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by shifi
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Success - Croydon - HSMP JR
Replies: 0
Views: 522

ILR Success - Croydon - HSMP JR

All, I've got my ILR stamped yesterday at Croydon PEO under HSMP JR. Documents : 1. Letter from Prv employer 2. Company accounts for last 3 years. 3. Letter from accountant 4. Tax Self assessment copies. 5. Bank statement ( personal + business). Thanks everyone for sharing your experience, which ...
by shifi
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Urgent Question - Going to Croydon on Wednesday
Replies: 11
Views: 2017

khanz wrote:Thanks.

I wish you all the best!
Thanks Mate, everything went well yesterday and I've got the ILR Stamped!

Shifi
by shifi
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Urgent Question - Going to Croydon on Wednesday
Replies: 11
Views: 2017

I got my ILR. Thank you very much for everybody on this forum. This forum has been very helpful on my journey to ILR. khanz, Congrds. I have my appointment next week in Croydon. I have HSMP Approval letter dated Sep- 06, so believe we fall into same category. Can you please confirm the below : Did ...
by shifi
Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Second Extension
Replies: 5
Views: 1163

Re: Second Extension

Hi, I came to UK on HSMP in Mar 2007 but my visa got stamped in Jan 2007 for 2 years. I got my extension in jan 2009 for three years under tier 1 expiring in Jan 2012. As per current ILR requirement I need to spend 4 years 11 months in UK but I am short of 1 month for this qualifying period. Can I ...
by shifi
Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 - Previous Earnings Query -- URGENT !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1785

Thanks shifi. Although a letter from employer will explain everything, i will put this in a covering letter as well. but, will letter from employer would suffice ?? or do i need to send dividend vouchers as well, since Bank Statement + employer letter already count as 2 seperate source of evidence ...
by shifi
Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Would the current rules apply if app sent before April 1?
Replies: 14
Views: 3182

note the below link :

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... hlyskilled

Application submitted on 31st of Mar will be considered as per new regulation. So need to submit by 3oth for it to be assessed as per current regulation.
by shifi
Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 - Previous Earnings Query -- URGENT !!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1785

one way of explaining this is by give the details in the covering letter. i.e. have a table with the net salary , Net Dividend, Exp re-imburs't and net credited to bank) so that your bank statement and the Net credited to bank tallies with each other. And exlain this in the covering letter ...
by shifi
Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: sources of income
Replies: 6
Views: 1279

Re: sources of income

Another point to note is that you will need 2 independent evidence for each of the source of income. Trust you have taken care of that. Good luck. thanks for your prompt reply Let me tell you I dont have any other choice except taking all four income taking in to the account . But I will try to make ...
by shifi
Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Gather n Share: HSMP --> Tier 1 early extension
Replies: 8
Views: 2184

Thanks Tapinder. Do you know any cases where anyone has applied HSMP extension - tier 1 general 6-8 months before expiry and got approved\rejected. Do weneed to give any reason why you are applying early? Yes- I did apply abt six months before HSMP expired and it was approved. I gave the reason for ...
by shifi
Tue Sep 02, 2008 6:09 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: need to give transaction details for salary account ?
Replies: 9
Views: 1733

Re: need to give transaction details for salary account ?

Hi Is it necessary to give transaction details for the bank account in which my salary is credited. This account is different from the one in which i am maintaining balance. Is this for previous earnings ? if so you have to give the bank statement to which your salary is credited. you don't have to ...
by shifi
Fri Aug 22, 2008 12:52 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: please help: what can I do now?
Replies: 3
Views: 1197

Re: please help: what can I do now?

Hi, Does anyone have the experience of starting to work while the visa is in processing? Can I ask HR to call HomeOffice to be convinced that it is only a time issue? Jenny, My wife ( dependent) had a similar issue she showed the letter we received from HO acknowledging the application. And gave ...
by shifi
Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Previous earnings
Replies: 5
Views: 1213

HO is only interested in seeing that you are earning the depicted amount in 12 months period you claim points against. It does not matter to them if you earn it in 1 month or 12 months. As long as you can give the required proof for that, you can clam the points. As you'll might be aware for prv ...
by shifi
Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maintenance fund Query with regards to Online Saving a/c
Replies: 6
Views: 1665

Re: Maintenance fund Query with regards to Online Saving a/c

Guys, I am planning to apply for Tier1 visa from the UK. I have read most of the threads here with respect to Maintenance fund but still I am left with one doubt.Would really appreciate if anyone of you can please provide answers at the earliest if possible. Regards Tier1_UK Hi, when tier 1 was ...
by shifi
Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: passport validity requirement for Tier - 1
Replies: 10
Views: 3175

Re: passport validity requirement for Tier - 1

Hi there, Need a little advise. My passport expires in 2 years from now but the Tier-1 visa is valid for 3 years. Do I have to renew my passport before applying for the visa? Thanks. Ismscc, My passport expires in 2010 but I got the Tier 1 (renewal) stamped until 2012. should not be an issue as ...
by shifi
Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP extension ( under Tier 1)
Replies: 6
Views: 1695

Any view on the above guys ? much appreciated.
by shifi
Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP extension ( under Tier 1)
Replies: 6
Views: 1695

Most likely a mistake by UKBA .... but could this mean ILR in 4 years for old HSMPians??? Kidding!! :wink: As already suggested, best to check with UKBA at the earliest. regards Guys Checked with HO. they wanted me to send back the passports for re-consideration. Said it will take about 1-2 weeks ...
by shifi
Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:01 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP extension ( under Tier 1)
Replies: 6
Views: 1695

it shoul dbe 3 years and not 2 . u shud speak to HO. BTW why did u apply so sooon? Need to travel back to native land for about a month around Sep - Oct for a personal reason. I have mentioned these details in the covering letter. Now wondering if I will get this resolved on time for my travel. Is ...
by shifi
Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP extension ( under Tier 1)
Replies: 6
Views: 1695

HSMP extension ( under Tier 1)

All, Need some help here. I am in UK on HSMP old rules (granted in Sep 06) and my EC was granted for 2 years. I applied for extension under Tier 1 as I had all requirements to qualify under tier 1 (mentioned about JR as well in the covering letter). Today I got my passport back with Visa stamped ...
by shifi
Thu May 29, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!
Replies: 1433
Views: 622033

Hey everyone: Interestingly, there is a gap between my old HSMP permission and the new visa. I contacted the HO and they said that they now show the visa date as of the date it's issued and it should not be a problem for when I apply for ILR. I'm keeping all the paperwork just in case. UKBound ...
by shifi
Sat May 17, 2008 8:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: T1 FLR/Ext application for HSMP visa holders in UK-post here
Replies: 120
Views: 36331

Re: few questions on FLR

Guys, Couple of question with regard to my FLR application. Appreciate if you’ll can give your view. 1 . For previous earnings, I am submitting a letter from the employer and bank statements. The guidelines says “To assist us in considering the documentation provided, you should highlight on the ...
by shifi
Thu May 08, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: T1 FLR/Ext application for HSMP visa holders in UK-post here
Replies: 120
Views: 36331

Shifi, The JR judgement should favor you since you have an approval letter dated Sep. 06. Everyone is eagerly waiting for BIA to publish new guidelines for all those affected (JR) .... let's hope it is done before the general elections in 2010 :D :wink: ! regards sushdmehta, Let’s hope so. You nev ...
by shifi
Wed May 07, 2008 3:36 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: T1 FLR/Ext application for HSMP visa holders in UK-post here
Replies: 120
Views: 36331

Guys, I am also applying for my renewal under Tier 1 this month. I am in the process of collecting the docs and filling the application. My initial HSMP was granted in Sep 06 but the entry clearance was obtained in Jan 07. Will I get the benefit of the JR ruling ?? from what I understand, since JR ...
by shifi
Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR for HSMP under TIER 1 discussion
Replies: 13
Views: 3803

i suppose u guys can jsut show multiple bank accounts to show u have at least 800 pounds. i am sure overseas bank accounts should do fine too. After all many people have overseas bank accounts. to me the crazy thing is it is at such short notice, many people cannot prepare at all.It is like they ...
by shifi
Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: TIER 1 SYSTEM START IN UK. FORM AVAILABLE
Replies: 33
Views: 9450

Folks, If you got your HSMP Approval letter recently ( i.e. it has not expired yet ) then you will pay £350. IF you are already in UK using the initial HSMP letter and applying for FLR ( in other words your HSMP approval letter is more than 6 months old and that it had expired) then you will need t ...
by shifi
Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:26 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: TIER 1 SYSTEM START IN UK. FORM AVAILABLE
Replies: 33
Views: 9450

Folks, If you got your HSMP Approval letter recently ( i.e. it has not expriered yet ) then you will pay £350. IF you are alerdy in UK using the initial HSMP letter and applying for FLR ( in other words your HSMP approval letter is more than 6 months old and that it had expired) then you will need t ...