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by layman
Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Payslip attestation requirement - a bit urgent
Replies: 5
Views: 779

I had submitted the same and was granted T1. So should suffice and provide contact details in covering letter
by layman
Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:33 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Shall I apply for Tier 1 by post or in person
Replies: 2
Views: 432

by post or person, either is Ok I guess . If the bank statements are original(on official stationery), no need of a supporting letter
by layman
Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:31 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bank Statement
Replies: 4
Views: 705

should not be a problem, especially if you do not require that entry to complete your points. At the most, the caseworker would discard that entry in the earning calculation
by layman
Thu Jun 24, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: preveous earning - additional components in 1 month payslip
Replies: 2
Views: 603

Re: preveous earning - additional components in 1 month pays

1) Should I submit any additional proof for confirming that the "Basket Allowance","incentive","medical","LTA" are part of my salary package? Not required 2) If I am considering my Gross Salary, should i submit any proof for "PF", "professional Tax", "Income tax". Not required 3) I can submit the I...
by layman
Thu Jun 24, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: In-country application - Received T1 Visa
Replies: 0
Views: 595

In-country application - Received T1 Visa

Hi All, Thanks to all the members on this forum for their guidance. I have received my Tier 1 visa. Had applied in-country(switch from Tier 2) with dependants. Details are 1. Application date(by post) : 15-May-2010. Had posted thru special delivery on saturday but this was sent on Monday from post o...
by layman
Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: can i apply for Tier 1 visa alone without wife and kids
Replies: 1
Views: 452

Re: can i apply for Tier 1 visa alone without wife and kids

Seniors, i need your urgent advise, i have a wife and two children. can i apply for Tier 1 visa alone without wife and kids and apply for them later when in uk. Yes if yes, can i pay my application fee alone and show proof of fund for myself alone. will this be acceptable at the BHC. Yes also , if ...
by layman
Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Uplift Ratio whilst on a One Month Business Trip to the UK
Replies: 3
Views: 920

When did you send your application and have you got a reference number? If yes, send another letter stating that you want to include the 3 months UK earnings and send 2 evidences for the same. I believ this is your best bet for now if the letter/evidences reach before a decision is taken and are con...
by layman
Mon Jun 21, 2010 5:17 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: No sign & stamp on payslip
Replies: 24
Views: 11053

best option is tell them the facts and ask for it. try some other HR/Finance person. Keep on persisting, don't take no for an answer :evil:
by layman
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: No sign & stamp on payslip
Replies: 24
Views: 11053

but isnt that true for everyone, with or wihtout a Tier 1 visa? ie everyone is Mr.can-leave-anytime. I am sure more employees leave for better opportunities within their country than outside. In fact if you are a good employee, people might start treating you well after knowing this! I would suggest...
by layman
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Points on UK Experience with Earnings > £ 25K Clause - Q
Replies: 6
Views: 1260

yes
by layman
Sun Jun 06, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent Help required on PBS Tier1 Refusal (India - Mumbai)
Replies: 25
Views: 4929

Interpretation depends on the applicant's ability to comprehend what is stated in the policy. You can neither blame UKBA for it nor can you expect consistency (in interpretation). As for consistency in requirements, UKBA has published only one Tier 1(General) policy guidance for all applicants acro...
by layman
Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How to find the status of my application form.
Replies: 4
Views: 947

yes, noticed that the fees were deducted the day the application reached UKBA. But going by the waiting times section on UKBA site, my application would come up for consideration only sometime next week(hopefully)
by layman
Fri Jun 04, 2010 3:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent Help required on PBS Tier1 Refusal (India - Mumbai)
Replies: 25
Views: 4929

It is not the authenticity that is being questioned here, but the fact that the bank statements do not even meet the requirements as specified in the policy guidance (e.g.- logo). Checking the authenticity of the statement comes second .. first fulfil the stated requirements. regards Well, then the...
by layman
Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Visa start date
Replies: 7
Views: 1163

I dont think so. You can't have the cake and eat it too!
by layman
Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sending Additional Documents after submitting application
Replies: 14
Views: 16014

Any advise please from seniors/moderators?
by layman
Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent Help required on PBS Tier1 Refusal (India - Mumbai)
Replies: 25
Views: 4929

but shouldn't the caseworker do a verification for the authenticity of the provided bank statement(stamped & signed) before rejecting it? I am concerned because I have provided similar statements and am planning to send additional documents(statement on letter head), hopefully before a decision is m...
by layman
Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:11 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Previous Earnings Query
Replies: 6
Views: 1226

plz use the point based calculator available on UK BA site.
by layman
Mon May 31, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 804634

Cooldude84 wrote:
I applied within the UK. I had a chat with my case worker and was told that they have posted the documents today.
Did the caseworker contact you personally through phone/email/snail mail? Did they ask any questions for clarifications on your case?
by layman
Mon May 31, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Sending Additional Documents after submitting application
Replies: 14
Views: 16014

You can send as many documents as you want before the decision has been taken! apologies for repeating this question on this thread but havent got an answer on the other one. I have seen this mentioned on the UKBA website but the acknowledgement letter says do not send any additional documents unle...
by layman
Sun May 30, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Previous Earnings Query
Replies: 6
Views: 1226

Re: Previous Earnings Query

Hello, I am on Tier 2 Intra Company transfer Visa and applying for Tier 1 General in early June. Please help me with the following queries. 1. Can I claim my points for any consecutive period in the last 15 months? I am claiming for April 10 down to Mar 09. Any 12 consecutive months in last 15 mont...
by layman
Sun May 30, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 GENERAL Processing Time in UK
Replies: 11
Views: 3240

Re: Tier 1 GENERAL Processing Time in UK

I know that they have verified some of my documents First of all, congratulations for your successful application! How did you come to know of document verification? I need to know since I have submitted bank statements on dot matrix printer with bank stamp and sign only. So wondering if UKBA would...
by layman
Sun May 30, 2010 3:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent Regarding Additional Documents
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Additional documents

Hi, I am in a similar situation. I have submitted my application 2 weeks back but the bank statements I had received for earnings proof are dot matrix printouts on plain paper with bank stamp and signature on each page. Reading on the forum(unfortunately after submission, stupid of me I know :oops: ...
by layman
Wed May 26, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time to tighten Tier1
Replies: 63
Views: 10057

I believe survival of the fittest should apply. Caps are based on first come first serve passing the eligibility criteria, so not necessarily the most deserving would get through. It is not a method of selection, more of elimination - of the numbers, not the poor quality. Better then to bring all of...
by layman
Wed May 26, 2010 10:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent regd Earning
Replies: 6
Views: 978

this is perfectly fine, go ahead and apply.
by layman
Fri May 21, 2010 3:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maintenance Amount for dependent
Replies: 3
Views: 853

submit 3 months original bank statements while applying and just mention that balance has never been below 1600 GBP. You need to be careful about the exchange rate fluctuations though. Is the last day of the period used for maintenance funds exchange rate as well? If so and the pound gains significa...
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