Thanks sagareva. That's really helpful.

Do you know if the 900GBP maintenance fund (kept in account for 90days) can also be from an overseas bank account?

If you apply by post, did you have to go back to the UK for giving biometrics?

Your friend just arrived one day before existing visa expired, and got decision same day - i am guessing he got approved?

Hi guys, Due to family reasons I worked overseas for the past 2 years and my tier 1 visa will expire soon. I wonder if I can go back to the UK and extend my visa based on overseas earning only? (my oversea income will qualify and I don't need to claim 5pt for UK experience) I searched in the forum a...

Does it make a difference whether the applicant is inside the UK, if the application is made by post?

I suppose it does if biometrics are required again for extension

Urgent: Tier 1 (general) Extension - need biometrics AGAIN? I have given my biometrics data when initially applying for Tier 1 (general) 3 years ago - currently holding a Biometrics residence permit card, expiring soon. I am outside the country right now so am trying to apply for extension by post b...