Hi, I have got my Naturalisation approved yesterday and I have citizenship ceremony scheduled for day after tomorrow (Friday). On Friday itself I will be applying for my British Passport. I am planning to travel to India around mid of Feb 2020. I have few questions related to my scenario. 1) I dont ...

Hi, I have got my Naturalisation approved yesterday and I have citizenship ceremony scheduled for day after tomorrow (Friday). On Friday itself I will be applying for my British Passport. I am planning to travel to India around end of Feb 2020. I have few questions related to my scenario. 1) Is ther...

Eligibility criteria: Student Visa + Tier 2 General +ILR Language Criteria: UK Degree Nationality: India Method of application: Online + UKVCAS Date of application: 22/11/2019 (online) Payment method: Online Date of acknowledgement: 22/11/2019 Date of debit of fees: 22/11/2019 Date Biometrics enroll...

Hi, I am planning to apply for my naturalisation application this week. I am confused if I should mention a 'Stop and Search' which happened with me 2 months back. The situation was I was driving under the speed limit and a police van stopped me which I initially mistook it as an ambulance hence sto...

Hi All, I am a ILR holder and would possible get married this year. I would like to know what are the english language requirements for the spouse visa, my would be spouse has a law degree from India. So I would like to know does she need to apply for any english language test (Eg. IELTS etc.) ? or ...

I am just wondering if any one got refund of NHS surcharge by the same link of payment the fees. I can't see any option of refund from that link. and UKBA is advising different time slots of refunding the money. Thanks i am facing the same issue. Hopefully someone must have received an refund and w...

If you read in the first link I provided, it gives a link for "first payment" in the quote I provided. If you log in, there should be an option to request a refund. Many users on the forum do not have experience with IHS, myself included, so I do not have a registered account for it. Thanks for you...

If you paid the healthcare surcharge twice If you paid the healthcare surcharge from inside the UK, request a refund using the payment service you used to make your first payment . Sorry but the statement is not clear for me. Do I need to Contact IHS, through the web application form I used ? Or Do...

Thanks for the reply, sorry but the link you provided is not helpfull.

Was anyone successful in getting the refund ?

Hi, I applied for my Tier 2 General extension back in Sept and now I have successfully received my application back. During the time of my application, I paid the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) incorrectly and realise it immediately after paying it. So I submitted my Visa Application with a corr...

Hi All, We can track the return envelope (If a special delivery envelope is provided by you for the return of your documents) by visiting https://www.royalmail.com/track-your-item and track by the tracking number (Of the returning special delivery). By doing this at-least a day before you can see th...

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General Extention 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 2 General 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15/10/2015 4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0 5. Rating of sponsor: A 6. Application method: Online 7. Submitted Application: 22/09/...

Type of application: Tier 2 Extension 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28/10/2015 4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0 5. Rating of sponsor: A 6. Application method: Online and Postal Service 7. Submitted Application: 17/09/2015...

Update number 2 for today: all done 1. Type of application: Tier 2 Extension 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 02/10/2015 4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0 5. Rating of sponsor: A 6. Application method: Online 7. Submitted Ap...

Hi All, I am currently on Tier 2 General Visa expiring on 28th of Oct 2015. I have applied for the extension under Tier 2 General visa for the same company. Currently my employer is now wondering what is my employment status if I don't get the visa before my current visa expiry date (28th Oct 2015) ...

Thanks for the reply, But the link given above take me to the the following 'Pay Now' page. Where clicking the button it takes me to the page where it says that there is an system error. Can anyone please provide a Contact Number or Email Address to get the refund from IHS as I have paid it twice. C...

Hi, I have applied today online for Tier 2 general extension. Can you please tell me that do I need to send the Downloaded and printed copy of my application form ? Or Do I need to only send my following documents ? - Checklist Printed Document - Passport - BRP - A Photograph (Do I need to send only...

Hi, I paid an incorrect amount (100 GBP) as the COS Start date and End date I typed was actually the validity dates of the COS. I realised after paying the IHS amount. So I made an another payment (600GBP) to IHS with correct Contract start date and End Date. I used the correct IHS reference number ...

Thanks for your reply, I really appreciate it. I was wondering what exactly the following statement meant Does the migrant need to leave and re-enter the UK during the period of approval? Does it mean that, during my time of approval (When my documents and Passport are with Home Office) I can travel...

Hi, My current employer for whom I have been working for last 3 years under Tier 2 General visa has just provide me the new COS in order to apply for the extension under same category. In the COS the following option Does the migrant need to leave and re-enter the UK during the period of approval? i...

Hi, I need some advice as I am about to apply for an extension under the same category (Tier 2 General). I wanted to know that can I apply by POST as on the website I have only seen options (Online , Priority and Premium). Can anyone tell me whether the POST option is closed. If YES then is the ONLI...

1. Type of application: Tier 2 (general) 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 31st Jan 2013 4. Number of dependants applying at same time: NA 5. Date application posted: 21st Nov 2012 6. Date application received at UKBA: 22nd Nov 2012 7. Date...

Hey Guys,

Just now the UKBA wesbite updated its Tier-2 General Processing Times page. Now they are considering the applications who have given their Biometrics till 9th Jan 2012.

Cheers

Hey Guys, I just saw some of the recent updates, based on which I guess UKBA are processing the applications who have already finished their previous visa are on top priority. The Visas which are expiring later this month or year will be down in the priority list. For Eg. The post above this one Fin...

1. Type of application: Tier 2 (General) 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - Tier 1 PSW 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 23 Dec 2012 4. Number of dependants applying at same time: N.A 5. Date application posted: 21 Nov 2012 6. Date application received at UKBA: 21st December 20...