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by joy_kavee
Fri Jun 17, 2011 1:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: dependant maintenance fund
Replies: 5
Views: 842

dependant maintenance fund

hi guys.

regarding maintaince fund of 533 pounds for dependant of tier 1 holder.

who should hold the 533? main applicant or it should be in the dependant bank a/c statement ?


cheers
by joy_kavee
Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: switching
Replies: 1
Views: 584

switching

can somebody on tier1 general ( dependant) switch to Tier 1 PSW in country?


what requirement are different if they have to apply out-of- country?


thanks a lot
by joy_kavee
Mon Sep 06, 2010 2:47 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: re new tier 1 general
Replies: 1
Views: 594

re new tier 1 general

hi

when is the earliest that you can send your tier 1 general visa to be renewed?

Is there any specific rule on this renewal issue as i could not locate the required info anywhere. thanks
by joy_kavee
Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 General renewal
Replies: 2
Views: 529

Tier 1 General renewal

can i just confirm that you can only apply to extend tier 1 general only within 28 days that your visa is due to expire?
by joy_kavee
Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:45 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 .. is second extension needed for this case?
Replies: 2
Views: 1439

Tier 1 .. is second extension needed for this case?

Applied for Tier 1 General at overseas british consulate on 27th Feb 09 . Deposited application and paid appropriate fees. I took my passport back as i had to travel. Tier 1 was approved on 10th march 09 ( was informed via e-mail) Went to get passport stamped at the british consulate on 10th June 09...
by joy_kavee
Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: visa application on expired passport
Replies: 3
Views: 704

visa application on expired passport

Hi

I have got 3 months left for my passport to expire. I need to apply for extension for tier 1 G now.

Can i apply for extension on my current passport , due to expire in 3 months?

or

Shoud i get a new passport and apply for the visa?

I don't intend travelling anytime soon.
by joy_kavee
Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:07 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: 10 year rule
Replies: 4
Views: 1163

10 year rule

Hi My wife will soon complete her 10 years legal stay in the Uk . Am her dependant but have been in the Uk for only 4 years. I heard that if she is applying indefinte stay based on 10 year rule,dependant can't apply? what is the procedure for 10 year rule? If she does get her indefinte stay, how to ...
by joy_kavee
Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: ID Card for extending tier 1 general
Replies: 2
Views: 766

ID Card for extending tier 1 general

Hi My Tier 1 general will be due for entension in December 2011. 1. Do you need to apply for ID card first before entension? 2. If the Torries win the next general election and they scap the ID card scheme, what effect will it have on ID Card? 3.Under the Torries, if elected, what changes can they l...
by joy_kavee
Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Home office/ police checks
Replies: 1
Views: 840

Home office/ police checks

hello, A friend of mine was recently arrested by police on the allegation of an assault. However, charges were dropped but he was still DNA and fingerprints taken & given a warning that any future charges in the future will result in him being taken to court. prior to this incident, he had no civil ...
by joy_kavee
Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 / Indefinite leave
Replies: 1
Views: 795

Tier 1 / Indefinite leave

Hi

Tier 1 first issued for 3 years

Entension of tier1 for anothe 2 years.

When can you apply for indifinte leave. How many months before 2year entension ends?

Is it true that within the 5 years of tier 1 , you are only allowed 90 out of uk to be considered for indefinite leave?
by joy_kavee
Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Passport/visa expiry date
Replies: 5
Views: 1046

Passport/visa expiry date

hi

can someone apply for visa entension for 2 years when their passport expires in 6 months?

Can we apply for the visa on the old passport and then have the visa on the new passport?

what is the official home office stand on this?
by joy_kavee
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: query
Replies: 0
Views: 578

query

Hello My friend applied for Tier1 general visa on the 5th March 2009 back home. He was previously on student dependant visa valid until December 2010. He travelled back to Uk on the 20 th March 2009 and left his application for tier1 to be considered/processed. On the 27th March, he received an emai...
by joy_kavee
Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: tier extension v/s passport expiry date.
Replies: 2
Views: 750

tier extension v/s passport expiry date.

hi My tier 1 general visa expires on 2/2012 and my passport expires on 6/2012. Can i apply my extension first and the change my passport? Or do i need to have a valid new passport for the whole duration of my new 'extension' visa? What is the official home office requirement please? Also ,if i need ...
by joy_kavee
Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:02 am
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: entering uk under tier 1 general
Replies: 13
Views: 7929

entering uk under tier 1 general

hi i have my tier 1 general approved from back home. is there any documentation that you should carry with you when you reach the airport? can anyone share their experience of at the airport with tier 1 general? Do you need to show where you gonna stay or bank statement or anything?? somebody mentio...
by joy_kavee
Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:11 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: complex immigration issue for a friend
Replies: 2
Views: 928

complex immigration issue for a friend

Plese help if possible. 3 years ago, Ms A came to Uk on a tourist visa. She had her return air ticket and had in mind to leave UK within 6 months.Unfortunately she was seriously ill and had to defer her departure. Home office was informed but they wrote back saying that " the application for INDEFIN...
by joy_kavee
Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: travel query/ change of visa
Replies: 2
Views: 601

travel query/ change of visa

hi my wife is on a student visa valid till oct 2010. I am her dependant. In January 2009, we travelled back home and we applied for tier 1 general. This time, i am the main applicant for tier 1 and she is my dependant under tier 1. Since the decision making process was taking a while, we travelled b...
by joy_kavee
Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: new masters rule for renewal
Replies: 1
Views: 840

new masters rule for renewal

hi i was granted tier 1(general migrant) in january this year and wife as tier 1 dependant. In 3 years time, when i need to renew the tier 1, will the new masters rule be applicable for my case since my initial application for tier1 was based on a bachelor's degree? Next, since my wife is on tier 1 ...
by joy_kavee
Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 General query
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Tier 1 General query

hi I applied for tier 1 general and my wife as dependant 2 weeks ago. Before applying for it,i called the british high commission and i was told that they sort these issues within 24 hours . However, each and every day that i call them, i am told that they are ' still awaiting information' and they ...
by joy_kavee
Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:39 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: travel airport check urgent
Replies: 1
Views: 736

travel airport check urgent

hi i have just finish my assessment at uni and my course begins in feb. i need to go home asap due to some personal reasons for 1 week.? are they still checking NI at airport? am working only 20 hrs now but last yr , i might have overwork in around may - june? any advice on airport check if i come b...
by joy_kavee
Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:37 am
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: travel airport check
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

travel airport check

hi i have just finish my assessment at uni and my course begins in feb. i need to go home asap due to some personal reasons for 1 week.? are they still checking NI at airport? am working only 20 hrs now but last yr , i might have overwork in around may - june? any advice on airport check if i come b...
by joy_kavee
Mon Jan 19, 2009 8:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: tier 1 switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1013

tier 1 switch

I am on a student dependant visa and my wife is student. Our visa expires in November 2010. 1. Since i do qualify for the points based tier 1 general, i would like to know if its possible for us to SWITCH to the tier 1 now, thus , making my wife as dependant of my tier 1? and this being done in UK i...
by joy_kavee
Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Switch visa ti tier 1( general)
Replies: 0
Views: 524

Switch visa ti tier 1( general)

I am on a student dependant visa and my wife is student. Our visa expires in November 2010. 1. Since i do qualify for the points based tier 1 general, i would like to know if its possible for us to SWITCH to the tier 1 now, thus , making my wife as dependant of my tier 1? and this being done in UK i...
by joy_kavee
Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:15 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: change of course
Replies: 0
Views: 727

change of course

hi am on a student visa doing a professional course. I need to renew my visa soon, but i am now applying for a degree course from a know university. I have an unconditional acceptance and have paid 1st year fees. Do you think that HO might raised an issue why i have moved from the professional cours...
by joy_kavee
Mon Jul 09, 2007 5:27 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: student visa renewal ,NI issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1939

student visa renewal ,NI issues

well, i don't have any official source yet to confirm that they are checking how much tax you paid when you renew your student visa. But , as someone said, i heard it from someone. Wanted someone to confirm whether its true, and if its true, are they checking NI for each and every student. Well, I h...
by joy_kavee
Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:43 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: student visa renewal ,NI issues
Replies: 5
Views: 1939

student visa renewal ,NI issues

hi guys, i need to renew my student visa soon. I am aware about the issue of Home office checking NI numbers. Well, i did work over 20 hours . Just wanted to know if anyone knows of any ways of getting round this issue. I did read about this issue a few weeks before but since then have n't heard any...
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