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by yasa
Sun May 20, 2012 10:10 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: T1 (General) extension: UK postal address asked in new form.
Replies: 4
Views: 1115

Re: T1 extension query: UK postal address asked in new form.

Hi Friends, I see in the new form for the T1 extension, UKBA is asking for the postal address and the residential details of all the places you lived at in last 2 years. I guess this is a new addition which was missing earlier ? ( Please confirm ). Does anyone have any clue about how UKBA is going ...
by yasa
Fri May 18, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Student Visa UK from Pakistan
Replies: 38
Views: 9122

Furqan Chohan wrote:read my above post with open eyes, i said you'll face consequence when you'll be in UK. just go ahead and you'll get your answers there
Totally agree. Spending that much money on a college, not worth it.
by yasa
Fri May 18, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: tier1 Dependant urgent query
Replies: 11
Views: 1535

Re: tier1 Dependant urgent query

Hi all, I need usefull advice on following. In 2008 applied for psw with 3 dependants but refused because original degree certificate was missing in application ( not issued from uni that time). Go to appeal with original degree certificate and approved. Tier 1 general initial issued in 2010 with 3...
by yasa
Fri May 18, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: part time income evidences
Replies: 4
Views: 873

I have noted some issues in the payslips that I received for part time work that I have done. The pay date does not match the date in the bank statement. But the pay period matches. Because of this I have requested them to send me a letter like a salary certificate that says the following payments ...
by yasa
Wed May 16, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Neutralisation and JSA
Replies: 2
Views: 1171

Re: Neutralisation and JSA

Hi Guys, I have got my ILR August 2011 and I'm going to Submit for neutralisation next august or September. Im facing a risk of redundancy so do you advice me to register and claim for JSA or better not to do it? Thanks You are legally entitled for any state benefits. It will not affect your natura...
by yasa
Wed May 16, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Have I lost my legal rights? Or can I still claim?
Replies: 3
Views: 1216

Re: Have I lost my legal rights? Or can I still claim?

Hello everyone, I find this forum very helpful so first of all I will like to say thank you to all of those who collaborate to make our doubts clear and our lives in the UK a little bit more easy. Here's the question: Im an Italian citizen residing in this country for about 4 years now. In november...
by yasa
Tue May 15, 2012 11:50 am
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: No Recourse to Public Funds
Replies: 7
Views: 3002

Thanks Yasa and Casa, Sorry I noticed your posts after i posted my reply. This is very confusing and i am really concerned as i thought i have an option to apply for cheap house through such co-operative housing association and now thinking i might not be eligible to apply for due to public funds r...
by yasa
Tue May 15, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: No Recourse to Public Funds
Replies: 7
Views: 3002

Casa wrote:Housing association property doesn't come under Public Funds
But it really depends. I am senior housing officer but cannot apply in my own housing association until i get ILR.
Hope this helps. Thanks
by yasa
Tue May 15, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: No Recourse to Public Funds
Replies: 7
Views: 3002

Re: No Recourse to Public Funds

Hi All, I am on Tier1 General and as everybody knows Tier1 General migrant can not avail public funds. This also includes city council's housing which a Tier 1 General migrant can not apply for. My question is, can i apply for private housing associations which are partially funded by city council/...
by yasa
Mon May 14, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General) extension application processing timelines
Replies: 839
Views: 624089

1. Current vignette: Tier 1 2. Date of expiry of current leave (visa): 20-Mar-2012 3. Date application posted: 27-Feb-2012 (Royal Mail Special Delivery) 4. Date application received: 28-Feb-2012 5. Date payment debited: 2-Mar-2012 6. Payment mode: Credit Card 7. Date acknowledgement letter received:...
by yasa
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:28 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Name behind the pictures
Replies: 9
Views: 2250

Re: Name behind the pictures

1. I will be very surprised if you get a rejection for not writing your name on the back of the photographs. 2. I am sure u will be fine so dont worry too much as u have provided photos which is a mandatory requirement and writing names is just a formality. Thanks ash, i trust you. If it will be re...
by yasa
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Attestated photocopies of passport for dependent visa
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

Re: Attestated photocopies of passport for dependent visa

mcaibuq2 wrote:Hi,
Do i need to give attestated photocopies of the front page of the passport and the visa page or will a normal photocopy be enough?

Thanks
No...Just the photocopy of front page and visa page...
by yasa
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: visa stopped for pakistanis?
Replies: 16
Views: 2583

theimmigrant wrote:thanks mehta.

Im thinking of emailing BHC islamabad to see wat they say. I dont want them to hold my PP for next 6 months..

Though financial crisis wud get better by then ;)

Thats a great news buddy... do email BHC... best of luck..
by yasa
Tue Feb 23, 2010 1:02 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Allowances on Payslip
Replies: 2
Views: 646

yes
by yasa
Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Work permit to Tier 1
Replies: 9
Views: 2380

Re: Work permit to Tier 1

Dear Friends, Appreciate all your help ,for making many people's life easy. Have couple of questions,may be silly ,but out of confusion, 1) I am going to apply for Work permit to Tier 1 (Inside UK), I should be using same application for as tier1generalform.pdf ? (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/...
by yasa
Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:12 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Dependants application and house rent and salary
Replies: 5
Views: 1138

jason32 wrote:Ok thats a relief, I'll apply for their visas asap now.

Letter from my sponsor will say that they'll be responsible for funds and accomodation if necessary for the first month of arrival.
Yep thats what u need..
by yasa
Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: PSW application- Reference Number on entry clearance or visa
Replies: 7
Views: 16241

patty wrote:Thanks a lot everyone for your replies.

I called up Home Office today to enquire about visa reference number. It is indeed the longer 9 digit number printed in red. :D
by yasa
Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Dependent visa refused- invalid marriage. Please help us!
Replies: 10
Views: 12234

Marrying in UK is also not easy because unless you are a British citizen you cannot marry in UK without certificate of approval from UKBA. regards COA has been scrapped off , anybody can marry anybody without any approval, its against human right to get permission to marry. Why should one get permi...
by yasa
Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Maintenance Funds - £799.90 for about 2 hours, is it ok?
Replies: 10
Views: 2613

Re: Maintenance Funds - £799.90 for about 2 hours, is it ok

Simple my friend! If you have replaced the money in same day, do not worry, you balance can only show £799.90 online not in statement. Barclays and some other banks show balances at close of business. if you statement will come before you apply, wait until it comes, you will not see the £799.90, ...
by yasa
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Paid tax back (leaving Britain)
Replies: 13
Views: 22413

inwarsaw wrote:VAT paid on what ?
On camera, TV, jewellery and other expensive gift items but got to ask for VAT receipt from the shop..
by yasa
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: STUDENTS TO WORK FOR 10HRS PER WEEK AND DEPENDANTS OHRS
Replies: 53
Views: 9480

Rules are always there, many worked full time although they are suppose to work 20hr/week. I guess it wont make any difference to those who r already doing it.
by yasa
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Post graduate Certuficate
Replies: 3
Views: 788

Re: Post graduate Certuficate

fulham84 wrote:hi Friends,
I was studying at MSc level but bcos of sickness my University awarded me Postgraduate certificate in Computer Systems and Networking.

would I be able to apply for PSW?
U have to finish the degree to become eligeble for PSW...
by yasa
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Maintenance Funds - £799.90 for about 2 hours, is it ok?
Replies: 10
Views: 2613

Re: Maintenance Funds - £799.90 for about 2 hours, is it ok

Hi All, My account fell below £800 by 10p for just 2 hours one day! I immediately put the money into the account the same day but the amount £799.90 is now shown on the statement. Realistically, what are the chances that Home Office will accept that? Are there any other alternatives? I bank with ...
by yasa
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: Tier1(General Migrant) to Tier1(Post-Study Visa
Replies: 4
Views: 1202

Re: Tier1(General Migrant) to Tier1(Post-Study Visa

Hi All, I am currently holding Tier1 General Migrant visa and doing my masters in UK. I just want to know whether it is possible to apply for Tier1 Post Study Visa after completion of my studies or in other words can I switch to Tier1 Post Study Visa from Tier1 General Migrant visa? I couldn't find...
by yasa
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: work permit holder switch to Tier 1 dependent ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2829

vudavi wrote:Hey sashi1979, can you confirm whether he needed to return to india to get it done?
yes

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