Tier 1 extension point calculation... Pls advice.

[priyakute]

Hi,
 
Apologies if my questions are basics, I am bit confused so need help.
 
1) During initial application for Tier 1 visa, I claimed Qualification point for my Bachelor Degree (30 points).
My Question: Now I am due for my Tier 1 Extension, I have complete my Masters Degree and it’s on ukba point calculator also,
can I claim my Master's degree (35points) for my Extension.
 
If Yes to this, Then for the English language requirement, should I need to show Bachelors or Masters during Tier 1 Extension.
 
2) During initial application for Tier 1 visa, I claimed 35 points for Pervious earnings.
My Question: For Tier 1 extension, As I will be getting 5 points for UK Earnings and 5 points extra for Masters degree.
Can I claim 25 points.
 
My Initial Application:
Age: 10
Qualification: 30 (Bachelors Degree)
Earnings: 35
Maintenance: 10
English Language: 10
 
Tier 1 Extension:
Age: 10 points
Qualification: 35 (Masters Degree)
UK Experience: 5 points
Earnings: 25 points
Maintenance: 10
English Language: 10
 
 
Please advice and help
 
Thanks
Priya

[QuickSam]

This shouldn't be a problem. As you have completed your master's degree you would get the points for the highest degree.

While applying write a cover letter clearly stating that you had completed your Masters degree during the first visa period and are claiming the points for it.

[priyakute]

could some one help me on my second question in the post.

thanks in advance.

Priya

[longshift]

2nd Question.

Yes. You can claim 25 points for your earnings and 5 points for U.K. experience.

[spanig]

Hi ,

I am in a similar situation . My tier 1 is valid until 20th March 2013. I am planning to come to UK in 1st June 2011. When I apply for my extension next year. I will have 8 months of UK earning which will not be sufficient for my extension without UK experience of 5 points.

Pls note I got my Tier 1 applying from India as Outside applicant hence I didnt not get UK experience in my original application.

I wanted to know whether I am eligible for UK experience of 5 points.

Thanks
Sambit

2nd Question.

Yes. You can claim 25 points for your earnings and 5 points for U.K. experience.

[nolada]

spanig, 8 months are ok u can calculate that if that 8months placed in 15months before the application date, u need to prof that by 2 ways as u know that and by that u get automatically 5 points experince, u r in safe side but once the 8 months income = sufficent points in your total points req.

priyakute, ur points depends when did u applay 4 the first visa is it before or after 6april 2010,
u said "5 points for UK Earnings" i think u mean 5 points for UK Experience, in earning u can claim any amount of points (money) once you can prove it by 2ways as u know that,
about ur Bachelors and Masters degree u will put both in education but u will get points just in one qualification which sure u will select master and when ask about ur english u will find in the screen both qualifications and u will select the one got 10 points as it was taught in English or some thing also also u don't need to prof ur english again coz there is an option in the calculator is ((I have already proven my English language skills in a previous Tier 1 or HSMP application)) in both cases u r safe

[priyakute]

Hi,

Could anyone help me on the below query which I have.

I apply for my initial Tier 1 in India on 9-Jly-2010. I had requested my visa start date from 15-Sep-2010. I received my Tier 1 visa stamped on
17-july-2010.

So i applied and got my Tier 1 visa before the point rules changed for 100 points.

My question is: Do i need to show 95 points for extn or 100 points (as my start date was in sep-2010)

My belief is that i should show 95points.

Pls clarify and help.

Thanks
Priya

[layman]

same points that were required during initial application ie 95 points