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by mitrkk » Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:39 pm
Please bear with me for the long list. I just want to make sure everything before I submit my application, as I dont have any other means of support from any agency. I am doing this myself and I have certain doubhts at each stage.
1. I am filing single, which requires for an amount of 2800 pounds( $ 3938 USD exchange rate 1 = 1.4 date 03/03/09 ) for the last three months.
If I print my savings account statements, showing feb '09 $ 8500, Jan '09 $ 8000 and Dec '08 $ 7000, that should be fine right ? Should I show extra months? I meant before Dec '08. Also, I registered for paperless statements with my bank. So, I have all online statements. If I print them that should be fine right ? Should I request paper statements from the bank ?
2. With regards to points calcualtion:
I get 10 points for age which is fine.
For qualification, I have an MS from US university. All my schooling till Bachelors was from India.
There are two options on the points calculator. The one I selected is
Select my qualification from the database
It takes me to the State(eg MICHIGAN) and then I have to pull "MS with an identical specialization in Bachelors". It gives me 35 points. I think that should be fine if I produce the certificate from the University. Right ?
3. Earnings. My W2(Tax form from Employer) shows 70K as income for year 2008. So, if show my w2 and pay stubs for jan, feb 2009 that should be fine. Right? I also can get a letter from my employer stating my payscale. Should I also show my bank statements reflecting the direct deposit every month ? Should I submit all the pay stubs as well ?
4. For English skills, not sure if I should select
I have a qualification that was taught in English Or
I have passed an approved English language test
I gave TOEFL exam in 2001 and passed with a score of 257/300. It expired. Not sure if that will be consider valid.
So, I just chose MS degree. My degree certificate will suffice this requirement, right ?
Regarding the fee, 600 pounds equals 843 USD as of today. What kind of payment do they accept? Can I pay online with credit card on the day of submission of online application or should I send a check along with the documents with an exchange rate of that day ?
With regards to pictures, I got passport pics of 2 x 2 inches from a local store. What I meant to say is, its not exactly 45mm x 35mm specifications. I couldn't find a store that gives that size. I hope that's fine.
