Doubts abt TIER- 1 VISA APPlication- Please answer

VBHATT wrote:Hello Everyone

Am currently on post-study work visa in UK n have to apply for for my Tier 1 General Migrant visa shortly. Here are a few questions:-

1) For how long can i stay outside the uk at a single stretch in the PSW visa. There is no restriction on this to apply for a Tier 1 visa
2) can i apply from india for my tier 1 Yes
3) do i have to apply from india or can i do it from uk also?? Your choice
4) can i get a tier one visa soley based on my earnings in india Yes, but if were physically present in UK, you cannot use the uplift ratio.
5)if yes to q4 then hw much shud tht earnings be Depends on other factors like your age, qualification etc, check the PBS calculator and also go through the policy guidance
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator
http://bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteconten ... idance.pdf
6) when shud i be making the application- i have abta yr left of PSW bt m nt earning tht grt in uk even. You can apply anytime as long as you meet the required points

Hp i get the answers here
Regards to all,
VB

VBHATT wrote:many thanks arun for your prompt reply. I really appreciate that.

please could you also tell me more about the uplift ratio, what is it n hw do we make the best use of the same
Please read the policy guidance where it is clearly explained
Adjusting overseas earnings
131. To reflect differences in income levels across the world, the income level required to score points varies depending on where the applicant was working at the time he/she earned the money. We use a series of calculations (known as uplift ratios) to bring overseas salaries in line with their United Kingdom equivalents. The level of uplift we give depends on the average income in the country in which the earnings were made.

also, does this mean that i can go ahead n stay for about 6 months while m on psw n thn come back to uk to apply for the visa from here.
Yes. There should not be any problem as long as you get enough points and are able to provide all the documents specified.

Hope to hear from you soon. Many thanks again.

Regards
VB