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by alladin
Thu Apr 01, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Masters degree obtained through virtual learning
Replies: 3
Views: 817

Re: Masters degree obtained through virtual learning

pkumar wrote:Is this virtual/online OR distance learning? .... is it same?

you can check with NARIC and if they recognize, it should no be a problem.

thanks
by alladin
Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2nd extension for existing Tier 1 holder with a Bachelors.
Replies: 15
Views: 4241

Re: 2nd extension for existing Tier 1 holder with a Bachelor

This may sound silly.. but I would like to be sure... I came to the UK on HSMP in Jan 2008 & extended to Tier 1(General) in November 2009. I only have a Bachelors degree. Even with my extension I am still 1 month short of the qualifying period for settlement & hence would have to go for another ext...
by alladin
Fri Mar 19, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: New Rules for Tier 1 and Tier 2 from 6th APRIL 2010
Replies: 79
Views: 20476

27. The above changes will also apply to dependants of Points-Based System migrants. Which changes will apply to dependents ? Dependents do not have to fulfill the points criteria ! Please dont read the points individually. The above statement refers to point 25 and 26 which talks about 'doctor in ...
by alladin
Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent visa for spouse
Replies: 5
Views: 760

harjit wrote:Thanks Ramesh. Sorry for being vague. Of course my question was for maintenance funds only. So do dependent need to submit his personal funds also or its all from main applicant funds.
you can either show funds of yours, main applicants or both combined.
by alladin
Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Premium Service in VFS
Replies: 3
Views: 592

smarty1277 wrote:Premium Service is nothing but just reduced waiting time. You can submit your application in lesser time than others else nothing.
Thanks for the reply.Ya, I understand it from the web page, but may I ask whether you have used this facility?

thanks,
alladin
by alladin
Tue Mar 16, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Premium Service in VFS
Replies: 3
Views: 592

Premium Service in VFS

Hi All, I am planning to apply for tier 1 dependent visa in VFS, Chennai by end of April. Has anyone used the premium service they are offering? :? http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/services.aspx I am bit short of holidays and would like to take the dependent with me, although it doesn't say of any faster pr...
by alladin
Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent-Tier 1 Dependant Visa Extension of Stay
Replies: 13
Views: 1788

Hello ramesh, anyways my fate is sealed regarding this thing since my tickets are booked. I will be getting married in april and was planning to apply for the dependent as soon as get the certificate. I was funds above 533, but not above 1000. What I wanted to say is in the link http://www.ukba.hom...
by alladin
Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent-Tier 1 Dependant Visa Extension of Stay
Replies: 13
Views: 1788

Is it ok if I have an equivalent amount of 533 GBP in my wife's indian bank account for the 3 months before I apply and another 800 GBP in my bank account in UK?? yes, it is Ok to show maintenance in this way.. pls mention the same in Dependents cover letter.. thanks for your quick reply. I had see...
by alladin
Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent-Tier 1 Dependant Visa Extension of Stay
Replies: 13
Views: 1788

Is it ok if I have an equivalent amount of 533 GBP in my wife's indian bank account for the 3 months before I apply and another 800 GBP in my bank account in UK?? yes, it is Ok to show maintenance in this way.. pls mention the same in Dependents cover letter.. thanks for your quick reply. I had see...
by alladin
Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent-Tier 1 Dependant Visa Extension of Stay
Replies: 13
Views: 1788

Is it ok if I have an equivalent amount of 533 GBP in my wife's indian bank account for the 3 months before I apply and another 800 GBP in my bank account in UK?? yes, it is Ok to show maintenance in this way.. pls mention the same in Dependents cover letter.. thanks for your quick reply. I had see...
by alladin
Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent-Tier 1 Dependant Visa Extension of Stay
Replies: 13
Views: 1788

Thanks Guys, I have more than 1600 which should be fine (800+533=1333) I am showing my marriage certificate from india will that do as proof of marriage or do I need to show my tenancy agreement also which has both of our names Marriage certificate is okie , no need of tenancy agreement. all the be...
by alladin
Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR and age points, early extension (3 months)
Replies: 8
Views: 1251

Anio wrote:I had previously asked the same question.

Please see responses:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... &highlight
I have successfully applied for extension to Tier1 on 20th Oct,2009 for the visa expiring on 03/03/2010.

You should be fine with the application.

cheers,
alladin
by alladin
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time required to get ILR
Replies: 8
Views: 1572

Re: Time required to get ILR

OK mates, Maybe I will have to go for extension by the end the current validuty. thanks for the replies. cheers, alladin I feel there is a bit ambiguity there. There is none!! One has to show a continuous residence of 5 years from the date one enters UK as a resident (or switches in-country into an ...
by alladin
Mon Jan 11, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time required to get ILR
Replies: 8
Views: 1572

Re: Time required to get ILR

Thanks for the prompt reply. I know no body of us may be knowing about this properly (the exact definition of several weeks and the usage of "may"). The following line still says "If you entered the UK with a visa several weeks or more after the date from which it was valid for use, you may need to ...
by alladin
Mon Jan 11, 2010 4:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time required to get ILR
Replies: 8
Views: 1572

Re: Time required to get ILR

Hello chetan, Does any documents say specifically about this " enter in UK within 28 days of the visa start date". Because I am in a similar situation like this and I will be short of 30 days for 5 years. My visa started was issued on 3rd March 2008 and I entered UK on 3rd April,2008. I have got the...
by alladin
Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: When is the earliest one can apply for FLR
Replies: 7
Views: 1163

Hello, you should be fine without any reasons too., but if you could put any, there will be no harm. The way I see it if you are not applying too much in advance, mentioning this fact in the cover letter will only attract undue attention to the fact that you are not following the HO guideline of ap...
by alladin
Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: When is the earliest one can apply for FLR
Replies: 7
Views: 1163

Re: When is the earliest one can apply for FLR

Hi, My HSMP expires on 24-Jan-2010. When is the earliest that I can apply for my Further Leave to Remain? Thanks in advance Hello, you should be fine without any reasons too., but if you could put any, there will be no harm. I extended last week when my actual expiry was March. Although I gave a re...
by alladin
Tue Oct 20, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!
Replies: 1433
Views: 553593

Extension approved - Birmingham PEO

Hi All., a good news to share , my extension application is approved and is valid from the current date of expiry on March, 2010 till March 2013. Although, I had mentioned my credit card details on the form, I had to use my pin to do the transaction. I mean to say that they were not using the info i...
by alladin
Sun Oct 18, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!
Replies: 1433
Views: 553593

Hi All, Need clarification on the below I am submitting my 12 months personal bank statement from 1st Dec 08 to 30th Nov 09 as part of previous earning section. Within the Maintenance of Fund Section again they are asking for 3 months bank statement showing all the trasaction. Having give 12 months...
by alladin
Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: eStatements from bank (Using Marker)
Replies: 5
Views: 661

Re: eStatements from bank (Using Marker)

Hi, I just took my 12 months eStatements to bank and got them stamped and signed by the Customer Service Agent. It was pretty easy process. Looks like they got used to it :-) These statements I would be presenting as Proof for Salary and Maintainenece funds. Can I use a marker and Highlight the sal...
by alladin
Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Covering letters
Replies: 21
Views: 3836

chetanojha wrote:Sent to all in one email. Hope it will help.
Thanks mate, It will be of great help., will keep updated about the progress with In person appointment next week.

thanks,
alladin
by alladin
Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!
Replies: 1433
Views: 553593

Hello all, I have just received my HSMP extension stamped under TIER 1 General. Here goes my time lines Expiry before application : April 03 2010 points claimed : 110 (90 + 20) Application sent : September 15 (by next day delivery) Payment deducted : September 16th Reference letter : received after...
by alladin
Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Earnings Proof and Date in the bank statement
Replies: 4
Views: 834

Re: Earnings Proof and Date in the bank statement

It's fine and acceptable. Many companies process payroll mid of the month but deposit money only in month-end. That is absolutely fine. I used the same where date on my paylsips was 6th of every month where salary deposited in bank on last working day of the month. As long as amount matches its fin...
by alladin
Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bank Statements & Tax return for HM revenue
Replies: 4
Views: 895

Sorry for the confusion I meant tax refund. Thank you for your response. I am relieved. hello Stud, I am also applying for extension soon. Is the dates on your bank statements and on the payslips exactly the same., I mean it would sometimes be different when the salary date falls on a holiday and t...
by alladin
Thu Oct 08, 2009 12:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Earnings Proof and Date in the bank statement
Replies: 4
Views: 834

Earnings Proof and Date in the bank statement

Hello All, I am applying for extension shortly and would like to get some help on the earnings proof. I have the 12 month payslips and the original bank statements for the whole period. Since the pay slips are in a small piece of paper, although with the company name and all details, I have asked th...
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