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by kenfrapin
Mon May 09, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: experience letter
Replies: 6
Views: 2439

Your prospective employer will only contact those people whose details you have provided and nothing more. Also, from what I know, for standard jobs in the IT sector, companies, big and small, do standard checks such as bankruptcy, criminal records etc - many dont even contact your employer. The com...
by kenfrapin
Sun May 08, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Co-Habitation Proof!
Replies: 6
Views: 1754

From all I have read on this forum, they only want to ensure the couple live together and submitting a few well selected letters spanning 2 years or a lot of letters dont make any difference. Also not that if you have been living and travelling together, most entry and exit stamps in the passport pl...
by kenfrapin
Sun May 08, 2011 7:48 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR - listing all absences from UK in last 5 years question
Replies: 4
Views: 1700

In the UK, they dont stamp on exit - its well known but many realize this only when they actually sit and look at their passports - so this is never going to be an issue. They only stamp when you enter after standing in those long queues! As you exit the UK, wherever you go, the country you enter wi...
by kenfrapin
Sat May 07, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Any specific reason for Payslips on Set O?
Replies: 4
Views: 879

Thanks Sush, This is precisely what I intend to do. The proof I will be using for past 12 months earnings assessment and claiming points are 1. P60 for 2010-11 Apr to March with one month being unemployed 2. Bank statements for those 12 months These are from 2 separate sources so should suffice. Car...
by kenfrapin
Sat May 07, 2011 5:25 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Any specific reason for Payslips on Set O?
Replies: 4
Views: 879

oops, forgot to mention - Tier 1 General since 2009 under pre April 2009 rules, WP from 2006 to March 2009

Thanks
KP
by kenfrapin
Sat May 07, 2011 4:46 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Any specific reason for Payslips on Set O?
Replies: 4
Views: 879

Any specific reason for Payslips on Set O?

Hi, This may be a ridiculous question as its always better to have more documents than less however, I have a genuine reason for asking this so appreciate any valid replies :-) I will be submitting the below for income, past earnings proof 1. 5 years P60s 2. 12 Bank statements corroborating the abov...
by kenfrapin
Wed May 04, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Umbrella Companies sponsoring Tier 2 visa
Replies: 54
Views: 59585

Wonder how the govt can allow such companies to be legal??? From what you have said, its pretty clear 1. No bench period. They will only wait for 3 months from the date they issue the WP. 2. If in 3 months, either you dont find work and start, or they cant find work for you, your WP will be cancelle...
by kenfrapin
Sun May 01, 2011 1:45 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Umbrella Companies sponsoring Tier 2 visa
Replies: 54
Views: 59585

Just be careful of one point - once you have a Tier 2 from them, then whether they help you to find work or not, they do not lose. This is because, as they stated, you get no money when you are idle, and when you do work then they get a 25% cut. Also note that they say they will find a contract for ...
by kenfrapin
Sun May 01, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application
Replies: 4
Views: 1149

You have to write what your latest and current salary is at the point of making the application. So you just state what you receive now - no one asks what you received 3 or 6 or 9 months back - just your current salary

KP
by kenfrapin
Sun May 01, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Documents confirming employment for which Work Permit issued
Replies: 3
Views: 1629

You need to provide anything that clearly states you were employed by the named employer during the period of your Work Permit. A generic employment letter stating you are/were working for them or your P60 is more than enough really. Bank statement too will suffice provided it shows the company's na...
by kenfrapin
Sun May 01, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Thoughts on Cardiff PEO?
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Thanks for that. As for why I need those docs, they are part of standard proof I need to submit - 1. Employment reference letter stating my salary and my my job is permanent from current employer - required to show economically active 2. Previous employer letter to highlight absences plus i was work...
by kenfrapin
Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:59 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Thoughts on Cardiff PEO?
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

One more question I did have for you - for proofs such as 1. Employment reference letter 2. Previous employment letters, if any 3. Latest bills etc For all of the above, there is no specific mention that these must not be older than 1 month. I am sorting all my papers now but applying 2nd week of Ju...
by kenfrapin
Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Thoughts on Cardiff PEO?
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Thanks for that - how does one know which offices stamp on the same days and which dont? Good thing I thought of asking and thanks to you we shall quietly go to Croydon and get it done :-)

KP
by kenfrapin
Sat Apr 30, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Thoughts on Cardiff PEO?
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Thoughts on Cardiff PEO?

Hi All, Many posts on here talk of 2 PEO offices - Croydon and Solihull. While we can go to either, the one at Cardiff is easy access to us and wanted to know from others about their experience at the Cardiff PEO? Our case is almost straightforward. I have 185 days outside UK over 5 years all of whi...
by kenfrapin
Sat Apr 30, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Masters with Tier-1
Replies: 3
Views: 1024

Legally you are not supposed to do a full time Masters. Part time, executive and distance learning are allowed but usually at international rates. Many colleges do look at your case if you make a request. This is because few colleges only require you to be resident in the UK to qualify for local fee...
by kenfrapin
Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: part time jobs
Replies: 2
Views: 1432

buy a newspaper or visit your local job centre - part time jobs are usually within services so you are looking for openings in super markets, restaurants or any of the million shops in city centres and malls - if you walk in a mall you will papers put on John Lewis, M&S, HMV, Primark, Next, Gap, Swa...
by kenfrapin
Fri Apr 29, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: offer letter confusion:(
Replies: 4
Views: 1641

1)whts the time limit to get an offer letter,my consultant said i will get it next week? Well it varies from organization to organization can take a couple of days to weeks together 2)the consultant said that my joining date is 23rd may which is almost a month from nw ,and he told me to remove my C...
by kenfrapin
Fri Apr 29, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: offer letter confusion:(
Replies: 4
Views: 1641

So a few things you need to be clear of at the outset 1. Consultants do usually manage the entire process until the point you get the offer letter. After that, you will have official contact points within the company 2. Companies do tend to send all correspondence via the Consultant but in the end, ...
by kenfrapin
Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:13 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Autocad job market
Replies: 10
Views: 4887

Ive always worked with English / Polish AUTOCAD guys who are excellent and work long hours when the projects dictate this. I missed the initial subjective and crude remark by the OP, must say Bearuk, you are off the mark a lot when it comes to this specific line of work. Agree with SSEF 100% becaus...
by kenfrapin
Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Autocad job market
Replies: 10
Views: 4887

Need to keep in mind that moving away into a role not related to your Masters can be detrimental to future prospects. While I have no clue about Autocad, pretty sure there are very few high paying roles in this field for reasons mentioned by previous poster. What you should be aiming for is Junior o...
by kenfrapin
Thu Apr 28, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET(O) question on Section 5.1
Replies: 2
Views: 867

Actually its quite important to chose the right address and depends on the documents you provide 1. Where are all your letters addressed? 2. Where are other docs like Council tax (if provided), utility bills(if provided) etc on your name addressed? 3. If you give your perm address, then I guess you ...
by kenfrapin
Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Tier 1 can go for mortgage?
Replies: 4
Views: 3506

Best option for a mortgage is the bank where you get paid your salary and have your main account. Few of my friends got mortgages from HSBC while on work permit which was a stretch really. But they were banking with HSBS for 3 to 4 years. When it comes to Tier 1, you need to have a minimum validity ...
by kenfrapin
Tue Apr 26, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: VAF1B - Family Visitors
Replies: 10
Views: 8317

I intended to call my parents for my graduation Were you a student when you applied for them to come or in full time work? You know how the UKBA works and probably wanted originals in your specific case. And as always,it just depends on the person verifying and stamping final visa. Unfortunate they...
by kenfrapin
Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: VAF1B - Family Visitors
Replies: 10
Views: 8317

Ok we have a slight confusion point here. The applicants must send their originals no doubt. I was talking about documents the person inviting them over has to send such as few bank statements, invitation letter, house contract etc....The OP clearly asked what he has to send home for this parents. T...
by kenfrapin
Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: VAF1B - Family Visitors
Replies: 10
Views: 8317

Re: VAF1B - Family Visitors

2. The documents should be original or else the application could be refused. Not a very accurate answer to be honest. You can send scanned documents of your original documentation for their visa. I have done this twice with no issues and also know of many others who have done the same. Always best...
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