is there limit on arrival date

[Midas]

Hi Guys, i have read many posts and various interpretation has made me very confused on this subject. Please help

1- I have tier 1 visa stamped w.e.f March, 10, but cant travel till March 2011 due to pregnancy related issues with my wife.How will it effect me,will i not be allowed to enter into UK.Is there a timeline that one should be there.
2- Is this a good idea to "activate" my visa by visiting for a month and then again enter on my planned dates. Is there anything as maximum absence allowed.

Guys i need your guidance please.

Rana K

[aspirant99]

Hi Guys, i have read many posts and various interpretation has made me very confused on this subject. Please help

1- I have tier 1 visa stamped w.e.f March, 10, but cant travel till March 2011 due to pregnancy related issues with my wife.How will it effect me,will i not be allowed to enter into UK.Is there a timeline that one should be there.
2- Is this a good idea to "activate" my visa by visiting for a month and then again enter on my planned dates. Is there anything as maximum absence allowed.

Guys i need your guidance please.

Rana K

Theretically there is no time limit and you can enter tanytime during the validity period of your visa. However, there can be issues when applying for extensions as you might not meet the min requirement in earnings or you have to get an additional extension if you are planning for ILR..good luck!!

[Midas]

Thank you aspirant99.

Is additional extention possible?, The guidance says that there can be only one extention for the maximum period of Five years so i am guessing my extention will be for 2 yrs.

[gd_Shepherd]

This question pops up too often in the board. Could moderators think of making one of the threads as a sticky. (Just my 2 cents)

P.S: Not to sound harsh, I wonder why SEARCH functionality is seldom used.

Shepherd