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by simongates
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Is it possible to go for an express service (outcome in 1 week) for the dependant but a standard service (approximately 2 months) for the main applicant? And what if the dependant is granted a visa and the main applicant is rejected the visa? What will be the status of the dependant in such a case g...
by simongates
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

is it mandatory to wait for BRP after the application outcome before leaving UK ?
by simongates
Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

also is it mandatory to wait for BRP after the application outcome before leaving UK ?
by simongates
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Is it ok to request an escalation of the dependent visa application with the Home Office, citing the urgent need for the dependent to return to their job or internship in the home country?
by simongates
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

After the Graduate (PSW) visa has been granted, is it permissible for the dependant of a Graduate visa holder to stay outside the UK for a duration of 6 to 8 months or more? Additionally, are there any time restrictions imposed on the period a dependant can stay outside the UK?
by simongates
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Hi, I urgently need an answer to this one. My wife is on a student dependent visa in uk and we have recently applied for graduate and graduate dependent visa. The problem is, she is in uk only for a month. People who have had experience with this, is it common to get your visa approved in 4 weeks? I...
by simongates
Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Hi,

can you please send the official reference link to this rule. I want to make sure that this is the rule as a colleague just shared that their dependant travelled outside the area while the decision was pending.
by simongates
Mon Dec 25, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

I am in UK on a student dependent visa and my husband has recently applied for graduate visa and graduate dependent visa for me. My question is, while my graduate dependent visa is being processed, can I travel abroad during this time while I wait for a decision?
by simongates
Mon Dec 25, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Hi, my wife and I are applying for graduate visa (mine) and graduate dependent (my wife). The problem is, in my wife's application, they have asked for my visa expiry date in the following manner: You're joining or remaining with this person in the UK Visa expiry date Add their visa expiry date I ha...
by simongates
Thu Dec 14, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

but I have national identity number and card from home country. Isnt the question referring to this identity card number? should I still answer no?
by simongates
Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Is the National Identity Card number requested in the PSW visa application form referring to the identification number on my home country's identity card, or should I provide the BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) number issued to me by the UK? Additionally, can I use my passport number as an alternat...
by simongates
Tue Nov 28, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

can you please let me know what is required in the 'Provide evidence - Evidence upload' section of the graduate visa application? I dont want to go to that section yet as it will lock my answers.
by simongates
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

The core question remains: What determines the fee for the visa— is it the date of submission of application or the application processing date? Because if it is the submission date, there is no point of concern for me. Otherwise, if it is the processing date, I will have to make arrangements for an...
by simongates
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

I'm concerned because I wasn't aware that the fee application depends on the processing date rather than the submission date. I had therefore planned differently. With staff on holiday around Christmas and returning after a specified duration, there's a likelihood of processing delays, and it's unce...
by simongates
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Shouldn't the fee rules for an application be determined based on the date of submission rather than the processing date? If my application, submitted in December, is processed after January due to a backlog, will any fee differences apply? In such a case, how will I be notified, and what will be th...
by simongates
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Is it advisable to submit my application for the graduate visa by the last week of December 2023? I came across a forum where someone suggested leaving enough time to avoid the potential Christmas and New Year backlog. What does this mean? and could it potentially lead to the application being subje...
by simongates
Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Could you kindly share the official link or source where the increase in fees for the Post Study Work (PSW) visa is officially stated? I'd like to access the accurate and up-to-date information regarding the fee raise.
by simongates
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Could you provide details on the upcoming changes to the fee structure for the Post Study Work (PSW) visa? Specifically, I'd like to understand what aspects of the fee payment will be altered and when these changes are expected to take effect. Could you please share the exact dates for the implement...
by simongates
Thu Nov 09, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Thankyou for the valuable information. Can also please shed some light on a query regarding the travel regulations for dependents of student visa holders. Is it mandatory for the dependent of a student to travel within 90 days of the visa being granted, or if the dependent can choose to travel at an...
by simongates
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Alright. Thankyou very much.

Can you please also answer my other queries ? Thanks in advance
by simongates
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

I'm currently in the UK on a student visa, pursuing my studies. My spouse has been granted a dependent visa based on my sponsorship, but she hasn't yet arrived in the UK. I'm on track to graduate from my course by the end of October 2023, and my plan is to apply for the Graduate Route visa as soon a...
by simongates
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

can you also please clarify whether I should cease maintaining the bank account associated with the visa application. Given the approved visa status, I am unsure whether we should discontinue maintaining the account while spouse is in home country or persist with it until her arrival in the UK. Your...
by simongates
Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Thankyou so much! as always the advice is immensely helpful on this forum
by simongates
Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Re: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

Can you please let me know of estimated time period between filing the application and getting the graduate visa decision so i can leave enough time for processing before my student visa expires. I want to apply at the latest time to avail maximum time I have on my student visa.
by simongates
Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:12 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)
Replies: 47
Views: 7052

Graduate Visa (Post study work - PSW visa)

I kindly request guidance on the following matters: Graduate Visa (PSW) Timeline: I would greatly appreciate information on the expected timeline for processing the Graduate Visa application after submission. This information will significantly aid me in aligning the submission of my application wit...
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