

Hi, I have an offer from an employer A and I am going to apply for the visa as I have been assigned a CoS already. My start date is set as 24 Feb 2014. I have another offer from employer B but they are completing the RLMT and have informed me that if a suitable worker applies they will withdraw thei...
by samiraz
Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: tier 4 cap query
Replies: 21
Views: 1537

Re: tier 4 cap query

Thanks all for reply. Ditima98 : I was looking into doing MSc. in Economics. MBA will not suit me in the career I am looking at. Would 1+3 PhD not classify as a academic progression since my masters will form my PhD ? shaq1: Does the UKBA calculate the 5 year based on my application form ? Because I...
by samiraz
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: tier 4 cap query
Replies: 21
Views: 1537

Re: tier 4 cap query

Can you please elaborate on whether i can do another masters ? Thanks
by samiraz
Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: tier 4 cap query
Replies: 21
Views: 1537

tier 4 cap query

Hi, I am looking to apply for a Masters/ 1+3 PhD. starting in September 2014. I wanted to know if I have completed my 5 years cap already. My previous education history is as follows: BSc. Hons October 2007- July 2010 MSc. October 2010-October 2011 PSW visa 2012-2014 Based on that I have calculated ...
by samiraz
Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Changing Employers
Replies: 8
Views: 498

Changing Employers

Hi, I am currently on Tier 2 General visa which expires in 2016. I am now changing Job and my new employer has issued me with a CoS expiring in March 2014. My contract is effective from 1st February, However my current contract with my current employer is till 5 March. I can exit the contract given ...
by samiraz
Mon Dec 09, 2013 9:52 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Dependant visa
Replies: 0
Views: 207

Dependant visa

Hi, I am currently on a tier 2 general visa and will soon be changing sponsors and will have to make a new application. My dependant will be applying her visa soon as her visa expires before i chnage my sponsors. My question is that if she becomes my dependant before i change my sponsor, will she ha...
by samiraz
Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependant
Replies: 2
Views: 428

Sorry i mean to say in 3rd question subsisting

3-What kind of evidence we would need to provide to prove our relationship is subsisting?
by samiraz
Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependant
Replies: 2
Views: 428

Tier 2 Dependant

Hi, I am currently on a Tier 2 Visa. My unmarried same-sex partner is on a PSW visa which expires in February 2014. We have been living together for 2 years now. I would like to bring my partner under my dependant visa. I had a few questions in regards to that: 1- My Tier 2 application was made with...