Hi,
The UKBA says the Tier-1 from outside UK has indefinitely closed - is that means tier- from out of UK is closed for ever??!!

I am planning to apply for tier-1 from India - I am in US at the moment for an assignment and I am eligible for some allowances which will get printed in my payslip as well. Just wanted to know when I calcualte my previous earnings, I'll be able to use these allowances ?

How do we contacat the entry clearance office? Do you have any email IDs?

Also, Can we get notarised by any notary public ?

My name in the degree certificate & payslips is being displayed as 'Safeeq Ahmed' and my passport has my full name 'Safeeq Ahmed SyedAnsar'. Will it cause any issues while applying for Tier-1? Do I need to get a letter from notary public to prove that I am also being known as 'Safeeq Ahmed SyedAnsar ...

From today its Rs.80

http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/visafees.aspx

Guys, who have successfully applied tier-1 recently can help us!!!

Hi, I have been maintaining Rs.2,38,000 in my account for the past 3 months. Today's currency rate as per OandA is £1= Rs.84.79 - do I need to use this currency rate provided in oanda or should I use consular rate of fee exchange which is £1=Rs. 90 ( http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/visafees.aspx ). ...

Thank You very much for your clarification.

Hi, My WP expired on 6th Feb,08 and due to some cross-communication , my employer applied for WP extension on 12th Feb. I got my FLR extension for another 9 months, on Feb-21st as we applied for WP extension on urgent request. In this case, I have clearly overstayed for 15 days with an expired WP ...

Can someone please tell me what is the processing time for tier-1 ,gonna apply from UK. I guess its 8-10 weeks if you apply from India , is that the same for in-country application??

Hi,
One more query, If I apply for tier-1 from UK do I still need to go for medical test since my WP is getting extended for another 3 months. Please clarify.

Thank you very much. This piece of info really helps me a lot.

Thanks for your reply. Currently I'm in UK since Jan'06 on WP and actually picked up TB here only. My visa expires in Aug'08. I have met my GP and he suspects it to be TB but couldn't confirm it. Just waiting for X-ray results and other test results.

Hi, I am planning to apply for Tier-1 visa very soon from India. Recently I was nt well and my doctor has suggested that this could be because of TB. I just wanted to know if I have picked-up TB recently, will it be an issue when I go for medical test or do I need to apply for tier-1 only after ...

Excellent Mate, congrats! and sharing your experience with us.

How old can the bank statement be? can it be older by 2/3 weeks?

Hi,
Can you please let us know how to calculate the earnings for the past 12 months ie do we need to consider the net pay after tax or do we need to sum up the gross pay(without deductions).

Thanks!!

Hi,
I have bank accounts at UK and India - If I apply for tier-1 visa from India, Can I use these 2 bank statements to prove that I have sufficient funds for the past 3 months or it has to be a bank statement from only ONE bank? please clarify.

Thanks!!

Hi,
I have bank accounts at UK and India - If I apply for tier-1 visa from India, Can I use these 2 bank statements to prove that I have sufficient funds for the past 3 months or it has to be a bank statement from only ONE bank? please clarify.

Hi,
can someone please let me know the processing time for the HSMP applications. Some say its 4-14 weeks and few of them telling it will take more than 16 weeks.

Thanks!!

Sorry to be a pain again. Can we use the 2-wheeler driving liecense ?

The reason for not having my birth certificate is I have never had any birth certificate or driving liecense. Do I need to mention this in the application?

Hi,
I would like inquire about the age proof document for applying HSMP. I dont have a birth certificate or a driving liecense. Can we use the notarised copy of the passport (ie page displaying the personal details with DOB) as the proof? please clarify.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Thanks for your clarification..Cheers

Hi, When my employer applied for a work permit 2 years back, they gave me the Original work permit copy. I came to UK with that WP and it got expired on 12th Feb'08 hence my employer applied for an extension and currently I've got FLR which is valid till 31st Aug'08. My passport has got the stamping ...