What if I am 5 points short? Do they make exceptions?

[argh]

Hi,
I live in the US and wanted to get a UK visa so I could go live and work there for a year or more. I did the points calculator and came up 5 points short. If I made like $5k more per year I would qualify.

My question is, if I am that close, do they make exceptions and possibly grant me a visa? Or is it very cut and dry and if I don't have enough points, I am denied?

Thanks in advance!

[republique]

Hi,
I live in the US and wanted to get a UK visa so I could go live and work there for a year or more. I did the points calculator and came up 5 points short. If I made like $5k more per year I would qualify.

My question is, if I am that close, do they make exceptions and possibly grant me a visa? Or is it very cut and dry and if I don't have enough points, I am denied?

Thanks in advance!

nope no exceptions nice try

[argh]

thanks.

one more question: how do they verify your income, etc?

[niw2]

Dont even think about it. The penalties are severe and will permanently ruin your chances of obtaining visas to any other country.

[Snoozles]

Dont even think about it. The penalties are severe and will permanently ruin your chances of obtaining visas to any other country.

Haha I was thinking the exact same thing!

[republique]

thanks.

one more question: how do they verify your income, etc?

as already indicated above, don't try to be funny by doctoring your income documentation.
It is a fair question so I will tell you some examples but you would help yourself if you read the guidance
You use things like your W-2, income tax statements, contract, payslips and bank statements. Do not try to forge these documents the HO is not stupid.
I suggest if you are 5 K short that you look into how you are calculating the exchange rate. Are you doing it on a monthly basis or taking one rate which may be not the best rate and using it for all 12 months. See if that helps you but that is the only thing I'd suggest to help you. Or perhaps you have to consider other catergories to obtain points such as achievements
Good luck

[niw2]

Yes, it is a fair question, so I will revisit my answer. The Home Office and High commission verify your previous earnings by closely examining the documents submitted by you (and they are very familiar with the types of documents submitted by applicants). They also contract a company to contact employers in various countries (by telephone and through personal visits) to confirm previous employment and previous earnings.