Slight issues with documents required for PSW visa

[obstenku]

Hi

I have a few questions regarding the documents that I need to send with my application form.

1. I have the original letter from my uni, but it looks like I could print it myself. The letterhead is just the name of the uni in dark blue (looks almost like black), the font is slightly non-standard though. Signature looks like it could be printed - I can't tell the difference . I saw in one of the previous threads that this should be ok, but is there a way to make sure that the doc is not discarded (wrongly). Also the address on that letter has a typo. The name of the country is wrong. I am a citizen of Kazakhstan, but live in Kyrgyzstan, so I always give my address in Kyrgyzstan. However, since I always have to put my nationality as Kazakhstan they got confused (I think) and decided to put the wrong country in the address.

2. I have 2 proper bank statements and 1 printed version. The printed version has a stamp and a signature of the person who did it for me (along with some other writing like "I certify this to be a true copy of the original bank statement ..."). The original bank statement got sent back by my uni because I was no longer registered - this happened whilst I was moving out of uni residence halls. As I found out the statements that are returned to the bank get destroyed. The printed version does not have my address. The only positive thing about my statements is that I managed to keep the balance well above of what's required. I can order another letter from my bank to confirm my funds for 3 month period but it may take up to a week.

3. I did a 1-year placement. Will this affect my application in any way? I have the original contract, should I send it? (I worked full-time but this should have not been in breach of the immigration rules, since it was a part of my course)

4. The guidance says that HO need to know the date of award and not the graduation date. They say things like: it could have been communicated electronically, through a notice board (this is how I got my provisional result - it still had to be confirmed) and some other stuff. My Degree certificate states the graduation day: "... was conferred upon Denis Kim on sixteenth day of July 2009" (this is about 2 weeks after the course finished) - would it be safe to assume that this will be taken as the date of award? Even the provisional result was well within 12-month period but I have no other support documentation to indicate the dates other than the graduation.

Is it worth doing my application in person for extra £200 or just write a detailed cover letter? (don't mind waiting, just think that it's better have an opportunity to explain everything in person if they have questions)

Any help will be MUCH MUCH appreciated. I know I'm a bit paranoid about this, but I want to get it done right the first time round . I will write a full report after I get my visa

Thanks
Denis

PS: my student visa expires on 31st of October, my uni: University of York

[ash786]

Hi

I have a few questions regarding the documents that I need to send with my application form.

1. I have the original letter from my uni, but it looks like I could print it myself. The letterhead is just the name of the uni in dark blue (looks almost like black), the font is slightly non-standard though. Signature looks like it could be printed - I can't tell the difference . I saw in one of the previous threads that this should be ok, but is there a way to make sure that the doc is not discarded (wrongly). Also the address on that letter has a typo. The name of the country is wrong. I am a citizen of Kazakhstan, but live in Kyrgyzstan, so I always give my address in Kyrgyzstan. However, since I always have to put my nationality as Kazakhstan they got confused (I think) and decided to put the wrong country in the address.

2. I have 2 proper bank statements and 1 printed version. The printed version has a stamp and a signature of the person who did it for me (along with some other writing like "I certify this to be a true copy of the original bank statement ..."). The original bank statement got sent back by my uni because I was no longer registered - this happened whilst I was moving out of uni residence halls. As I found out the statements that are returned to the bank get destroyed. The printed version does not have my address. The only positive thing about my statements is that I managed to keep the balance well above of what's required. I can order another letter from my bank to confirm my funds for 3 month period but it may take up to a week.

3. I did a 1-year placement. Will this affect my application in any way? I have the original contract, should I send it? (I worked full-time but this should have not been in breach of the immigration rules, since it was a part of my course)

4. The guidance says that HO need to know the date of award and not the graduation date. They say things like: it could have been communicated electronically, through a notice board (this is how I got my provisional result - it still had to be confirmed) and some other stuff. My Degree certificate states the graduation day: "... was conferred upon Denis Kim on sixteenth day of July 2009" (this is about 2 weeks after the course finished) - would it be safe to assume that this will be taken as the date of award? Even the provisional result was well within 12-month period but I have no other support documentation to indicate the dates other than the graduation.

Is it worth doing my application in person for extra £200 or just write a detailed cover letter? (don't mind waiting, just think that it's better have an opportunity to explain everything in person if they have questions)

Any help will be MUCH MUCH appreciated. I know I'm a bit paranoid about this, but I want to get it done right the first time round . I will write a full report after I get my visa

Thanks
Denis

PS: my student visa expires on 31st of October, my uni: University of York

1. Wat kind of university is that where u uself saying that u cud have printed it i wud say get a new letter with all the required information on the univeristy letter headed paper.

2. If u have an online statment then read the PSW guidence on wat is required (stamp, sign, cover letter)

3. If u still have couple of months left for u student visa then why not order u new bank statementsa nd send then with u application to avoid any risks.

4. The date of the award is the date wen u receievd u final results from the university and saying that u have passed all the requirements of the degree and the qualification has been awarded.

5. Its up to you if u wana do a in person application or postal as if all the required documents ares ubmitted u will get the visa (got mine in less than 2 weeks by post in July)