I am extremely grateful to everyone on this board (especially Vinny and Sush D) for their valuable inputs. I got my Tier 1 application without any agents/lawyers help; thanks to the gracious support and inputs from all admins/moderators on this board!
Further to my initial entry clearance; I will soon have to apply for my extension for Tier 1 (2+3 years). I have two sources of income and in my last post I had updated my list of docs that I plan to submit for my extension. I have the below 2 queries, and will be extremely obliged if anyone/all can contribute to point out/update the below.
1. I am currently employed in UK and also am registered in HMRC for self employment as a sole trader for my income generated from overseas (India) : For my business, I raise a PO to my client (in India) who transfer the invoiced amount to my UK account. Though the invoice is raised in INR (rupees); since the amount is transferred to my UK account it reflects in GBP (pound sterling) in my business account here.
- For consideration of previous earnings, will the amount be considered in GBP that reflects in my Business account on actuals as and when transferred, or will it be considered in INR (as invoiced) and then calculated without uplift ratio at the time of extension application as per the exchange rate on the said date...?
2. Having read the guidance notes and having read through the forum; though it is clear that overseas earnings are valid and will be considered for previous earnings criteria; I have unfortunately been unable to locate any successful applications, based on the this criteria (employed in UK + self employed from overseas/India).
Apologies if I am being particularly dim; but I would really appreciate it if any/some one could point me to some similar case histories where the application has been successful on similar ground(since most cases are self employment from UK itself)...as I am unsure how much valid ground it stands if I pursue my application on this ground.
Many Thanks in advance for all your help!! -
Sincere Rgds-
M4HSMP
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