tier 1 extension - date of entry clearance(immigration hist)

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:41 pm

Hi,
I applied my tier 1 general on 30-03-2009 and got my visa stamp valid from 15-04-2009 (visa valid date) as the rule changed from 31-03-2009 .Now i am applying for tier 1 extension next month(feb 2012) ,my question/doubt is:-

what should i specify in D3 :- i.e
D3. What date was the entry clearance or visa issued ?

should it be 30-03-2009 or 15-04-2009 ?

Post by **linkers** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:26 am

were you in UK before you got your Tier-1 visa ?

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:37 am

No applied from out side UK(mumbai)

Post by **linkers** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:56 am

date was the entry clearance or visa issued in your case would be 15-04-2009

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:02 am

Yes ,Its 15-04-2009 on my entry clearance . But if i mention 15-04-2009 would i be able to get 30 point for Bachelor degree? As the rule changed on 31-04-2009.
So i am still confused what should i mention the date ?

Post by **linkers** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:33 am

It’s only for the people who got visa on or after 31-04-2009. If you got 30 points for Bachelor degree in your first grant, you will still get 30 points at the time of your extension and ILR.

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:35 am

So should i metion 30-04-2009 or 15-04-2009 ?

Post by **linkers** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:36 am

you need to mention 15-04-2009

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:54 am

The only doubt i have is that how they (home office)would know that i have applied on 30-03-2009 not (on or after 31-03-2009 )?

Post by **linkers** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 2:04 pm

This is a little bit tricky and I would suggest you take some professional advice too.

As a general rule, you are entitled to the same points as you have claimed in previous application (first grant of HSMP or Tier-1)

kadik · Post by **kadik** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:22 pm

You should mention as 30/03 - refer http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=90855

They have the visa reference number for pull all your details.

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:08 pm

Can any senior comment on this please.

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:33 pm

can anyone please comment on this ?

UKBALoveStory · Post by **UKBALoveStory** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:31 pm

I am not a senior member but i would say you should write 30/3. if you are not sure, open point based calculator and when it asks for first application date, click on help which opens a new window. That help will answer your question

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:03 pm

Thanks for the reply.Its give me enough point when i use 30/3/2009 but not enough when i put 15-4-2009.So i guess i should put 30/03/2009.
If any senior want to comment on this,would be a great help.

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:11 am

Any one want to comment ??

ibs_1221 · Post by **ibs_1221** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:44 pm

params0073 wrote:Any one want to comment ??

Hi params,

i have the same situvation too..

i am going for extension in June 2012.

my application date is 19th May 2010 but visa valid from 12 Aug 2010.

if i write 19th May 2010 my application date i will qualify for visa( will get 95 points)

if i write 12th Aug 2010 ( on July 19th They made new rule to qualify for visa need 100 points) i won't qualify..

so please let me know if you get any forther information on this.

Thanks in Advance.

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:20 pm

Hi Mate,
I mentioned 30/03/2009 in my application and all went fine(applied with tis date for tier 1 extension and got the approval letter).So you should mention 19th May 2010 .

scoelho · Post by **scoelho** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:39 pm

params0073 wrote:Hi Mate,
I mentioned 30/03/2009 in my application and all went fine(applied with tis date for tier 1 extension and got the approval letter).So you should mention 19th May 2010 .

Hi,

Can you please help me with the extension query here.

I have applied for Tier 1 application on 23rd of Feb 2009 and visa granted from 26th of April 2009... so what I can make out from here is I should mention 23rd Feb as my date of application, am i right?
Another question is my visa is going to expire on 26th of April this year, can I apply now for the extension, I also have a dependent application( Spouse) along with me.
Any suggestions would be helpful.

Cheers,
Sudhir

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:57 pm

1.Right (23rd Feb 2009)
2.Yes ,you can apply for extension now.

scoelho · Post by **scoelho** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:03 pm

params0073 wrote:1.Right (23rd Feb 2009)
2.Yes ,you can apply for extension now.

Many Thanks for your reply, I was going through the UKBA website and couldn't able to make out if I can apply in person at Croydon office and should I need to separate fees for my Spouse as well.

Can I also request what all the documents required along with my application, is there nay link which can help me out.

Thanks

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:54 pm

Its all there on the ukba website.you need to pay seprate fee for you spouse(PEO -Main 1300 and dependent 650).

You can find the list of doucument in this forum and also on the ukba website.

ibs_1221 · Post by **ibs_1221** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:12 am

Hi Params,

Thank you so much for the replay.

i have one more question for you..

As per the visa application email alert got from Chennai.. on date of application is HDAC/190510/0000XX Should i fill this number for below question ?

D4. Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in the applicant’s passport or travel document.

one more Q i have in mind is. do they have a record of all these details in their database.. ( because i don't have any proof to support my application made date..i mean i don't have reciept )

Thanks in Advance.

params0073 wrote:Hi Mate,
I mentioned 30/03/2009 in my application and all went fine(applied with tis date for tier 1 extension and got the approval letter).So you should mention 19th May 2010 .

params0073 · Post by **params0073** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:21 am

D4. Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in the applicant’s passport or travel document.

This the number on the right hand side of the visa page in RED colour.

2.Hopefully yes.They have all the details in the database so they will pull out the details when you submit your application for extension.

prisat · Post by **prisat** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 12:23 am

ibs_1221 wrote:
params0073 wrote:Any one want to comment ??
if i write 19th May 2010 my application date i will qualify for visa( will get 95 points)

if i write 12th Aug 2010 ( on July 19th They made new rule to qualify for visa need 100 points) i won't qualify..

Thanks in Advance.

Guys -

I may be wrong... I dont mind people confusing themselves, But iam not sure why people go beyond them and confuse others

PBS clearly states that - Enter the date of your first successful Tier 1 application.
is nothing but the
Date of application (the date that the fee associated with the application was paid. This means the date shown on your payment receipt, which depends on how you paid for your visa application, for example, at a British Diplomatic Post, visa application centre or online.)

How do people confuse this with visa start date and where in PBS does it ask for Visa start date ??

What date was the entry clearance or visa issued ?
So ideally, This should technically be your visa start date (valid from date) that you can pick up your visa stamping in your passport.

Dont confuse yourself. All you have to worry about is the evidences that you submit to support ur claims (like salary, NI, etc etc)

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