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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:56 pm


Assalam-o-Alaikum:

@All
I want to share one more thing with you ppl. I come to know from one of the other forum that the application from those, who had visited UK, surely taking more time than others. Can ANyone comment on that plz?

Also keep updating plzz...

GOOD LUCK everyone including me.


Regards,
Regards,

Zeeshan
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Post by flakhany » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:59 pm

@Zeeshan

Thanx for ur wishes. I had applied from KHI VAC on 3rd of December and got visa stamped on 1st of Feb. This was my second attempt and thats why they have not verified anything.

I had applied for Tier 1 in August 2008 and my case was rejected on the maintenance of funds requirement. Although I had met their requirement and submitted the Bank statement which was also received back to me along with other bank statements but they refused on the ground that i had not submitted bank statements. I had requested admin review in september but it was of no use, so i reapplied in december.

Good Luck 2 you guyz. One more thing to tell u guyz, when i went to pick my passports all persons who were there to collect their passports were getting their passports stamped with VISA. I guess they have opened TAP of visa. So inshallah u will get the visa.
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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:19 am

@flakhany

Assalam-o-Alaikum:

Thanks for the info. yepiiii...u from khi-pk. Can we have a meeting mate, before u leave to UK? When are u planning to leave? Its sad that u previously got refusal, but now its all OK, Alhumdulillah u got it now. I am confused, coz. my verification hasn't been done yet :? my application is of 16th Dec'08. One person told me in other forum that they took time for applicants who already had a visit to UK before, so that made me a li'le relaxed as I did have. But its really difficult to wait yaar :roll:

About your experience of vac-khi, good to hear that, may ALLAH give everyone who has applied for visa, success - Aameen.

Keep updating and stay in touch plzzz...

GOOD LUCK..

Regards,
Regards,

Zeeshan
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Post by flakhany » Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:28 am

@Zeeshan

UKVACPK has updated their website and now saying its now taking 30 working days to complete the process.

i am currently confused about the best time to leave for UK as economic conditions are worst right now and all my friends in UK are advising me not to venture.
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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:45 am

@Flakhany

You are absolutely right :wink: ehm ehm...they updated their site and now my status it is showing is :

Your application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to collect the same

Alhumdulillah got this. but yaar, started to get even more stress :? as to what I am going to get :?: Sir, may I know that, is this the same status one get before getting/collecting passport??? I am confused with their wordings, why they said your application is ready rather than passport :? Please update soon...

Yes, economic condition isn't good there, u right, but its not really going to be perfect soon, it will take considerable time, that one can't wait for that and have to try luck (i think). when your visa is going to start??? period of visa???

Thanks for reply...stay in touch plzz and pray for me...

Also, do I have to wait for the call to beek an appointment for collection or can I go there without that???plzzz guide?

Best Regards,
Regards,

Zeeshan
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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:53 am


Assalam-o-Alaikum everyone:

Update from myside is that I have got my status of application changed today and it is nowYour application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to collect the same

THANK GOD, atlast I saw this status for my application as it was after a long wait from 16th Dec'08.

Anyone please guide me that, what should be the next step from me now??? I guess, I have to wait for their call for appointment?Am I right??I am also confused of this status a bit, coz. why they have used Your APPLICATION rather than Your PASSPORT? Please spare some time and help me guys...

Do PRAY for me you all plzzz...

Good Luck for everyone including me..

Regards,
Regards,

Zeeshan
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Post by flakhany » Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:43 am

Just go and collect ur passport and visa. Don't forget to take ur ID Card copy and original receipt.

Good Luck.
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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:06 am


@Flakhany

Hello and Good Morning...

Thanks dear for your advice and wish. I will be going to collect it today InshaAllah. Can you tell me the collection timings for khi-vac?

Do PRAY for me plzzz...

Regards,
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Zeeshan
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Post by flakhany » Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:45 am

Collection timmings are from 2 to 4
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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:23 am


@flakhany

Thanks, is it, 2 pm to 4 pm Monday to Friday ???

Regards,
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Zeeshan
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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Fri Feb 06, 2009 5:57 pm


An update from myside is: Alhumdulillah, I got my TIER1 (G) visa today. My sincere and heartiest THANKS to everyone for the support and guidance (specially flakhany).My timeline is as below :

Applied for Tier1 (G) Fresh from khi-pk - 16th December 2008

Status on website (www.ukvacpk.com) from then till 4-5 days back was Forwarded to BHC and chngd to Forwarded to ISB OC 2-3 days back, then chngd to ready for collection yesterday

Verification (any type, from anywhere)- No information

Collected visa stamped (Alhumdulillah) - 06th Feb'09

Hope, this will be more than enough information for everyone, who is waiting. Feel free to ask anything if u want about your application.

GOOD LUCK to everyone...


Regards,
Regards,

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Post by flakhany » Sat Feb 07, 2009 4:07 pm

@zeeshan

Congratz. So glad to hear that.

My friends in UK are suggesting me not to venture into UK before June as right now job market is very slow.

When u r planning to go UK?
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Post by theimmigrant » Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:48 am

congrats zeeshan.. really good to know that u got visa
i have my appointment at karachi on 25th of feb..

i am a bit confused regarding maintainance funds. Should i choose the last date of third month to calculate my conversion from PKR to GBP
Did u submit the covering letter for funds? i dont have letter from bank and i will submit covering letter
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Post by kmunir » Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:21 pm

@zeeshan.
Heartiest congratulations on your success. May Allah help you in your career in the uk as well. Do keep praying for the rest
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Certificate of Deposit account as my maintenance requirement

Post by hhsmp » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:32 am

Helo guys,

Atlast i find a place where i see pakistani people all ready to guide :).

I have two queries:

I have Certificate of Deposit account as my maintenance requirement for Tier-1. Amount was deposited 4 months back in October and money is fixed since then and is ofcourse 2800 plus GBP. Certificate got matured on 8th Feb once and was re-newed after that, the profit got transfered to other current account opened the same time with COD.
Is that fine for my maintenance requirement?

Furthermore i got rejected because of bank statement when i applied for student visa twice in sep2005 and feb 2006. Is there any impact of student visa rejection on this? As i heard that if there was ever such a rejection on financial documents i will get rejected for next 10 years minimum even if i have all the things correct :(.
Anybody please guide.

Rgds,
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COD account as maintenance and Previous History. help pls

Post by hhsmp » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:34 am

Helo guys,

Atlast i find a place where i see pakistani people all ready to guide :).

I have two queries:

I have Certificate of Deposit account as my maintenance requirement for Tier-1. Amount was deposited 4 months back in October and money is fixed since then and is ofcourse 2800 plus GBP. Certificate got matured on 8th Feb once and was re-newed after that, the profit got transfered to other current account opened the same time with COD.
Is that fine for my maintenance requirement?

Furthermore i got rejected because of bank statement when i applied for student visa twice in sep2005 and feb 2006. Is there any impact of student visa rejection on this? As i heard that if there was ever such a rejection on financial documents i will get rejected for next 10 years minimum even if i have all the things correct :(.
Anybody please guide.

Rgds,
hhsmp
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COD as maintenance and Previous History.. help please

Post by hhsmp » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:35 am

Helo guys,

Atlast i find a place where i see pakistani people all ready to guide :).

I have two queries:

I have Certificate of Deposit account as my maintenance requirement for Tier-1. Amount was deposited 4 months back in October and money is fixed since then and is ofcourse 2800 plus GBP. Certificate got matured on 8th Feb once and was re-newed after that, the profit got transfered to other current account opened the same time with COD.
Is that fine for my maintenance requirement?

Furthermore i got rejected because of bank statement when i applied for student visa twice in sep2005 and feb 2006. Is there any impact of student visa rejection on this? As i heard that if there was ever such a rejection on financial documents i will get rejected for next 10 years minimum even if i have all the things correct :(.
Anybody please guide.

Rgds,
hhsmp
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COD as maintenance and Previous History.. help please

Post by hhsmp » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:36 am

Helo guys,

Atlast i find a place where i see pakistani people all ready to guide :).

I have two queries:

I have Certificate of Deposit account as my maintenance requirement for Tier-1. Amount was deposited 4 months back in October and money is fixed since then and is ofcourse 2800 plus GBP. Certificate got matured on 8th Feb once and was re-newed after that, the profit got transfered to other current account opened the same time with COD.
Is that fine for my maintenance requirement?

Furthermore i got rejected because of bank statement when i applied for student visa twice in sep2005 and feb 2006. Is there any impact of student visa rejection on this? As i heard that if there was ever such a rejection on financial documents i will get rejected for next 10 years minimum even if i have all the things correct :(.
Anybody please guide.

Rgds,
hhsmp
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COD as maintenace and Previous History

Post by hhsmp » Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:37 am

Helo guys,

Atlast i find a place where i see pakistani people all ready to guide :).

I have two queries:

I have Certificate of Deposit account as my maintenance requirement for Tier-1. Amount was deposited 4 months back in October and money is fixed since then and is ofcourse 2800 plus GBP. Certificate got matured on 8th Feb once and was re-newed after that, the profit got transfered to other current account opened the same time with COD.
Is that fine for my maintenance requirement?

Furthermore i got rejected because of bank statement when i applied for student visa twice in sep2005 and feb 2006. Is there any impact of student visa rejection on this? As i heard that if there was ever such a rejection on financial documents i will get rejected for next 10 years minimum even if i have all the things correct :(.
Anybody please guide.

Rgds,
hhsmp
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Post by flakhany » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:11 am

Dear hhsmp

I think u should go through Para 197 of the guide. I suggest don't take chances and keep it in ur pls account or current account. I had submitted mutual fund statement with a note that it is encashable on 1 day notice in August and that was not considered for Maintenance of funds requirement.

All they see is ur bank statement and the source of fund. Don't forget to mention on bank statement where did u get those funds.

I also provided them the bank letter.

Plz don't take chances. I have lost 90k due to silly mistakes.

I also don't think ur earlier refusal has any effect on ur current application.

I would also like to suggest that first check ur job market in UK before applying. I have got Tier 1 visa but all my friends now r suggesting not 2 come.
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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Mon Feb 09, 2009 5:29 am


@hhsmp
Dear, first of all, wanted to let u know that, single post will have the same impression and effect on all readers, u don't have to post 3-4 times (the same post). Your first question :s seriously, have no idea abt it, so don't wanna say anything, as I deposited cash for maintenance funds in GBP. For your second question, just wanted to say that, it is better to consult with some experienced person with your case before filing it, as HC officer can put any remarks, got every right of it, and one can't really do anything later, so better to discuss with someone who knew every bit of possibility and can resolve the problem.

Wishing you Good Luck...

@kmunir
Thanks alot dear. Always praying for others. May ALLAH bring success to everyone - Aameen.

@theimmigrant
Thanks dear. GOOD LUCK to you. Don't get confused, just work it out. ALLAH will help u. I wish, i cud help u out, but I have maintained my funds in UK and in GBP so, din't require any conversion letter or letter from bank, I just submitted my bank statements issued from HSBC -UK showing my funds status for the last three months.

About covering letter, I can only say that, its good to submit one, I din't submit any though, but saw most of the cases here on forums, that ppl used to submit covering letters with their applications, so better u do so as well.

Best wishes...

@flakhany
Thanks alot dear. Alhumdulillah, got it...Planning :s hehehe...joking :p I am in the same boat now. Really consufing, how one decide this. But, june is so far, as we need to keep this in mind that after 3 yrs we need an extension, means, have to show our previous earnings there, and if one already passed his/her one yr like that, then there will be only 2 yrs left for proving the earnings for extension. This thought confusing me right now, just want to keep in touch with ppls like you and in UK to let myself updated. Don't you think, we have to dive into the sea to learn how to swim?

Anyways, keep in touch plzz and update...

Good Luck to you...

@All

Good Luck to everyone ..

Regards,
Regards,

Zeeshan
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applied/application status

Post by hsmp400 » Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:05 pm

i applied for hsmp and the same day, it says...application forwarded to islamabad oc on.....so what does this status means...am i getting my visa sooon???
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i found this forum very useful.....congratts to the team,
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Got my visa

Post by hamakhaa » Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:59 pm

Hello All,
I just want to update you all regarding my application.By the grace of God I have been granted tier 1 visa on 6th February.I applied on 13th Jan.So the processing time was less than a month.My visa was stamped on 26th Jan so it took around 10 days to make decision for my application.
If anyone needs any guidance you are more than welcome to contact me.Thanks.
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Post by go2zeeshan2004 » Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:55 am


@hsmp...
Fingers crossed, u never know dear. Hope for the Best. GOOD LUCK to u!

@hamakhaa
Hey!Many Many Congratulations and Good wished for you dear. I got it on 6th too, and mine started from 25th Jan, but I applied on 16th Dec. Anywys Whats next for u ?Your plans about leaving ???

@Flakhany
Helloooooooooo...anybody there???ANy updates???Stay in touch please...


Regards,
Regards,

Zeeshan
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for job searchers

Post by hsmp400 » Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:47 am

@zeeshan
yes i m keeping my fingers crossed.....God will help me..
and there is a website
http://www.gumtree.com
must go and search for job, residence in the area you like
and since u r a telecom engineer , u dont need to worry , you will find job very easily
basically those who r finding difficulty in jobs are either on student visas, or their status in some ways are not clear, and secondly they do not have higher qualification. if u can speak enlish and impress the employer, i know the job is yours......its my experience....so dot worry...and if u have any friends and relatives their do get in touch wid them, dont reply on them but people u know are always of great help. If u find any problem then do let me know :) Job will not be a problem for you:)
take care
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