ESC

Click the "allow" button if you want to receive important news and updates from immigrationboards.com


Immigrationboards.com: Immigration, work visa and work permit discussion board

Welcome to immigrationboards.com!

Login Register Do not show

Search found 72 matches

by Kibria
Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time Taken to Process HSMP Application Based on Job Offer
Replies: 1
Views: 794

Time Taken to Process HSMP Application Based on Job Offer

Hi All, Does anyone know the time taken by Homeoffice in case you get a job offer from a UK based company. My documentd were received on May 10, 2006. It was assigned to case worker on May 22. Is it possible to have them processed in a week time in case I get a job offer from UK based company Immedi...
by Kibria
Mon May 22, 2006 10:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Calling all those who have applied in past 3 months
Replies: 312
Views: 189432

Application sent to HO on May 6 via DHL
HO reference number sent to me on May 11th
Payment deducted from credit card on May 12

Contacted HO via email but no information on time frame given
by Kibria
Mon May 22, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Calling all those who have applied in past 3 months
Replies: 312
Views: 189432

Hi Everyone.

Documents sent to Homeoffice on 6th May from Pakistan
HO Reference umber sent on 11th May

No further response from HO.

Contacted HO and they said that they cannot tell any specific time period
by Kibria
Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Visa Stamping while in UK
Replies: 7
Views: 1902

Thank you olisun, MWazir for pouring the details

I will check on this first thing.
by Kibria
Fri Apr 21, 2006 1:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Visa Stamping while in UK
Replies: 7
Views: 1902

Its not illegal beacuse I have a valid work permit. I was transferred overseas for an assignment and my past 12 months earnings are of Pakistan (i.e. my salary was being paid in Pakistan while here) Now I am returning back to the company in UK. I have necessary documentation to prove the transfer be...
by Kibria
Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Evidence Required to how English Language Proficiency
Replies: 0
Views: 556

Evidence Required to how English Language Proficiency

Hi,

I want to know what piece of evidence is required to show that you are proficient in English Language.

is IELTS a must/required or just stating in the application (medium of instruction was English throughout' is acceptable or a letter from tyhe institute is required
by Kibria
Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:05 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Visa Stamping while in UK
Replies: 7
Views: 1902

Thank you MWazir for the quick reply. I will be coming to UK to search for new job while on work permit of the current company. My current employer has kindly agreed not to cancel my work permit untill I get a new sponsor. So, will it matter to HOme Office that the person is not on payroll of the co...
by Kibria
Thu Apr 20, 2006 7:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: timeframe for HSMP Visa stamping
Replies: 1
Views: 766

timeframe for HSMP Visa stamping

Hi All, Approximately how much time is available for stamping of HSMP visa after you get the approval. I am going to look for job in UK but before that I want to apply for HSMP as I am eligible. My concern is that while I am in UK looking for job and meanwhile my HSMP will I have to return tio my co...
by Kibria
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:22 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Visa Stamping while in UK
Replies: 7
Views: 1902

HSMP Visa Stamping while in UK

Hi

I have a UK work permit and I would be coming to UK on that. Beffore coming I want to apply for HSMP here inPakistan.

My questionis that when my HSMP is approved do I have to come back for HSMP visa stamping?
by Kibria
Wed Apr 05, 2006 8:32 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Working for a different company under work permit
Replies: 2
Views: 1568

Working for a different company under work permit

I will apply for HSMP but I want to switch job that I have currently. Since HSMP processing time is 3 months and I can'y wait till that time
by Kibria
Wed Apr 05, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Working for a different company under work permit
Replies: 2
Views: 1568

Working for a different company under work permit

Hi I want to know if there is thing like an open work permit to work for any company, if the sponsor of the company who issued the work permit allows to work anywhere. Can I work for other company under the work permit issued by other company? What changes are required so that one is allowed to work...
by Kibria
Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: VISA for family
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

VISA for family

I have a UK work permit, if I get HSMP approval will I need to get new VISA for myself, wife and son?

is the VISA fee included in HSMP application fee?
by Kibria
Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Experience Letter on current Date
Replies: 1
Views: 948

Experience Letter on current Date

Dear All, I want a suggestion regarding experience letters. I have worked for two companies during the last 9 years but don't have their experience letters as new company didn't ask for it. I worked for a company then I joined another company and then I rejoined back the same company. After rejoinin...
by Kibria
Sun Jan 29, 2006 1:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: NARIC assessment
Replies: 3
Views: 1093

NARIC Assessment

NARIC report usually comes after a month time. You should receive a letter form them but you can call them up after 3 weeks to check your status.
by Kibria
Sat Jan 14, 2006 5:31 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Setting up a company in the name of the spouse
Replies: 12
Views: 3849

Setting up a company in the name of the spouse

I have a UK work permit and my wife has got a work permit dependent visa and she is free to work anywhere..

can she create a company of her own in UK?

Secondly can she then hire me on the payroll of her company. I know it seems like a loop but just wondering if it is possible
by Kibria
Tue Dec 27, 2005 2:31 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: NARIC report on Degree
Replies: 10
Views: 2333

Bills Addresses on My Name

Thank you very much for the information I just want to confirm that is it ok to send my correspondence address details for the last two years period or I have to provide for my spouse also as I hardly have any correspondence proofs for her at our address, just one or two but that was thew time when ...
by Kibria
Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: NARIC report on Degree
Replies: 10
Views: 2333

Spouse Degree Points

Hi, I am going to start another thread along with my degree case. If I want to claim points for the spouse is it necessary that she should have a Bachelors degree or 4 years+ of job experience will also suffice. My wife has a 2 years BA degree from Punjab University lahore plus 4 + years of industry...
by Kibria
Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Claiming Spouse Points.
Replies: 6
Views: 1521

If period is less than two years

Hi, What othjer forms of documentation do we need to show that we have been living togeatherf for two years. My wife has a bank account but she never changed the temporary address that is different thanthe one we are living at. How many samples of evidence do we need to show to justify we are living...
by Kibria
Tue Dec 27, 2005 7:27 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: NARIC report on Degree
Replies: 10
Views: 2333

NUCES Degree

Well sorry for alittle confusion I have NUCES degree. I received the letter from NARIC yesturday stating that it equivalent to British Graduate Degree (ordinary) level.

I think now its safe to claim points for education with this letter from NARIC???
by Kibria
Sun Dec 25, 2005 6:50 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: NARIC report on Degree
Replies: 10
Views: 2333

FAST Degree

FAST stands for Foundation for Advanement of Science and Technology. Thsi is however old name of the university which is now known as National University of computers and Emerging Sciences. FAST was a foundation that has been running computer science program since 1985. Initially it was affiliated w...
by Kibria
Sat Dec 24, 2005 7:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: NARIC Assessment - my first post
Replies: 16
Views: 4183

FAST 3 years Degree

Dear All, I have FAST 3 years degree (not 4 years). Going through the board I get that only 4 years degree is considered equavalent to UK bachelors level. Is 3 years degree acceptable. I enrolled my self in Masters program of FAST also and syudies for 2 years. Should I send that transcript to NARIC ...
by Kibria
Fri Dec 23, 2005 9:13 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: NARIC report on Degree
Replies: 10
Views: 2333

NARIC report on Degree

Hi Guys, I have a 3 years BCS degree from FAST Lahore. I have studied in MS program for 2 years but its stillnot complete, although I do have a MS transcript. Does NARIC accept 3 years FAST degree is comparative to British gradutae level. Its been over a month and I have received nothing from NARIC....
cron