DO I HAVE THE CORRECT SUPPORTING DOCS??

[travelerzee]

Dear members,
I will be applying for my visa in a few months. I have compiled a checklist from the number of amazing posts on this forum. I would sincerely appreciate it if some of you could confirm that I have covered all of my bases. I have also added a few questions at the bottom that I am unsure of.
Thanks you very much for taking the time to read this LONG message

[b]UK Tier 1 visa checklist:[/b]
• Application form
• Cover letter
• VAF 9
• PBS Appendix 1 General Migrant self assessment form
• PDF on line points based calculator print out

[b]Age [/b]
• Certified color copy of passport
• Original drivers license

[b]Qualification[/b]
• Original sealed transcripts
• Original Bachelor certificate
• Original Honors certificate

[b]Previous earnings[/b]
• Payslips (I received e-payslips. If I ask my company to print them on company letterheads and sign each page, will this be accepted?)
• Bank statement showing received amounts for the year claimed
• Original Bank Book
• Letter from employer detailing gross and net income for each of the 12 months

[b]English Language[/b]
• Original sealed transcripts (same set as included in ‘Qualification’ section)
• Letter from University of Cape Town stating that my degree was taught in English

[b]Maintenance funds[/b]
• Latest bank statement showing at least 3 months, with company logo, name, acc # and date of statement.

[b]Photo[/b]
• Two color passport sized photos (taken against light grey/ cream background. 45mm high x 35mm wide)



[b]Questions[/b]:
• For proof of identity, do I need to include the original passport and drivers license or are certified color copies acceptable?
• Should I include a CV and reference letters from my employer?
• I received e-payslips. If I ask my company to print them on company letterheads and sign each page, will this be accepted?
• On the letter from my employer, indicating my gross and net income, should the amounts be in pouns or the currency they are earned in? (I have been working in Korea for the past 2 years)
• Do I NEED to include a tax refund form?
• My degree and University are listed on the points-based calculator. Does this mean that I don’t need proof of a NARIC evaluation?
• Is a letter from the University stating that my degrees were taught in English required/ suggested if my University is listed on the PBC?
• In South Africa, we can do an additional year of studies, which is equivalent to a postgraduate degree; however, this is NOT classified as a Masters. Should I include both degree certificates with my application? And should I claim points on the 3 year Bachelor OR the 1 year Honors?
• Is it better to have all documents in signed and sealed envelops (eg. Bank statements, letters from employer, payslips etc) or have the original signed documents in a see-through flip-file?

[aruni4470]

Dear members,
I will be applying for my visa in a few months. I have compiled a checklist from the number of amazing posts on this forum. I would sincerely appreciate it if some of you could confirm that I have covered all of my bases. I have also added a few questions at the bottom that I am unsure of.
Thanks you very much for taking the time to read this LONG message

UK Tier 1 visa checklist:
• Application form
• Cover letter
• VAF 9
• PBS Appendix 1 General Migrant self assessment form
• PDF on line points based calculator print out

Age
• Certified color copy of passport Original Passport required
• Original drivers license Not necessary

Qualification
• Original sealed transcripts Only degree certificate you are claiming points for is enough
• Original Bachelor certificate
• Original Honors certificate

Previous earnings
• Payslips (I received e-payslips. If I ask my company to print them on company letterheads and sign each page, will this be accepted?)
• Bank statement showing received amounts for the year claimed
• Original Bank Book
• Letter from employer detailing gross and net income for each of the 12 months Supply either payslips or letter from employer, dont provide too many documents which might confuse the case worker

English Language
• Original sealed transcripts (same set as included in ‘Qualification’ section) Degree certificate is enough, make sure your qualification is awarding points for the english language requirement
• Letter from University of Cape Town stating that my degree was taught in English Not necessary

Maintenance funds
• Latest bank statement showing at least 3 months, with company logo, name, acc # and date of statement.

Photo
• Two color passport sized photos (taken against light grey/ cream background. 45mm high x 35mm wide)



Questions:
• For proof of identity, do I need to include the original passport and drivers license or are certified color copies acceptable? Original Passport
• Should I include a CV and reference letters from my employer? Not necessary
• I received e-payslips. If I ask my company to print them on company letterheads and sign each page, will this be accepted? Should be fine, get them stamped
• On the letter from my employer, indicating my gross and net income, should the amounts be in pouns or the currency they are earned in? (I have been working in Korea for the past 2 years) Your currency should be fine
• Do I NEED to include a tax refund form? Dont think so
• My degree and University are listed on the points-based calculator. Does this mean that I don’t need proof of a NARIC evaluation? Make sure you get points for english language requirement by the PBS
• Is a letter from the University stating that my degrees were taught in English required/ suggested if my University is listed on the PBC? Not necessary
• In South Africa, we can do an additional year of studies, which is equivalent to a postgraduate degree; however, this is NOT classified as a Masters. Should I include both degree certificates with my application? And should I claim points on the 3 year Bachelor OR the 1 year Honors? which ever gives you enough points and is recognised by the PBS calculator
• Is it better to have all documents in signed and sealed envelops (eg. Bank statements, letters from employer, payslips etc) or have the original signed documents in a see-through flip-file?upto you

[travelerzee]

thank you very much for your reply.

My degree does give me points on the PBS.


To other members, please tell me if you used/ suggest a flip-file or should I have all sealed and stamped envelops when applying.