Query on filling Immigration History in Tier1 application

[naveenhi]

Hi All,
I am on HSMP(visa expires 26thJuly) and applying for Tier1 in a week's time.I have couple of queries in the application,which may sound silly but dont want to take any risk.Also, I made a search in this forum but couldnt find answer to my query.
In the application,Section 2(Applicant Details) section and point D-Immigration History, states ---Did the applicant obtain entry clearance or a visa before entering UK?
I am not quite sure whether to select yes or no. I entered into UK as a student 6 yrs before and then onto working holiday visa and then onto HSMP.
In this scenario, do I say Yes or No?
Also, the company I work for have introduced Online Payslips and when I asked for paper payslip, they gave me a paper payslip.However, it states as COPY on the front sheet.Will these still be valid to use for claiming earnings points?
Its appreciated if you could please help me in this regard.
Thanks in advance,
Naveen.

[push]

Hi All,
I am on HSMP(visa expires 26thJuly) and applying for Tier1 in a week's time.I have couple of queries in the application,which may sound silly but dont want to take any risk.Also, I made a search in this forum but couldnt find answer to my query.

In the application,Section 2(Applicant Details) section and point D-Immigration History, states ---Did the applicant obtain entry clearance or a visa before entering UK?
I am not quite sure whether to select yes or no. I entered into UK as a student 6 yrs before and then onto working holiday visa and then onto HSMP.
In this scenario, do I say Yes or No?

YES

Also, the company I work for have introduced Online Payslips and when I asked for paper payslip, they gave me a paper payslip.However, it states as COPY on the front sheet.Will these still be valid to use for claiming earnings points?

Relevant quote from the BIA website:


This page explains the requirements for payslips that you provide to support your application to tier 1 (General) - highly skilled worker under the points-based system to work, train or study in the United Kingdom.

Monthly payslips must cover the whole period claimed (if payslips are generated monthly) and each monthly payslip for the period claimed should be provided.

If payslips are on plain paper or you only receive online pay slips, you must get your employer's signature and stamp on a print-out to authenticate the evidence. this is the link

regards,

push_hsmp

[naveenhi]

Thankyou mate...Will post any furthur questions I have...

[imran99132]

Hi,

For the entry clearance you have to put 'YES' and enter your details of the first visa like, when visa was issued, entry clearance no. etc.
For the payslips, if these are copies I would advise you to get a letter from your employer instead. The letter should clearly mention your claim period, net and gross pay for the whole claim period. Make sure that the net pay amount matches the amount credited to your bank account. By doing so you wouldn't need to produce payslips.

I hope this would be helpful.
Good luck
Imran

[naveenhi]

Hi Imran and push_hsmp,
Thankyou for the suggestions.Am wondering is it ok if I submit my P60 instead of Payslips as I am not sure if my employer gives all the pay details for 12 months on letter head and moreover P60 for this year covers the income from Apr07 till Mar08 and this covers 12 months out of 15 months anyway.
I will also speak to Payroll team in my office to see if can provide letter etc.But if P60 does the work,I need not worry abt other things I guess..
Cheers,
Naveen.

[push]

Hi Imran and push_hsmp,
Thankyou for the suggestions.Am wondering is it ok if I submit my P60 instead of Payslips as I am not sure if my employer gives all the pay details for 12 months on letter head and moreover P60 for this year covers the income from Apr07 till Mar08 and this covers 12 months out of 15 months anyway.
I will also speak to Payroll team in my office to see if can provide letter etc.But if P60 does the work,I need not worry abt other things I guess..
Cheers,
Naveen.

P-60 should do. please have a look at this link

It is essential that earnings are corroborated by more than one source, so you must send at least two of the following as proof of your earnings:

payslips;
personal bank statements;
letter from your employer;
official tax document;
dividend vouchers;
letter from your managing agent or accountant;
invoice explanations or payment summaries;
company or business accounts.
The two types of evidence provided must be from separate sources, for example, when sending documentation showing salaried employment, payslips should not be provided in combination with an employer letter, as these documents are both considered to be from the same source. The separate documents provided must be consistent with, and corroborate one another about, the earnings that you are claiming.

[naveenhi]

Thanks mate for your prompt replies.

[naveenhi]

Hi,
One more question(hopefully last)-- Can I show 12 months pay slips and P60 as a combination of previous earnings,leaving Bank Statements?

[geriatrix]

Yes, you can! Provided the bank statements and the P60 cover the same 12 month income period (April - March).

regards

Hi,
One more question(hopefully last)-- Can I show 12 months pay slips and P60 as a combination of previous earnings,leaving Bank Statements?

[naveenhi]

Hi sushdmehta,
I want to show P60 and Payslips as they cover 12 months out of 15 months period and dont want to include bank statements.

[geriatrix]

Yes, my friend ...... as long as your 12 month period is exactly what is covered in P60, you are okay with payslips and P60.

regards

Hi sushdmehta,
I want to show P60 and Payslips as they cover 12 months out of 15 months period and dont want to include bank statements.

[naveenhi]

Thanks sushdmehta.I was bit confused and wanted to double check.Cheers.