Wrong conclusion SSEF,,,, I moved to UK more than a year ago with hopes to start a new life for me and my family. I spent a lot of my savings there, stayed many months without any income. The timing was really bad due to recession. Unlike vast majority of Tier1 immigrants, I’m not working in IT, b...

Thanks for all replies, It looks extension while working only outside UK is possible, as many have mentioned that as long as I can collect the required points. However, I understand that I must be in UK during the extension procedure. Is it possible to apply for extension while in other country?? I ...

Thanks Hussein, Actually, there is no upliftment for income in gulf region. (factor = 1). But in principle you think it is possible to get extension without working in UK,, the concept is acceptable??? UK is now a residnce for my family rather for myself. I hope if i get more feedback regarding Tax ...

Good day, I have Tier1, General for 3 years, ending Apr. 2012. I moved to UK a year ago with my family. Rented a flat, kids to school. But it was the wrong time to start career there, so after 7 months, I gave up and got a good job in Gulf. My family still in UK, Is it possible to get extension next...

Hi, I got Tier1, General visa about 7 weeks ago,,,, this week I will apply for my dependants. For my application I didn't use the usual VAF9 form but used the online application form. Now the online form for dependant is very complicated and include many questions which I’m not sure how to answer,...

In my opinion the HO has chosen the wrong way to raise the bar. Sill Bachelor's holders are qualified enough to come to UK. The weak point in the system was the earning points. Salary standard improved in a lot of places around the world in the last 3-4 years. For example changing multiplier factor ...

Thanks UK_BR5, I will check these websites for more info. Actually, it is a big step to relocate to another country. And when it comes to reality it needs very strong heart to take such a decision. Cutting all links to my current life, work, ,, etc. and go to the unknown future. I made a similar mov...

Hi Guys, I got Tier 1 General from April 2009 up to April 2012. I can not relocate permanently to UK before mid of June 2009. But a lot of topics here speak about 5 years stay to be eligible for ILR and that the count of 5 years starts from fist landing to the UK. 1) Do you think it is a good idea t...

Hi again, As I mentioned above, I stated in my application that I intend to go to UK middle of June, but the visa start date is 06 April 2009. I checked some topics here and feel like it would be better to go for a couple of days this month to start calculating my 5 years resident and not to face di...

Hi Guys, I would like to thank all members of this forum. With your support and the valuable information specially from Seniors, I managed to apply in the last chance before new rules. I applied for Tier 1 General in Dubai UAE on 26 March, and Visa stamped today 06April. I mentioned in my applicatio...

Hi,
I hope someone from seniors here can help you.
But I’m really surprised why a Canadian Citizen and has job in the USA , also financially secured. Why you think of going to the UK????
Hope you have good reasons for that ,, or you are lucky your application was rejected

Thanks guys,

I'll use the hand writing for this column, it looks the only way,,

Thanks again

I'm applying as main applicant for Tier 1 General. I'll apply for my family in a later stage in case I’m successful. I read here some posts that Marriage Certificate is needed. Is it mandatory in this stage, or is it needed only when I apply for my wife as dependent??? Please advise soon, I will s...

Any responde regarding my above post???
Do you think the only way is to manually fill such fields by hand writing??
Thnks,

Hi there, In the form Appendix 1 which is used with VAF9 for Tier 1 General, has anyone noticed at item 4.8 ( Earning Table ) you must enter in the 1st column titled "Source of Earnings ( include details of employer; Name of Business etc and start and end dates for this source of earning ) !!! How c...

Thanks tvn_ramesh, According to your adivse, I will choose YES to answer question 5.1 " Is your partner accompanying you or joining you later?" and I will explain that they will join later after i settle down at UK. Even though I wonder why they put the statement in Appendix 1 that " You must have Â...

Hi, I'll apply in 3-4 days from outside UK for Tier 1 General. 1st time. I'm claiming points against my Bachelor Degree . The same degree will proof the English requirement. According to " Points Based Calculator" I will get the required points for both as my degree included in NARIC Database. My qu...

I'm applying this week under Tier 1 General, 1st time (from Dubai UAE). I'm using form vaf 9 and Appendix 1 . It is mentioned in Appendix 1 that " You must have £2,800 available funds for yourself plus £1,600 for each dependant accompanying you or intending to join you in the United Kingdom within...

@sach_ren. 17th dec, 2008 to 16th march, 2009 is fine.. but let me know one thing first.. what is your usual statement period for this a/c? reg conv rate, in my initial past earnings/EC i used the rate as on my date of application (1 pound was Rs. 90 then :cry: ) But Feb. 2009 was only 28 days. Do ...

You only need £2800 and you will require funds for your dependents when you apply for their visa not now. Be assured. Thanks a lot "tapindersingh" But there is conflict here. In the form "Appendix 1" part 7 Maintenance Requirements states """You must have £2,800 available funds for yourself plus ...

I'm also going to apply before 31march09 from outside UK (1st time). I have only bachelor degree.
Even the processing of the application is expected to be after the dead line, but do u think they will consider day of application and still give points to bachelor's degree????

Please advise<<<

Hi there, I have to apply for Tier 1 General from outside UK before end of March!!! I have enough fund for 90 days only for me (main applicant) = £2800 . But in application form VAF9 Part 5a there is a question about ( Is your partner accompaning you or joining you later??) i will answer yes as my ...

Thanks Guys,,

The point i'm afraid of that my saving in the UAE "National Bonds" which is not a Bank. Anyway, I'll visit them and see which kind of letter they can provide me. Hope it will work that way,,

Thanks again for responding

Dear all,
any advice regarding the above will be highly appriciated..
If I apply for me as main applicant and also for my family as dependents, then i can use my wife's account which have all our savings to proof maintaince fund for all of us????

Thanks

Hi there, I would like to apply for Tier1 Gen immidiately before new rules take place. I have enough fund for my application to proof requ. maintaince fund but in a local saving system in UAE (Dubai) called "National Bond", it can be cashed any time and that is mentioned in the saving certificate. D...