Hi all, I managed to book an appointment last week, though in Birmingham as it is my jurisdiction. I have been waiting since the pandemic started (when I obtained my UK citizenship) to get an appointment to surrender my Indian passport. Couple of points to note: 1. If you are calling VFS, especially...

Hello, I submitted my online application for surrender of India passport. However I am struggling to find how to book an appointment at either Birmingham or Leicester, as I am based in the midlands. All I can find appointments for is London Goswell and Hounslow. I seem to be going around in circles ...

You can start a new application anytime, as it is not considered submitted until IHS and application fees are paid. Just start from the gov.uk webiste link again, when you enter the email address you are using, it will ask whether you want to continue with current application or start a new applicat...

Hi All, Just applied for PBS dependent visa extension for my spouse online. However, we were not able to find any appointments online at any of the service centers from now to the 07 Jan 2021.. Is anybody else facing similar issues or are you supposed to upload the documents prior before you are all...

Morning,

Rephrasing my question, I believe it was on the IHS form where it asked for the visa start and end dates to calculate the surcharge. Am I correct in saying that the start date is when my wife's current visa expires and the end date corresponds to a 3 year long visa?

Thanks

Thank you CR001 A couple more questions if you dont mind. 1. The application form is asking for main application start dates and end dates. I assume the start date would be when my wife's current visa expires and end date based on a visa duration of 10 years? 2. My job was on the shortage occupation...

Hello All, Hope you are keeping well. My wife needs to apply to extend her Tier 2 (PBS Dependent) visa as she needs another 6 months to be eligible for ILR. Her visa runs out in Jan 2021. I obtained ILR in 2017 and obtained my British Citizenship earlier this year. I have a few questions and would a...

Hello, I received an NIP today for exceeding speed limit in a 30MPH zone. Offence was on 25/01/2020 I have filled in the details, confirming I was the driver and posted it back. I believe that I would receive an FPN with either a speed awareness course option or a fine. I submitted my application a ...

Another question. I was contracting as a director of a limited company for 9 months, from July 2017 to March 2018, i.e. after I got my ILR. I was in Tier 2 general before that. From March 2018, took up a permanent position again and closed the company to not have any further self assessments. I have...

Thank you , as always CR001

My document checklist downloaded after submitting application shows: 100.JPG Sopra Steria document upload portal shows: 101.JPG 102.JPG Only my passport is asked for under the mandatory section, proof of application. Where shall I upload the rest? Is it OK to upload in the optional section? Also, do...

Thank you for your replies. Next question. My history is Student visa 2009, PSW, Tier 2 for 5 years, ILR received 2017. I have now applied online and booked biometrics on 24th. I am looking to upload documents and logged into Sopra Steria. Under mandatory documents, only my passport is being shown a...

Thank you CR001. One more question regarding referees: Extract from online application: "You must download a copy of the referee declaration form. You must have both copies signed by both of your referees and include them when you provide your documents" Does each copy of referee declaration form ne...

Hi, I am going to apply for Citizenship and passport and have a few queries. 1. Can all supporting documents be scanned when applying online? 2. Is the passport being applied for at the same time or do I have to do it later, after grant of citizenship? 3. Can anyone point to the latest process for t...

Hello All, We've just had our first child and a lot of people have been telling us to claim child benefit. Our circumstances are: Myself: ILR since Feb 2017. Spouse: Tier 2 (G) Dependent Visa. I would like to know whether I can claim child benefit without affecting her visa status (i.e. claiming pub...

Hi, I got my ILR last year. My wife is still on a PBS dependent visa. We are expecting our first child imminently. I know that the child would be British automatically. How do we go about with getting the nationality of the child as British in the birth certificate? Also, can we apply for the child'...

Hi all, My mother in law's application for visitor visa has been rejected 2 times. We would like to know how we can make a successul application. Your experience and knowledge would be helpful for us. My mother in law's circumstances are: 1. Widowed and living alone, does not receive any pension. 2....

Hi, I am planning to get my parents to visit the UK soon. Just a quick question: Can my documents such as my bank statements, cover letters, payslips, tenancy agreement, proof or residency be scanned and printed documents or do I need to send over the originals? Your help is appreciated. Many Thanks...

Hi All, My wife's PBS dependent visa is expiring soon and we are imminently going to apply to extend it. I obtained ILR earlier this year after 5 years on Tier 2 (General). 1. Is it still OK to extend PBS dependent visa till she is eligible for ILR? 2. What are the visa fees? I cant seem to find it ...

Thank you for your replies.

We are going to re-apply again by providing property documents in her name.

A quick question, does the property documents need to be originals or can we submit photocopies.

We are a bit apprehensive to submit originals in case they are lost by VFS.

Hello All, My Mother in Law's visitor visa application was rejected. We had applied for 6 months and all the costs would have be borne by us. My mother in law is widowed, a housewife and is dependant upon my wife and her sister for living expenses and has no income from other sources. The reasons: 1...

It doesnt matter. Either of you should have at least £630 held in your account for a minimum period of 3 months prior to application.

Unfortunately, you are not legally allowed to.

The only additional job that you can do is one with the same SOC code as your current one.

The procedure for application of PBS dependant visa is as follows: 1. TB Test: TB test can be done approximately 6 months prior to visa application. Please use the link below to find authorised TB test centres and should only be done here. Other hospitals are not acceptable. https://www.gov.uk/tb-te...

Thanks Gaurav.