From the information you have supplied he should take the advice from the HO.

I suppose, under points based system the above points should be black and white. If not then the PBS is useless and ECOs can accept or refuse applications at their will (just like before the launch of PBS...... Things should be black and white about maintenance funds as well.. just like as they are ...

hello waqas u dnt need to give IELTS test because O & a level students are exempted from IELTS

I am moving to a 3 bed house soon and have a job that pays well.
Would you advice me to wait for some time ? What would be my chances if I apply now?
Does my being a HSMP candidate help me?

I am badly missing my wife and would like to join my wife in the uk, i am resident in Zimbabwe. i have refused EC four times as a visitor, then she was my fiancee - she had applied for an ancestral permit awaiting decision, when she got her responce (October 2004) she came back in december and we ti...

Thank you so much for all the help! I will definitely give you an update when I come back. Cheers!

Thanks for the reply. Are you saying i should obtain a passport for my daughter and the include a separate application form for her; making it three in total (myself, wife and daughter).

It said that I was not eligible to apply for tier 2 because I was not on a list of eligible categories.Dependent visa is not on the list that was quoted in the letter which is also on the website.

I don't think there's any difference if you apply earlier or later. Expect perhaps that you might be in a better financial position later. Smile

I would suggest provide a covering letter and explain to them why you are unable to submit the certificate.

I have swithed in-country from student to dependent of a student (my wife) few yrs ago. Therefore I thought it should be ok.

I appreciate your comment. PhD story is not happy ending for everyone. He was given major correction and was given a year to do it. he has done it but still they thought it was enough. Sometime examiner are very funny. If you get a very critical one then you are stuck.

thanks mate. have any idea about how long it take to appealing process??

i still would like to confirm if i understood it correctly.
does the transitional period in place is applicable to me considering that iam in Pakistan and that i will submit my application from within pakistan.

I do not know if the degree is recognised in the UK or not. I am assuming it is. It is the fact that it was awarded by a non UK body that prevents you using PSW, nothing else.

Going home and applying will not get you anywhere other than another refusal. If you want to stay on in the UK you are going to have to find another way. PSW will not resolve your problem.

Given the recent ruling about changing courses I would not be worried about what you have done. There could be a question as to your inability to progress in ACCA however you have moved on and by all accounts ( Laughing ) you are progressing well in the new course. I think you should be ok when you ...

If the driving offence was driving without a valid licence and hence also no insurance you will not get through the appeal process.
What was the offence you went to court for?

I agree that the matter of declared income is usually in relation to the last year of employment.

If u are dependant of a visa holder which leads to Indefinite Leave To Remain eg:Work Permit holder.Than i think u can get ILR if u switch to HSMP.

With BCS professional membership (MBCS or FBCS) comes the Chartered status which is exactly like yours.

I still haven't received my passports. Now it is more than 9 weeks.

I am in the same situation as you. Planning on going to appeal but I have no idea how to do..how much it will cost and does it worth it?

I wouldn't say that there's no hope Davis, for starters, do you guys live together?