I have a Master's degree from India, which I got validated by UK Naric as comparable to UK M.Sc. and I also passed an IELTS test for my intial Tier 1 application. I did NOT submit any letter from University saying the degree was taught in English. For the ILR, could someone please clarify whether I...

I am the primary applicant for ILR via Tier 1 General Visa route and my degree is available on the PBS calculator. My spouse passed her university outside UK but the same is available on the PBS calculator. Do we both require to take the English language B1 test or the PBS calculator document is en...

vin1983 wrote:Hi - yes my degree is in PBS calculator and is giving 10 points for english language. Do I still need to get a letter from university? Thanks

It only gives 10 points if the medium of instruction is in English. You do need a letter from your university

Hi All, Just would like to confirm, whether I need to undergo B1 English test in order to apply ILR as I already possess MSc. degree earned from a University in United Kingdom while all of other qualification prior to MSc. are from South Asian country. If postgraduate degree can be provided to meet...

Hi I am due for ILR in june 2014. I came on a tier 2 ICT in june 2009, changed to tier 1 general in jan 2010 and renewed again in sep 2012. In my first tier 1 general application I had proved my masters degree equivalent to UK masters using NARIC certificate and bachelors degree for english require...

I have to apply for ILR in next few months time. I have already showed my English Language requirement at the time of entry clearance which is above the requirement of ILR for my Tier 2 Visa. My english language certificate is expired now due it was issued by IELTS. I have seen some home office doc...

Hi, I am on Tier 1 and going to apply for ILR soon. I have done MSC from UK so I dont have any problem of English test as its exempt but I am worried about my wife. She has done BSC (Hons) in Computer science from Pakistan. I have tried UKba points calculator but I did not get points for english bu...

Dear Readers - I was given Tier1(general) visa on 20 march 2009 for 3 years expired on 20 march 2012. I applied for 2 years extension before visa expired in march 2012 and homeoffice stamped 2 years visa valid from 20 May 2012 to 20 May 2014. So, there is a gap from the date when my first visa expi...

Hi, I have been following this forum for few years now and have had a lot of benefits from the experiences and advice coming from members on the forum. I am actually in need of some help and advice for my ILR which is due in May 2014. I would really appreciate if I could please get some suggestions...

Dear Sir, That's the reply I got from home office Regardless of the fact that the degree was awarded 35 points by the points calculator, unless it has been awarded an additional 10 points for English language, , the print out would not be acceptable as evidence that the degree was taught in English...

Dear Sir, That's the reply I got from home office Regardless of the fact that the degree was awarded 35 points by the points calculator, unless it has been awarded an additional 10 points for English language, , the print out would not be acceptable as evidence that the degree was taught in English....

Hi Gringo I know that you are now speaking to tax office and wants to resolve everything now, but taxation must be paid on time and not after 1-2 years, one of my friends had the same issue and even paying the taxes afterwards did not help him, still refused under deception. So you might pay the ta...

According to UKBA guidelines, points will be scored in the following areas for ILR applications: You can only score points for your: age; qualifications; earnings; and UK experience Please see the UKBA website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier1/general/settlement/poin...

Hi All, Many thanks for all the members in the forum, even though no one answered my query regarding quires on ILR application I got useful information from here. The process was really smooth (not expected to be). My appointment was at 11:00am but was allowed inside at 10:00am, went through the se...

I though the same.. no maintenance requirements for ILR..

Hi Amber
I have one more question. Do I have to provide 5 years p60's.
Many Thanks

Amber_ wrote:No, a print out of the PBS calculator and the degree certificate should suffice the A1/B1 English requirement (for settlement this is in addition to LIUK).

Many Thanks

Hello Readers. Need advice on English language requirement for my dependant. She has done her MA in English from India and the degree is recognised in Points calculator. We have UK NARIC statement of comparability. Do we need to do English language Assessment although the degree is MA English. Many ...

wpilr_nov12 wrote:

Yash001 wrote:You can applied 28 days before you complete your 5 years. My visa expiry date was jul 2016 but I applied on 16th dec 2013 as I completed my 5 years by then.

correct.

Many Thanks

Hello everyone.
I am an in country tier-1 visa holder. My 5 years on Tier-1 will be on 20th March 2014, but I have visa till May 2014.
My question is:
Will I be able to apply for ILR in March or lets say 28 days prior to my 5 year period Or I will have to wait till my visa expires.
Many Thanks

himpa wrote:thanks but while we will have valid visa status via ILR, can kids stay without Visa in that case...currently they have got Indian passport and born in UK.

Yes they can as they are not in breach of any visa condition.

im applying for tier1 gen ext in 25 nov 2012 i came to know through my credit report that i do have a ccj from a loan company in year 2010 .. do i declare my ccj in the application or not? i have not paid my loan from 3 years.. i don't hve any prove from court/ plz advise whether to declare or not ...

rpsarangi wrote:My visa which will be in my old passport , do I need to do anything about it ? Or just apply with 2 passports ? Sorry I might be asking the same question again ..

Send both passports.

Dear All, I am planning to move to UK as a depandent, my husband is planning to do an Undergraduate course (BSc HONOURS INTERNET APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT DEGREE) at Middlesex university, UK, which will be of level6 I guess. My only question is whether I will be able to work full time or not. Your ki...

daythatnevercomes wrote:Hi,

Question -
1. Will it have any impact on my extension applicaiton wrt maintenance funds. Lets say i have mainted an amounnt of 10000£ in my account and then i take a personal loan of 10000£, are they going to subtract 10000 from 10000 making it a big 0???

Thanks

No