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by chamelion
Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:05 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Appointment booking at field office
Replies: 3
Views: 400

linkers wrote:Appointments become available 42 days in advance. What date you are looking to book PEO appointment for ?
lol not until august / september :) I'm just pre-stressing. I'll calm down for a few months ;)
by chamelion
Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:48 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: how much before my application can I take the uk life test?
Replies: 2
Views: 471

how much before my application can I take the uk life test?

Hi guys,

Is there any maximum time period for when I can sit the life in the uk test prior to my ILR application? I.e. do I have to have passed it within the past x months?
by chamelion
Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:46 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Appointment booking at field office
Replies: 3
Views: 400

Appointment booking at field office

Hi guys, Any idea what the 'limit' in the future is whereby I can book an appointment? at the moment it seems if I put in search dates after end May it always returns no results for ANY of their sites. I'm assuming this is more a limitation they've built in rather than immigration lawyers booking up...
by chamelion
Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:44 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Me: applying for ILR, wife: applying for FLR
Replies: 2
Views: 477

It is possible to apply by post whereby you bundle the applications and request that hers is treated in series on the basis of yours being approved. Ah interesting. Little nervous about that - slightest issue with either one of our apps can mean having to leave the country! I'm currently thinking o...
by chamelion
Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Me: applying for ILR, wife: applying for FLR
Replies: 2
Views: 477

Me: applying for ILR, wife: applying for FLR

Hi there, I'm currently here under Tier1 valid until September. My wife is my dependent, we got married last summer. I'm going to be applying for ILR in September and understand I can't include my wife in the application as we haven't been married / cohabitated for 2 years, is that correct? Based on...
by chamelion
Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: Married to US citizen, live & work in UK need to renew v
Replies: 0
Views: 788

Married to US citizen, live & work in UK need to renew v

Hey all, I currently have a US visa due to expire in August. I married a US citizen last year. We both live and work in the UK with eventual plans to move to the US (maybe in 3 years). However in the short term, I need to renew my US visa. Should I just go for a visitor visa, or should I be filing I...
by chamelion
Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: What's my application process?
Replies: 2
Views: 689

What's my application process?

Hey all, First to give you my background: - Entered UK as student in Sept 2005 - Changed to SEGS visa Oct 2006 - Changed to HSMP visa Sept 07 - Changed to Tier 1 visa Oct 09, valid until Oct 12 I've been reading up on ILR / Citizenship. From my understanding, I can apply for ILR 5 years after I star...
by chamelion
Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Payment details rejected - application returned PAST expiry
Replies: 6
Views: 1090

Hello chamelion, My payment also got declined. Can you please let me know when you posted the application, and when the application has been returned to you Thanks posted sept 10 returned on oct 2nd with letter saying please resubmit. btw are you indian or pakistani? i'm reading shock stories on nu...
by chamelion
Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Payment details rejected - application returned PAST expiry
Replies: 6
Views: 1090

Payment details rejected - application returned PAST expiry

sorry realized i posted this in the wrong section... guys i need urgent help here. Apparently my payment details were rejected and my application was returned to me just now, PAST the expiry of my current stay. What should I do? Do I need to leave the country and do an out-country application or wha...
by chamelion
Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Payment details rejected - application returned PAST expiry
Replies: 0
Views: 450

Payment details rejected - application returned PAST expiry

guys i need urgent help here. Apparently my payment details were rejected and my application was returned to me just now, PAST the expiry of my current stay. What should I do? Do I need to leave the country and do an out-country application or what?? Can I just resubmit explaining the situation? Tha...
by chamelion
Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (General) Received
Replies: 6
Views: 1394

how the heck did you get it so fast?? did you take the expedited route? i sent mine in last friday, they received it saturday and haven't yet processed my payment (i'm worried about this - last time they took payment the day after they received it.) i don't expect a response for another month...
by chamelion
Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evidence
Replies: 14
Views: 1869

Hey guys, Just a few reconfirmations please! Question D3 ("what date was the entry clearance or visa issued?"): Please confirm whether this should be my HSMP (valid sept07-sept09) or my FIRST entry to the UK i.e. as a student in Sept 05? D5 ("are either the applicant's current and/or any of his/her...
by chamelion
Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evidence
Replies: 14
Views: 1869

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by chamelion
Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evidence
Replies: 14
Views: 1869

Hey guys, Just a few reconfirmations please! Question D3 ("what date was the entry clearance or visa issued?"): Please confirm whether this should be my HSMP (valid sept07-sept09) or my FIRST entry to the UK i.e. as a student in Sept 05? D5 ("are either the applicant's current and/or any of his/her ...
by chamelion
Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:17 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: latest i can ask for renewal
Replies: 8
Views: 1146

thanks a lot for the information guys :) I may just take this break!
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evidence
Replies: 14
Views: 1869

hey guys, one more thing. all my pay stubs are on the 10th of each month. when you claim 12 months earning, would i be claiming: 10th of june 2008 - 10th of june 2009 inclusive or would i have to do 10th of july 2008 - 10th of june 2009 inclusive? either way i meet the point requirements, just want ...
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evidence
Replies: 14
Views: 1869

Eng point and Maintenance points are not part of 75 ...You need 75 points EXCLUDING Eng. and Maintenance points. Please read guidence notes i knew that, sorry. i just got the refusal letter 30 mins ago so am filled with adrenaline. i'm a bit calmer now. i can't apply in person as all their slots fo...
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: is it not possible to make an expedited postal application?
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Re: is it not possible to make an expedited postal applicati

thanks for all the help crowbar :)

have opted for re-sending postal app, it's not worth having issues re-entering the country etc with so little time left on my visa!
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: latest i can ask for renewal
Replies: 8
Views: 1146

Re: latest i can ask for renewal

hey guys current leave expires on the 25th of september. i had applied for renewal but got rejected got i was missing a supporting document which i now have on hand. i just got rejection today. i really wanted to go visit family in san francisco for a week and have been waiting for my passport for ...
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: is it not possible to make an expedited postal application?
Replies: 4
Views: 565

Re: is it not possible to make an expedited postal applicati

as subject states, i can't make a postal app expedited? all their public enquiry offices have no available slots for september and i can't wait a month! In-person appointments are generally available 6 weeks hence. One way to expedite your application would be to submit a postal application and fol...
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: latest i can ask for renewal
Replies: 8
Views: 1146

latest i can ask for renewal

hey guys current leave expires on the 25th of september. i had applied for renewal but got rejected got i was missing a supporting document which i now have on hand. i just got rejection today. i really wanted to go visit family in san francisco for a week and have been waiting for my passport for a...
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:05 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: is it not possible to make an expedited postal application?
Replies: 4
Views: 565

is it not possible to make an expedited postal application?

as subject states, i can't make a postal app expedited? all their public enquiry offices have no available slots for september and i can't wait a month!
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evidence
Replies: 14
Views: 1869

Eng point and Maintenance points are not part of 75 ...You need 75 points EXCLUDING Eng. and Maintenance points. Please read guidence notes i knew that, sorry. i just got the refusal letter 30 mins ago so am filled with adrenaline. i'm a bit calmer now. i can't apply in person as all their slots fo...
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evidence
Replies: 14
Views: 1869

Re: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evide

SO FRUSTRATED. Just got my application back after 1+ month, rejected as they said i didn't provide enough evidence for salary. I had given them a letter from my employer showing my salary and payments over the past year, as well as payslips from the past year. they say it was from the same source s...
by chamelion
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:29 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evidence
Replies: 14
Views: 1869

Re: insanely annoyed by a (temporary) refusal based on evide

SO FRUSTRATED. Just got my application back after 1+ month, rejected as they said i didn't provide enough evidence for salary. I had given them a letter from my employer showing my salary and payments over the past year, as well as payslips from the past year. they say it was from the same source s...
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