Warning at ukvisas.gov.uk

[nabsha]

Please read the following Warning I found on ukvisas.gov.uk
"
Important!
To qualify for Tier 1 of the Points Based System you must be able to demonstrate that you have funds to support yourself and any dependants. For the main applicant this is £2,800 with a further £1,600 needed for each dependant accompanying you or planning to join you within 12 months of your arrival in the UK. These amounts must be held in your bank account for a minimum period of 3 months immediately preceding the date of your application."
[Source:http: // www .ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf21pbsgeneralmigrant]

My question is what does this imply to?
- Does this mean that, when applying VISA for principal applicant only, one has to show maintenance funds for dependants, who are willing to join within 12 months? (and dependants application is made independently afterwards?) OR
- Does this mean that when applying VISA for principal applicant + dependents one should show funds for dependents, who can travel within 12 months after getting VISA?

Thanks for comments.

Regards,
Nabsha
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[geriatrix]

Have a look at the Appendix 1 PBS self-assessment form and you'll note this clearly mentioned under the maintenance section. The UKBA website also mentions the fact clearly.

BTW, why do you call this a *warning*??

As per the so-called warning you have posted, answers to both your questions is *yes*. Whether this is strictly followed by BHC in your home country can only be found out from local BHC/VAC.

regards

[rajesh9pl]

Hi,

I understand this rule is already quoted on Appendix 1 form. However, I like to know if this rule has been there since Tier1 inception or it has come into force since July 4th?

rule - even primary applicant is applying alone initially, he/she needs to satisfy Maintenance criteria for dependents too?

Tier1 guidelines does not address this clause at all and forms are mostly filled at the last phase of application preparation. T1 has just been only 4 days old for out-of-country applicants (except India) then how can new applicants meets this requirement?

Any rule changes pertaining to Maintenance funds should be published from 90 days prior to its implementation.

your thoughts.....

I applied today (4th July) alone, without dependent (I have wife) as her local residency permit is still now issued. Her ineligibility was good for me I was little short of GBP 4400 in April begining. I did notice this strange clause while filling up the form yesterday but I had already filled the online version of VAF9 and paid the mandatory fees because I had to take the appointment, online was the only option to pay the fees. I have consistently maintained GBP 2800 for self but this restriction has already marred my chance.


Can I still do something now? or its gone!

I have always maintaned alteast GBP 4400 equivalent in my Indian account but 7 days restriction didn't allow me to use them. 7 days are insufficient to get Bank statement from India to any other country.

I am the first Tier1 General applicant from seconded country. VAC guy had not heard of PBS Tier1 General programme, he had to search his mailbox to find relevant T1 checklist and I had to explain why I was giving him each doc. I had to convince him to accept Appendix 1 form because he had only dealt with online forms so far and was reluctant. He forced me to submit marriage certificate even though i was applyng alone.

I wonder if UKBA had created such a comprehensive Self Assessment Tool which has a such huge data of Univs across world then why does it give a miss to include number of dependents in Maintenance (Funds) section.


Thanks,
Rajesh.

[geriatrix]

Any rule changes pertaining to Maintenance funds should be published from 90 days prior to its implementation.

Welcome to the real world. Applicants in India did not get any 90 day advance notice to start maintaining 2800 and 1600 pounds. They did not even get any special consideration like the incountry applicants got - closing balance showing min. balance was good enough until 29-Jun for incountry applicants.

Anyhow, I am given to understand that this statement (quoted above) was on the Tier 1 application form (VAF9A) ever since Tier 1 was introduced in India. Although I cannot substantiate it, it is my opinion and belief that this is more of a "good to have" thing, than a "mandatory" requirement. But since I cannot substantiate it, don't take my word for it.

regards

[ashgok]

hey u seem to be the moderator,

i need just 2 answers,
how many months maintenance funds do i need to show within the UK?

What points would i gain for salary in the range of 20K to 24K?

thanks,
ash

Have a look at the Appendix 1 PBS self-assessment form and you'll note this clearly mentioned under the maintenance section. The UKBA website also mentions the fact clearly.

BTW, why do you call this a *warning*??

As per the so-called warning you have posted, answers to both your questions is *yes*. Whether this is strictly followed by BHC in your home country can only be found out from local BHC/VAC.

regards

[nevadawipes]

hey u seem to be the moderator,

i need just 2 answers,
how many months maintenance funds do i need to show within the UK?

What points would i gain for salary in the range of 20K to 24K?

thanks,
ash

Have a look at the Appendix 1 PBS self-assessment form and you'll note this clearly mentioned under the maintenance section. The UKBA website also mentions the fact clearly.

BTW, why do you call this a *warning*??

As per the so-called warning you have posted, answers to both your questions is *yes*. Whether this is strictly followed by BHC in your home country can only be found out from local BHC/VAC.

regards

i am going to give you a bit of home work to do :


ans.1 - go to p.32 of guidance notes

ans.2 - go to p.17 of guidance notes



grant

[ashgok]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
that was posted long time back u r answering that now....

ash

hey u seem to be the moderator,

i need just 2 answers,
how many months maintenance funds do i need to show within the UK?

What points would i gain for salary in the range of 20K to 24K?

thanks,
ash

Have a look at the Appendix 1 PBS self-assessment form and you'll note this clearly mentioned under the maintenance section. The UKBA website also mentions the fact clearly.

BTW, why do you call this a *warning*??

As per the so-called warning you have posted, answers to both your questions is *yes*. Whether this is strictly followed by BHC in your home country can only be found out from local BHC/VAC.

regards

i am going to give you a bit of home work to do :


ans.1 - go to p.32 of guidance notes

ans.2 - go to p.17 of guidance notes



grant

[nevadawipes]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
that was posted long time back u r answering that now....

ash

hey u seem to be the moderator,

i need just 2 answers,
how many months maintenance funds do i need to show within the UK?

What points would i gain for salary in the range of 20K to 24K?

thanks,
ash

Have a look at the Appendix 1 PBS self-assessment form and you'll note this clearly mentioned under the maintenance section. The UKBA website also mentions the fact clearly.

BTW, why do you call this a *warning*??

As per the so-called warning you have posted, answers to both your questions is *yes*. Whether this is strictly followed by BHC in your home country can only be found out from local BHC/VAC.

regards

i am going to give you a bit of home work to do :


ans.1 - go to p.32 of guidance notes

ans.2 - go to p.17 of guidance notes



grant

you asked those questions at 11.22am today and i answered them at 1.41pm, whenever i could? questions werent asnwered by any1, so i thaught why not i should.

rather then saying thanks you are telling me that its too late to ans ur q??

thats amazing!!


u r 1 v. arrogant person if u werent joking.



Grant