Dear Friends, I need an advice from you all. I got my Tier1 visa & it is valid from 18-03-2011. Now my company is also sending me to Sweden within 15 days as they have already submitted my application to Labor committee 4 weeks back. I am expecting the approval from Labor committee by end of next w...

Only smaller companies have openings in "testing" in the UK..are you sure? This is how it looks! ... no one can go to each and every company and ask for openings. If you look at any big company, high end work is still in demand (read niche domains, consultants, analysts, project management) + Sales...

Networks/Testing = Outsourced. (Indian service sector with onsite/offshore model in all big firms) Some small companies may have openings but then pay is 'nothing' and competition high. Only smaller companies have openings in "testing" in the UK..are you sure? This is how it looks! ... no one can g...

NeoZ wrote:Networks/Testing = Outsourced. (Indian service sector with onsite/offshore model in all big firms)

Some small companies may have openings but then pay is 'nothing' and competition high.

Only smaller companies have openings in "testing" in the UK..are you sure?

Network/datacom testing is quite different from normal testing . Basically we should be having technical knowledge like L2/L3 protocols etc Jobs in this field include network engineer ,protocol tester ,cisco ccna ccip etc certified engineers. Let me know if anyone is working there in this domain. N...

not 100% sure but telecoms/datacom testing is quite different from normal application based QA. Though the process of verification is same we r more technology based like protocols, equipments etc.,....... Then again lets be honest there r hundreds of 10+ yrs experienced QA testers in the job arena...

Hi guys, This is my first post in this forum. I got Tier1 visa yesterday and it will be valid from 15th feb 2011. I have applied in VFS Bangalore on 22nd Dec 2010. First of all thanks to moderator and active members who has given lot of valuable suggestion in this forum . I have around 6 years and ...

I am trying to understand the job market in UK before I apply for UK Tier 1 visa. I have 10+ years of high performance computing related product development experience and I work as a software architect in my team. Given the current environment in UK, I would appreciate if you could help me with in...

yeah in GCC country we dont have any TAX on salaries etc. So if I get the letter from a company that I worked for them on a project as a freelance and they paid me X amount, will this letter work as a proof of this additional earning?? thanks in advance regards The letter should ideally mention you...

pillu27 wrote:2 questions:
1. Does my wife have to take and pass the English language test before applying for her Tier 1 dependent visa?
2. If yes, what are the requirements and procedure for taking this test?

Thank you,

No

dhruv wrote:Getting a job immediately after landing is an issue and maintaining yourself is a necessity.

I was curious to see if anyone took the alternative route and worked in a gas station/motel to cover up for expenses?

Is it legally allowed?

I appreciate your help

Yes, it is legally allowed.

[quote="npanglia"]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...

me n my husband have been here since 2 months. we went for few interviews but thats about it!! i don know anymore wat to do??? we have banking experience but r willin to work anywhere right now!!! can canyone help us plz I would suggest to hang on as long as you can and keep trying which i am sure ...

Hey Guys wait, I was asking this because I felt if I land in the UK with a job in hand, I would be earning something till I find a good job that matches Tier 1 standards and I am sure you all will agree something is better than nothing in the initial 1-2 months... Definitely I too wanna live a good...

Hey...kenfrapin, Ok ..; :) I want to live...Enjoy English culture....but can not settle down there...one day I have to return to my country.... So obviously... thought what I have and what I had will come to my mind while returning to my country... I was just curious because I have heard that norma...

if they are paying the min wage will it be 5.93x 8 hrs x no of working days in a month or else for 30 days? Since it is not a case of per diem therfore it should not be for 30 days..It should be number of working days but please keep in mind that it is the min that they should pay you...which i gue...

I got my UK Tier 1 (General) Visa on Oct 7th 2010 for which i have already given the biometric finger prints. I have applied Mehendi / Henna after getting my visa. I will be travelling to UK for the first time on 31st Oct 2010 early morning. But still i have few henna designs left on my hand, will ...

Hi,I have ICICI UK current account,can I show that account for maintence fund for spouse+child+myslef or should I have only savings account to show the maintenance funds? please help. Current , savings, FDs.. all are fine as long as you can take the claimed amount at will and the accounts should ha...

Hi, I remember few discussions about this here on the forum but often as offshoot of other topics. I got my first F2F interview on this monday and wondering if being in proper business dress (read as 'suit') is important to get those initial few points. I would not ask this if it was an interview f...

Nalan_T wrote:I forgot to mention in my cover letter and submitted my application...

No worries..don't loose sleep over it...mentioning it in the cover letter would have been a "nice to have" step anyways and not a necessary thing to do..so just take it easy and hope for the best..all the best!!

cxrmike wrote:What do you mean by required document ?
I've paystubs from both the employers and I've bank statements which will prove that. Will that be enough ?

Documents mentioned in the guidelines..

out of 15 months, I need to show 12 months income. Does this 12 months need to be continuous or can it have any breaks in between. For example - aug 2009 - got paid, Sept 2009 - got paid oct 2009 - got paid nov 2009 - got paid dec 2009 - no pay jan 2010 - got paid feb 2010 - got paid ' ' ' ' Oct 20...

Hi All, I am new to this forum . I am planning to apply my Tier 1 next week. I am putting the list of documents that i am planning to submit. Can seniors pls review and let me know if you see any probable issues with the same. I do not want to get rejected because of any missing documents. Document...

My salary was used to credit into ABN AMRO Bank later on RBS has been acquired this bank... In my salary slips Bank Name is showing as ABN AMRO and I have provided the RBS bank statements... will that be a reason to reject my application? Please help Should n't be a problem . Also mention the acqui...

Hi all, As per UKBA; The period of earnings we will assess Earnings must be made up of 12 consecutive months and must fall within the 15 months before your application. but it also says; You do not need to be in continuous employment during the 12-month period being assessed, so: you can claim for ...