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by MWazir
Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent- Require HSMP reference letter template
Replies: 1
Views: 913

There is no magic graduate level experience letter that will garuntee you points. You need to draft a letter yourself explaining your role and responsibilities at your job. Nobody else can supply that but yourself, not even in the general sense given that you havent even listed your proffesion. Sear...
by MWazir
Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:01 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: WP to HSMP - FLR IED Query Kindly help!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 979

In terms of deferring - you have upto 6 months from the date of approval OR the remaining duration of the Work Permit - which ever of the two is shorter - to switch to HSMP. Switch incountry as it will lead to continuty of your visa status when applying for ILR.
by MWazir
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Visa questions for HSMP beneficiaries
Replies: 1
Views: 690

You need a VAF1 non settlement application.

Run a search on the forum, there are countless threads that have addressed the issue of visas for approved HSMP applicants and the documents presented.
by MWazir
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:45 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: pls help: is Phd study a work experience?
Replies: 4
Views: 1018

Have you had a look at the guidelines and the case worker's manual. You will find the information there.
by MWazir
Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:44 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is Masters thru DLP considered as valid
Replies: 2
Views: 843

I have completed my Masters in Computer applications(MCA) thru distance learning program from Madurai Kamaraj University, a university in Tamil Nadu, India. I'd like to know I can show that as a valid masters degree. There is no harm in claiming points for a master's degree. It took you 3 years to ...
by MWazir
Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Refusal, All points zero
Replies: 21
Views: 6550

Since the financial year is from April till March, I didn't have my tax documents for the last year.
Tax documents are essentail to claim points in the earning category. You should still have submitted the tax documents for the financial year ending April 2005.
by MWazir
Sun Jul 02, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent advice needed - visa expiring very soon
Replies: 12
Views: 3422

I'm 100% sure that if you apply for Leave to Remain before your HSMP is decided the Leave to Remain team will hold onto the application until a decision is made on the HSMP application. Once a decision is made they will then process the FLR application. I know at least 2 cases where the FLR was rej...
by MWazir
Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:48 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: queries about applying from India...
Replies: 4
Views: 1242

NO , my HR will not work with 12 payslips , but they can give me ONE document mentioning all payments made in 12 months. ("Salary Certificate") . Is this good enough for HO ? If you have no other choice in the matter, then thats what you will have to do and hope for the best. Its not ideal but in y...
by MWazir
Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying for HSMP extension
Replies: 3
Views: 937

Do i need to send the original of my salary slips and bank statements or a photocopy will do? Originals 2) What address should i send the application if i m sending it royal mail special delivery Address is mentioned in the FLR(IED) document. Read the guidelines. ) how long usually they take to pro...
by MWazir
Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:33 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: queries about applying from India...
Replies: 4
Views: 1242

you know , most Indian IT employers donot give out monthly pay slips, its online or emailed.So, can we submit a "salary certificate" or one document listing all salary paid for last 12 months ,obtained from the employer ? Can you print them out and ask your HR to attest them? Will HO accept bank st...
by MWazir
Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent advice needed - visa expiring very soon
Replies: 12
Views: 3422

What visa is he currently on and how much time has he spent on it? One of his obvious options is to go back to his home country and await the result of his HSMP application and then apply for EC. The downside is if he is on a visa that leads to settlement in 5 years time, then his ILR clock will res...
by MWazir
Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent advice needed - visa expiring very soon
Replies: 12
Views: 3422

I am afraid the FLR when it comes for consideration will be rejected because your friend does not have an appoval. Unfortunalty the turnaround for FLR is a lot faster than HSMP approvals.
by MWazir
Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:48 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Family Visas- Can family be refused entry
Replies: 2
Views: 936

No, normally they will not be refused entry while their visa remains valid.
by MWazir
Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Fatal Mistake in application?
Replies: 8
Views: 2222

You dont need two forms of evidence for age proof in the first place. Your notarised copy of passport should be sufficient for this and will be taken into consideration.
by MWazir
Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:02 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: original driving license ?
Replies: 1
Views: 751

Notarised copy should do.

It doesnt have to the driving license, it could also be a birth certificate or copy of passport that shows your date of birth. If you have an original birthcertificate, then thats the best option.
by MWazir
Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Past Earning
Replies: 3
Views: 886

Do you have a P60? Generally given after April for the financial year ending? It should detail your gross salary and taxes.
by MWazir
Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:47 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: spouse Qualification + living together points
Replies: 2
Views: 779

In order to provide proof and claim the points you need a) Marriage Certificate You then need to prove you have lived at least 2 years together. You need documents (3 or 4) with either or both your names on it received at the same address over a period of 2 years. The Singapore document by itself is...
by MWazir
Wed Jun 14, 2006 11:02 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How long can we be away from the UK?
Replies: 3
Views: 1013

Your ILR clock will start ticking not from the date of your visa but from your date of entry into the country. From that point onwards, 5 years on you can apply for ILR.
by MWazir
Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: significant achivement
Replies: 11
Views: 2482

Yes, you should be able to score points for significant achievements although do note that most people have difficultly claiming points in this area. You need to read through the guidance notes carefully and provide enough authentic evidence to substantiate your claims.
by MWazir
Tue Jun 06, 2006 11:35 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Dumb Q: Does calling frequently for progress check hurt?
Replies: 2
Views: 987

It shouldnt hurt the assessment on your application but they say patience is a virtue. Also the more calls the case workers take, the slower their progress will be in handling the cases.
by MWazir
Tue May 30, 2006 9:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Evidence for expected salary
Replies: 4
Views: 1147

You need two forms of evidences

A. Payslips
B. Tax Returns

I would also include the bank statements for that period if I were you. Print outs are a bit dogdy, you should have them attested by your company.
by MWazir
Fri May 26, 2006 1:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Granted the HSMP, never used it, can I apply again
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

Each fresh application will be treated on its own merits and not on the success or failure of the previous application, definatly not on how you have utalised your previous visas. Applying for HSMP is all about getting 65 points. If you have the right documentation, weather or not you got HSMP appro...
by MWazir
Fri May 26, 2006 1:02 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Dear Experts- Covering letters
Replies: 8
Views: 2444

25:-Education
25:-Experience
10:-Skilled parter
You didnt get any points for earnings. Is that because your UK salary is below the mark up for over 28 category? Or did you apply for earning points and did not get it?
by MWazir
Thu May 25, 2006 1:22 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: SECOND APPLICATION FOR HSMP
Replies: 2
Views: 1045

Do i receive a totally new reference number or would I be identified by my previous ref number ? It will be based on your old reference number. Not sure of the exact format - but if your old ref was 123456 your new ref would be something like 123456/2 to indicate that this is your second applicatio...
by MWazir
Thu May 25, 2006 1:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Review request by e-mail ?
Replies: 2
Views: 851

You could fax it or sending it by mail.
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