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by coolsats
Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is maintainance fund that big an issue?
Replies: 16
Views: 2360

Is maintainance fund that big an issue?

Hi, I always had this question in my mind..... My questions is why do we struggle for maintaince fund. If we are working full time or as contractors why do we struggle to have money in our account. Even if we work three months we can easily have around 15,000 in case a contractor or 7000 case full t...
by coolsats
Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Cover Letter Format
Replies: 3
Views: 7263

Hi,

I did read some of the cover letters some times back and saved it as fav on my laptop, but lost it all after my computer crashed. I was just looking at a pointer to those existing docs. Hope somebody will help.

Also, can I take color printout of the VAF 10 form.

Regards..
by coolsats
Tue Jul 05, 2011 10:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Cover Letter Format
Replies: 3
Views: 7263

Cover Letter Format

Hey Guys, I did searched before posting my query. I ll be applying for my wifes dependent visa. So, to take it further I was looking for a format for the Sponsor letter from myself and Cover letter for wife. If you can guys can point me to the thread or provide me the cover letter, that would be gre...
by coolsats
Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: New Limited Company...
Replies: 3
Views: 836

New Limited Company...

Hey Guys, I was with an umbrealla company for some time and now setting up my own limited company. I am thinking of tying up with this one accountancy firm and they are charging me 84 pounds a month. They advice me to take 625 pounds per month as salary and 2600 as dividend every month. And they wil...
by coolsats
Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier-1 Dependent visa rejected..suggestions needed
Replies: 8
Views: 2154

Hi Baji, Sorry to hear about the decision, but if you go for appeal it will take time, and if are okay with that you can go ahead with. Tenancy agreement is not a requirement, you should not have submitted it. My two cents, only provide the relevant document's. Just curious to know how are you plann...
by coolsats
Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:33 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do I need second extension....
Replies: 7
Views: 1035

Please excuse my ignorance, but I doubt employment has anything to do with it, as we have to show up the earnings for the last twelve months.
Between for how long can we be out of the country at one stretch without affecting the ILR clock. Is it six months or three months guys.

Regards...
by coolsats
Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do I need second extension....
Replies: 7
Views: 1035

But why June 2015. I already entered before 28 days to be eligible for ILR. Guys am I missing something in here.
by coolsats
Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do I need second extension....
Replies: 7
Views: 1035

Do I need second extension....

Hi Guys, My timeline is as follows: ------------------------- Tier 1 Visa Valid from 1st August 2009 till 1st August 2012 Arrival date to UK - 17 Aug 2009 However I came back to India on some family issues on 20th Nov 2009. Went back to UK again on 21st June 2010 and since then working as a contract...
by coolsats
Fri May 20, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Buying a house
Replies: 1
Views: 1415

Buying a house

I am also planning to buy a house. Being on Tier 1 am little apprehensive about buying my own house.

Regards..
by coolsats
Thu May 05, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Some imp Questions - will help all TIER 1 VISA holders.
Replies: 1
Views: 2142

Some imp Questions - will help all TIER 1 VISA holders.

Hi Everybody, I am starting this thread to collect and share information on buying property and getting loans in Uk. To begin with, I am posing some questions which the members can answer and will be a good start. 1) Getting married and finally decided to move out of my uncle's place. During the hou...
by coolsats
Thu Apr 28, 2011 7:54 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Few Queries on Dependent Visa:
Replies: 5
Views: 1369

Somebody please reply....!!!
by coolsats
Tue Apr 26, 2011 1:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Few Queries on Dependent Visa:
Replies: 5
Views: 1369

Thanks for the response guys.. Got two more queries listed below, pls advice: 1) Am working in the UK for more than a year now, and so need to show £800 for myself and £1600 for my Wife(pls correct me if am wrong here) Total £2400. But am maintaining more than £20,000 in my current account. In t...
by coolsats
Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Few Queries on Dependent Visa:
Replies: 5
Views: 1369

Few Queries on Dependent Visa:

Hey Guys, please help me with the below queries: 1) Am getting married on July 8th , and my bank statement are printed on 1st of every month and i usually receive it by 3rd of each month. But am leaving for India on 26th June, so wont have the 3rd statement ready for the dependent visa, and after ha...
by coolsats
Wed Jul 14, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: A question on Contracting
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

Hi Wanderer, Its based in central London, and takes around 1.5 hours to reach in there. Am based in Southall. Its already been 20 days now since i started working. Can i claim some kind of expenses to get tax rebate. Do you think 7% per invoice is on the higher scale. Pls Advice Guru...not much idea...
by coolsats
Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: A question on Contracting
Replies: 4
Views: 1087

A question on Contracting

hi guys, I just secured a contract that would get me 300 a day. I signed up with a Umbrella company referred to me by my Recruiting Agency. And they are charging me 7% per invoice i.e for 1500 a week, they will 7% on that 1500. Is this good enough a rate or its on the higher scale. Is there anything...
by coolsats
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:20 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Finally got a Contract..
Replies: 6
Views: 1702

Thanx for the feedback guys....one more questions

***** Can you tell me what kind of expenses can i claim for, I ve absolutely no idea on this, do i need to preserve the bills for that or something...
by coolsats
Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:46 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Finally got a Contract..
Replies: 6
Views: 1702

I will google for the umbrealla companies, never knew about it, sorry mate..thanx for the suggestion... My contract is initially for two months, not sure if it will get extended or not. My work place is far, takes about an hour and 15 min to reach there.. Can you tell me what kind of expenses can i ...
by coolsats
Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Finally got a Contract..
Replies: 6
Views: 1702

Finally got a Contract..

hi Friends, After three months of struggle i finally got a contract :D . I ll be paid 300 a day. Now I was wondering how much will i get after the tax deduction. My agency says that I need to register for the umbrella company before the offer is being rolled. She said if i wish, i can even do it my ...
by coolsats
Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Stop and Serach in UK.....!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2345

Thank you guys, am releived now.

between, the details they have taken, will it be fed into their computer systems, or it will be just on that form only, any idea on this..
by coolsats
Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Stop and Serach in UK.....!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2345

Stop and Serach in UK.....!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Friends, I arrived in UK a month back. The other day i was on high street taking some pictures, when suddenly two police officers approached and started asking as to why i was taking pictures. I said its cos of the scenic beauty and i love photography. They asked what i do and where i live, simpl...
by coolsats
Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Question on HEALTH...!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1863

Appreciate your reply chetan....excellent... No, i do not expect anything free in UK.... :lol: Got a query, can i carry common medicines for cold, cough, fever etc etc in my baggage while leaving for UK. Do i need subscription for these medicines or i can carry it without any problem...pls clarify m...
by coolsats
Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Question on HEALTH...!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1863

Excuse my ignorance..
but what does GP stands for...

In case if anybody is hospitalized, is it all free of charge..

After registering with the GP, so every medical facility comes free of charge...
by coolsats
Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:59 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Question on HEALTH...!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 1863

Question on HEALTH...!!!!

Hi Friends,

I have a query..

As soon as i land in UK am i automatically entitled for health benefits or do i need to take some kind of insurance from there, how much does it cost........

Do i need to get any insurance card or something, am not sure on this ..

Can you advice ppl...!!!
by coolsats
Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: English language certificate, Bachelors or Master's or Both
Replies: 8
Views: 1658

Dear Abhi, Let me simplify your problem here. Even i Hold an MCA degree from Bangalore University. When i applied i mentioned in the cover letter that my uni is listed in pbs and does not require any other certificate but as an additional doc am providing letter from the university... To simplify yo...
by coolsats
Sun May 31, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is this adviceable...!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1816

Thanks push :-), and people for your help, appreciate it...

I lost my kewl cos of Mahesh Nair, cos of his use of words.
So, finally am glad he is BANNED and this forum is so much clean and clear now... :P

You doing great job push, people need help here, and you are doing just that.....
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