I have always had trouble with photos prescribed by VFS during my initial application. Now I am going to apply for an extension next month. Can someone tell me please which is the best place in London to get these passport size photos? The guidelines are here http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec...

This is to certify that Mr. XXXX (Employee No. YYYYYY) was paid monthly salary of GBP XXXX for the month XXXX’09. i just mentioned that because the letter say's was paid monthly salary.. IS that Gross or NET salary?? which could confuse the caseworker n if he misunderstands it as gross than u wil...

This is to certify that Mr. XXXX (Employee No. YYYYYY) was paid monthly salary of GBP XXXX for the month XXXX’09. i just mentioned that because the letter say's was paid monthly salary.. IS that Gross or NET salary?? which could confuse the caseworker n if he misunderstands it as gross than u wil...

It would be good if you can put the details of Monthly - Gross - Net paid - Tax Net amount is important so that the caseworker can cross check with the amount debited into the bank bankstatement u submit.. Thanks tvn_ramesh for a prompt response. In my case, I was earlier employed with an Indian MN...

Hi All, I would be applying for HSMP extension in couple of months. As means of proof of earnings, I would be submitting my salary slips and bank statements along with my application. Unfortunately, I don't have the payslip for one of the months (and it cannot be regenerated) and hence I intend to r...

hi dude, Dont get angry. I am just trying to gather information. Nice to know these things. And I dnt hv any such intentions to apply for early renewal just wanted to know if its possible. Cheers Hi krisbal, I agree with push, that looking for visa extension (earlier than 4-6 months) from expiry do...

hey guys, wanted to share my experience. once again thanks to all those senior members for helping us out patiently when we end up asking same questions every now and then... I applied for tier 1 extension from hsmp that was to expire in december '09. My reason for applying earlier was for my wife ...

The good thing about immigrationboards and sites like this is that you get practical information. I mentioned earlier the emails of the HO misguiding me about the points for UK Experience for extention applicants. AFter discussion on this board, I emailed them again to say that other people have sc...

Not sure if I am mistaken. I was watching UK Border Petrol on some of the channel tonight(thirsday @9pm) where they were showing personal interview with candidates in Delhi BHC for HSMP visa(although they never mentioned Tier1). Was thinking what is it then? So is it only in UK that we can submit t...

Hello All, I have got an appointment PEO on July 2nd croydon. I am planning to include June salary also so that i can claim the needed points. I will get tha payslip by the end of june but my bank statements will come late usually after first week. I was planning to ask the Bank(barclays) to give m...

P45 just shows how much tax paid till date and on what amount. It will not show break-up of your salary. It could be a case where amount shown in P45 is much lesser than what you have been actually earning. Many companies follow practise where they pay allowance in UK and basic salary in India, in ...

Is there any way u can get letter from your job about your last payment cuz the settlement letter should cover your net/gross salary otherwise u can use P60 but it must be used in extreme cases... hope this helps Thanks yasa, Though, I would try to get such letter from my company; not very sure if ...

Hi fellow members, I have recently quit my company and this month (Apr'09) happens to be my last month. The company has actually paid my last salary (final settlement) in bank account(instead of a cheque); however not sure if they will provide me the salary slip for this month (though wud try to get...

Got an email and a call from Home Office (Very unsual of them) asking me to send them the passport and they will revise the visa. Thanks for your help guys Congratulations waqar, Did they ask you to resend supporting docs as well ? How are you planning to send the passports ? Any covering letter or...

Got my extension yesterday. Previous HSMP expiry - Jan 2010. New Tier 1 approved till 16 Jan 2013 Applied on March 16th Money deducted : March 17th Letter received : March 18th Passport stamped and received : April 23 Also they had sent a mail to my HR to confirm the following The date's Mr xxxxxxx...

Urgently need advise on this My HSMP visa extension application has been refused and I have been denied any right to appeal. Also it is mentioned "you can submit a fresh application with new or additional information not included in the application which is the subject of this decision." I am confu...

Brilliant !!! Thanks anirban_paul Is it the same case (no need to register as self employed) if I don't go for PAYE structure but they pay me the gross (minus their service fee). In this case I will have to file for tax later during the year. Not sure if I may be able to save on NI contribution if ...

I have done Bachelors in my home country(india) wether i can get points for my degree or not? Unfortunately, under new rules you would not be able to claim any points for your bachelors degree. Without that you will not be able to reach 75 points threshhold req'd for Tier1 visa. Hence you will be u...

Your umbrella company is right. Technically you will be employed by the umbrella company and you will get payslips from them like any other company. You do not need to register for anything. They will provide payslips, employment refence letter, contract papers etc like any other company as they ar...

Hi fellow members, I am currently on HSMP initial visa (valid until Mar'2010). I intend to join an umbrella company as part of their PAYE structure for my fixed term contract assignment (6 months). Till now, I was part of an Indian based company (wud be leaving by mid of this month). Can someone ple...

They dont require to apply right after you visa will expire. Otherwise its difficult to reapply(see other topics where people got refusal and must leave the country immediately) Hi romanslon, Yeah, I agree with you that it's better to apply a bit early so that you can have an option to reapply (in ...

dunno mate, employee confused as well. they see such kind of 'not authorized' stuff first time. ohh HO how we love you :? Was just wondering if your early application for FLR by any chance led to them get suspicious and refuse your HSMP --> Tier 1 FLR ? Did you give any justification for this early...

here I attached screenshots of my payslips. I found that one of the not accepted payslipts has a signature from an accountent, and still not been accepted. Guys how to sort it out? I see 2 ways: As employee to put a seal on each payslip +put an accountant signature +write a message on official comp...

yes, The company name is on the top.Printer printed sheets. White paper. I'm afraid they wanted that one which usually printed on special sheets(green or blue fields fillied with payslip details). Anyway I have no change and must chase my previous employee to stamp/seal that unaccepted sheets and w...

Hi fellow members, I am currently in UK on HSMP visa that is valid until Mar'2010 (granted for 2 years). I am planning to apply for FLR switch to Tier 1 visa next month i.e. April'2009. I am not sure if I would be able to prove my previous earnings at the end of this year; hence going for early FLR....