Tier 2 visa extension + dependents application

[john353]

I plan to apply for a Tier2 visa extension in December 2010, as my visa expires in March. I will be also applying for my wife and my son's (baby) dependent visa at the same time, i.e total 3 applications. I have the following questions:

1)Does my son need to provide biometrics data, as he is infant? Also in his application form in the declaration section, it is not clear if the parent can make the signature or the baby's thumb impression is required.

2) For my application, in section C9, it is mentioned that "the applicant’s current Biometric Residence Permit must be provided, unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified on the application form". I don't have a Biometric Residence Permit. I am confused as to what to enter here.

Suggestions will be appreciated.

Cheers.

[geriatrix]

1)Does my son need to provide biometrics data, as he is infant? Also in his application form in the declaration section, it is not clear if the parent can make the signature or the baby's thumb impression is required.

No, and either parent can sign on behalf of the child.

2) For my application, in section C9, it is mentioned that "the applicant’s current Biometric Residence Permit must be provided, unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified on the application form". I don't have a Biometric Residence Permit. I am confused as to what to enter here.

Read again and carefully. You'll note the use of "If" in the sentence.


regards

[john353]

Hi @sushdmehta,

Thanks for the reply. But regarding my question on BRP still it is not clear.

I have copied section C9 of the application below.
"C9. Please give details of the applicant’s Biometric Residence Permit. Please note for the application to be valid and complete the applicant’s current Bimetric Residence Permit must be provided, unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified on the application form."

Sorry, I am totally new to this BRP concept and hence the confusion. Can I ignore C9 and go to C10 which is copied below "C10. If the BRP is not enclosed then please give details why the applicant is unable to provide it." Can I say something like - my Tier 2 visa was issued in early 2009 and hence did not get a BRP at the time.

Cheers.

[geriatrix]

Reading the guidance before getting down to filling the form helps!

C9-C12 If the applicant’s current grant of leave was issued on a Residence Permit (BRP) he/she must also provide the BRP in order for the application to be valid, unless it is not available for one of the reasons specified on the application form.

regards

[john353]

Thanks for the info. I hadn't noticed that part before.

Cheers again.

[john353]

Hi,

I will be applying for my Tier 2 visa extension application in the coming weeks together with my wife + infant son extension application. Company has issued me with a COS last week (fortunately!).

My question is with the documents required. I am familiar with the documents required for the tier 2 visa and dependent visa applications. However after going through the application forms, I get the impression that no document other than Passport/visa stamp, COS and photographs are required, since this is an extension application. Obviously english requirement and degree proofs need not be shown. My questions in light of the extension application are

1)Do I need to show bank statements, accommodation proof since all of us are already in UK and this is an extension application?

2) Also is marriage certificate and birth certificate required for the dependents, since they already have shown these before in previous applications?

Tips from those familar/applied for extension applications is appreciated.

Cheers.

[john353]

Can someone suggest if maintainence proof (bank statements) need to be shown for Tier 2 extension application? i am applying this week and Suggestions are appreciated.

[john353]

Confusion is because in the application form it mentions if the applicant has entry clearance, leave to enter or leave to remain as a Tier 2 Migrant, go to question M4, which basically skips the proof part and tick M4 which says applicant has claimed 10 points for their level of funds. But M3 says "The applicant currently has leave in Tier 2 and has sent supporting evidence on an earlier application to show that he/she meets the maintenance requirements."

[john353]

Also in the latest app. forms there is a section 6 to give consent to UKBA for bank verifications.