Tier 1 August 2008 Applicants

friend_333 · Post by **friend_333** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:26 am

hi

I dont know why application are not being processed.
I am seeing that people who have applied to VFS Mumbai and bangalore have got their approval.
I applied thru VFS hyderabad

Still waiting .......................

shubhox · Post by **shubhox** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:59 am

friend_333 wrote:hi

I dont know why application are not being processed.
I am seeing that people who have applied to VFS Mumbai and bangalore have got their approval.
I applied thru VFS hyderabad

Still waiting .......................

Yeah, I am wondering the same for Delhi....it seems the Delhi office also takes time...anyone from Delhi who has got their approval..?

ganeshmba · Post by **ganeshmba** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:08 am

Hi friend_333

I applied on Aug 28th in Hyderabad VFS and got the stamped passport today (Sep 25th).

friend_333 · Post by **friend_333** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:10 am

hi Ganeshmba

Congrats

ganeshmba wrote:Hi friend_333

I applied on Aug 28th in Hyderabad VFS and got the stamped passport today (Sep 25th).

friend_333 · Post by **friend_333** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:20 am

Hi

Can u share us the documents sent, and when did integraa happen for you and also was it fresh tier 1 ?

Thanks

ganeshmba wrote:Hi friend_333

I applied on Aug 28th in Hyderabad VFS and got the stamped passport today (Sep 25th).

UKraj · Post by **UKraj** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:43 am

ganeshmba wrote:Hi friend_333

I applied on Aug 28th in Hyderabad VFS and got the stamped passport today (Sep 25th).

hi ganeshmba,

Thats a good news. Congrats.

Did you apply for any UT (Urgent treatment)?
Was it a fresh application or you had HSMP approval letter?

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Applied on: 20-Aug-2008
From: VFS Hyderabad
Integra: No idea
Status: Waiting
Remarks: I had initial HSMP approval letter

ganeshmba · Post by **ganeshmba** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:49 am

Hi,
Yes, It is a fresh Tier-1

Integra screen: No Idea

Documents I submitted:
Age Proof:
1. Passport

Ed. Qualifications:
1. B.E certificate in original (My college was found on the points tool)
2. All semesters marks cards in original

Previous Earnings:
1. Pay slips from 2 employers (Note: I changed my job in the claimed 12 months period, as a result I was not having one month's payslip.. I submitted 11 payslips only) in original
2. Bank statements from 2 banks on their stationary in original for the whole 12 month period

English:
1. Letter from my UNIVERSITY stating that Degree has been taught in English
2. Copy of points assessment which tells that my college was on the tool

Maintenance:
1. Bank statement submitted above as part of Earnings
2. Letter from bank stating that reqd funds are available for last 4 months and their equivalent value in pounds

NOTE: For every document I submitted, I have given one reference name and thier phone number to check the validity of the documents in the covering letter.
Also I mentioned that docs are in Original for each document, when I am writing abt it in covering letter.

friend_333 · Post by **friend_333** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:24 pm

Thanks

ganeshmba wrote:Hi,
Yes, It is a fresh Tier-1

Integra screen: No Idea

Documents I submitted:
Age Proof:
1. Passport

Ed. Qualifications:
1. B.E certificate in original (My college was found on the points tool)
2. All semesters marks cards in original

Previous Earnings:
1. Pay slips from 2 employers (Note: I changed my job in the claimed 12 months period, as a result I was not having one month's payslip.. I submitted 11 payslips only) in original
2. Bank statements from 2 banks on their stationary in original for the whole 12 month period

English:
1. Letter from my UNIVERSITY stating that Degree has been taught in English
2. Copy of points assessment which tells that my college was on the tool

Maintenance:
1. Bank statement submitted above as part of Earnings
2. Letter from bank stating that reqd funds are available for last 4 months and their equivalent value in pounds

NOTE: For every document I submitted, I have given one reference name and thier phone number to check the validity of the documents in the covering letter.
Also I mentioned that docs are in Original for each document, when I am writing abt it in covering letter.

ganeshmba · Post by **ganeshmba** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 1:50 pm

Thanks UKRaj.

I did not apply for any UT and it is a fresh T-1 application

sikander · Post by **sikander** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 2:06 pm

Hi All,

I got my approved Tier1 VISA for 3 years today. I applied on 13/08/2008 from VFS Delhi.

My document checklist can be accessed at http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... t=sikander

Let me know if anyone needs any help.

Thanks,
Sikander

shubhox · Post by **shubhox** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:51 pm

sikander wrote:Hi All,

I got my approved Tier1 VISA for 3 years today. I applied on 13/08/2008 from VFS Delhi.

My document checklist can be accessed at http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... t=sikander

Let me know if anyone needs any help.

Thanks,
Sikander

Congrats Sikander! I had applied on 12th August from Delhi, but still no luck...
...i browsed through your checklist - I had supplied almost the same kind of documents except for the accommodation proof folder - wonder if that was required...

kandasamy · Post by **kandasamy** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:16 pm

Hi Neeraj,

This is kandasamy Damodaran.
I am planning to apply for Tier 1 application by 10 of Oct.
I am having a doubt.
I have request a salary certificate from my employer and they agreed to give it, but it is in PDF scan copied. When I asked for the original copy they told me that as per the company policy they won't give any certificate in the letter head. so I would like to know that this scan copy they will accept or not.

Regards
Kandasamy

Regards,

[quote="neeraj_chennai"]hi guys,

got my Tier-1 visa yesterday, stamped for three years, feels good :D
would like to thank ppl in this forum for all the help. this is a great place for applicants.

My details are given below:

Applied: 11th Aug 2008 at VFS, Mumbai South
Points claimed for attributes: Salary 45 + Qualification 30 = 75 only
(as my MBA college was not on calculator and while I had applied for NARIC assesment, it was taking time. In fact, I haven't got NARIC letter till date :cry: )
Integra Verification: My company got a call asking whether I work there or not, on 18th Aug
VISA stamped date: 10th Sep (took 19 working days) :D

Documents submitted:
Education:
1) Graduation degree and marksheets
2) MBA degree and marksheets (even though was not claiming points)

Salary
1) Stamped and signed slips
2) Bank statement showing credits
3) Income tax returns
4) Salary certificate from company mentioning last 12 month salary details

English Language:
my graduation university (University of Indore) was on the NARIC database points calculator

Maintenance funds:
I had 5000 GBP equivalent lying in a savings account (not salary account) for a long time. Gave that statement and also a letter from the bank stating the minimum balance

I also submitted some other documents to make my application stronger, as suggested by ppl in the forum. There include:
1. My resume
2. All prior work experience certificates
3. My job potential in UK (gave a write-up and gave print outs of e-mails that I have exchanged with some potential employers, even though I haven't got an offer yet)
4. Accomodation proof (hotel reservation in London for 10 days)
5. Print out of calculator on-line assesment
6. Marriage certificate

Out of the above, 2), 4), 5) and 6) were also advised by VFS. I think one should call VFS helpline and discuss list of documents needed, that is very helpful.

Also, made each section separate with separate cover letters.

Will be glad to help anyone else ..

Meanwhile, focussing on my job search ..

Bye

Neeraj[/quote]

kandasamy · Post by **kandasamy** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:21 pm

Hi,

I am planning to apply on 10 Oct 2008 from VFS Bangalore. Could you please what are things to be consider before applying the application.

Regards
Kandasamy

[quote="Mohanfromblr"]Hi Ganeshji
I made a fresh Tier-1 General Application on 21/Aug/2008 from VFS Bangalore. When contacted with VFS on 15th,Sep they said that Integra Verification Reports have reached BHC. The recent status as on today is that "We cant give you an approximate/exact time frame for a decision to be made".
Also not confirming at least whether a Case Worker has taken up my Case or not. The BHC is very tight-fisted in sharing any info. on the status
I am hoping that I would receive my Docs around first/second week of October as there are 2 holidays in first 10 days of October.[/quote]

vijayvvd · Post by **vijayvvd** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:04 pm

Hi Guys,
I got a problem , My tier 1 application is stil under consideration 8th August.

Due to maintenace fund availability ...I sent application for myself and my wife only.... However my 2 year old kid's application was not sent.

The Wp and dependant visa will be expiring on 30th Sept,mean my kid's visa is expiring..I have not applied him as TIER1 dependant.

Now what do I DO?

Can I apply for my kid as dependant even if my application is stil under consideration (quoting the reference number of my application ) and paying appropriate fees.
Now I have sufficient balance to cover all 3 of us.

Any procedurial conmfirmation on this.

please help me

UKraj · Post by **UKraj** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:25 am

Dear All,

I received my passport stamped with 3yr visa on 11th October.

I would like to sincerely thank each one on this forum for the great help.

My timelines are as below:
Applied on: 20-Aug-2008
From: VFS Hyderabad
Integra: No idea
Remarks: I had initial HSMP approval letter
Status: Stamped with 3 yrs of VISA.
Passport received on: 11-Oct-2008

Good luck to you all.

shubhox · Post by **shubhox** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:21 pm

Hey all, I too finally got the visa - here are the timelines:

Applied on - 12th August 2008
Applied at - VFS Delhi
Integra - 19th August 2008
Visa stamped on - 7th October 2008

now for my wife's dependent visa...anyone has the idea how much time the dependent visa is taking nowadays?

Best of luck!!

birdy1980 · Post by **birdy1980** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:13 am

Hi all

Applied for Tier 1 from within UK on 27 August 2008.
Claimed 100 points for earning + age + degree + UK experience
Satisfied english language requirement automatically as I had passed from University of mumbai.
Maintenance fund requirement satisfied as well.

Payment deducted from credit card on 29 august 2008.

Documents received : 18-October-2008
Extension till October 2011

Category: Work permit to TIER 1

I had claimed 20 points for my age(27) but surprisingly they gave me zero points. No reason was specified as to why my age was not awarded points even though I had obviously included my original passport as age proof

I was awarded 80 points as a result. Thank god anyway I got it approved.

Thanks a lot to this site. Really helped me a lot to understand the general trend of how much time it takes for a Tier 1 to be approved.

Good luck to all you people! If your documents are perfect and in place, no need to worry. I am so relieved now

vijayvvd · Post by **vijayvvd** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:09 pm

My WP to Tier 1 not approved.

Reason:
1)Icici statements not acceptable, (genaerally received every month over email.....having proper logo etc).====they think it should accompany a letter from bank
2) Maintenace fund....not satsfied.....I think he did not look at my evidence properly here.

Anything I can do now?
My wp visa already expired, will apeal work?
What's suggestion

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Tier 1 August 2008 Applicants

TIER 1

Re: TIER 1

Congrats

Can u share us the detail of documents sent

Hi

thanks

Re: Got the visa stamped ... Hooray

The Wp and dependant visa will be expiring on 30th Sept

Hi

Re: Hi

Tier 1 approved

Re: Bad news