I got my TIER 1 from VFS HYDERABAD in 15.. Saved 50 K

[kommsu]

Hi All,

I am happy today to share my one of HAPPIEST and memorable moments in my life .. I received today morning my stamped passport which is valid from 10 Jun 2010 to 10 Jun 2013 .It took total 11 working days in total 16 days to receice my VISA to me

I am very much thankful to each and every individual who is giving their valuable suggestions which are much useful and helpful to all of us .. espicially our *GURUS/Moderators/Best Helpers/Administrators/...etc* to Ramesh, Aruni , Chetan,.. and whose not .. all who are contributing their valuable time to share thier thoughts.

****Anybody applying from Hyderabd need any help dont hesitate to contact me at sureshpcm@gmail.com or on Personal Messanger .. Please dont go to Consultant and dont waste money, we cant find even a single consultant as good as this site. *****

Friends .. Please find my Documentation details below ..

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Dated: 08th Mar 2010

To
The Immigration Officer,
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)

Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings,

I XXXXXX, wish to apply under highly skilled migrant program (HSMP) category.

Following are the list of documents provided with my HSMP application.

1. Educational Background - 35 points claimed

Documents provided:

1) Original Masters Degree Certificate. (Master of Computer Applications)
2) Original Masters Degree Provisional Certificate cum memorandum of Marks . (Master of Computer Application)

2. Past Earnings -30 points claimed

The tax year in India starts from 01st April and ends in 31st March. So my latest Income Tax Returns cover the period from April-2008 to March-2009.
But my claim period starts from Feb-2009 to Jan-2010. Hence my latest Income Tax Returns cover only two months (i.e. Feb-2009 and Mar-2009) of my claim period.

Documents provided:
1) 12 months sealed and signed salary slips. (Salary slips submitted from Feb-2009 to Jan-2010)
2) Bank Statements for the claim period showing my Net salary credited into CITY Bank.

3. Age Assessment - 10 points claimed

Documents provided:
1) Original Driving License.
2) Original Passport.


Continued…

4. English Language Requirement - 10 points claimed

Documents provided:
1. Original Master Degree Certificate. (Master of Computer Application).
2. Original Master Degree Provisional Certificate cum memorandum of marks. (Master of Computer Application).


5. Maintenance - 10 points claimed

Documents provided:
1. Letter from Bank Manager stating that Funds are available in bank as F.D since 26th Nov 2009 to till date which can be avilable in cash if needed.
2.Attested copy of Fixed Deposit by Bank Manager

Total Points Claimed: 95 Points

1. Education: 35 Points
2. Earnings: 30 Points
3. Age: 10 Points

Total 75 ( Required)

4. English: 10 Points (Required)

5. Maintenance: 10 Points(Required)

I have also provided detailed covering letter for each section.

I trust the information I have provided is satisfactory, however if you have any questions or queries or require additional information do not hesitate to contact me on [XXXXXXX] or alternatively via email sureshpcm@gmail.com.

Thanking you,

Sincerely,


[XXXXXXX]
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My time lines below
VFS center applied: Hyderabad
Applied on: 08 Mar 2010
Application Dispatched to BHC: 08 Mar 2010
Under process Status changed on: 13 Mar 2010
Passport Stamped on : 23 Mar 2010
Valid Till :10 Jun 2013

[[iD]]

Great news, congratulations

[waiwai]

Congrats ! One doubt though,
You said -
"The tax year in India starts from 01st April and ends in 31st March. So my latest Income Tax Returns cover the period from April-2008 to March-2009.
But my claim period starts from Feb-2009 to Jan-2010. Hence my latest Income Tax Returns cover only two months (i.e. Feb-2009 and Mar-2009) of my claim period. "

So did you submit any kind of tax returns statement for feb-mar 2009 ? If yes, then what ? If no, then is it required to mention here ?

[smarty1277]

Congrats mate....

[kommsu]

hi waiwai

Congrats ! One doubt though,
You said -
"The tax year in India starts from 01st April and ends in 31st March. So my latest Income Tax Returns cover the period from April-2008 to March-2009.
But my claim period starts from Feb-2009 to Jan-2010. Hence my latest Income Tax Returns cover only two months (i.e. Feb-2009 and Mar-2009) of my claim period. "

So did you submit any kind of tax returns statement for feb-mar 2009 ? If yes, then what ? If no, then is it required to mention here ?

--- I missed to keep this in my previous post .. I have provided Form 16 and Saral Form which are not required if you keep original bank statements and Payslips, Provide only bank statments and Pay slips and remove this from your cover letter " The tax year in India starts from 01st April and ends in 31st March. So my latest Income Tax Returns cover the period from April-2008 to March-2009.
But my claim period starts from Feb-2009 to Jan-2010. Hence my latest Income Tax Returns cover only two months (i.e. Feb-2009 and Mar-2009) of my claim period. " .

Thanks&Regards,
Suresh.K

[tvn_ramesh]

Congrats ! One doubt though,
You said -
"The tax year in India starts from 01st April and ends in 31st March. So my latest Income Tax Returns cover the period from April-2008 to March-2009.
But my claim period starts from Feb-2009 to Jan-2010. Hence my latest Income Tax Returns cover only two months (i.e. Feb-2009 and Mar-2009) of my claim period. "

So did you submit any kind of tax returns statement for feb-mar 2009 ? If yes, then what ? If no, then is it required to mention here ?

its not mandatory to meet the claim period to IT Returns.. IT Returns docs are just extra evidences so attach whatever you have till now for the last 3yrs

[tvn_ramesh]

kommsu..

congratulations.. welcome to UK

[kommsu]

Thanks Ramesh..

With the guidence of you people only I got my VISA easily without any hurdles..

My visa is valid from june 10th 2010 ..I am planing to come UK in JULY or AUGUST..
Is any extra work or evidence I need to show if I enter UK after 28 days,Please clarify.

Thanks&Regards,
Suresh.K

[tvn_ramesh]

Thanks Ramesh..

With the guidence of you people only I got my VISA easily without any hurdles..

My visa is valid from june 10th 2010 ..I am planing to come UK in JULY or AUGUST..
Is any extra work or evidence I need to show if I enter UK after 28 days,Please clarify.

Thanks&Regards,
Suresh.K

if you are not comming within 28days.. you dont need to show anything extra at the Immigration apart from just keep all ur docs handy and have ur TB report..

this 28days stuff comes into light when the ILR comes up (if the current rules remains same) where you have to go for extra extension of ur visa.. so it is long way now..

[lucky3]

Congrats kommsu.

I have few doubts here on your application:

1) In your cover letter, you are addressing as:
To
The Immigration Officer,
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)

Is this correct? Can we address as HSMP (HSMP is no longer applicable) or something other like Tier 1 General VISA??

2) You have provided original master degree certificate and provisional certificate for English language proof.
Are they enough?
Don't we require proof from college?
Don't we need to attach points calculator copy saying my college is listed in database?

My college can be found in points calculator database. I can't find my course M.Tech listed directly in that box, but I can see Masters degree. So do I need to get letter from college in this case?

Thanks to all ...

[kommsu]

Congrats kommsu.

I have few doubts here on your application:

1) In your cover letter, you are addressing as:
To
The Immigration Officer,
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)

Is this correct? Can we address as HSMP (HSMP is no longer applicable) or something other like Tier 1 General VISA??

2) You have provided original master degree certificate and provisional certificate for English language proof.
Are they enough?
Don't we require proof from college?
Don't we need to attach points calculator copy saying my college is listed in database?

My college can be found in points calculator database. I can't find my course M.Tech listed directly in that box, but I can see Masters degree. So do I need to get letter from college in this case?

Thanks to all ...

...1)They dont bother about 'toAddress' in cover letter .. same address I too copied from coverletters available in this forum.
2) Just Original cetificates are enough if they are showing points in PBS to you ..I just submitted PG OD & PG provisional cum marks memo for English language requirement and Qualification & come to your point Mtech also falls under PG so that u can select masters degree in PBS after selecting your college .. no need to get certificate from college.



Hope these answers your queries.

Thanks&Regards,
Suresh.K

[subbu_champion]

Hi
I dont have Master degree..in pbs its not giving option for bachelor degree. it seems tier 1 wont applicable to bachelor degree candiates ?

[aruni4470]

Hi
I dont have Master degree..in pbs its not giving option for bachelor degree. it seems tier 1 wont applicable to bachelor degree candiates ?

According to the present rules you should have Masters to qualify, but the rules have changed and the new rules come into effect from 6th April 2010, the PBS has not be updated yet. To see if you qualify, check the below link.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... -of-policy

[subbu_champion]

Hi suresh ..can you please share information on how much earnings that u have given there?

in pbs it showing points ragianst earnings like below

£40,000 and above (45 points)
£35,000 - £39,999 (40 points)
£32,000 - £34,999 (35 points)
£29,000 - £31,999 (30 points)
£26,000 - £28,999 (25 points)
£23,000 - £25,999 (20 points)
£20,000 - £22,999 (15 points)
under £20,000 (o points)
i dont have even 10 lacs rupees earnings for the last 2 years.it seems the people who have lass than £ 20k ..wont get tier visa?

[smarty1277]

Hi suresh ..can you please share information on how much earnings that u have given there?

in pbs it showing points ragianst earnings like below

£40,000 and above (45 points)
£35,000 - £39,999 (40 points)
£32,000 - £34,999 (35 points)
£29,000 - £31,999 (30 points)
£26,000 - £28,999 (25 points)
£23,000 - £25,999 (20 points)
£20,000 - £22,999 (15 points)
under £20,000 (o points)
i dont have even 10 lacs rupees earnings for the last 2 years.it seems the people who have lass than £ 20k ..wont get tier visa?

I tried to simplify it in INR. I have taken currency multiplier as 5.3 and GBP to INR exchange rate as 1 GBP = 70 INR.

Earnings in INR ---------Points

528,290 and above - 45 Points
462,252 to 528,289 - 40 Points
422,629 to 462,251 - 35 Points
383,007 to 422,628 - 30 Points
343,384 to 383,006 - 25 Points
303,761 to 343,383 - 20 Points
264,151 to 303,760 - 15 Points
Upto 264,150 - 0 Points

[madhuaish]

hi i had applied for my visa on 16th of march at chennai and still in submitted to uk consulate state, it is now 6 working days and not sure what is going on... i'm bit afraid on viewing the link about new tier 1 option and point from 6th April.. will this affect my application which i had already submitted or am i out of danger.... also u know about the wait time at resent in chennai???

date submitted:- 16th march at chennai
status submitted to uk consulate...

[subbu_champion]

I tried to simplify it in INR. I have taken currency multiplier as 5.3 and GBP to INR exchange rate as 1 GBP = 70 INR.

Earnings in INR ---------Points

528,290 and above - 45 Points
462,252 to 528,289 - 40 Points
422,629 to 462,251 - 35 Points
383,007 to 422,628 - 30 Points
343,384 to 383,006 - 25 Points
303,761 to 343,383 - 20 Points
264,151 to 303,760 - 15 Points
Upto 264,150 - 0 Points[/quote]

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These earnings that we need to mention here should be per annum or total earnings made from the begining of your employement?[/code]

[kiranchinnu]

kommsu
Congrats and welcome to UK.