As per the Tier 1 Calucalator and the current exchange rate I am just about on the border to qualify for the Tier 1. Of course I am on the right side of the border :o I went to a consultant just to review my case. Consultant disheartened me that the borderline cases have a strong chance of getting ...

From the above article, one can understand that the applications would be processed and if successful, the visa will only be issued after Nov 1st. "If you are applying under Tier 1 (General) from abroad, you can still submit an application for Tier 1 (General) during this closure period. But if your...

well, I was working like an employee (going to the office everyday) but they did not show me under their payroll to save from taxes and paperwork and paid me via checks. Unfortunately, it is a common practice among small firms in the US. any other ideas? If you are not on their payroll, then you ca...

Helo all, Can i use a joint account(with my spouse) to proof maintenance fund. Also i was on maternity for 4 months and i intend to use 6mths payslip before i commenced maternity and 6 months after the maternity with bank statement to proof my previous earning.is this ok because the guidance note o...

I have submitted my application at Pune office on 8th October 2010, still my status is showing as under process at BHC.. Guys anybody applied in October and got the visa? The limit for tier 1 visas has been reached for the month of October. So, there might be a delay. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov...

Is it 20 lacs or 20,000,00 lacs, if it is later I wouldnt bother with a tier 1???

knee_hit wrote:switching from work permit to tier 1 (general)

According to first link.

When switching to tier 1, is the application considered as fresh application and points for earning are awarded as per - http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1/general/eligibility/pointsassessment/earnings/#header1 or considered as switching from one category to another and awarded ...

Dear friends , i have been given a 2 year visa under TIER1 GENERAL MIGRANT scheme, i applied in last may and i got visa only in October ,much more processing time than specified, due to this un expected duration a new project stared in my present company and i couldn't leave and go up to next Febru...

Hi, I will be applying for Tier1 Dependant visa for my wife in another 3 months and would like to get ready from now. Which application form I need to use? Also, please let me know what are the documents required for applying visa. These are to avoid the confusion in applying visa and I’ll make s...

sra wrote:Hi,
I have been on this workpermit for 4 years now. So you mean that i can swap now , i don't have to wait until my visa expires to apply, as i won't be in the country when my visa expires.
Thanks

You dont have to wait

rohitys wrote:with my very limited knowledge i think its a blessing in disguise and u just just apply for an extension when the time is right

It will only cause further complications!!!!!

sra wrote:Hi,
I am currently on a workpermit and i want to swap to a tier 1 general visa now. My visa expires on the 18 august 2011.Is it possible?

Yes you can, provided you qualify.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... g/#header1

Hi, I will appreciate if someone can eloborate the following " You may claim for a period of less than 12 months, but these earnings will not be considered on a pro rata basis ", what exactly mean by pro-rate basis here, does this gonna affect the Multiplier rate anyway. Thx! Pro-rata mean proporti...

panky29 wrote:Thanks Aruni

Then, exchange rate of which day should i choose for calculations ? Is it Apr 1, 2010?

Thanks..

Last day of those earnings, March 31st

I have another offer lined up with a global company to stay in the UK. They asked which visa i think I should get. I thought tier 2 might be easier since there is a limited number of applicants for tier 1. Am I right in saying this? Is a tier 2 easier? They are willing to sponsor me. Check Sponsored...

Dear Experts, Please provide your opinion on this matter. I worked in India till January 2010 and then was transferred to UK in Feb 2010. I am currently on Tier 2. I want to switch over to Tier 1. I am showing earnings from India and UK in the following way. India Sep 09-March 2010 UK Feb 2010-Augu...

r_spider wrote:I hold a Tier 1 Visa for UK. Do I have to visit UK as soon as possible to validate the visa? or it doesn't matter & I can visit it whenever I like as long as it is valid

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=65286

In-Country Tier-1 (G) Dependant's VISA timelines Thanks sush As per your link it's looks like every body receive in 3 or 4 weeks , i have a more than 4 weeks that's why i am worried . could any one knows how long i have to wait to contact home office. I haven't receive any ref no. so. what informat...

The OP was suggested to take his child to India and get the visa done as it would be easier on the parents and child emotionally. Taking into account him being a working parent and difficulty he might be going through and the child maybe missing the mother. Also to let the OP know (incase he doesnt ...

IMO, it is better to take your daughter also to India and then apply for both of them from there.

If I was you, I would get these bank statements with sign and stamp and check if they have all the other requirements like logo, your name and account number, etc On Tier 1 General Guide page, it says the following: Personal bank statements showing the ii) payments made to the applicant: Bank state...

If I was you, I would get these bank statements with sign and stamp and check if they have all the other requirements like logo, your name and account number, etc

You need to prove your earnings using proofs from two different sources. You cannot apply without your salary entries in your passbook. The letter from your employer and payslips are considered to be from same source so, it doesn't serve the purpose. So, try a get a statement printed on the bank st...

I am planning to apply for Tier 1 General. I have 12 payslips for the last 12 months. However, in my bank savings account passbook not every salary shows. For example salary figure for the month of October and July shows in the passbook. But for some reason the bank computerised system did not prin...