Hi Moderators , Members Please can you advice what should be done in such case. Is there any helpline for the Home Office where we can speak about the delay. I've tried many numbers but all of them ask you to visit the website. I have already sent them an e-mail which i haven't had any reply. 3.5 we...

Hi All, I made an Online application for my spouse in the PBS Dependent - Partner Category on 11th Sept 2015. The Supporting documents were submitted on 12th Sept 2015 and the biometrics was done 3 weeks ago. And I'm still waiting for the BRP to arrive. I'm aware that in the Standard category it cou...

Hi All, I'm here in a bit of confusion. I have used the online portal (https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk) of gov.uk to apply an extension for PBS dependent visa. I've paid the IHS fee separately and paid the PBS dependent fee of 651£ too and using that Ref number i have now successfully filed...

Thanks very much Char..much appreciated for your response. Also is there no way of applying online while in country? While Filling the Form, I have some doubts in the following sections SECTION M - About your Maintenance M4:- Has the PBS main applicant received notification that their application ha...

Visa Extension for Spouse:- --------------------------- My Wife came to UK on 18/06/2014 on PBS dependent visa as i was on (Tier2) visa at that time. She was granted visa till 15/11/2015 as i had my (Tier2) valid till that time. I got my ILR on 07/10/2014. I didn't got her extended through FLR route...

I am going to apply for ILR on the basis of 5yrs on Tier 2 route. Date of Entry - 09/10/2009 While filling the SET(O) Form I came across a few sections which I'm not very clear with. Doubt1:- Page 22 - Section 6.3 What evidence has been provided to support the reasons for all absences from the UK? H...

Hi, My spouse got her Dependent visa stamped from India on 17th Of April 2014 and she is planning to come to UK by end of May this year. It might be a silly question to ask. But Does anyone knows is there any minimum time limit to travel to UK once the visa is issued. Say the travel has to be made w...

Hello! Members. I live in the UK and would like to bring my recently married partner to UK , her dates of arrival would be Mid April 2014. She has filled the Form online through visa4UK website, and I have a few doubts regarding a few columns. Since she previously lived in the UK the following Query...

Hello! Members. I would like to share a potential concern for my spouse while applying for a dependent visa for herself. I am recently married to someone who lived in the UK in past on student visa from 2010 to 2012. During that period she had purchased two mobiles phones (ifone 4S and Sony Experia ...

Hi Mohit, The visa start date mentioned in your tier-2 visa document would be applicable which is 08-jul-08. Also BTW I also came during same time and i guess the CoS Tier2 scheme was not started then. So did you came on Work Permit or Work Permit (TWES)? I'm asking coz it was WP(TWES ) in my case s...

Hi, I am working with my existing employer who had sponsored my Tier II visa. It is valid till Jul 2014. But I am planning to change my Employer for better Salary and prospects. They are A-rated sponsors and are ready to Sponsor my Tier II visa. I've asked them to raise my CoS starting 1st of Nov. A...

I am also one of those who is facing the same trouble. I entered UK in Jul 2008 with "Work Permit " mentioning MULT and it was given for 14 months. Once finished, in Oct 2009 I got Tier 2 on COS from the same company but had to apply Out-Of Country. BTW Did you applied Out of Country in 2010?? My co...

It can be legal to be on a Tier 2 visa from umbrella company and work on-site for another company as a contractor, as long as you do not work for 24 months or more for the same end client. Regarding payments, umbrella bills the end client monthly and pays you a salary (and possibly bonus) from that...

farah , Even I have a similiar situation.Initially I also came in a WP (TWES) in 2008 and stayed for one year.Later I got a Tier 2 (CoS) in 2009 and still with it. But as you mentioned and many others in the forum. I think WP(TWES) period is not qualified for an ILR appln and hence there is no point...

Since you are coming for more than 6 months tenure. As per the current UK rules I think only a part of your total Salary component is taxable. Even if you need to pay tax it'll be paid by your company. There is nothing to worry about. Ask them to consult their Tax consultant They might be interested...

Hi RealMJFan, I still not convinced by their terms and conditions. I'm in touch with them and will have a face-2-face discussion by the end of this May about all the aspects of it. As it stands now they are ready to pay 68-70% of the actual contract value as a salary , which is again taxable (25-30%...

I agree with Susmedha. The phrase 'working as contractor' needs clarification. I shared my opinion based my understanding of 'working as contractor'. I work for the umbrella who has sponsered my Visa. My Umbrella has signed the contract with the client where I get paid on the daily basis. I hope th...

Thanks for ur comments sushd even I had a query similiar to Namrata. There are some immigration const who says "The Home Office recognize that people have to serve work notice and therefore will not penalize you for this as you will still have permission to work" "Once you have a new Tier 2 visa, yo...

That's fine but as per the existing UK taxation rules if the employee is working in the UK for more than 2 yrs. His total salary incl the UK Allowances are taxable. So we are taxed on our total earned salary (Indian Salary component + per diems). I have the HRMC Statement which mentions I've been ta...

Hi All, I have a genuine question to ask which includes the Tier 2 and ILR process. 1.I'm employed in an Indian MNC and seconded to UK for long term on a WP+Tier 2 visa for past 3 yrs, Will I be eligible to get a P60 and apply for ILR in future? *Company is paying the taxes on our (Ind Sal + UK p.d'...

Just be careful of one point - once you have a Tier 2 from them, then whether they help you to find work or not, they do not lose. This is because, as they stated, you get no money when you are idle, and when you do work then they get a 25% cut. Also note that they say they will find a contract for...

I am already working on a WP in UK since last 3 yrs but planning to change as my visa expires in few months time. I've approached few companies in UK who are ready to sponsor my Tier 2/work permit provided I work as a contractor as long as I'm employed there.They are going to charge a commision of ...

I am already working on a WP in UK since last 3 yrs but planning to change as my visa expires in few months time. I've approached few companies in UK who are ready to sponsor my Tier 2/work permit provided I work as a contractor as long as I'm employed there.They are going to charge a commision of a...

My earlier post. http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=75223 Moreover I know a group of students who applied for Schengen visa a week ago for an excursion tour in France via Univ. Everything was arranged from the College/Uni.But all their visa got rejected. The visa agency TLSContact is n...

Recently It has been observed that the Schengen visa applications are not processed for non EEA candidates who are on Student Visa in UK. Even if it is valid till 2012. Has anybody faced this issue.Please share your thoughts. No Idea why The consulate are rejecting those applications but the Officia...