Extension "applicant can't claim point for Bachelor deg

[nionlight]

Hi Friends,

Can some one please clarify. In application form it says " An applicant cannot claim points for a Bachelor’s degree if : "he/she has had leave to remain as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant under the rules in place b) between 31 March 2009 and 5 April 2010,"

My brother applied on 5th March 2009 and got Tier 1 general under the rule placed before 31st March which allows to get point for Bachelor degree. But the visa is issued on 23rd April

He is due for Tier-1 extension. Now, how to prove that his visa was issued under previous rule and got point for bachelor degree, since the visa issue date is 23rd April.

Many Thanks for advice.

[QuickSam]

Current Tier 1 is proof enough.

He applied prior to the rules came into force and got an approval for the same. This looks pretty straight forward to me.

If there is a doubt, he can mention the same when asked, to the case worker if he applies in person or else on a cover letter if he applies through post.

[params0073]

The application date for the initial application was :-'5th March 2009' and this is the date when you paid the free so you will get 30 point for the bachelor degree.It doesnt matter what is the start date on the visa what matter is the 'DATE OF APPLICATION' so in you case its '5th March 2009' .

[nionlight]

The application date for the initial application was :-'5th March 2009' and this is the date when you paid the free so you will get 30 point for the bachelor degree.It doesnt matter what is the start date on the visa what matter is the 'DATE OF APPLICATION' so in you case its '5th March 2009' .

Thanks for feedback. But how to prove 'Date of application". there is no receipt or old application form or anything.... in the passport it just says visa issue date is 23rd April. Thanks.

[QuickSam]

As I already said, the Visa stamp on the passport is proof enough.

If you have further doubts, you can consult an immigration lawyer who would know how to present the case. I still think you, don't need a lawyer.

[bond.boy203]

Or you can try points based calculator.. you have to input the date of application while trying out PBS based on which it willgive you an option whether you can claim points for the same or not.

I suppose it derives the points for your degree based on the date of application..

[bond.boy203]

Also perhaps check your Old Email, you might have received an acknowledgement confirmation for the appointment /application on the first applied date

[jmiller_100]

I'm also in this exact situation for my extension application - I applied for my original Tier 1 prior to 31 March 2009 using a bachelor's degree in the points based system, but the visa was issued dated mid-April 2009.

When I looked at it, I thought paragraph 17 of the Immigration Rules Appendix A clearly dealt with this point:

"17. If the applicant has, or was last granted, leave as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant or a Highly skilled Migrant and the qualification for which points are now claimed was, in the applicant's last successful application for leave or for a Highly Skilled Migrant Programme approval letter, assessed to be of a higher level than now indicated by UK NARIC, the higher score of points will be awarded in this application too."

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... appendixa/

I just referred to the above paragraph in my covering letter to support my claim of points for my extension application. Will let you know as soon as I hear anything (1 month in and still waiting for biometric invitation letter).

[rakeysh.patel]

I think I understand where the frustration lies here. - If OP is using PB calculator, he would have trouble obtaining the points for his/her Bachelor's degree. As on Calculator, it will ask for First Successful Application Date - which (in my opinion) in essence should be the date when Initial Visa granted for T1, i.e. visa valid from date.

But if it helps at all to calm anyone's mind here - I am in very similar and marginally even more confused situation here as to what points to claim. I applied in March 08 for HSMP. Approved October 2008. Applied for T1 on 31/1/2009 and Visa granted as T1 G on 24/3/09. I have claimed points under old rules in place since my initial application was dated 31/1/09. I am going for an extension in person next month and good solicitor friend of mine have okayed all my documents

Thanks,
R

The application date for the initial application was :-'5th March 2009' and this is the date when you paid the free so you will get 30 point for the bachelor degree.It doesnt matter what is the start date on the visa what matter is the 'DATE OF APPLICATION' so in you case its '5th March 2009' .

Thanks for feedback. But how to prove 'Date of application". there is no receipt or old application form or anything.... in the passport it just says visa issue date is 23rd April. Thanks.

[mithuchopra]

hi,

I am in the same situation and had the same question. I applied on 28th march and my visa stamped from 12th april 2009. I looked through my passport to find the solution to this a few months ago. If you look in the last few pages of your passport, there would be a reference number WITH application date (28th march in my case) which is he same as the reference number on ur visa page.

I have noticed that they put this refernce number on the last few pages in case of this application and also in case of rejections; not in other normal cases. So the would be able to track things using this number and date.

Hope this helps. Currently I am struggling to get an appoinmen for in person application for my extension. Postal is jus not an option in my case... Hmph...

Cheers!