I have been a silent observer but this site has been a great help for me and saved me potential costs in solicitors. So thanks for that. Eligibility criteria: 5 years tier 2 + 1yr ILR Language criteria met : Life in the UK, UK points based calculator Number of Applicants: 2 Method of application ...

Yes, I have a degree from outside the UK and I only supplied my degree certificate and the print out of the PBS calculator showing the points awarded. Also need life in the UK certificate and that was it for English language and LIUK requirements.

I can assure you that your wife will be fine as long as she has been given 30 points on qualification and 10 points on English language on the PBS calculator. I had my application approved on that same basis yesterday, no issues at all.

Does anyone know if the Help to buy scheme is classified as a public fund under the immigration rules? Is there a risk that I may be rejected for ILR if I have previously applied for the Help to buy scheme?

Your guidance on this would be greatly appreciated

If one worked in Guernesey on work visa for 2 years and then changed jobs and moved to London, England still under the Tier 2 visa. Does the move from Guensey result in the ILR restarting or do you continue , that is need to work for a further 3 years before applying for ILR.

Hope thats clear

1. Type of application: Tier 2 general extension 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - n/a 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 06 Aug 2012 4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2 5. Date application posted: 02/08/2012 6. Date application received at UKBA: - 05/08/2012 7 ...

Hi , I had thesame problem at the post office as the bar code was not scanned for baby. The PO lady says its because the letter states " no responsible adult found"
How did you resolve the problem?
I will be calling UKBA tomorrow, I pray that this s resolved soon

I'm no expert but I would say apply before visa expires rather than waiting for COS. Then you can submit the COS details as additional evidence. You would need a cover letter from emplyer explaining the situation and requesting processing delay. I was in your situation a few weeks ago and that's the ...

Yeap, completed the post tho dont know how to update the post in the future when i get response from ukba

Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension
Date of Application: 02/08/2012
Documents sumitted:
- Passports
- Photos
-3 months payslip
- Employer letter

For dependants
- Bank statements
- Credit card statement
- child birth certificate
- marriage certicate

Thanks David, will complete the post

David, i have 2 questions relating to my dependants on this online application that I'm completing that i'm not sure how I should respond to them. 1. Does this dependant intend to stay in the UK beyond your current period of leave ? Should i choose Yes or No 2. What is the current immigration status ...

My COS has just been approved this morning. My employer applied on 11 June 2012 and its been issued on 1st of Aug only after a request for urgent treatment as my visa is about to expire.

Not yet, I have actually asked my HR to draft a cover letter which I will include on my application. If the COS isn't approved on thursday I plan to post the application on Friday with or without the COS. Will c how it goes Do you know if special delivery by Royal mail is considered courier or ...

No, not yet...still waiting

Thanks , get one sorted

You're really helpful David, thanks for that (calming my nerves actually) I will be applying with 2 dependants (spouse and child) and will send the following documents: 1. The ID docs (passports with visa) 2. Photos 3. Birth cerficate for child (born in UK) 4. Marriage Certificate 5. Bank statements ...

Thanks for the prompt response David My employer has already requested for urgent treatment on wednesday and was told by UKBA that the application is now in red in their system (whatever that's supposed to mean :) ). Its an extension application, employer and employment terms still the same. So you ...

Thanks very much David I have another qtn So if I send my application without the COS when I eventually get the COS approved I should complete the change of circumstances form and send it together with the COS reference number and hope and pray that the caseworker will be able to link my initial ...

Mine was applied for on the 11th June but have not heard anything yet. Employer has requested urgent treatment as my visa expires on the 6th of Aug but still nothing yet. I have 2 options it the COS is not appproved next week 1. To post my application without the COS (risking refusal) 2. To wait ...

Hi, i'm no expert but hear you could enlist the service of same day appointments solicitors. They could get an appoinment for you on short notice but it comes at a huge cost, upto £1000 pounds. Probably consider that as last resort or just do postal application. One question, how long did it take ...

I'm in the same situation, my unrestricted COS was applied for on 11 June and nothing yet.

Sorry I have no answer for you, any info on the timelines could be helpful

Thanks for the reply I have read the appllication form and the policy guidance and from my own understanding it seems you only need to submit payslips if u're applying under the Tier 2 ICT extension and not the Tier 2 General. I'm just trying to get confirmation if this is correct as I know any ...

Thanks, so if its not stated on my visa vignette then I dont need to register.

How about the payslips question?

Hello, I am applying for Tier 2General extension with my 2 dependants and have 2 questions relating to the applcation. 1. Is it a requirement that everyone who is on the Tier 2 visa should be registered with police whilst residing in the UK? Because i have been in the country for almost 3 years and ...