Main + Dependent postal application - Single courier?

Applying for Tier 1 extension for main + dependent.

I couldn't quite find what applying together means - does it mean that I send both the forms and evidence in a single courier to the postal address?

And there will be two different payments taken - like one for my wife and then one for me rather than a single total amount depending on what is filled on each form for payment details? I was a bit wary about payments being blocked by bank for any reason - so wanted to tell them in advance what exactly to expect.

When i applied i sent both application in single cover and also included prepaid special delivery cover for documents return. And also called my bank to process home office transactions, to avoid problems.

Regards,
Suresh

Hi Suresh,

Thanks for the response.

"prepaid special delivery cover for documents return" - Is this a requirement? Didn't notice this mentioned anywhere at all. Do they not return all the documents if this is not included? And what is the difference?

Suresh,

Also, did they make two transactions for the two fee payments or a single one for the total of your wife and yours?

For me they made a single transaction, But not sure for all cases. they might run two transactions also not sure...

Prepaid special delivery for our safety, If you haven't included then they will deliver second class, so it will take longer time and no guaranty. [its not mentioned in the guidance, its for our safety, because passport and all original documents are valuable for us. its your personal choice]

Hi Suresh. One more question.

Can you tell me what is the exact name of the merchant that came up on your bank statement?

I want to call my credit card provider and tell them to not block it when I apply. They ask for a merchant name.

Maybe something like "UKBA" or "UK Border Agency" or "Home office"?

I believe HomeOffice. And also mention the amount of the transaction they will take care.

haiksuresh wrote:When i applied i sent both application in single cover and also included prepaid special delivery cover for documents return. And also called my bank to process home office transactions, to avoid problems.

Regards,
Suresh

Hi

did you apply with only one prepaid special delivery cover for both applications return or did you return 2 special delivery cover ? And if you had placed a single cover, out of the 2 applicant cover whose name did you use for delivery ?


Thanks

I put a single cover with the main applicants name.