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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

The UK is considered one of the best places for Gay people to work and integrate in the community. Its all very open and accepted with no second thought given. There are so many celebs and TV show presenters who are gay and there is no obvious mention of it (unlike in most other parts of the world) ...

Coming back to the original query, there are 2 types of pensions 1. Mandatory pension contribution that comes out as part of your NI contributions and goes towards your weekly pension once you retire 2. Private pension where employee puts X% and employer puts (X+N)% which is based on criteria like a...

Quite obvious really. You dont need to go and check on the calculator if your degree gets points now. The option Qualification recognised on points calculator and evidence submitted as part of previous Tier 1 (General) application quite clearly is applicable to you and just submit the letter you got...

Something that helped me in my early days here, and as suggested here, speaking to the people who love to have a chat - Sales guys in shops, door men, guards, taxi drivers all like to have a hearty conversation and are genuine people who appreciate a good chat - so look for these options You will be...

Yes, unfortunately the most important proof the UKBA is looking for is a reason for him to return back to the country he came from. The only way this can be proved is 1. Employer letter showing he has permanent ling time employment and is expected to return 2. Bank statements showing he has savings ...

Manu, As you guys are new to London, it may not really find suitable places to live temporarily. Suggest looking at the cheaper but really decent hotel chains like Premier Inn, Hotel Ibis and Travel Lodge - you can also bargain for a discount if you guys plan on staying for 2 weeks at a stretch....a...

With due apology If even Not on CRB,you are not eligible for ILR as sometime enhanced CRB only shows minor offences.But its my advice remaining better email UKBA. I actually beg to differ with you. My reasons are 1. Minor offences are not hidden from the person who committed it - thus a basic CRB c...

I was fined by the court for a minor offence and got the notice from the court to pay the fine, which I eventually did. Now I am not sure whether I was convicted on criminal backgrounds. When I did my known disclosure (Scotland Disclosure), there was no convictions. I am eligible for ILR as I have ...

Received the legal certificate in the post today and took a look. It states that the check has been done against Police National Computer or PNC and clearly lists if there are 1. Any convictions at a UK Police Station with station and actual conviction details 2. Any conviction at a UK court with Co...

I got the result back today and can confirm that I do not have any unspent convictions on my record. I double checked and asked the agency if this means I dont have ANY sort of unspent convictions and there is nothing to declare to any UK Body like the UKBA. They confirmed and said as your CRB check...

Nikunj, There is a very active and open post about this very same topic. If you took a look before writing up such a detailed question it would have saved so much of your time :-) Mods may close this as duplicate so suggest you go through the thread I opened few days back and ask questions there! KP

It may be possible that since the changes have just rolled in, not many are aware of the exact rules. The points for Bachelors and Masters also changed a few times which adds to the confusion. I am quite certain that if, in the initial application for Tier 1, if you were awarded points for Bachelor'...

Thanks sush, I plan to do the very same - apply with the 'assumption' they have misworded the form - if one got points for Bachelor's for Tier 1 as per rules BEFORE March 31 2009, then they will get points even now. The guidance was worded correctly but looks like they hurried when they updated the ...

I want to understand compare two different cases for ILR. Case 1: If someone has been on combination of WP and HSMP for 5 years and has been ABSENT from UK for continous 4 months while on HSMP. Vs Case2: If someone has been on WP and HSMP for 5 years and been out of work in UK for continous 4 month...

Some clarification on this Is the date of the letter important? For example, if I get a letter from the Council today, sent in both our names and showing we have paid Council Tax for past 2 years - does this qualify? The letter is dated for today but provides proof that two people at the address wer...

Hi, While going through the latest Set (O) Form, and under the section to claim points for education, I noticed the following on Page 19 Applications for indefinite leave to remain where you have had leave as a Writer, Composer or Artist, Self-employed Lawyer, or as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant under ...

Reading the language around what CRB checks are and having spoken to the person filing my application - a CRB check clearly shows any unspent conviction on your record. The definition of this unspent conviction is universal - so if the govt classifies fines, murders, abuse, robbery as convictions wi...

If you don't mind me asking, what is the purpose of the bank statements? Is it to verify that you have enough funds to sustain yourself or is it to verify the payslip? Many dont realize this but Bank stmts alone can prove a lot for you 1. Monthly income paid into your account - source of income 2. ...

How can anyone tell you which one is the best? Did you google to check most preferred banks in the UK, customer service ratings, deposits, benefits etc???? Everyone will have their own personal favourite - while one person may love Natwest another will say its the worst bank ever :-) Anyway most glo...

You need to be smart about this. You can come here anytime provided the 'main' intention is to hunt for jobs. So while you are hunting for jobs, you can do anything in your spare time such as attending trainings, short courses etc because they all count towards improving your skills. You dont need t...