That is how I read it as well. Thanks for the confirmation.

I have a Stamp 4 visa as a critical skills worker. I am looking at the possibility of working remotely for a European employer but don't want to jeopardize my status in Ireland. I know I can start my own business or "take up employment and [am] not required to hold an Employment Permit." But does "t...

Ok, thanks very much for the advice. Much appreciated.

I have been out of the UK for more than a year, but my Tier 1 General doesn't expire until October 2015. I've been having toruble finding exact rules on leaving and returning. Having been out of the country for over a year, can I still return to the UK to work? If so, will I still be eligible to ren...

OK, so are the UKBA behind on everyone's letters right now, then?

Thanks!

Hi Everyone, When I submitted my renewal application in August, I shortly thereafter received a letter confirming receipt of my application and supplying me with a number to identify my application. I think it was about 4-5 days after I submitted my application. My application is still pending. I ha...

my_user_name wrote: I have got an affidavit for the change of name for my wife. Would that be sufficient to provide?

I think you need some kind of official or government documentation. I am not sure at all about an affidavit. Hopefully someone else knows and can help you!

Ok, great, thanks so much for the help!

Thanks very much for the response, sushdmehta. The current passport matches my name and is her current surname so I think that's ok. The reason I am asking is that the application requests that she specify any previous names under which she was known, and proof of having changed her name. That is wh...

Hi All- I am renewing the visa for my dependents. My wife changed her surname to mine when we were married (years before we came to the UK the first time). When we got her visa last time we supplied her old passport which showed her name change in the back. However, we no longer have access to this ...

Thanks for that.

Hi Greenie,

Thanks for the quick reply. I suspected as much. Too bad!

Thanks

Reading things more carefully in the dependent application, it looks like I can apply before my decision has come (though of course I risk losing all the fees if I am denied).

Can anyone confirm that I can indeed apply before my decision has been made? Many thanks

Hi everyone, I have a very late issue Tier 1 General visa and I had to give my biometric details in person in my home country when I applied. I had to have fingerprints and photos taken, be measured, etc. The same is true for my wife. Each time I enter the UK they verify my fingerprints against thos...

Hi All, I applied mid-August for my renewal (expires 23/10/2012) and am waiting on my approval. But I applied for myself separately and still need to apply for my dependents (due to the massive price change for applying together). I'm worried that I won't get my approval in time to submit the applic...

Ok, thanks for that.

Cheers

Hi All, It's time for me to renew my Tier 1 General (in country) and I will be applying for myself first, then my wife and two children later, primarily due to the crazy fee discount for applying separately. We have 3 months before we must apply so time is not super tight. I can't remember if my ori...

Seems the visa packet was delivered today to the consulate. I now have my fingers crossed that they will not consider it late and refuse to process.

Thanks for the response Both the 27th and 28th were holidays for most posts around the world in lieu of the 25th and 26th. Also not sure what you mean with today (since you talking $$$'s, I'm assuming you're in the US and talking about the 3rd) - the 3rd was also a holiday in lieu of 1 January. Yes,...

Hey All, I applied for dependent visas for my wife and daughters on Dec 1. They had biometrics taken Dec 13 and I overnight shipped the application to the visa application center on the evening of Dec 22 (to be delivered Dec 24). I realize this is a holiday, so I expected it to be delivered the foll...

We just submitted the online form for my wife's application and her name is messed up. It asked for other names by which she had been known so we put her full maiden name. It never looked wrong as displayed on the preview page until we got the booking appointment for biometrics page and then it beca...

I am applying for my wife and daughters to receive admittance as dependents. I am filling out the (US) online version of the form and it is asking lots of information not included in the guidance notes or the PDF version of the VAF10. Filling in my wife's form, it wants to know if she is employed, h...

Seems that given your situation, your best course of action for an online bank is to get them to supply the letter mentioned in the first sentence. I had to have my bank rubber stamp each page of some printed statements that I used to fill in gaps where I no longer had the originals available. My ba...

Thank you! It seems that I can also make additional comments to qualify my current status when I submit the application in paper form. Your assistance is much appreciated.

I can't answer that question unfortunately, but how is your wife allowed to work as a dependent of a Tier 1 applicant? I thought this was explicitly disallowed?