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by jamesmad
Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Schengen Visa requirement for visit to Swiss (non-EU spouse)
Replies: 1
Views: 949

Schengen Visa requirement for visit to Swiss (non-EU spouse)

Hi, I am a British citizen and my wife holds a non-EU spouse visa in her passport. We are planning to go to Swiss for a week (with possible extension of couple of days to Germany), but the Swiss plan is firm. Is she required to obtain a schengen visa? There seems to be some information referring to ...
by jamesmad
Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

BatleyKhan,
I have just sent you a PM but It does't seem to be shown in the sent box. Have you seen this?

Regards,
by jamesmad
Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:55 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

Salams and Ramadhan Mubarak, If the sponsor has a Pakistani passport and a British passport, should the copy of Pakistani passport also be provided with the application? The Pakistani passport is used for travel to/from Pakistan. I only intend to submit a copy of my British passport as an evidence ...
by jamesmad
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

Salams and Ramadhan Mubarak, If the sponsor has a Pakistani passport and a british passport, should the copy of Pakistani passport also be provided with the application? The Pakistani passport is used for travel to/from Pakistan. I only intend to submit a copy of my British passport as an evidence o...
by jamesmad
Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:45 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

Dear all , - I understand that we need to submit a photocopy of each documet. Does it include a copy of VAF4a form, applicant's passport, TB certificate ? As the applicatation already includes a certified copy of sponsor's passport, I don't think we need a copy of that. Can anybody explain please? -...
by jamesmad
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

Salams,
What is the waiting period to get in the VAC lahore if we call the contact centre for appointment? Is it about a week or months?
My query is regarding spouse visa.

Cheers,
by jamesmad
Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa (Evidence for Contract Employment)
Replies: 8
Views: 4992

Yes, I am going to ask for hard copies or get them to certify (stamp with a letter confirming the payments received. Thanks Batleykhan, it's finally good to see your response ;), and even better to see that my document list looks alright. What do you think about submitting 6 "weekly" wageslips as I ...
by jamesmad
Sat Jul 24, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa (Evidence for Contract Employment)
Replies: 8
Views: 4992

Hi, Pls take a look on my document list I intend to provide for the spouse visa of my wife. As I mentioned in my earlier post in this topic that I started work in early July so I will only have 6 pay slips by the time we apply. I am going to explain as to why I was't working for few months prior to ...
by jamesmad
Wed Jul 21, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

batleykhan, Thanks :-). For 5.1 & 5.11, Would it be necessary (required) to enclose our joint account statement from Pakistan for last couple of months (just a few transactions though)? As you advised, I will enclose two receipts for sending money to that account via money exchanger/bank. 8.4.12: H...
by jamesmad
Sun Jul 18, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

batleykhan, Thanks :-). For 5.1 & 5.11, Would it be necessary (required) to enclose our joint account statement from Pakistan for last couple of months (just a few transactions though)? As you advised, I will enclose two receipts for sending money to that account via money exchanger/bank. 8.4.12: Ha...
by jamesmad
Sun Jul 18, 2010 5:32 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

Dear all, For the spousa visa application form (VAF4a Dec 2008), can you share from your experience: 5.1: I guess, we should cross the box "Supported by spouse (Supported by my husband". Is that the option you normally select for house wife or I should choose "umemployed" ? For the "Supported by spo...
by jamesmad
Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa (Evidence for Contract Employment)
Replies: 8
Views: 4992

Hi there,
I am getting paid weekly in my contract through an umbrella company. I have already finished my first week.

Can you guys answer to my questions please?

Thanks,
-hammad.
by jamesmad
Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa (Evidence for Contract Employment)
Replies: 8
Views: 4992

BatleyKhan et al, Appreciate your reply.
by jamesmad
Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa (Evidence for Contract Employment)
Replies: 8
Views: 4992

Thanks BatleyKhan for your comments in red. Your link provides comprehensive information about the application. Some specific information: The wedding reception is being planned for end of November (Nikahofied so far), so I am hoping that we can apply for her visa in early/mid September to allow 3 m...
by jamesmad
Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa (Evidence for Contract Employment)
Replies: 8
Views: 4992

Hi,
I appreciate if I can get some insight from the learned member as the clock is ticking toward the application time.
by jamesmad
Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:19 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa (Evidence for Contract Employment)
Replies: 8
Views: 4992

Spouse visa (Evidence for Contract Employment)

Hi, I needed time off from work so I have been out work for around 4 months. Now I am considering contract work rather than starting permanent employment. I may start with 2/3 month contract soon. It is anticipated that my client will pay on weekly basis. As I am planning to apply for my spouse (wif...
by jamesmad
Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

Hi, I have a few questions about the spouse settlement application form: If the sponsor is normally living in the UK, but he is in Pakistan for few weeks at the time of submission, what should be written in 8.2.8 (part eight ) of the application form? It is my understanding that the sponsor must pr...
by jamesmad
Fri May 28, 2010 8:18 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3421907

Hi, I have a few questions about the spouse settlement application form: If the sponsor is normally living in the UK, but he is in Pakistan for few weeks at the time of submission, what should be written in 8.2.8 (part eight ) of the application form? It is my understanding that the sponsor must pro...
by jamesmad
Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:07 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Job requirement for Spouse Visa Application
Replies: 5
Views: 1484

Thanks UK_Banned_Member. I assume that you are referring to some standard income level which is defined by the UK government/BIA. Should the required amount cover maintainenance for the entire 24/27 months period or a year should be sufficient? e.g. I am calculating 1000£ per month (accomodation in...
by jamesmad
Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Job requirement for Spouse Visa Application
Replies: 5
Views: 1484

Yes - sorry, I forgot to mention that I have a british passport.
by jamesmad
Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Job requirement for Spouse Visa Application
Replies: 5
Views: 1484

Job requirement for Spouse Visa Application

Hi there, I have bit of a tricky and unexpected situation to deal with. I appreciate your valuable input. I have been in full time permanent employment in the UK for last five years or so. Due to some compassionate circumstances, I had to resign from my job last month, and have come outside the UK t...
by jamesmad
Mon Jul 20, 2009 8:54 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Questions regarding Passport application form
Replies: 11
Views: 3357

llNicell, Treal 20 , I am looking at the postal application form: At the bottom of the section 4, it reads /QUOTE If both parents named above were born after 31 December 1982 OR were born abroad, we will also need the full name, town, country, date of birth and data date of marriage of your grandpar...
by jamesmad
Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:12 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Questions regarding Passport application form
Replies: 11
Views: 3357

Hi all,
any information from the senior members is much appreciated. I am not even sure if the grand parents information is optional..
by jamesmad
Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Questions regarding Passport application form
Replies: 11
Views: 3357

Questions regarding Passport application form

Hi, I intend to apply for my first British passport next month (HSMP route). I have following questions: - The application form mentions that the applicant should provide the passport they entered the UK on, excluding any cancelled passports. I have had 4 passports. 1) expired passport before i ente...
by jamesmad
Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:18 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Second Application with additional documents.
Replies: 3
Views: 1100

Is it possible that HSMP team may reject any of the previously accepted work experience and earnings. May or may not be true. The same case worker may not process the new application and a different case worker may not interpret the documents the same way. -------- Ain't it strange that based on the...
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