You don't have to worry about converting the money at the 'right exchange rate'. VFS uses the consular rate of exchange, which is currently at INR70/1GBP. The fees for a T1 Dependent would be Rs.48,300 http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/visafees.aspx Kala Hi, I am lodging my wife's Tier1 dependent application...
Hi Anil, Yes, it has been announced that T1(G) applicants will need 80 points to qualify from 19th July onwards. Please see below an excerpt from the ministerial statement announcing this change. Firstly, I am introducing an interim limit on the number of out of country main applicants to Tier 1 (Ge...
As seen in May's statement below, the '5400' cap for Tier 1 applicants has been set flat from the number of T1(G) visas issued in the corresponding period (Jul-Apr) for 2009. So, IMHO, this cap *should* remain unfilled for 3-4 months at least..again, just my 2c Kala Firstly, I am introducing an inte...
IMO (just as per how the Apr 6, 2010 PBS changes were implemented), the 80 points requirement would apply for all applications being submitted on & after 19th July 2010. Also, from what I could gather from the ministerial statement, the 5 point increase would be in the overall score. Kala Where will...
yeah, the links not working. However, heres the full text of the statement pasted from another thread. It is the government's aim to reduce levels of net migration back to the levels of the 1990s – tens of thousands, not hundreds of thousands – over the lifetime of this Parliament. The Coalition...
From what I can gather from the ministerial statement, it says that this would be applicable from 19th July, so your application shouldn't come under the cap. Kala I am planning to migrate from Tier 2 to Tier 1. I have already submitted my Tier 1 application on June 18th 2010. - Will my application ...
any particular reason you need "premium" services? Why not try for a regular one? Hi all, All the appointments for premium services for Tier 1 (general) are fully booked up until 16 August, but i really need to have one (does not really matter which centre) as soon as possible. I have been told that...
My 2c Your contact details 3.2 Home Landline telephoneIs it mandatory to have a Landline phone? leave it blank and just fill in the mobile number in 3.3 Part 7 About the main applicant 7.1 How are you related to the main applicant? wife or spouse 7.19 When is the job or course of study expected to f...
Could you help with a few queries that I have pls... 1. I'm assuming that the applications will be processed by a single case-worker & hence only one set of common documents (eg: bank statements for maintenance funds, etc) will do. Am I correct? 2. Did you get both the stamped passports back togethe...
Hi hsmp_2010, First of all, congrats! I'm sure it must be wonderful to actually get your visas stamped together. You cannot imagine how happy I am to see somebody who actually applied along dependent! :) Me (main applicant) & my husband (dependent) are going to apply in July for a Tier 1 and have a ...
1> What all documentary and other evidence can I put to prove that we have subsisting relationship and are genuinely together with each other till date? - Your wedding photographs, couple, with friends/relatives/etc - Wedding invitation card - Letter from bank where you hold joint account stating th...
Hi All, I'm applying for a Tier-1 Visa from Bangalore & need to make an affidavit since my last name is different on Passport & employer references. I had a query, can I get the above affidavit done by any Public Notary or are there anything like 'BHC approved' Public Notaries? I did search the foru...
I've studied & worked in London for 5 years and have witnessed incidents of discrimination at work, both facial & otherwise. I've seen it dealt with in two ways - 1. Get frustrated, brood over it and take it out on others. This does nothing to dissuade the perpetrator from repeating the same with ot...
"disgusting tamilian guy" with his "south indian accent" ?? you're India's answer to dearly beloved whites in London! pls keep your disgusting prejudices to yourself! In case you didn't know, 'self-employed' applicants are subject to much more scrutiny than salaried people for the simple reason that...
Hi, I am planning to apply for a Tier 1 visa from Bangalore early next month along with my husband as dependent. Would really appreciate it if someone could help me with a couple of queries. I did search the forums, but got conflicting answers on these points. 1. I'm assuming that our application wi...
Hi, I did my masters in London. The institute that I studied at was 'School of Technology & Management' and the university that awarded the degree was 'University of East London'. The degree certificate is on the UEL letterhead with no mention of STM. However, the letter from institution (showing pe...
I'm going to apply for a Tier 1 (G) visa in May from Bangalore with my husband as a dependent. We got married just a few months back. Would it be necessary to add husband/wife name in both our passports before applying?
