I think (& hope) that the extension applications the MAC are talking about is for those T1s based on the rules in place from July 16th. Those of us extending based on the rules before July 16th may be OK. For the April 2010 changes, MAC had suggested that they put in place some sort of transitional...

another thought, what happen if a couple on Tier-1 in the UK having a baby, and the quota for that year has been reached. Will they reject the application for the newborn?

unbelievable, I cannot understand why they want to recommend limit on extension and dependant.

Finally i got the news i am waiting for. I received an email stating that Admin Review decession has been made on 25th Jun'2010, and the initial refusal decession over turned. So, i have submitted my passport in chennai VFS office along with the copy of the letter. Thank you everyone who have suppo...

danielvmn wrote:I've just got my EC here in Brazil, it's valid from 31-Aug-2010, since it's not really a Visa, will I have any problems when trying to enter UK? Does this affect EC holders who are still out of UK?

Thanks

No, you won't have any problem

according to MAC report released in dec 2009, there has been 17,883 T1(G) applications approved and thats only out of the country applns. and the stat is showing numbers from sep 2008 till aug 2009. But claims from the govt is considerably low, can anayone explain? Probably it came from the number ...

rbrampton wrote:Anyone?

1. The formalities after we enter the UK.

- Register to the GP
- Open Bank account
- Apply for National Insurance Number

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/consultations/limits-on-non-eu-migration/limits-on-non-eu-migration.pdf?view=Binary It seems that there will be huge changes after April. Chosing from Pool and biding for sponserships are making me feel laugh. Thanks for the link It se...

Whether 5,400 limit is from july 19th or from starting of this april. I am planning to apply on 10th august can some body please suggest me whether quota will be filled by that time or not ?(clue please as this is new system and no body knows when it will get completed) Thanks & Regards -Gopal Well...

From Telegraph: "In other moves, as well as providing health insurance employers wanting foreign staff may also have to established apprenticeship schemes to demonstrate they are working to upskill British workers. Rule changes could also oblige employers to make more effort to scour jobcentres for...

£150,000+ 75 points £75,000 - £149,999 45 points £65,000 - £74,999 40 points £55,000 - £64,999 35 points £50,000 - £54,999 30 points £40,000 - £49,999 25 points £35,000 - £39,999 20 points £30,000 - £34,999 15 points £25,000 - £29,999 5 points Is it true... will this be applicable ...

I have just pruned this topic of lots of offensive comments. Such behaviour will not be tolerated on this Board, and already one member banned, and maybe more to follow. Keep this topic on-topic! Lots more detail now emerging. Have a read of the Ministerial Statement .... click here . Wow, only 540...

Hi there, thanks for sharing your story. I am in UK and I am processing my wife dependent visa. Just a quick query 1. you mentioned about Family Card + translation . What is it? Is it applicable only in indonesia? 2. Some people in forum menioned that they included marriages pictures and so. Is it ...

Congrats renzokuken!!! Can you pls share if you attached the accomodation proof and yr salary slips? I guess you are already in UK and yr wife has still to come. Thanks aksh_uk Yes, I have been in the UK since Dec 2007. I didn't provide accommodation proof and salary slip. It's not required accordi...

The problem is-- i have to go to another country to collect it. It will take a couple of weeks. Thats why i am really curious what does it mean to adjust my plans accordingly. I was just wondering if it's a standard response from a consulate? It seems to me that probably i was not given a permit ot...

Dear All, Just would like to share my experience applying Tier-1 dependant for my wife. I submitted application on the 16/06/2010 in VFS Jakarta with following document: - Marriage Certificate + translation - My Personal Bank Statement original (3 months) - Family Card + translation - Copy of my Pas...

I am currently on Tier 1 dependent visa in a non tarining post Just been offered a GP training post Can I apply for removal of restriction within uk or do I have to go back to home country and apply for tier 2? You need to go back to your home country and apply for tier-2. Btw, what training post d...

aruni4470 wrote:
She will get her visa till the end of your visa validity.

Thanks Aruni

Thanks for posting here..I did my assessment on PB calculator at the UKBA website and this calculator gives me 0 points for age (i.e.I input 35 because I will be 35 years old after 2 yrs when I apply for extension). I am not sure how you are saying I could get 10 points..could you please clarify? T...

Hi Guys, Can anyone guide me on my options. As per the new rules, for grant of Tier 1 visa on or after 6th April 2010, the income brackets have been raised so much that if I make an annual gross income of GBP50K per annum, I could only claim 30 points. Now if I was to apply for the extension visa t...

Hi All, I am planning to apply for my wife Tier-1 dependant visa (from outside the UK) next week. I am currently in the UK and have got 3 years Tier-1 visa (under the old rules). My question is what would be the validity of my wife dependant visa, will she get 2 years as per new rules or 3 years as ...

houman1979 wrote: So far, I have some calls regarding jobs in this field with high salaries (150/day for contract, 40,000 for permanent).

Mind you £150/days is a low figure for contract jobs.

Dear forum members After change of rules on 6 April 2010, I have not seen many posts indicating any fresh/switching applications for Tier 1 General within the UK. I note from the timelines and experiences of other people that almost all the Tier 1 G applicants are from outside the UK. No one has ap...

Also consider free (and relatively high quality) Health Care and School.

I know few people who got their extension on the bases of security job with the combination of restaurant job. Do you think they are highly skilled jobs? you don’t need any skills or education for doing these jobs but to drive a mini cab you need to pass the driving test again(on the top of the n...