My timelines:

Date of postal application - 29/08/2013
Date of acknowledgement - 17/09/2013
Return of Original Surrender Certificate - 19/09/2013
Status: Under Process

I live in Leicester and would like to know if I can apply for OCI Card in London or in Birmingham? Is it compulsory that I only apply in my jurisdiction i.e. Birmingham, or can I apply anywhere? Also I would like to know which one is better for postal application?

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs (WP+Tier 1) + 1 Yr ILR (along with Spouse) Method of application: Direct - Postal Date of application: 11th Mar 2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 12th Mar 2013 Date of debit of fees: 16th Mar 2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 20th Mar 2013 dated 16th Mar 2013 Date of re...

Hello All, This was the reply I got from UKBA for my complaint: Complaint Reference: XXXXXXXXXX 17 November 2011 Dear Mr XXXXX, PBS TIER 1 (GENERAL) APPLICATION: COMPLAINT Thank you for your correspondence of 8 November about the above issue. I am sorry that you felt our service did not meet your ex...

Hi For what reason was this one year break for? Were you paid in the UK during that time? If not, you will not qualify for 5 years period. Regarding cohabitation, documents could be tenancy agreement, bills for utilities, etc. Also take your marriage certificate in case you do not have sufficient pr...

Generally from the date you entered the country. But in your case as you switched from student visa to HSMP, it should be the date HSMP was granted.

WRT Tier 2 I am not sure as I was in Tier 1. From the forum and the rules it looks like you have to match the SOC code closest to you based on your job designation and tasks. But however senior members can comment.

Hi Haiammu,

WRT Name do not worry for mix up. It is not an issue as I also had the same problem. But however, to be safe, please get a letter from your employer that your name has been spelt as so and so in the documents and that person and yourself are one and the same.

Cheers,

tssivakumar

Hi Everyone, I am happy to inform that I just had a successful ILR application at Croydon today, and I thought I'll share my experiences in case its helpful to someone. This forum has been quite helpful for my Tier 1 and also ILR, and so would like to share my experiences. My ILR application was mad...

Hello All, I have got my ILR now. I am writing about the process I followed to sort my issue with respect to wrong points granted to me. I called the Home Office Customer Services to explain about my situation. They asked me to send a letter directly to the case worker to the address in the decision...

2. For Tier 1 points assessment - I included all payslips, bankstatement that I submitted for Tier 1 assessment, my degree certificate, Tier 1 approval letter. The case worker didnt ask me for any of those, howevder she asked me couple of times on my points scored for Tier1. She asked whether it wa...

Hi sushdmehta and all, Many thanks for all your support so far. But the good news is I think I now have my issue resolved, and have a new one :) I have copies of all my application sent for extension in April 2011. I just now checked the application I sent for my last extension and just observed tha...

Thanks sushdmehta for your reply. So, to summarise, you are telling that I should be fine with my case as long as I score the minimum 75 or 80 points as the case for me. Is this right?

Hi sushdmehta, Could you please please clarify. I might have missed something. Actually in my case the salary has increased, but infact the points scoring has reduced because I was offered a bonus last time. Please could you point out the exact place this has been pointed otherwise? It is my humble ...

Thank you Prince.

I have read all the rules in detail today as well as Case Workers Guides given in the UKBA site. It does not say anywhere about this.

So, I too presume it should be fine. Keeping fingers crossed!!!

Thanks sushdmehtha for your response. But, I did go through this FAQ before posting, and did not find any mention about my specific case. Am I safe to assume that as long as I get the qualifying 75 or 80 points I should be fine irrespective of what my previous earning was duing previous extension? I...

Hello Folks, I would like clarifications regarding permanent settlement (ILR), as I am having my PEO appointment on 18th, November, 2011. My Case: Entered the country on WP (12 Months) - 26th, November, 2006 Change of Employer through WP (60 Months) - 10th, October, 2007 Tier 1 General Highly Skille...

My visa was stamped on 14th, July, 2008. Congrats T.Kumar, Just wondering when was urs visa stamp. do reply . Kind regards, laskk Hello All, I have been a silent member of this group. I have got my visa stamped for three years just now. This forum had been very helpful for my application process. I ...

Hello All, I have been a silent member of this group. I have got my visa stamped for three years just now. This forum had been very helpful for my application process. I thank everyone for their valuable posts. Here are the details: Applied on : 28-05-2008 (Sent by royalmail spl delivery next day) R...

Hi, I'm a work permit holder planning to switch to Tier-1. 1) I have more than 800 pounds in my HSBC basic accnt for the past 3 months. But the accnt is a basic accnt from which I can withdraw maximum 200 pounds/day only. Can I show it as maintenance fund? [tssivakumar] Yes 2) Part of my salary is ...

Hello May21st, Congratulations! Can yo please tell what documents you submitted along with your application? It might be helpful to know for everyone. Hi All, Just wanted to say thank-you to everyone who has posted on here. With the exception of one fruitless attempt at calling the homeoffice I have...

Type of application : WP to Tier 1
Application Sent : 28/05/2008 (Next Day Signed for)
Application Received : 29/05/2008
Payment taken : 29/05/2008
Ref no dated : 29/05/2008
Ref no recd : 31/05/2008
Status : Waiting
Stamped on :
Recevied on :