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by SYH
Sat Mar 08, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Is moving to UK from USA worth it in my situation? Help pls.
Replies: 27
Views: 5409

iF you find yourself struggling in NY, it won't be any better in London especially without a support system. I am not even in one of the 3 catergories Robin finds worth coming or forget it and I have a lot of gumption. You don't sound like the type with the grit to make it here. Sorry.
by SYH
Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Reg. Extension Tier1 - strange situation Maintenance funds
Replies: 8
Views: 1546

Re: GBP 800 Funds

Hello Even though I was on HSMP, now I have to get extension under Tier1 rules. Tier 1 rule: Z. MAINTENANCE (FUNDS) REQUIREMENT In order for the application to be approved the applicant must have a minimumlevel of funds. The applicant must score 10 points for their level of funds. If they do not sc...
by SYH
Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Reg. Extension Tier1 - strange situation Maintenance funds
Replies: 8
Views: 1546

Re: Reg. Extension Tier1 - strange situation Maintenance fun

Hello All My HSMP visa is expiring in Sep 2008. but I applied for extension 2 days ago and I received acknowledgement letter from BIA today. After sending my application I spotted that my application will not meet requirements because my bank balance dropped below GBP 800. But I am in a permanent j...
by SYH
Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Life in the UK test website
Replies: 233
Views: 254359

I'm due to apply for Naturalisation in May 2008.The IND kept my original Life in Uk Pass Certificate. Will I have to re-write the test when I apply in 2008 or what , since they the AN guidance form requests for ' the original evidence of your knowledge of life in the UK ' they should have returned ...
by SYH
Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Help needed, IGS application posted without the application
Replies: 6
Views: 1928

hi, I have psoted my application form and the newer version of application form together with a covering letter explaining the whole situation today.Could you please tell me will home office mark me as an offender in their records or stamp something bad on my passport?and what are the chances of ge...
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:31 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: Help! My wallet is stolen
Replies: 5
Views: 1484

yeah i agree, its an advert

For most things, you make a copy of credit cards and passports so if they are lost, you know what number it is to cancel

that is my wallet lost protection works like a charm
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: please advise!! application returned due to payment problem
Replies: 3
Views: 852

i seem to remember that nowadays it is considered not received unless a valid payment issues. i think you are out of luck
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Can you work in Ireland (Dublin) with HSMP?
Replies: 7
Views: 2600

Re: Can you work in Ireland (Dublin) with HSMP?

Can a person work in Ireland if he/she has an HSMP? Specifically in Dublin? No!!!! Please read the HSMP guidance and use your commonsense before you post such nonsensical questions!!! You expect commonsense for someone who came up with a name by just spewing on the keyboard SYH, Its actually an Ind...
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Possibility for Dutch-born Moroccan
Replies: 9
Views: 2493

No that it is very complicated, In general, if you dont' claim your dutch citizenship before age of maturity, it is lost. Try ind.nl On wikipedia, there is an explanation on it so try to look it up but I can tell you pretty much now, there is nothing else by descent or something like that that can h...
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Have to return home to apply???!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4984

kiwi747 wrote:Comments like "whining like a crybaby" makes me question the title "Guru".

Still you did provide some help - thanks
Taking your medicine is good for you, it may not be pleasant
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: HELP HELP HELP ........ PLZ HELP
Replies: 12
Views: 2822

Use a dictionary to curtail (third-person singular simple present curtails, present participle curtailing, simple past and past participle curtailed) To limit or restrict. Their efforts to curtail spending didn't quite succeed. To shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate. When the ...
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Can you work in Ireland (Dublin) with HSMP?
Replies: 7
Views: 2600

Re: Can you work in Ireland (Dublin) with HSMP?

thirdwave wrote:
pranavbhardwaj wrote:Can a person work in Ireland if he/she has an HSMP? Specifically in Dublin?
No!!!!
Please read the HSMP guidance and use your commonsense before you post such nonsensical questions!!!
You expect commonsense for someone who came up with a name by just spewing on the keyboard
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Help needed, IGS application posted without the application
Replies: 6
Views: 1928

Re: Help needed, IGS application posted without the applicat

Hi there, I have made a biggest mistake.I posted my application for IGS 12 days back but havnt heard anything from home office yet.So i decided to call them and ask about my application and they said its not showing on their system. whilst on the royal mail's website it says that my application has...
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: HELP HELP HELP ........ PLZ HELP
Replies: 12
Views: 2822

Use a dictionary to curtail (third-person singular simple present curtails, present participle curtailing, simple past and past participle curtailed) To limit or restrict. Their efforts to curtail spending didn't quite succeed. To shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate. When the a...
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:07 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Have to return home to apply???!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 4984

kiwi747 wrote:Thanks for your help garik - average news unfortunatly.

Thanks SYH for your productive conclusion - bet you're a great guy.....
No its called GURU
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:06 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Applying for ILR - Work Permit to HSMP
Replies: 29
Views: 6604

Thanks for the replies. Good to hear that you guys are not too worried about this. I am doing the application in person next Friday the 14th. I am writing the life in the UK test tomorrow, so it's all getting a bit close now. I was told I should show my company accounts and bank statements for the ...
by SYH
Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: My husbands spouse visa, and his other wife!
Replies: 111
Views: 21489

vinay shanthi wrote:
ps: surprised to see syh having a softer side :D . thought he/she just cut people to pieces when the didnt do a search or wasted peoples time on the board. time to get mellow i guess
I told you I was nice. You just don't know it
by SYH
Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Applying for ILR - Work Permit to HSMP
Replies: 29
Views: 6604

Re: Applying for ILR - Work Permit to HSMP

Hello All, I am about to apply for my ILR based on 3 years on a work permit and 2 years on an HSMP visa. Just one (longwinded) question. I received my approval letter for HSMP on the 21st of February 2006. Then I opened my own limited company at the end of March and started contracting. My first pa...
by SYH
Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: My husbands spouse visa, and his other wife!
Replies: 111
Views: 21489

johnboy, Salaams :) thanks for your reply. Having read your story on the link your posted, this goes on far too often. I am absolutely heartbroken by my husbands actions. I failed to mention in my previous posts , that I had faxed a letter last December, to Islamabad withdrawing my support. At that...
by SYH
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension- But Stay below that 12 months
Replies: 5
Views: 787

ilamurugusp wrote:I am getting a salary of 34-36K Pa, as per the new offer. is this enough to apply for the extension?
use the calculator and figure it out
by SYH
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension- But Stay below that 12 months
Replies: 5
Views: 787

The extension is based upon your income. If you can demonstrate the right criteria for the renewal, you'll be okay to get another visa. The issue will be when you try to get ILR (or probationary citizenship, or whatever it is by then).. Your absence from the UK will be taken into account during tha...
by SYH
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Identity Cards (Contra Viewpoint)
Replies: 5
Views: 1152

Re: Identity Cards (Contra Viewpoint)

Instead of angering those that are reluctant to get a card and angering those that want one but can not get one, maybe they would have a rollout catagory of those that want one now. Does anyone have any suggestions for ID, other than carrying a Passport? You are more than welcome to get an Id on th...
by SYH
Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: U.S. Law Degree (juris doctor) - is it equivalent to a Maste
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: JD is equivalent to a masters? Evidence required?

What kind of evidence do I need to submit along with my JD diploma to prove that it is equivalent to a masters? Do I need to pay all that money to NARIC for a letter, or is the home office already aware that it is equivalent? Also, do you have any insight into whether ABA membership can be used to ...
by SYH
Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can you transfer to Tier 1 before HSMP expires?
Replies: 23
Views: 4297

ashishashah wrote:Hmm...But some one (hari15)just did it...Check this thread

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=23595
Please read why>?
Because of good reason, not to save money or to contravene new procedures.
by SYH
Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: U.S. Law Degree (juris doctor) - is it equivalent to a Maste
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Jd is equivalent Master's degree
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