Points for Education without Original Diplomas!

[mdeleo01]

Hi-

Has anyone received points for education without sending their original diplomas? I sent official school transcripts for both my undergraduate and masters degrees, but I only sent copies of my diplomas.

I've read that some people (on this board) received their diplomas back a YEAR later and torn up. Not wanting to lose my original certificates, I sent official transcripts from my schools (on tamper proof paper with the breakdown of courses and grades), as well as photocopies of the diplomas.

Now I'm really worried that the HO will refuse my education because I didn't send the original diplomas.

Has anyone else sent transcripts without original diplomas and received points? It might not be too late for me to send my diplomas if I need to. Help Please!

[Kotiara]

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[homeistheuk]

I sent color copies on great thick paper, and it made it seem original, but I had them stamped as certified and my case was approved.

Another option is to send the degree in a small light frame, a little extra on the postage, but that way it will not get torn or ripped.

[bani]

hi, i sent in official transcripts of both phd and bachelors degrees. in addition, i sent a letter from my department stating my phd degree, dates of attendance, graduation date, etc. i didn't send in the degree certificates because i'm used to getting transcript requests instead, i never had to show the certificates for anything before. had i read this board before i submitted my application, i would have at least sent in notarised copies of those - i suggest you do this just to be sure. but the transcripts and letter were accepted anyway and i got the 30 points. my hsmp was approved oct 2004.

[tgs]

I only send a transcripts from the University Administration and I know a friend of mine did the same. It was original transscripts, not copies. We we approved.