Entry Date

[scorpio_besal]

Hi Friends,

I had applied for Tier 1 visa from Delhi on 22 Dec 2010 and today i got my passport with the visa, i am very happy, thanks to all of you, who made this possible.

On the application i had mentioned 20 Mar 2011 as my travel date , but the visa shows that its valid from 06/01/2011 - 06/01/2013.

Can i get it changed to 20 mar 2011, as i know that i can request any date within 90 days from the time i apply.

Thanks in advance for any advise.

[mulderpf]

Refer to this discussion and see Rahs' comments. It seems to be possible as you definitely chose a valid date (89 days by my calculation).

[push]

Request them to post-date your VISA. See these:
What if there is an error in the information on my visa? & ECB9.5 What if applicant is not intending to travel straight away to the UK -

The ECO should check the applicant's visa application form (VAF) for the proposed date of travel in order to prevent unnecessary applications for an extension of stay, and possible claims for a refund of the extension fee.

Where an applicant may not intend or be able to travel to the UK immediately following their application: the ECO has discretion to defer the 'effective' date until the date of travel, or up to 3 months from the date of issue, whichever is shorter. You may need to ensure that applicants applying under the various employment categories (and importantly under PBS Tier 2 and Tier 5) or as students under PBS Tier 4 would be acceptable to their UK sponsor, should entry be deferred by 3 months.

[wenkat.pokkunuru]

hi,
i too got clearance and the dates are 02/02/2011 to 02/02/2013..!!
i was just wondering about the visa timelines! Is it not for 3 years that we get clearance for? xx

[mulderpf]

hi,
i too got clearance and the dates are 02/02/2011 to 02/02/2013..!!
i was just wondering about the visa timelines! Is it not for 3 years that we get clearance for?

No - two years with initial visa and three years with extension.

[wenkat.pokkunuru]

oh i see !!
thanks for the prompt response...

and thanks to immigrationboards that gave lot of information !!

@anyone, please let me know if you need any information regarding the application.

[scorpio_besal]

Ladies And Gentlemen, Thank you so very much.

Today i am happy to tell you that i got my passport with the Visa date changed from 06 Jan 2011 to 20 march 2011 till 20 march 2013.

First of all, applying for tier 1 visa its self was a big deal for me as there were so many questions in my mind but a big THANKS, with the help of this website and the wonderful people (all the seniors) who are there to help, i got my visa without any hassle.

[scorpio_besal]

mulderpf,sushmd,arun,push....Thank you all God bless you

[subins]

Seems like they dont check this 89 days limit always.
I applied on 21st Dec and had put 23rd Mar without calculating. Clearly more than 90 days. To my surprise, i got my visa with the requested date

[wenkat.pokkunuru]

@scorpio_besal :
hey can we get the date changed after the visa is issued? is that what you mean?
can you spill some more details ???

thnx in advance...