Dear Friends,

Does anyone have a format for the police clearance certificate needed for the skilled worker class. Please share.

Many Thanks!

Hello All, One of my friends has got an offer in Botswana. So wanted to know how much can be the cost of living considering a decent family accommodation of two bedroom, a car and normal life. Also is it possible to get a permanent residentship in botswana? Any pointers in this are highly ...

Hi Im planning to apply for HSMP Teir-1 in Jan-2009 . Right now im working in IT for a Indian compnay . For my previous earnings :- 1) Jan-08 to March-08 , i worked in Saudi Arabia on Business Visa(deputation) from an indian compnay . During this time , i got 2800 dollars as a allowance by cash in ...

Date Applied: 24/10/2008
Date Recieved: 27/11/2008
VISA stamped for 3 years
VISA Applied at VFS Bangalore

Date Applied: 24/10/2008
Date Recieved: 27/11/2008
VISA stamped for 3 years
VISA Applied at VFS Bangalore

Hi Guys, I was in UK from the past one and half year and recently(couple of months back) came back to india. I am planning to apply for Tier-1 from India. If any one can answer the questions below, that will be great. 1. Can i claim points under UK experience. The reason why i am asking this ...

Hello All, I am in UK on WP and Planning to switch to Tier 1 now.Need advice on stamping of payslips. I have last 12 months UK payslips autogenerated and its clearly written on it "This is true and accurate copy of "Company A" payslip and is attested by UK Payroll Department. My confusion is, do I ...

Dear Ashu,

You need to score an overall 6.5 in either GT or Academic. I had cleared GT with 7.5 in may.

If you need any help regarding preparation of IELTS please feel free to send me a PM.

Regards,
Vijay

Hi, Congrats, I had question for you? My claim period would be 1st November 2007 to 31st October 2008, a)Should I consider the Oanda exchange rate as on 31st October 2008? b)Or should I consider the date I submit my application, e.g. I would be submitting the application on 12th November 2008 ...

Glad to announce that I got my Tier 1 (General) visa approved. I had applied on 21st Oct from Seoul and received the visa stamped today Thanks everyone for your support and advise..This forum has been very useful. Special Thanks to sushdmehta and Push_hsmp for your advises Congrats Zion! 21st Oct ...

Applied Today 24-10-2008 at VFS Bangalore.

They may require the documents for integra verification. If you see the integra form they have mentioned in the checklist to be submitted for the verification.

Hi Vijay Kumar, Hope you are aware of the shortage skills list which will be published soon. I have read on BIA website that its going to be applicable for the Tier2 which will replace the Work Permits in November. But yesterday I got a mail from one Umbrella Company that it can affect the Tier1 ...

Hi Friends,

I had read a lot about the upcoming "skilled job list" for UK and that IT is not a part of it.

How will it affect Tier1 General Immigrant category? I mean if I have to apply after November 1st do I need my occupation to be on that list?

Please guide me with this.

Hi Vijaypalrana, I have a couple of questions. Are you showing Accommodation proof in UK while applying for Entry clearance based on PBS Tier 1? Do you have any sample for showing Accommodation proof in UK as some friend's or relative's address? Do you think a fax copy will work? Hi SunShines007 ...

Hi Friends, Thought of starting a new topic on this. I had a talk with VFS UK Bangalore to know about the documents to be submitted for Tier1 General. They mentioned one suggested document as the Accommodation Proof in UK. We can submit either of the two documents mentioned below: 1. A No Objection ...

Dear SNK dear Vijay, if you can arrange a letter from a friend than do that if not possible than you can book a hotel thru booking .com. regards, deepinder I already have a friend who is willing to give me that letter but I am looking for a format for the same. Like what should the letter contain ...

It will be nice that you transfer the money to your salary account. As you are applying as an independent tier1 applicant its not advisable to show maint funds from your husband's account. Please refer to the UK Border Agency's guidelines for maintenance: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk ...

I mean is it VAF9?

Are you applying as your husband's dependant or as a seperate tier1 applicant?

Form Number please

Hi Friends, I got my appointment on 3rd October at Visa Application Center Bangalore. That was the earliest available slot as per the VFS people. They are mentioning an accommodation proof in UK, which can be a letter from a relative or friend staying in UK, along with the Lease agreement or ...

Hi Ashu,

GT is easier as far as Reading and Writing are concerned. In case you have any plans to study in UK in next 2 years then go for Academic. The score is valid for 2 years.

Hi Depinder,

So you mean that in any case I will have to show total 6000 GBP in my account for 3 months.

Dear Friends, I am also planning to apply for tier1 in September 2008 (3rd or 4th week). Currently I have a doubt that I would like to discuss. I am married with one kid. Right now I want to apply for myself as I am able to show maintenance funds of 2800 GBP in my bank account. I am planning to ...