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by dima
Thu May 27, 2010 5:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time to tighten Tier1
Replies: 63
Views: 10012

They can have an assessing Body like 'ACS' as in Australia, which assess an applicants skills and certify the same.Was this the case with HSMP.. :? :roll:
by dima
Thu May 27, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier-1 maintainence funds in FDs
Replies: 5
Views: 697

Also wanted to know what all documents do I have to submit to HO for FDs. Will the letter from Bank suffice or there are any more docs as well? Your original FD and a letter from the bank stating all the details and dont forget put in a line in the bank letter " The FD amount is encahasble at any t...
by dima
Thu May 27, 2010 12:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Supporting evidence for English Language requirement
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

As a matter of fact, some of the uni qualifications list in the PBS tool provide points for qualification, However, the same uni may NOT earn 10 points for English Language. So, in this particular scenario, the applicants need to either produce a letter from their Uni that the degree is taught in En...
by dima
Thu May 27, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time to tighten Tier1
Replies: 63
Views: 10012

Yes Indeed... Survival of the fittest is the final manthra for the immigrants.
...Be the best ( Also flexible 8) ) in one's work/job/attitude... No land can deny one of work... :D :P
by dima
Thu May 27, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Net or Gross as a "contractor?"
Replies: 4
Views: 934

Re: Net or Gross as a "contractor?"

Oh man this is confusing. Thanks in advance for the help. I live in the United States and am applying for a PBS Tier 1 visa for the UK. Everything is in great shape but I have some questions regarding my previous earnings. In submitting my application and showing previous earnings made as a "contra...
by dima
Thu May 27, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query for Name change for dependant
Replies: 5
Views: 814

Re: Query for Name change for dependant

Hi All, I have got my Tier 1 and applying for the Dependant visa for my wife. My query is that, In my marriage certificate I have my Last name with wife's first name. The same i have filled in the form as well while applying for my tier 1. But in my wife's passport i have her last name with her fir...
by dima
Thu May 27, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Supporting evidence for English Language requirement
Replies: 9
Views: 1652

Re: Supporting evidence for English Language requirement

Hi, I have personal appointment in next week at home office UKBA for PBS T1 visa. I arranged all the documents for evidence. I have confusion about supporting evidence of English language requirement. I checked in self assessment PBS checker online. I selected below qualification from database (1) ...
by dima
Wed May 26, 2010 4:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time to tighten Tier1
Replies: 63
Views: 10012

Haven't seen anyone highlighting the flaws in the system when they are in their home country preparing their PBS applications. But once they are in the UK, with visa in the passport and a job to go to, the flaws in the system become so apparent and difficult to bear! Right? :lol: Love the attitude....
by dima
Tue May 25, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time to tighten Tier1
Replies: 63
Views: 10012

Since ages , its always been survival of the fittest. As a matter of fact, Even if we have a cap on immigration as some of the members have mentioned( as in Canada or Australia) there is always challenges in getting jobs for the New Immigrants and we indeed need to work hard.. harder to settle in a ...
by dima
Fri May 21, 2010 5:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Visa Refused......Please help
Replies: 20
Views: 3753

magneta wrote:If i quote the point 212 from policy guidance and apply for admin review, how long will it take to get my result?
No one can predict "How long it will take". Its all subjective relavent to your specific case.
by dima
Fri May 21, 2010 4:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do I qualify (Part UK/Part indian salary)?
Replies: 2
Views: 596

Re: Do I qualify (Part UK/Part indian salary)?

Hi, I am on deputation in UK, from a indian company. I am getting a gross salary of 40K in UK and basic gross salary of (20,000 per month) in India. I am 32 years old with a bachelor Engineering degree. Will I qualify for Tier 1? Pls let me know. Cheers. When you are physically present in the UK, t...
by dima
Fri May 21, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Contract with companies as self emploed
Replies: 4
Views: 1032

Re: Contract with companies as self emploed

i m working with 2 companies as self employed on contrect what documents i have to send HO... earnings with 2 companies r aroud about 20.000 pounds Thanks Is it that you are applying for Extension or fresh T1 ?. If fresh T1 G, I am afraid your earnings are below 25000 gbp unless you have another jo...
by dima
Fri May 21, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Required document for working in UK
Replies: 3
Views: 808

Re: Required document for working in UK

Hi, I got my tier - 1 visa on June 2009 with validity till June 2012. Since job market is not good, i delay my entry. As per the information available in this forum, I can move to UK any time in my visa validity period. Now I am planing to move UK on coming month and search for job. Please let me k...
by dima
Thu May 20, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying for Tier 1 from UK
Replies: 3
Views: 833

Re: Applying for Tier 1 from UK

Hi, I am currently in UK on a Tier 2 (intra company) work permit. Can I apply for a Tier 1 HSMP in UK? Do the laws allow me to apply for the Tier 1 HSMP work permit in UK, while on a Tier 2 intra company transfer visa. Thanks, Ankush Surely, You are good to go if all the other Tier1 criteria matche...
by dima
Tue May 11, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Extension Application - Postal Orders not crossed
Replies: 4
Views: 1612

Anio wrote:Thanks but A/C payee is not printed on mine.
I guess, its not mandatory to cross the cheque either., it surely to the name/ account number( if its written properly) written in the "pay to "column. :?
by dima
Tue May 11, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: IELTS - Which Academic or GT?
Replies: 4
Views: 694

Thanks Guys esp. to Sush, I would be going for GT. I am not confident of my english language skills as is visible in my posts. Hence opting for an easier route. KR Its nothing to do with your English capabities though 8) . Usually, for Immigration purpose( for countries like Australia,canada & UK) ...
by dima
Tue May 11, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: SUBMITTED VAF 10 form with a mistake filled
Replies: 7
Views: 1995

reka wrote:hi ali

Hopefully.. sitting with my fingers crossed.


IMO,Get the email Id of the BHC you have submitted your application and give them the complete details of the typo done.Atleast, you will have a solid proof that you have tried to contact them to correct the mistake made in the application.
by dima
Tue May 11, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Salary structure - Plz Help
Replies: 2
Views: 732

Re: Salary structure - Plz Help

Dear Forum Members, Iam planning to apply for HSMP. Iam getting cut to cut 75 points. my employer has not mentioned my bonus amount of 20K in the salary slip. but it is deposited in my salary account of HDFC bank. Do home office consider my earnings if I take a statement on a letter head that 20000...
by dima
Tue May 11, 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying Dependant VISA before Main Applicant land in UK?
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Re: Applying Dependant VISA before Main Applicant land in UK

Hello Frens,, With lot of continued support from this forum, I got my Tier1 VISA last month that is valid from a future date 1st Jun 2010. Earlier while making my VAF9 application Under "Your Family" for 5.1 I "Is your partner accompanying you or joining you later?" I answered as 'No' though my mar...
by dima
Tue May 11, 2010 2:52 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Self Employment and Insurance??
Replies: 1
Views: 727

Self Employment and Insurance??

Hi, I recently openend a business account for my self emp and the lady in the bank said that we need to take up personal insurance( not madatory , recommened though), coz to protect slef from any litigation etc. Has anyone gone thorugh this? suggest me on the same. Also, I am yet to register with HM...
by dima
Fri May 07, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Proof that one has been in UK for more than 2 years?
Replies: 1
Views: 457

Re: Proof that one has been in UK for more than 2 years?

Immigrant06 wrote:Hi all

Is your passport stamp that you entered in for more than two years ago sufficient to prove or one should also provide the bank statements for more than 2 years?

Best regards
Where N whom to do wanna prove this?? :shock: :roll:
by dima
Thu May 06, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Tier1G & self Employment
Replies: 2
Views: 845

Re: Tier1G & self Employment

this link might help... Hiya, One of my frds on T1 G visa, has started her self Employemnt as sole Trader. She has few queries and hopes to get clarified. [She hs a business Bank account and Registered with HMRC as " Sole Trader".] 1. As she is a sole trader how does she raise invoice for any compl...
by dima
Tue May 04, 2010 10:13 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Tier1G & self Employment
Replies: 2
Views: 845

Tier1G & self Employment

Hiya, One of my frds on T1 G visa, has started her self Employemnt as sole Trader. She has few queries and hopes to get clarified. [She hs a business Bank account and Registered with HMRC as " Sole Trader".] 1. As she is a sole trader how does she raise invoice for any completed assignment? is here ...
by dima
Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: tier 1 dependant..joint account..fixed deposit
Replies: 3
Views: 1546

Re: tier 1 dependant..joint account..fixed deposit

Hi every1 !! dependant visa maintenance query Just wanted to know if thers any1 whos got the dependant visa by showing either 1. Joint account with their mum/dad but not wid their spouse 2. Fixed deposit account Also I am Renting a house but not thru agency..its thru landlord directly..I have got C...
by dima
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:56 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: WP changed to Tier 1 - Employer asking to go back to India
Replies: 9
Views: 1450

Re: Clarification

Hi All, Thanks for your valuable replies. I have T1 and therefore I am free to search for any job in the UK. With TC. S i have spent around 11 years and really would be willing to work with them even on the current visa. The problem is their constant rheoteric of saying i will have to go to India w...
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