I found it a bit queer that an intelligent man like you meats wouldn't know that. I just thought that stuff we were discussing earlier might be taking its toll. Ribena, it looks like some people are doing a great job indeed. We still have a long way to go in convincing member states to fulfill thei...

hi Obie when you mentioned "...are still required to get a visa. " , do you mean Schengen Visa? Yes i meant Schengen Visa. Meats, France is part of Schengen and hence issue Schengen Visa. Yeah i know that, i'm guessing that there's still a French visa of some sort though with the exception of the w...

ribena wrote:hi Obie
when you mentioned "...are still required to get a visa. " , do you mean Schengen Visa?

Or a French visa i'm guessing.

Minor point, it's St Pancras and not St Pancreas

coolnsblue wrote:How confusing, these things, when all these kinda situation depend on the case worker, and not proper way of it, which treat everyone same.

It really isn't confusing. Originals or copies with a stamp on from the bank.

Hi Friends, I arrived in UK a month back. The other day i was on high street taking some pictures, when suddenly two police officers approached and started asking as to why i was taking pictures. I said its cos of the scenic beauty and i love photography. They asked what i do and where i live, simp...

Hi I'm applying for a Tier 5 VISA as well. I have 2 joined bank accounts and for each bank I asked for: a letter confirming that I have access to the account at all time a letter stating that my balance has always been greater than 800GBP for 3 months consecutively before my application. I was advi...

Border and Immigration Minister Phil Woolas said: 'The fall in net-migration is further proof that migrants come to the UK for short periods of time, work, contribute to the economy and then return home. Our new flexible points based system gives us greater control on those coming to work or study ...

hello can anyone throw a light on the current finance job market in UK with Indian qualifications of MBA.MCOm is it possible to get a job in UK in any finance sector be it bank/CA firm or any contractual job and is the market expected to welcome finance professionals from jan 2010 Putting it simply...

I was shoping in Boots the other day and the cashier left the till open as a jar fell off a shelf behind her. She turned around to help her colleage clear up the mess and I took all the money and left. It's not my fault she left the till open with the money in it. I don't view this as a crime. That...

Well, I dont care what is the OP's intention. But the question is a valid one to get clarified. What is the best way to get the details of my Entries/Exits to UK in the past if I have lost the records? You don't use e-tickets? I'm also sure that the airlines will be happy to clarify things should y...

pyke wrote:I'm new to using recruitment agents. Is it acceptable for them to request for a scanned copy of the Tier 1 visa before proceeding?

Thanks.

Yes. How would they know you could legally work in the UK otherwise?

Hello Meats, Well they can certainly do what they like, but it is against basic human rights and a genuine expectation that migrants like me were given; of obtaining ILR in 5 years. That is why I oppose any retrospective changes. This amounts to cheating, and is a gross violation of human rights. I...

I am alarmed by this new Citizenship Bill and the latest proposals. What about us who arrived in November 2007 for example?? IT IS VERY UNFAIR FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE THE ILR/PR FOR US FROM 5 TO 8 YEARS! We should campaign against this and ensure no retrospective changes are introduced for e...

OK that's great., thanks! We can tick all those other boxes. The last thing I think we need to know is how long does it take to apply in the Philippines? I know a friend whose gf is applying for a student Visa and it's taken over 100 working days!!!! :shock: Pass, i honestly don't know how long it ...

hmm I see. No, she hardly went to college at all... If we are married and everything is above board APART from her attendance surely they can't deny her? If she applies in the UK then yes they can and most likely will. From the Philippines, provided that you prove that it is a geniune relationship,...

Yes, staying illegally would not be worth it at ALL! Thank you for that, yes it would be nice to go there for a while! I realize that overstays are not taken into account, but if the question comes up about her previous stay in the UK she will have to say Student Visa of course - what if they ask a...

Hi I just need a simple answer to a simple Q... I am applying for a Uk spouse Visa. Will a previous overstay in the UK affect my application?? say if the overstay was for a good 3-4 years. Will it refuse my application????? I am applying from USA and my hubby is in UK, we been married nearly 5 year...

I see. Thank you. Yes we are both over 21. So if she applies in her own country the consulate there wouldn't ask similar questions regarding her attendance? How much "safer" would a postal application be? IF we did apply by post from within the UK and she was refused, can they really keep us apart ...

They're not but you can sign up to a handful of agencies who can give you a better idea of what's available and you could, at a push, get an interview or 2 lined up in those 2 weeks. And yes in finance it takes a lot longer. I'm having a look for a new job in finance and yes it is taking a lot long...

Excellent piece of advice meats, i must say i am surprised and impressed. Are ppl getting job in 2 weeks?? Not sure about IT but in Finance it takes much longer. They're not but you can sign up to a handful of agencies who can give you a better idea of what's available and you could, at a push, get...

Also the next day she repeatedly swore at me on the phone and said wanted a divorce. Her brother swore at me and i took no notice, but i still remember the nasty things she said to me. Do you want a divorce? There's a chance that this call would've been recorded. If you let the police know the roug...

In a way i do feel sorry for her that she has stooped so low. it takes guts to go into a police station and get video interviewed and accuse your husband of these wicked things in order to get your stay. I did not know someone could be so cold hearted, i mean this is the woman that gave birth to my...

what documents do I need and how long does it take to get a citizenship? I'm 18 yo girl from Finland and have EU passport Good luck you're going to need it! I spoke to my old man out there who at the weekend was sent there for work 4 years ago(at vice-president level) and he said it is nigh on impo...

HELP PLEASE! ****** police officer! very rude, and smelly if i have to mention, officer! ok i rang and explained the situation, they told me to come and give the adresses and they will stamp my registration form. the people decieved me! i got there, and the rude ( and smelly, she really need a bath...

If you've got a job then the last thing you should do is resign as the job market here right now is awful. You could always take a 2 week holiday from work and come to the UK and whilst here just look for jobs. That way you'll have a better idea about what is and isn't available here, sign up to so...