Cover Letter Posted (Seniors Please Review)

[krishna1215]

Hi All,
My Final Draft of Cover Letter prepared.
Pls review all the sections and let me know if anything needs to be changed or phrased.

Please do look into
a) english language requirements (Only proof PBS Calculator/Masters)
&
b) Maintainence funds calculation(I could not mention the exchange rate assuming that they would calculate it on date of submission of documents in person at embassy ie 22nd October) .

I got this COVER Letter in 3 PAGES.... Thanks a lot all in advance.

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Cover Letter
Application for Tier 1 (General) Highly Skilled Workers

To,
British Embassy AX
29 Merrion Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Ireland


Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: Request Application for Tier 1 (General) Highly skilled worker

I, XXX wish to apply for entry clearance to work in the UK ‘Tier 1 (General) - Highly skilled worker’ of the Points Based System (PBS).

I am working in Ireland on A type visa as a Software Programmer since November 2006.

I have claimed the following points on a self evaluation basis using the ‘Self Assessment Tool’ available on the agency website and have enclosed the printout with this application to verify the points claimed.

- 75 points in Attributes section
- 10 points for English requirement
- 10 points for maintenance funds


Following is the List of documents provided along with this application
1. Tier 1 (General) Online Application form

2. Appendix 1 form.

3. Points Based Calculator – Work out sheet printed from PBS online system showing points claimed

4. Qualification: 35 points claimed

I hold Masters in Information Technology from XX university, India

Both my Masters and University are recognized by the “Self Assessment Tool’

Documents provided:

• Original Provisional Certificate
• Original Mark Sheets (Transcripts)
• Original Masters Degree Certificate (MSC Information Technology)

Contact Information
XX University
India
Tel : 0091-9393993
http://www.aacom

5. Previous Earnings: 40 points claimed

I would like to bring in your kind notice that I have worked for two employers during past 12 months

Companies worked from Oct 2008 to Sep 2009 are below:-

• EmployerA (From Oct 2008 To Jan 2009)
• EmployerB (From Feb 2009 – To Sept 2009)

Documents provided

(a) Payslips: Original Pay slips for 12 months stamped and signed
(b) Bank eStatements for 12 months, stamped and signed by the Bank.
(c) Original Letters from both the companies mentioning the Gross & Net pay


Salary explanation is as below:

Sr. No. Employer Month Gross Net Payslip Bank Statement
1 EmployerA Oct-08 3333.33 3130.55 √ √
2 EmployerA Nov-08 3333.33 3110.54 √ √
3 EmployerA Dec-08 3333.33 4610.54 √ √
4 EmployerA Jan-09 3333.33 2944.71 √ √
5 EmployerB Feb-09 2500.00 2336.38 √ √
6 EmployerB March-09 3333.33 2944.72 √ √
7 EmployerB April-09 3333.33 2944.71 √ √
8 EmployerB May-09 3333.33 2844.71 √ √
9 EmployerB June-09 3333.33 2844.70 √ √
10 EmployerB July-09 3333.33 2844.70 √ √
11 EmployerB Aug-09 3333.33 2844.71 √ √
12 EmployerB Sept-09 3794.87 3167.78 √ √
Total Salary 39,628.17 € 36,568.75 €



Conversion Rate:

As per closing spot exchange rate on Oanda.com (http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic) on the last day of my Claim period which is September 30th 2009

1 British Pound = 1.09101 Euro
1 Euro (EUR) = 0.91658 British Pound (GBP)

Hence my total earnings in pounds sterling for the full period of my claim
(Oct 2008 – Sept 2009) comes to 39,628.17 Euro = 36,322.4 British Pound
(Please see point’s calculator summary as well).

This is in the range of earnings between £35,000 - £39,999 and as per the tier1 guidance document; I have claimed 40 points for this.

Employer contact details:

EmployerA EmployerB
Website Website
Email Email
Tel Tel

Bank Contact Details
XXBank
Website
Email
Tel


6. English Language: 10 points claimed

I have claimed 10 points under the category ‘Degree taught in English’.

My qualification is on the self assessment tool and is recognised by self assessment tool as to fulfil English language requirement.

Documents provided

• Original Provisional Certificate
• Original Mark Sheets (Transcripts)
• Original Masters Degree Certificate (MSC Information Technology)


7. Maintenance Funds: 10 points claimed

Documents provided

• Bank eStatements stamped and signed by XX Bank, covering period July 2009 – Oct 1st 2009.
• My appointment date in person at UK embassy Dublin is on Oct 22nd 2009 and the
bank eStatements are dated no more than 1 month prior to the date of my application.
• The balance in the bank for this period has been maintained a minimum balance of 3900 €
• The balance of 3900 € is well above the minimum balance required to maintain
Ie 2800 UK Pounds and it never did fall below the minimum balance required in the 3 month period.


I trust the information I have provided is satisfactory, however if you have any questions or queries or require additional information regarding any aspect of the application, please do not hesitate to contact me via any modes of communication mentioned below


Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,

. Contact Details:
X-Flat,
X-Street.
X-City Name, X-Country Name.
Zipcode
Phone: 12345566
Email: abc@abc.com
X

[ChetanOjha]

You can also use cover letter posted in sticky notes. These are successfully used by many.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=46010

[mvent00]

Hi All,
My Final Draft of Cover Letter prepared.
Pls review all the sections and let me know if anything needs to be changed or phrased.

Please do look into
a) english language requirements (Only proof PBS Calculator/Masters)
&
b) Maintainence funds calculation(I could not mention the exchange rate assuming that they would calculate it on date of submission of documents in person at embassy ie 22nd October) .

I got this COVER Letter in 3 PAGES.... Thanks a lot all in advance.

==============================================================================================

Cover Letter
Application for Tier 1 (General) Highly Skilled Workers

To,
British Embassy AX
29 Merrion Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Ireland


Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: Request Application for Tier 1 (General) Highly skilled worker

I, XXX wish to apply for entry clearance to work in the UK ‘Tier 1 (General) - Highly skilled worker’ of the Points Based System (PBS).

I am working in Ireland on A type visa as a Software Programmer since November 2006.

I have claimed the following points on a self evaluation basis using the ‘Self Assessment Tool’ available on the agency website and have enclosed the printout with this application to verify the points claimed.

- 75 points in Attributes section
- 10 points for English requirement
- 10 points for maintenance funds


Following is the List of documents provided along with this application
1. Tier 1 (General) Online Application form

2. Appendix 1 form.

3. Points Based Calculator – Work out sheet printed from PBS online system showing points claimed

4. Qualification: 35 points claimed

I hold Masters in Information Technology from XX university, India

Both my Masters and University are recognized by the “Self Assessment Tool’ My Master's degree is listed in PBS calculator.

Documents provided:

• Original Provisional Certificate
• Original Mark Sheets (Transcripts)
• Original Masters Degree Certificate (MSC Information Technology)

Contact Information
XX University
India
Tel : 0091-9393993
http://www.aacom

5. Previous Earnings: 40 points claimed

I would like to bring in your kind notice that I have worked for two employers during past 12 months

Companies worked from Oct 2008 to Sep 2009 are below:-

• EmployerA (From Oct 2008 To Jan 2009)
• EmployerB (From Feb 2009 – To Sept 2009) You should put exact dates claimed as in your evidence, such as 01 October 2008 to 31 January 2009.

Documents provided

(a) Payslips: Original Pay slips for 12 months stamped and signed
(b) Bank eStatements for 12 months, stamped and signed by the Bank.
(c) Original Letters from both the companies mentioning the Gross & Net pay


Salary explanation is as below:

Sr. No. Employer Month Gross Net Payslip Bank Statement
1 EmployerA Oct-08 3333.33 3130.55 √ √
2 EmployerA Nov-08 3333.33 3110.54 √ √
3 EmployerA Dec-08 3333.33 4610.54 √ √
4 EmployerA Jan-09 3333.33 2944.71 √ √
5 EmployerB Feb-09 2500.00 2336.38 √ √
6 EmployerB March-09 3333.33 2944.72 √ √
7 EmployerB April-09 3333.33 2944.71 √ √
8 EmployerB May-09 3333.33 2844.71 √ √
9 EmployerB June-09 3333.33 2844.70 √ √
10 EmployerB July-09 3333.33 2844.70 √ √
11 EmployerB Aug-09 3333.33 2844.71 √ √
12 EmployerB Sept-09 3794.87 3167.78 √ √
Total Salary 39,628.17 € 36,568.75 €



Conversion Rate:

As per closing spot exchange rate on Oanda.com (http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic) on the last day of my Claim period which is September 30th 2009

1 British Pound = 1.09101 Euro
1 Euro (EUR) = 0.91658 British Pound (GBP)

Hence my total earnings in pounds sterling for the full period of my claim
(Oct 2008 – Sept 2009) Put exact dates here as well comes to 39,628.17 Euro = 36,322.4 British Pound. As the country of these earnings is Ireland, so as per Tier 1 general guidance, I used currency uplift conversion rate as 1.0
(Please see point’s calculator summary as well).

This is in the range of earnings between £35,000 - £39,999 and as per the tier1 guidance document; I have claimed 40 points for this.

Employer contact details:

EmployerA EmployerB
Website Website
Email Email
Tel Tel

Bank Contact Details
XXBank
Website
Email
Tel


6. English Language: 10 points claimed

I have claimed 10 points under the category ‘Degree taught in English’.

My qualification is on the self assessment tool and is recognised by self assessment tool as to fulfil English language requirement.

Documents provided

• Original Provisional Certificate
• Original Mark Sheets (Transcripts)
• Original Masters Degree Certificate (MSC Information Technology)


7. Maintenance Funds: 10 points claimed

Documents provided

• Bank eStatements stamped and signed by XX Bank, covering period July ?? 2009 – Oct 1st 2009.
• My appointment date in person at UK embassy Dublin is on Oct 22nd 2009 and the bank eStatements are dated no more than 1 month prior to the date of my application.
• The minimum balance maintained in the bank for the period claimed is 3900 €
• The balance of 3900 € is well above the minimum balance required to maintain
Ie 2800 UK Pounds and it never did fall below the minimum balance required in the 3 month period.


I trust the information I have provided is satisfactory, however if you have any questions or queries or require additional information regarding any aspect of the application, please do not hesitate to contact me via any modes of communication mentioned below


Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,

. Contact Details:
X-Flat,
X-Street.
X-City Name, X-Country Name.
Zipcode
Phone: 12345566
Email: abc@abc.com
X

You cover letter is great. Please see a few suggestions in the red/blue higlighted parts. Good luck with your application.

[mvent00]

Hi Chetan! as I can see this cover letter is based on yours one, we cannot notice because of format. I remember that you have sent it to him before making it sticky.
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You can also use cover letter posted in sticky notes. These are successfully used by many.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=46010

[krishna1215]

Hi Mvent & Chetan

Thanks a lot. I will modify it accrodingly.
I could not use same Cover letter as what Chetan did.

I copied most of the format from Chetan and also took some others Cover letters format who had applied from india posted in the Cover letters section in the website.

No doubt chetan's is excellent but I had to do it in this way as it explains in detail considering my application being in ireland.

For eg in Chetan's Cover letter for Education
He mentioned as Degree Original attatched.

Where is the explanation of Transcripts attatched etc.
We have to mention the contacts for university, Employers and Bank
That I couldn't find.

Another one is conversion of maintaince funds. I had to explain because it is in Euro. May be chetan dint require conversion

I am pretty sure my cover letter wouldnt fit in 1 page Unless I have the Main Cover letter precise and again prepare Cover letters for each and every section explaining in detail (this is avoided by just using one single cover letter)

Do you want me to attatch TABLE OF CONTENTS as chetan did or is it not required Or Shall I just stick to this format.

I am thinking of Having Seperate Page Mentioning SECTION HEADINGS LIKE

EDUCATION (then comes all certificates originals etc)
PREVIOUS EARNINGS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MAINTENECE FUNDS

[mvent00]

Normally every applicant has a different scenario, so everyone cannot use the same cover letter. Chetan´s cover letter is an excellent presentation of the application summary, very pleasant looking and easy to read. You can modify it according to your situation.

Hi Mvent & Chetan

Thanks a lot. I will modify it accrodingly.
I could not use same Cover letter as what Chetan did.

I copied most of the format from Chetan and also took some others Cover letters format who had applied from india posted in the Cover letters section in the website.

No doubt chetan's is excellent but I had to do it in this way as it explains in detail considering my application being in ireland.

For eg in Chetan's Cover letter for Education
He mentioned as Degree Original attatched.

Where is the explanation of Transcripts attatched etc.
We have to mention the contacts for university, Employers and Bank
That I couldn't find.

Another one is conversion of maintaince funds. I had to explain because it is in Euro. May be chetan dint require conversion

I am pretty sure my cover letter wouldnt fit in 1 page Unless I have the Main Cover letter precise and again prepare Cover letters for each and every section explaining in detail (this is avoided by just using one single cover letter)

Do you want me to attatch TABLE OF CONTENTS as chetan did or is it not required Or Shall I just stick to this format.

I am thinking of Having Seperate Page Mentioning SECTION HEADINGS LIKE

EDUCATION (then comes all certificates originals etc)
PREVIOUS EARNINGS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MAINTENECE FUNDS

[ChetanOjha]

Hi Mvent & Chetan

Thanks a lot. I will modify it accrodingly.
I could not use same Cover letter as what Chetan did.

I copied most of the format from Chetan and also took some others Cover letters format who had applied from india posted in the Cover letters section in the website.

No doubt chetan's is excellent but I had to do it in this way as it explains in detail considering my application being in ireland.

For eg in Chetan's Cover letter for Education
He mentioned as Degree Original attatched.

Where is the explanation of Transcripts attatched etc. [You don't need to attach transcript as far as your are attaching Degree]
We have to mention the contacts for university, Employers and Bank
That I couldn't find. [You only need to attach Degree which usually contain details of the university. You don't need to provide details of contact in your university. You also do not need to provide details of bank especially if it is recognised bank. But you add the same point in your explainination in main cover letter (or individual cover letter which I sent you separately). For contact details of your employer, it is covered in the salary explaination cover letter in the link I provided.


Another one is conversion of maintaince funds. I had to explain because it is in Euro. May be chetan dint require conversion . This will be justa another extra line in your main cover letter of your cover letter for your individual section.


I am pretty sure my cover letter wouldnt fit in 1 page Unless I have the Main Cover letter precise and again prepare Cover letters for each and every section explaining in detail (this is avoided by just using one single cover letter) I personally used cover letters for individual sections as well to make sure application looks partitioned and arranged as per the sections. This also makes application eye-candy


Do you want me to attatch TABLE OF CONTENTS as chetan did or is it not required Or Shall I just stick to this format.

I am thinking of Having Seperate Page Mentioning SECTION HEADINGS LIKE

EDUCATION (then comes all certificates originals etc)
PREVIOUS EARNINGS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MAINTENECE FUNDS
Yes you can use the same and also use table of content

Again it is upto you to use the format available on this site as per your requirements.