Register at the following URL to view your tax and NI history online.

https://www.gov.uk/personal-tax-account

It is common belief that HO has direct access to HMRC records and they do cross check claims of income against HMRC data.

A CoS in itself grants no rights whatsoever. It is just a document that indicates your employer’s willingness to employ you and hence the basis for a Tier-2 Visa. A CoS if not used expires in 90 days. Your visa, when issued grants you the right to live and work in the U.K. As your visa was issued on...

You can apply on the 10th of April. You CoS is irrelevant.

It’s not the test centre, the exam itself has to be on approved list. Following is copied from gov.uk Applying to settle in the UK You can use a B1 level qualification that’s run out if both of the following are true: it’s on the current list of recognised tests it was accepted for another UK immigr...

Previously accepted qualifications will only be accepted if they are still on the list of approved exams. You’ll need to take a B1 SELT exam.

A recent credit card statement should be okay. In fact, that’s what I used as proof of address and it was accepted.

1. A Parking Charge Notice is nothing but an invoice. Parking companies usually mark them, rather deceptively in my opinion, with "PCN" in big letters to confuse and scare you. No need to mention those. 2. No harm in sending it. I would if it was asked for at any stage in the application. ...

You should enter your income from primary employment.

Self employment is not permitted under Tier-2 so you might be in trouble if you've been working for yourself.

I know moderators don’t like us recommending professional service providers here. Could an exception be made for suggesting anger management services?

Hi, I'm applying for ILR next month. My understanding was, the employer letter needs to include absences from the UK and that no evidence is needed for holidays taken within the UK. Until I read UKBA's answer to the following question: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/clarification_on_new_ilr_...

You've been incorrectly advised that your qualifying period started from the date your CoS was issued. Your qualifying period starts from the date your Tier-2 entry clearance is issued. You applied too early and HO's decision to refuse your application was legally correct, therefore, there's no chan...

I sat IELTS General Training and was awarded an overall score of 8.5 back in 2012. The trouble is, whilst our certificates do satisfy the current English level requirement, they were removed from the list of acceptable tests in Nov 2015. The only tests that are acceptable now are the ones having SEL...

Your salary must be at least £35000 (£35500 from 6th of April) or equal to the rate specified in relevant SOC code, whichever is higher.

My understanding is, you'll have to be paid at least £39K to qualify if that's the amount for your SOC code.

It will probably be returned as invalid.

I wonder what would be the application date if we apply online and choose PEO appointment.

Hi, I'm planning to apply for ILR by the end of March. In April last year I successfully negotiated a £6000 pay rise, that bumped my salary from £32000 to £38000 pa. The increase was reported to the HO as a performance based raise. Now my employer is giving everyone a pay rise, which will increase m...

You have to book another exam, I'm afraid. I've booked mine for 3 February, £162.50 down the drain.

Unfortunately, even valid non-SELT IELTS is not acceptable anymore. She'll have to sit a SELT exam I'm afraid. Totally unnecessary, but that's how HO rolls.

Massive thanks to everyone on this Forum. Its been a massive help for me getting to this point. 1. Category. Tier2 General 5 year route 2. Number of dependents. 0 3. Total cost. £2880 4. PEO branch. Croydon 5. Documents provided. Application form Letter from employer Current passport 2 photos BRP c...

Both General Training and Academic flavours are accepted for Tier 2. The important bit is the "for UKVI" part that you overlooked last time.

Shouldn't be a problem IMO. ILR pay threshold is set as gross income not net.

Pension contributions are same as getting paid and putting some of the money aside in savings, share contributions are same as getting paid and then investing some of the money in shares.

I emailed them to enquire about the status of my request and asked if they are going to send it in post or email. Got the following reply after 3 days. WTH?


Dear Sir

Apologies for the delay, we are currently working on your request and aim to have it completed soon.

Regards
SARU

I applied for my Fast Track SAR on the 4th of November which HO acknowledged to have received on 8th of November. I have not received any further correspondence from them. Can anyone with experience or information advise the following please? 1. Is Fast Track SAR file sent in post or by email? 2. Si...

makky86 wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 24, 2017 6:53 pm

As far as I know if you trade then you will have to pay tax on the profits. This might create issues when you apply for the ILR. I suggest don't do anything which may create issues later on.

Depends on type of trading. Spread betting is tax free in the UK. CFDs are not.

Didn't realise this thread existed.

Can I have my username changed to one of the following please?

VapourTrail
Echoes
ClusterOne

Many thanks