1. Current vignette: Tier 1 General extension. 2. Expiry of current leave: 02/10/2012 3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1 4. Application posted: 06/09/2012 (Royal Mail special delivery) 5. Application received at UKBA: 07/09/2012 6. Date payment debited: 10/09/2012 7. Payment mode : Cre...

Hello all, I just submitted my application last week for Tier 1 extension. I happened to read this article on the UKBA site today. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2012/september/07-overstayer-1oct2012 Probably I'm just panicking unecessarily, but will I be affected if I do...

@Tier1_aspirant_del-- Thanks for your reply.. It makes complete sense. I just wanted to confirm and I have been hearing mixed responses. I think I can pay by credit card in that case. Your reply is much appreciated.

Thank you so much for replying mdave! Can you also please tell me if I can my use my maintenance funds to pay for my application? As in I have more than £1500 in my savings account. And that is what I intend to show for my maintenance. Is it ok if the amount falls below £900 after the application fe...

Hello all, Category: Tier 1 general extension I'm applying for my visa next week. Can I use my maintenance funds to pay for my application fee of £1500? Also can anyone please tell me the timeframe to apply for my extension? Some say it cannot be more than 28 days before but the website says at leas...