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by npanglia
Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:44 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 1 Visa - Do I need one more extension for ILR?
Replies: 5
Views: 515

ILR

This is gets more confusing now. I cross referred with an immigration consultant/solicitor and he has advised that I can apply for ILR on or after 02-Jun-2015 (i.e. Date of First Entry – 90 Days). The rationale is that 90 days is being accounted as part of first year. The 90-day rule seems to confus...
by npanglia
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 1 Visa - Do I need one more extension for ILR?
Replies: 5
Views: 515

Tier 1 Visa - Do I need one more extension for ILR?

I am currently in UK on Tier 1 General visa which was granted initially on 22nd May 2010 in India. I failed to enter UK within 90 days of receiving the initial grant. However during the extension of the visa last year, my new expiry date is 12th Jun 2015 (i.e. got additional 20 days to expiry of 22n...
by npanglia
Fri May 04, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Start Date of Extension Visa - Question?
Replies: 7
Views: 1178

[quote="Lucapooka"]Grants of leave can't be backdated so if the leave expired while with the UKBA and before the decision was made, the date of the new grant will be from the date of the decision rather from the date the previous leave expired. This is not a gap in your residence.[/quote] Is this so...
by npanglia
Fri May 04, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Start Date of Extension Visa - Question?
Replies: 7
Views: 1178

Start Date of Extension Visa - Question?

This is question for those who have received their Tier 1 extension approval documents post expiry date of initial grant. i.e. Example: Your initial grant of the visa was due to expire on 20th March, 2012. You would have submitted the documents for extension before that date (pretty obvious). Howeve...
by npanglia
Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Ltd. Company - No NI for minimum withdrawn Salary - Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1459

That's scaring me now.
I have already mentioned this in my cover letter and Posted.
Seniors - please advice if that's a problem. I know nothing can be done, however trying to appease my apprehensions...
by npanglia
Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:39 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Ltd. Company - No NI for minimum withdrawn Salary - Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1459

Ltd. Company - No NI for minimum withdrawn Salary - Advice

Hi, As a director of limited company, I have withdrawn minimum threshold salary of £589 for the claim period and hence havent paid any NI or PAYE for the period. It is reflecting in my salary slips (attested by my accountant) as well. In my cover letter for Tier 1 extension, I have provided clarific...
by npanglia
Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maintenance - Help on Guidance notes interpretation
Replies: 2
Views: 518

I agree with that the amount needs to be maintained for 90 days, however my query was around the actual amount that needs to be maintained.
by npanglia
Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maintenance - Help on Guidance notes interpretation
Replies: 2
Views: 518

Maintenance - Help on Guidance notes interpretation

Hi, As I will be applying for the extension of my Tier 1visa along with my dependent, hope somebody could help me clarify the below. On maintenance, guidance document suggests that in case you are in UK for more than 12 months, you would need 800 (+ 533 for dependent) within your account. Query - Ho...
by npanglia
Mon May 16, 2011 9:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Limited Company (Contractor) & Tier 1 Visa - Urgent
Replies: 2
Views: 1502

Limited Company (Contractor) & Tier 1 Visa - Urgent

Hi, Please if somebody can confirm that a Tier 1 General holder is eligible to open a Limited company on his own for contracting purpose. Also will this impact the visa extension of the applicant (considering the applicant suffice all other requirements like salary as per PBS). Also if there is an e...
by npanglia
Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Anyone travelling to UK in couple of months for job search?
Replies: 15
Views: 6431

[quote="sureshep"]No risk, no gain !
Life is tasteless without pain !
Taking risk might give stain ! At the end, its all gain ![/quote]

Couldn't have summarized that better....
People - Make a choice...
by npanglia
Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:38 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Anyone travelling to UK in couple of months for job search?
Replies: 15
Views: 6431

[quote="bash"]thanks for Ur advice,rather discouraging but its fine, there is no point to lose HOPE now:) regards[/quote] If you have decided something, make a plan. Dont listen to discouraging remarks. You will get such comments even if you are only wizard left on this earth of your field. Stay mot...
by npanglia
Mon Mar 28, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Information required on Contract Job
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

Re: Information required on Contract Job

Thanks for taking time to reply.

I am looking to go with self employment, however is it possible to register the company to my residence address (considering the property is rented) or the official address need to be a commercial property?

NP
by npanglia
Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Information required on Contract Job
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

Re: Information required on Contract Job

Hi, Thanks for the info. However could you please let me know approx. how much difference in takehome will be when engaged via umbrella company vs. self employment? Also on a general note (apart from general gyan) how is experience of contracts... do they prefer to continue doing contracting or they...
by npanglia
Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:35 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Information required on Contract Job
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

Information required on Contract Job

Hi, I have currently got a contract job and hence decided to leave my permanent job. Need some help from seniors who are engaged in contracting: 1. Do I have register my own company or do I have to enroll with an umbrella company? or I can simply register as self employed with HMRC and I am fine. 2....
by npanglia
Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Patience Paid off - Got the Job; My Experience & few tip
Replies: 16
Views: 6341

Patience Paid off - Got the Job; My Experience & few tip

Just wanted to share the news that I have secured a permanent job in London. Here is my story which might work as a reference for others and help them. Facts: Got tier-1 visa in May’2010. Arrived in UK in First week of Sept, 2010 Background: I have already worked in London with a leading investmen...
by npanglia
Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Need Help for Interview
Replies: 0
Views: 693

Need Help for Interview

As I am reached UK from India, I am looking for a job for last 3-4 weeks. I have got some good calls from big firms, but the thing that went bad was that my interviews didn't crack. Although couple of them I though I did fairly well, but then they say we are looking for XYZ skill as well. And my que...
by npanglia
Thu Jul 01, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: British PG Diploma: Does it qualify for Tier1 (GENERAL) Visa
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: Naric Statement

I have already got my Tier 1 Visa but on the basis of Bachelors degree not Masters. Oh ok. I guess I have to go for the same option myself. Cheers The idea of getting Master equivalent is for your resume in UK, where you can demonstrate that you have master's degree and secure your chances of getti...
by npanglia
Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: British PG Diploma: Does it qualify for Tier1 (GENERAL) Visa
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: Naric Statement

I have already got my Tier 1 Visa but on the basis of Bachelors degree not Masters.
by npanglia
Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:00 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: British PG Diploma: Does it qualify for Tier1 (GENERAL) Visa
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: Naric Statement

There is a difference between Masters and Master DEGREE. This is what defined within their band strucutre as wel This is such a dilemma man. Did u manage to resolve this? I am pretty much in the same boat as you were. I did my PGDM from SCMHRD (2006 pass out) and as you know, the institute got affi...
by npanglia
Thu Jul 01, 2010 5:37 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: British PG Diploma: Does it qualify for Tier1 (GENERAL) Visa
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: Naric Statement

Nope.... PG Diploma is not master degree... although its a master.... but not good enough to qualify 35 points within Tier 1. Does that mean my PG Diploma is no good then? Why does the NARIC website say that Band 12 qualifies as Masters? If you don't mind, can you tell me how you went about it sinc...
by npanglia
Thu Jul 01, 2010 5:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Employement challenges to Tier 1 Migrants as per new policy
Replies: 8
Views: 1674

Employement challenges to Tier 1 Migrants as per new policy

Tier 1 Migrant has the privilege to hunt for any job within UK. However I am just trying to understand the impact of new policies on the employment opportunities for Tier 1 Migrants Please note: I am considering individuals who have already got their Tier 1 Visa (not new applicants) 1. The governmen...
by npanglia
Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: British PG Diploma: Does it qualify for Tier1 (GENERAL) Visa
Replies: 35
Views: 8277

Re: Naric Statement

Hi I just received the Statement of Comparability from Naric for my Indian PG Diploma. The letter states "considered comparable to British PG Diploma standard". I was actually expecting a comparability to the British Master's Degree but anyways....thats besides the point. What I need to know is, wh...
by npanglia
Fri Jun 11, 2010 9:45 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Got job offer 30k - is it okay ?
Replies: 43
Views: 10746

Guys, Don't underestimate cost of living in Indian cities. I completely agree to this. India is no more a country where urban population eat just vada pao & paranthas on the road side. It is the era where urban population buy clothes from Tommy, Mango, Gucci, Espirit (If you want to validate this, ...
by npanglia
Thu Jun 10, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: UK Job Market is getting better!!
Replies: 44
Views: 11974

UK Job Market is getting better!!

I am reading through lot of opinions in this forum on Job market in UK. The comments that I see are restricted to few active participants who suggest that UK market is really very very bad. I won't disagree to that. However I have spoken to few of my friends within UK to get an assessment of UK job ...
by npanglia
Tue Jun 08, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Can T1 Dependent travel to UK before Main Applicant?
Replies: 11
Views: 3506

1. The visa extension is based on the Main applicant's residence status and not the dependent's.. I was thinking from the following prospective: My wife enters within 28 days of getting Visa. 1st Extesntion - I will be applying for that after 2 years 2nd Extension - (3 years post 1st extension) Sin...
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