hi sorcerer, I am also in a similar position .I am applying for my wife and kids dependent visa. I also have Bank of America acct. When you sent your friend to get it stamped did they do it. Pls let me know . I am in a bit of hurry now. I have requested the customer service to send bank statements I...

Hi nasirraza_31, Thanks for your valuable inputs. I am also a Java, J2ee developer with over 6 yrs of exp. I am currently in Banking domain working for a Big client in the U.S. I am not resigning my job from my indian company but taking 6 months of leave. I am planning to come over to U.K in 2nd wee...

Hi kenfrapin, Thanks for taking time to reply to my questions. let me put down my exact situation My Tier-1 Expires in Nov 2011. As you said that I have to show 12 months payslip for extension. Currently I am in the U.S and it looks like my company might want to extend my stay here may be for anothe...

Thanks for your reply raghav. I not sure when they changed this rule that on Masters will contribute to points for study. I dont have a masters degree. What about extension of my visa before it expires , can it be done outside the country(U.K)

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If we get a Tier-1 or HSMP visa stamped and we havent used it for various reasons like Job market issue and other personal reasons it has expired. Can we reapply for the same tier-1 or HSMP visa again. will there be any issues faced.

Hi all, I am currently trying to get a job or understand the Market before coming to U.K. I am currently in the U.S for onsite thro my company in india and holding a valid Tier1-Visa which will end in Dec-2011. I am planning to come over there in July 2010 after Quiting my job . I just want to know ...

Hi kenfrapin,
Thanks for your reply. I am initially looking for any contract and move on to permanent job. I have 2 dependents who will come to UK. but they will be coming only after I get a proper job.

Hi , I have around 5+ yrs of exp in Java/J2ee. I got my Tier-1 visa in Nov 2008. But Since the Market was down I did not opt to go. I got a chance to go for onsite in my company so I took that chance and currently I am in U.S. The Tier-1 Visa is for 3yrs. Since in my company I might be sent back to ...

Hi Satnov, The guidance notes says that source of funds must be shown for those funds which are credited into your accounts within the last 3 months. It mentions nothing abt funds prior to that. you must be knowing abt the old HSMP rules,Where there is no such thing as maintenance funds for 3 months...

Hi, I would advise you to get a letter from ICICI bank stating that your slalary is getting credited every month from your company. In my case the comment for salary deposit will be "Info / Salary for the month of Jan-2008" without mentioning the company name.So I got a letter explicitly saying the ...

Then you must show the source of maintenance funds. I would advise you to prepare a separate cover letter "Source of Maintenance funds" and attache the relevant documents along with the letter. for LTA and rental advance I think yoiu can get docs from your company. Explain all the points in your sou...

Hi Lata, i was also in a similar situation like you.for me the deposit was done in April last week and I am showing maintainance from May 1st to to curent date. I applied for visa yesterday. I have a gift letter from my brother in U.K. So I enquired with the VFS official. He told me that its upto us...

Hi all, I am planning to apply for EC .already I have started posting my resumes in the popular sites like jobserve,cityjobs,etc.... I dont think I got any calls except for one . my brother is already in UK and I have given his Uk addreass as contact number and his phone number for contact.He inform...

Thanks everybody for the reply.I think this is a logical answer and am planning to give the same.but it would be good if a senior or those who have got approval can give thier comment.

Hi all,
I have a doubt in filling upo the integra screening form.
pls let me know what is the details we have to fill in the below section of Integra form.

last Salary drawn :: gross or Net salary credited

Hi niw2,
can u pls provide the link were you have read the statements which you mentioned.thanks in advance

Hi nshar and coolestguy, Thanks for your valuable inputs. After reading your suggestions . I have planned to go ahead and apply for EC in the month of August beacuse my HSMP approval validity ends in september.And also I have planned to ask for posted EC.I have stated the below reason for post dated...

Thanks nshar and sathish for ur valuable advises.As far as my Banking domain is considered I work for my client in Retail banking sector in the Online Banking area. As u said I am planning to study spring and hibernate before I come there. Also One more doubt. u said that April will be the best time...

Hi all, I am planning to apply for EC in August,08. I want to know what is the best time to come to UK. I had read a couple of posts saying that Nov-dec is a bad time to come to UK.Based on that I am planning to ask for a post dated visa starting from Nov,08.So that i can come to uk in the month of ...

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Hi coolguyIndia, As you mentioned there were deposits in your bank account within the last 3 months did u mention thos in the cover leter and provide the source of funds.Also how big was the credit transactions.when I enquired in the BHC they said that if there are any credit transactions within las...

I dont think there is any need of 15 months bank statements.there are people in the forum who have got approval by showing the last 3 months statements .

Hi spsahu82, I would like to give you one advice regarding the source of maintenance funds. Try to have a separate account to show the maintenance funds, because after 3 months the credit transaction will disappear when u take the bank statements for 3 months. In that way you can avoid showing the s...

Hi all, I was also in the same assumption as CoolestGuy. ra_njan you have filled your application in the manner in which u said. Can u pls let me know what answer you gave for the below questions According to you the answer for part 5.1 was NO . I came to know that you also have have 2 dependents(Wi...

Hi sushdmehta, Thanks for ur reply. The main problem is I have around 2.24 Lacs as cash deposit which my brother gave and also he transfered around 78 K to my bank account directly.THe problem is I dont have any proof for the 2.24 Lacs . Also my brother is in UK. I am planning to get a notarised gif...