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Hi there,

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For maintenance fund for applying dependent Tie1 visa, can I show my account and my wife's account details ( note that my wife's account is having her previous surname before marriage) or Do i need to show only my ( main applicant's ) account details note that I have my tier 1 visa and I am showing 2800+1600 as maintenance fund as I am applying from India...hope that correct..plz advice asap...

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-Rupesh

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 5:28 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...> wrote:

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I think in your case 1600+800(myself) should be correct. Again check with others also. Thanks

From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 11:14:48 AM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

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Hi Ashu,

Appricate your reply, but in my case I have already holding Tier1 visa and applying for dependent visa ( as got recently married) from India so I have to show 1600+800(myself) as the maintenance fund,

The below incerpts is applicabel for those who are applying a NEW Tier 1 visa and dependaent visa at the SAME TIME. Please check the pbsdependantspolicy .pdf guidelines para 39 to 43 and reply from Pauline smith as well..

Sohel/ Piyush@ any comments on this is welcome

Cheers !!

-Rupesh

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 8:20 AM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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Hello Rupesh,

If you are maintaining the fund in your account for your spouse then you need to show the amount you�showed for yourself + �1600 for�Dependant( if you have not completed 12 months in U.K. or still not entered U.K.).

Here is what Tier1 Guidance say:

"You must have �2,800 available funds for yourself plus �1,600 for each dependant accompanying you or intending to join you in the United Kingdom within 12 months of your arrival in the United Kingdom."

In my case I am going to show��4400 (�2800 for main applicant +��1600 for Dependant).

Regards,

Ashu

From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@ gmail.com>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups .com
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:43:20 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

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Hi there,

Are you applying dependent visa from India ?

How much� is the balance one should need to keep ( for spouse) is it 4400 GBP??

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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Hello All,

I have few doubts regarding the�Dependant� visa form and need your kind suggestions.�

It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank?�
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7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?

7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?

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Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.

1.�VAF 10 Form.

2.�Cover Letter

3. Dependants passport and photos.

4.�Marriage certificate.

5.�Bank Statements�showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.

6. Letter from the Bank for�4400 pounds for 3 months.

7. Metric Certificate for�Date of Birth�Proof.

8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.

9.�Copy of EC from My passport.

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Thanks in advance.

�Regards,

Ashu

#4088

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:31 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> doubts in application form

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My answers in RED

On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM, Karthik Subramanian <karthikmsuk@...> wrote:

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Hi,

I am planning to extend my HSMP to Tier 1 visa & have the following doubts in application.
1. B10 - Home office reference Number - Were can i find this(Initially i thought this was the 6 digit number that we recived on the initial HSMP approval letter, but got confused with the next question)

Correct!

2. B13 - Points Based System migrant reference number --???

Not required (It says if known)

3. Should we attach Photocopies of all docs

I went for a personal appointment and there they only look at originals so if you are sending all originals I dont think you need to submit any copies along with it.

i have following doubts in dependent applications
4. J2 - Has the main applicant received notification that their application for leave to remain under the PBS has been successful - Yes or No

If your dependents are applying with you then obviously the answer would be No

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Regards

K

#4087

From: Karthik Subramanian <karthikmsuk@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:16 am
Subject: doubts in application form

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Hi,

I am planning to extend my HSMP to Tier 1 visa & have the following doubts in application.
1. B10 - Home office reference Number - Were can i find this(Initially i thought this was the 6 digit number that we recived on the initial HSMP approval letter, but got confused with the next question)
2. B13 - Points Based System migrant reference number --???
3. Should we attach Photocopies of all docs

i have following doubts in dependent applications
4. J2 - Has the main applicant received notification that their application for leave to remain under the PBS has been successful - Yes or No

�

Regards

#4086

From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
Date: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:26 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

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Hiya,

Can anyone let me know how much time it will take to get dependent visa ( i am applying from Mumbai) having my own tier 1 already

-Rupesh

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 5:28 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...> wrote:

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I think in your case 1600+800(myself) should be correct. Again check with others also. Thanks

From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 11:14:48 AM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

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Hi Ashu,

Appricate your reply, but in my case I have already holding Tier1 visa and applying for dependent visa ( as got recently married) from India so I have to show 1600+800(myself) as the maintenance fund,

The below incerpts is applicabel for those who are applying a NEW Tier 1 visa and dependaent visa at the SAME TIME. Please check the pbsdependantspolicy .pdf guidelines para 39 to 43 and reply from Pauline smith as well..

Sohel/ Piyush@ any comments on this is welcome

Cheers !!

-Rupesh

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 8:20 AM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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Hello Rupesh,

If you are maintaining the fund in your account for your spouse then you need to show the amount you�showed for yourself + �1600 for�Dependant( if you have not completed 12 months in U.K. or still not entered U.K.).

Here is what Tier1 Guidance say:

"You must have �2,800 available funds for yourself plus �1,600 for each dependant accompanying you or intending to join you in the United Kingdom within 12 months of your arrival in the United Kingdom."

In my case I am going to show��4400 (�2800 for main applicant +��1600 for Dependant).

Regards,
Ashu
From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@ gmail.com>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups .com
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:43:20 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

�

Hi there,

Are you applying dependent visa from India ?

How much� is the balance one should need to keep ( for spouse) is it 4400 GBP??

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

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Hello All,

I have few doubts regarding the�Dependant� visa form and need your kind suggestions.�
It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank?�
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?

7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.

1.�VAF 10 Form.
2.�Cover Letter

3. Dependants passport and photos.
4.�Marriage certificate.

5.�Bank Statements�showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.

6. Letter from the Bank for�4400 pounds for 3 months.
7. Metric Certificate for�Date of Birth�Proof.

8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.
9.�Copy of EC from My passport.

�
Thanks in advance.
�Regards,

Ashu

#4085

From: <kango@...>
Date: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:58 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Whats the scene on ground ?

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Well you can do part time master or any degree but not the full time .

From: Mohan Kumar Chandrabose

Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 6:47 PM

To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Subject: RE: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Whats the scene on ground ?

Hello Faboye,

Thanks for confirming that Tier-1 visa holders indeed can do their Mastes in UK.

Today when I had a consultation with an Education UK consultant out here in Chennai, he wasn�t pretty sure on what would happen to the Tier-1 visa when one pursue a master�s degree with it.

Can you let us know whether the Tier-1 visa would be downgraded to Tier-4 visa if one opts to do his masters?

Please confirm and also it would be great if you could share the contact information of the people who you know have done their masters in Tier-1 visa!

Thanks a lot !!

Cya,

-Cm

From: TierOne@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TierOne@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tunde faboye
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:33 PM
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Whats the scene on ground ?

Hi Vivek,

I have proofs of people studying under Tier 1 Visa. We are allowed to study as long as you are able to meet your requirements for extension.

@Sandip,

Your case is exceptional because you need to proveto the home office that the salary on which you are claiming extension has been earned within UK and your Taxes and NI's on the amount were fully paid. The basic thing is that you can not extend your VISA in india, it has to be in the UK. Any house member that feels contradictory to this can prove me wrong. Here in UK I have seen people's extension rejected based on salary issues.

These are my opinions and can be contracdicted.

Tunde

Oyetunde Faboye

Be willing to be uncomfortable, be comfortable being uncomfortable. It may get tough but it's a small price to pay for living a dream......Peter McWilliams

From: Vivek Dubey <dubeyv@yahoo.com>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:35:06 PM
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Whats the scene on ground ?

Are u guys sure that one can study on Tier 1 General Migrant visa, as I am just wondering what is a student visa for ? .. and why do you think that these people would allow any one to study on Tier 1 Visa considering that we all are here as Highly skilled migrants..

I am just speculating, I dont have any one around me doing the same just asking the group..

?Thanks & Regards

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Vivek Dubey

E-Mail ID: dubeyv@yahoo. com

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From: PUNEET DWIVEDI <indianbachelor4u@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Whats the scene on ground ?
To: TierOne@yahoogroups .com
Cc: cmohankumar@ gmail.com
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 9:35 AM

Hi

I agree with Mohan, we should try to pursue master's degree in UK with our Tier1 visa. But we should also consider that there are many among us who can't afford to stop earning (for say 1 year) and invest money on education as they have dependents to look after.

This is feasible for un married bachelors like me or someone with less family responsibility. ..what say guys?

Well, Can I anyone suggest me some good one year MS programe, considering I am from IT background and what would be the average fees?

Thanks a ton

Regards

Puneet

dwivedipuneet@ gmail.com

From: Mohan Kumar Chandrabose <cmohankumar@ gmail.com>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups .com
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 3:20:37 AM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Whats the scene on ground ?

Dear Juntas,

Considering the facts on the ground,underground, air, water... and wat not of THE United Kingdom at this moment.

I would like to debate on Why wouldnt the recently Tier-1 visa enabled juntas in India consider of doing a Masters (Science or Business) in UK Univs? Instead of time and again worrying about the ground level happenings in UK?

I undersrand that all the recently Tier-1 visa enabled juntas in india are earning Big money over here already. But that doesnt rule out the option of pursuing a masters in UK rite? orrr... maybe juntas think that they should only earn BIGGER money rightaway as they are already earning Big money now in india? orrr... is it a fact that juntas think why would i take the risk of opening the Books agian ??

I saw a lot of emails flowing into the group in the recent past curiously posted to know about the job market in UK esp. for IT sector. infact i had posted an email on the same lines as well.. "forget the fact that i never got a reply to my post" :-)

I jus think there is some way to break this ice if not later, then now!!. why wouldnt the desperate Tier-1 visa juntas go over UK to pursue a Masters for the next one year and pick-up the advantage of 20 hour permit to work per week? and use this one year to know and search a Job in UK, indeed wouldnt that give sometime for the UK to come out of recession .. if not completely atleast partially so as to fecth the junta a job which would give BIGGER money?

hmm.. can some1 provide a good reply on these too many questions i have posted for the juntas to respond :)

Cheers,
-Cm

On 6/29/09, anu aaru <anuaaru@yahoo. co.in> wrote:

HI Guyzss!

I came to UK around a year back! Have a Phd in molbio and 3 yrs work exp. The situation be it in any sector or pharma is really baD! Applied to almost on an average of 12 vacancies a day! got my dream job with novartis after 6 months but after lot of struggle and apprehensions! also the fact that i have worked with them before in iNdia so had ready refrences!!! !when I was on the tier 1 my husband was made redundant (he is on a work permit) and to tell you we faced hell! The 3 months without job siphoned all our resources and we were mentalyy prepared to go back!!! thankfully we both got the right jobs at teh sametime and things lookfine. My company has put a freeze on hiring for one year even though its teh world no 2 phama with recruitment hapenning only in INDia. I would suggest that whatever field you belong to check for the jobs on net going to the UK websites. Talk to the agents, pretend you have gone back to India and will come back soon! most of teh jobs they look at UK exp or if they are in a dire need for some technical guy!! do ur homework and then come here!!!!! it not worth wasting your time money and energy otherwise!!! and teh pay scales are not like what it used to be but the rentals and teh cost of living are the same!!

hope this helps!

--- On Fri, 19/6/09, Amaresh Velamuri <v.amaresh@yahoo. com> wrote:

From: Amaresh Velamuri <v.amaresh@yahoo. com>
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Whats the scene on ground ?
To: TierOne@yahoogroups .com
Date: Friday, 19 June, 2009, 10:40 AM

Hi All,

Even I got the same feedback from my friends in UK.
They say the situation is very worse there as IT is affected very badly. :(
Most of the jobs posted in the jobsites are fake. U may get calls asking whether u have attended any interviews and if attended
details of the company,interview etc, but no job offers.

Thanks,
Amaresh

From: Gayatri Saraf <gayatri.saraf@ gmail.com>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups .com
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 4:35:47 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Whats the scene on ground ?

Hi Shobha

I am into IBM Mainframe. The situation for overall IT is bad here. As long as I have observed from my friends, IT and HR are badly affected. Request not to send me any technology details asking how that particular technology is doing, as I am not a market expert. Redundancy is still in progress, I am seeing people losing jobs due to recession even now. No idea at all about the future, again i m not a market expert so this is all my observation, readings and experiences about job scenario and market.

Regards

Gayatri

On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 6:22 PM, shobha shankar <shobha_office@ hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi Gayatri,

Which technology are you working on? Is thsi the situation for all?

Rds,
shobha

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#4084

From: "jignesh_padia" <jignesh_padia@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:26 pm
Subject: HSMP 2year extension help

jignesh_padia

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Hi There,

I will be running out of my HSMP visa in next couple of weeks. Can I please
request someone to suggest possible options to extend the HSMP?

1. What process changes I have to consider
2. Any specific hurdles due to change in the gove. policy on HSMP (I am aware
that they no longer label any category as HSMP)


Many Thanks in advance
Jignesh

#4083

From: sohail zia <sohailzia_ict@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:34 pm
Subject: Do we need police registeration certificate for HSMP extension...plz clear

sohailzia_ict

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Hi,

Some one was telling me that one person got refusal on his HSMP extension due to unavailability of Police registeration certificates. As for my understanding that HSMP or Tier-1 visa donot need that. Is this necessary for HSMP extension visas for south asian countries.
Please express ur views.

#4082

From: Bhaskar Chhibber <bhaskar.chhibber@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:47 am
Subject: RE: <TierOne> Need help for Administrative review

mail2bhaskar...

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Any advice ppl?

-----Original Message-----
From: TierOne@yahoogroups.com [mailto:TierOne@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bhaskar Chhibber
Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 8:53 PM
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Subject: <TierOne> Need help for Administrative review

Hi All,

I had applied for Tier1 on Oct14, aond on Nov 2 i got message, that i may collect my passport.
I went and found that it has been refused for non maintanence of funds .

They stated two reason
1. They don't consider Fixed deposit.
2. Amount in my account is very low.

Actually the FD i had submitted were sweep in FD(worth 1.25 lCs), ie they can breaked any time. I had also attached a documents which stated
that these FD are not in lein with bank (that it can be breaked)
They disregarded it & said FD is not a specified documents.

The second objection is for my PNB bank passbook(total 4 lac, out of which 1.75 lac were consistently maintained for over 5 months).
My PNB account is sweepin enabled.
Under this whenever balance reaches above 25000, it is sweeped in to flexible FD in multiples of 5000.
The passbook in that case will always show balance b/w 25000 - 30000, and in last line it states total available balance including FFD, 3.5 lacs in my case.

But all entries were b/w 25000-30000, if some amount was deposited it showed addition of that amount and in next line moving of that amount to sweepin FD.

Probably assessing officer failed to understand that, and rejected my application stating only 26000 are available.
Though there was an entry of 3 months back stating total available balance of 2.5 lac and for three months no withdrawl was there, but balance always showed was b/w 25k-30k.
in last line it showed total available balance including FFD, 3.5 lacs.

I'm surprised how didn't accessing officer didnt' understand this.

Now i need to apply for an administrative review, but don't know what should i state in my explanation.
Would they consider the FDs of HDFC?
Also would they understand concept of sweepin account in PNB.

Both bank have refused to provide any declaration / document stating this feature.

Please help.......
What should i do?
How should i file my reivew?
What additional documents should i provide.

SHould i just only provide the explanation of sweepin concept and why FD are flexible and not regular & can be broker.

Has any one faced similar problem.

Guyz........you have been always helpful....
hope .....this time also ...i get valuable advice and able to my Visa.

Thank you

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#4081

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:16 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

i_m_a_bombaite

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Hi Guys,

I am off to India and wont be accessing my emails for a few days hence pls bear with me for a few late replies.

Thanks!

Sohel

On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 5:44 AM, Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...> wrote:

�

Hi Ashu,

Appricate your reply, but in my case I have already holding Tier1 visa and applying for dependent visa ( as got recently married) from India so I have to show 1600+800(myself) as the maintenance fund,

The below incerpts is applicabel for those who are applying a NEW Tier 1 visa and dependaent visa at the SAME TIME. Please check the pbsdependantspolicy.pdf guidelines para 39 to 43 and reply from Pauline smith as well..

Sohel/ Piyush@ any comments on this is welcome

Cheers !!

-Rupesh

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 8:20 AM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...> wrote:

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Hello Rupesh,

If you are maintaining the fund in your account for your spouse then you need to show the amount you�showed for yourself + �1600 for�Dependant(if you have not completed 12 months in U.K. or still not entered U.K.).

Here is what Tier1 Guidance say:

"You must have �2,800 available funds for yourself plus �1,600 for each dependant accompanying you or intending to join you in the United Kingdom within 12 months of your arrival in the United Kingdom."

In my case I am going to show��4400 (�2800 for main applicant +��1600 for Dependant).

Regards,
Ashu
From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:43:20 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

�

Hi there,

Are you applying dependent visa from India ?

How much� is the balance one should need to keep ( for spouse) is it 4400 GBP??

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

�

Hello All,

I have few doubts regarding the�Dependant� visa form and need your kind suggestions.�
It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank?�
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?

7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.

1.�VAF 10 Form.
2.�Cover Letter

3. Dependants passport and photos.
4.�Marriage certificate.

5.�Bank Statements�showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.

6. Letter from the Bank for�4400 pounds for 3 months.
7. Metric Certificate for�Date of Birth�Proof.

8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.
9.�Copy of EC from My passport.

�
Thanks in advance.
�Regards,

Ashu

#4080

From: Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:58 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

ashutoshchau...

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I think in your case 1600+800(myself) should be correct. Again check with others also. Thanks

From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 16, 2009 11:14:48 AM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re:
<TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

 Hi Ashu,

Appricate your reply, but in my case I have already holding Tier1 visa and applying for dependent visa ( as got recently married) from India so I have to show 1600+800(myself) as the maintenance fund, 

The below incerpts is applicabel for those who are applying a NEW Tier 1 visa and dependaent visa at the SAME TIME. Please check the pbsdependantspolicy .pdf guidelines para 39 to 43 and reply from Pauline smith as well..

Sohel/ Piyush@ any comments on this is welcome 

Cheers !!

-Rupesh

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 8:20 AM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Hello Rupesh,

If you are maintaining the fund in your account for your spouse then you need to show the amount you showed for yourself + £1600 for Dependant( if you have not completed 12 months in U.K. or still not entered U.K.).

Here is what Tier1 Guidance say:

"You must have £2,800 available funds for yourself plus £1,600 for each dependant accompanying you or intending to join you in the United Kingdom within 12 months of your arrival in the United Kingdom."

In my case I am going to show £4400 (£2800 for main applicant + £1600 for Dependant).

Regards,

Ashu
From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@ gmail.com>

To: TierOne@yahoogroups .com
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:43:20 PM

Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

 Hi there,

Are you applying dependent visa from India ?

How much  is the balance one should need to keep ( for spouse) is it 4400 GBP?? 

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Hello All,
I have few doubts regarding the Dependant  visa form and need your kind suggestions. 
It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank? 

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?
7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.
1. VAF 10 Form.
2. Cover Letter
3. Dependants passport and photos.
4. Marriage certificate.
5. Bank Statements showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.
6. Letter from the Bank for 4400 pounds for 3 months.
7. Metric Certificate for Date of Birth Proof.
8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.
9. Copy of EC from My passport.

Thanks in advance.
 Regards,
Ashu

#4079

From: Adil Naeem <basadil@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:37 am
Subject: Caption List For Tier-1 (General)

basadil

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Dear Friends,

I am willing to apply for tier-1 (General), please give a brief list of documents required for it,email me the application form as well.

Regards,

Adi

#4078

From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
Date: Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:44 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

visitrupesh

Offline

Hi Ashu,

Appricate your reply, but in my case I have already holding Tier1 visa and applying for dependent visa ( as got recently married) from India so I have to show 1600+800(myself) as the maintenance fund,

The below incerpts is applicabel for those who are applying a NEW Tier 1 visa and dependaent visa at the SAME TIME. Please check the pbsdependantspolicy.pdf guidelines para 39 to 43 and reply from Pauline smith as well..

Sohel/ Piyush@ any comments on this is welcome

Cheers !!

-Rupesh

On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 8:20 AM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...> wrote:

�

Hello Rupesh,

If you are maintaining the fund in your account for your spouse then you need to show the amount you�showed for yourself + �1600 for�Dependant(if you have not completed 12 months in U.K. or still not entered U.K.).

Here is what Tier1 Guidance say:

"You must have �2,800 available funds for yourself plus �1,600 for each dependant accompanying you or intending to join you in the United Kingdom within 12 months of your arrival in the United Kingdom."

In my case I am going to show��4400 (�2800 for main applicant +��1600 for Dependant).

Regards,
Ashu
From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:43:20 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

�

Hi there,

Are you applying dependent visa from India ?

How much� is the balance one should need to keep ( for spouse) is it 4400 GBP??

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

�

Hello All,

I have few doubts regarding the�Dependant� visa form and need your kind suggestions.�
It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank?�
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?

7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.

1.�VAF 10 Form.
2.�Cover Letter

3. Dependants passport and photos.
4.�Marriage certificate.

5.�Bank Statements�showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.

6. Letter from the Bank for�4400 pounds for 3 months.
7. Metric Certificate for�Date of Birth�Proof.

8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.
9.�Copy of EC from My passport.

�
Thanks in advance.
�Regards,

Ashu

#4077

From: Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:50 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

ashutoshchau...

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Hello Rupesh,

If you are maintaining the fund in your account for your spouse then you need to show the amount you showed for yourself + £1600 for Dependant(if you have not completed 12 months in U.K. or still not entered U.K.).

Here is what Tier1 Guidance say:

"You must have £2,800 available funds for yourself plus £1,600 for each dependant accompanying you or intending to join you in the United Kingdom within 12 months of your arrival in the United Kingdom."

In my case I am going to show £4400 (£2800 for main applicant + £1600 for Dependant).


Regards,
Ashu
From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:43:20 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

 Hi there,

Are you applying dependent visa from India ?

How much  is the balance one should need to keep ( for spouse) is it 4400 GBP?? 


On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@ yahoo.com> wrote:

 
Hello All,
I have few doubts regarding the Dependant  visa form and need your kind suggestions. 
It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank? 

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?
7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.
1. VAF 10 Form.
2. Cover Letter
3. Dependants passport and photos.
4. Marriage certificate.
5. Bank Statements showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.
6. Letter from the Bank for 4400 pounds for 3 months.
7. Metric Certificate for Date of Birth Proof.
8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.
9. Copy of EC from My passport.
 
Thanks in advance.
 Regards,
Ashu

#4076

From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:52 am
Subject: dependent visa maintenance fund **

visitrupesh

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Hi there,

�

Greetings.

�

I have my Tier 1 visa ( got on Oct 2009) and presently in India from 4-5 months, I am planning to apply for dependent visa for my wife from India, Can anyone please let me know how much fund do I have to maintain for dependant visa ( for wife)

�

Is this 1600 GBP+ 800 GBP for myself am I correct here�please suggest

�

Thanks

#4075

From: Rupesh <visitrupesh1@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:13 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

visitrupesh

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Hi there,

Are you applying dependent visa from India ?

How much� is the balance one should need to keep ( for spouse) is it 4400 GBP??

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...> wrote:

�

Hello All,

I have few doubts regarding the�Dependant�visa form and need your kind suggestions.�
It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank?�
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?

7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.

1.�VAF 10 Form.
2.�Cover Letter

3. Dependants passport and photos.
4.�Marriage certificate.

5.�Bank Statements�showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.

6. Letter from the Bank for�4400 pounds for 3 months.
7. Metric Certificate for�Date of Birth�Proof.

8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.
9.�Copy of EC from My passport.

�
Thanks in advance.
�Regards,

Ashu

#4074

From: Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:50 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> News update - Immigrants now require 'permission' to stay in UK

ashutoshchau...

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http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2009/november/ho-sets-out-rules-for-migrants

Hello All,

Yes another bad news, They going to enforce some new system and it will be more tougher for non-EU people to enter.

Can anyone throw some light on the consequences of this change on currently holding Tier-1 Visa people. Thanks

Regards,

Ashu

From: chathemant <chathemant@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 8:58:46 PM
Subject: <TierOne> News update - Immigrants now require 'permission' to stay in UK

Summary -
Further tightening its noose on immigrants, the UK has proposed a bill under which five current application categories available to such people will be replaced with a clear-cut concept - 'permission' to be in the country.

Under the new Immigration Bill, immigrants will either be granted permission or refused, making the rules easier for applicants and staff.

Those in the United Kingdom must gain permission or face removal for breaking the law.

PTN - doors will be shut to highly skilled non-EU doctors and engineers, and the government will consider denying visa to students seeking entry to short-term programmes.

Details at - http://economictime s.indiatimes. com/Immigrants- now-require- permission- to-stay-in- UK/articleshow/ 5226656.cms

#4073

From: "chathemant" <chathemant@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:28 pm
Subject: News update - Immigrants now require 'permission' to stay in UK

chathemant

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Summary -
Further tightening its noose on immigrants, the UK has proposed a bill under
which five current application categories available to such people will be
replaced with a clear-cut concept - 'permission' to be in the country.

Under the new Immigration Bill, immigrants will either be granted permission or
refused, making the rules easier for applicants and staff.

Those in the United Kingdom must gain permission or face removal for breaking
the law.

PTN - doors will be shut to highly skilled non-EU doctors and engineers, and the
government will consider denying visa to students seeking entry to short-term
programmes.

Details at -
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Immigrants-now-require-permission-to-stay-in\
-UK/articleshow/5226656.cms

#4072

From: "Piyush" <piyush_thebull@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:03 pm
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP [1 Attachment]

piyush_thebull

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I have seen with many other people, by default you get the visa extended for 3 years from the date your initial visa expires. Looks like the case worker did some mistake in my case. But am not too much bothered about it and I did not follow it up.

Hope

--- In TierOne@yahoogroups.com, Pavani D <pvdhadke@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Sohel/Piyush,
> It is bit confusing to understand,
> *In case of Sohel ---> (visa extended for 3 years from earlier visa
> expired).*
> *In case of Piyush ----> (visa extended for 3 years from extension decision
> valid until 17th Aug 2012).*
> **
> *Sohel says, *
> About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4th April 08 to
> 4thApril 2010.
> *Result:* *Visa granted* valid till 4th April 2013.
> *(3 years from earlier visa expired).*
>
> *Piyush says*
> 5. could you let me know how much time before you'd applied?
> *Piyush: My visa was expiring on 27th Sep and I had applied on 27th July
> (What a coincidence. Never made a note of the date, till I started typing
> this out). A decision was made on my application on 17th August and I got
> the documents back on 18th August.. The visa is now valid until 17th Aug
> 2012
> (3 years from extension decision valid until 17th Aug 2012).
> *
>
> Why such kind of difference in validity?
>
> BR,
> Vinny
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 10:58 PM, Sohel sohel.modi@... wrote:
>
> >
> > [Attachment(s)<https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=js&ver=UG4om7LzcVE.en.&am=!zxAF7izlYoC5Bd7y0Xc6Wk5eLAeCvb2UVXNKLk9-6DVU#124db5ae52406146_TopText>from Sohel included below]
> >
> > Hi Satish and all other ppl who are planning to apply for their extensions,
> >
> > I know this is useful information for people who are thinking of getting
> > their HSMP visa extended under Tier 1 rules.
> >
> > About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4th April 08 to 4thApril 2010.
> >
> > *Data of Tier1 extension: *9th November (5 months before the visa was
> > expiring)
> >
> > *Mode: *In person Application
> >
> > *Appointment Location: *Sheffield
> >
> > *Appointment Time:* 10:00 AM
> >
> > *Result:* *Visa granted* valid till 4th April 2013
> >
> > Also got a cover letter from HO stating that the new visa supersedes, any
> > visa given before this.
> >
> > *What happened on the day:*
> >
> > � Reached there at 9:15 AM and reached inside after clearing
> > (airport kind of) security.
> >
> > � At the reception showed my appointment confirmation was allotted
> > a ticket number and asked to be seated.
> >
> > � In 2 mins I was called by a case worker who asked for my
> > passport and the filled form and a photograph and checked if the photograph
> > was fine.
> >
> > � Asked me a few basic questions to confirm that I was applying
> > for extension and put my form in a plastic envelope and told me that I will
> > need to pay the fees and handover this folder to the payment counter.
> >
> > � I paid the fees (by Debit Card) at the payment counter and
> > handed in the envelope.
> >
> > � I was asked to wait and in 10 mins I was called by a case worker
> > who has read the filled form and asked for the supporting documentation.
> >
> > � I submitted the following to him:
> >
> > o Cover Letter (Draft attached)
> >
> > o Point Based Assessment
> >
> > o 12 Months Salary Slips
> >
> > o P60 for 2008
> >
> > o 14 months Bank Statement
> >
> > o One letter from HSBC confirming that the minimum balance maintained in
> > the account was �xxxx.xx.
> >
> > o Copy of my marriage certificate (as I was single at the time of my
> > HSMP approval)
> >
> > o Email correspondence with UKBI confirming that the visa if granted is
> > valid for 3 years (i.e., 2 +3)
> >
> > � He asked if these were all and I said yes and also asked him if
> > the visa is granted when will be applicable from. He said it will be valid
> > for 3 years after the initial leave expires. He asked why I was applying 5
> > months early and I replied stating that I need to move to India for a couple
> > of months and wanted this out of the way and he said it was fine.
> >
> > � He told me that it will take him approx one and half hours hence
> > I could wait inside or go out and come back and check with him.
> >
> > � Hence, I went out for breakfast and returned after 90 mins and
> > waved at the case worker. He called me to his desk and gave me my passport
> > to check the visa.
> >
> > � He then gave me all my documents and also commended me for the
> > putting together of the supporting documents.
> >
> > *Summary:*
> >
> > � Make the arrangement of the documents so that it is easier for
> > them to check and verify facts.
> >
> > � I didn't need any Xerox.
> >
> > � Just needed one photograph.
> >
> > *Myth:*
> >
> > One can apply as soon as he qualifies for extension and it is not necessary
> > to wait till just before the end of the visa.
> >
> > *Learning:*
> >
> > � In person application is costly (�200 more) but I guess is a
> > much better way of doing it as you can get over and done with it on the same
> > day.
> >
> > � However, it is a task to get the appointment as everything is
> > always booked up.
> >
> >
> > Hi Satish,
> >
> > I have answered your queries in Red:
> >
> > My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for
> > extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.
> >
> > 1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is
> > there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
> > Not for applying for the visa the criteria is for travelling you can apply
> > as long as you have sufficient visa for them to have reasonable time to
> > decide on your application (apprx 5 weeks for postal application) My
> > Passport expires in May 2011 but still the visa is stamped till April 2013.
> > *Best to check with the UKBI directly.*
> >
> > 2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
> > - Evidence previously provided with the applicant's initial HSMP
> > application.
> > Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so
> > How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP
> > application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval
> > letter etc
> >
> > No you do not have to send any document for your degree verification. You
> > will attach your initial HSMP approval letter and if you had a Masters
> > degree then so they will know you claimed 35 points then and you will be
> > awareded the same points. If you had a Bachelors degree then but now if you
> > have Masters then send your orginal degree or else you dont need to.
> >
> > 3) In one of the section it says
> > - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa
> > which can be found in
> > the applicant's passport or travel document.
> > Enter the reference number from your HSMP approval letter it should be
> > against HO Reference. Same number is also there on the visa in the passport.
> >
> > I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I
> > converted to HSMP.
> > Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this
> > section
> > No you are switching from HSMP hence you should just write about the HSMP
> > visa. Do not confuse the case worker.
> > 4) For English verification - there is option that says
> >
> > Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)
> >
> > migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant
> >
> > Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English
> >
> > Language requirement.
> >
> > If this was proved during HSMP then you do not need to provide any further
> > proof.
> >
> > However, you will need to fill the online assessment and put the same
> > things in there.
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> > Sohel
> >
> >
> > But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they
> > verify this.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM, sathish kumar pb_mongia@... wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Hi ,
> >> My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to
> >> apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.
> >>
> >> 1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is
> >> there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
> >> 2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
> >> - Evidence previously provided with the applicant's initial HSMP
> >> application.
> >> Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so
> >> How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP
> >> application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval
> >> letter etc
> >> 3) In one of the section it says
> >> - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa
> >> which can be found in
> >> the applicant's passport or travel document.
> >> I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I
> >> converted to HSMP.
> >> Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this
> >> section
> >> 4) For English verification - there is option that says
> >>
> >> Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)
> >>
> >> migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant
> >>
> >> Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English
> >>
> >> Language requirement.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they
> >> verify this.
> >>
> >>
> >> Your help is highly appreciated in this regard
> >>
> >> Regards
> >> Sathish
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
>
> Best Regards,
> Pavani D
>

#4071

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:52 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP

i_m_a_bombaite

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Best to put this question to the case workers...as I think it does depend on the case worker but in any case the permission to stay will be valid till end of 5 yrs...Dont think that makes a differentce to me or to Piysuh but I had specifically asked tht after checking with UKBI and got a chance to talk to the case worker too as I went in person.

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 10:33 PM, Pavani D <pvdhadke@...> wrote:

�

Dear Sohel/Piyush,

It is bit confusing to understand,

In case of Sohel ---> (visa extended for 3 years from earlier visa expired).

In case of Piyush ----> (visa extended for 3 years from�extension decision valid until 17th Aug 2012).

�

Sohel says,

About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4^th April 08 to 4^th April 2010.

Result: Visa granted valid till 4^th April 2013.

(3 years from earlier visa expired).

�

Piyush says

5. could you let me know how much time before you'd applied?
Piyush: My visa was expiring on 27th Sep and I had applied on 27th July (What a coincidence. Never made a note of the date, till I started typing this out). A decision was made on my application on 17th August and I got the documents back on 18th August.. The visa is now valid until 17th Aug 2012

(3 years from�extension decision valid until 17th Aug 2012).

�

Why such kind of difference in validity?

�

BR,

Vinny

�

�

�

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 10:58 PM, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

�

[Attachment(s) from Sohel included below]
Hi Satish and all other ppl who are planning to apply for their extensions,

I know this is useful information for people who are thinking of getting their HSMP visa extended under Tier 1 rules.

About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4^th April 08 to 4^th April 2010.

Data of Tier1 extension: 9^th November (5 months before the visa was expiring)

Mode: In person Application

Appointment Location: Sheffield

Appointment Time: 10:00 AM

Result: Visa granted valid till 4^th April 2013

Also got a cover letter from HO stating that the new visa supersedes, any visa given before this.

What happened on the day:

�� Reached there at 9:15 AM and reached inside after clearing (airport kind of) security.

�� At the reception showed my appointment confirmation was allotted a ticket number and asked to be seated.

�� In 2 mins I was called by a case worker who asked for my passport and the filled form and a photograph and checked if the photograph was fine.

�� Asked me a few basic questions to confirm that I was applying for extension and put my form in a plastic envelope and told me that I will need to pay the fees and handover this folder to the payment counter.

�� I paid the fees (by Debit Card) at the payment counter and handed in the envelope.

�� I was asked to wait and in 10 mins I was called by a case worker who has read the filled form and asked for the supporting documentation.

�� I submitted the following to him:

o�� Cover Letter (Draft attached)

o�� Point Based Assessment

o�� 12 Months Salary Slips

o�� P60 for 2008

o�� 14 months Bank Statement

o�� One letter from HSBC confirming that the minimum balance maintained in the account was �xxxx.xx.

o�� Copy of my marriage certificate (as I was single at the time of my HSMP approval)

o�� Email correspondence with UKBI confirming that the visa if granted is valid for 3 years (i.e., 2 +3)

�� He asked if these were all and I said yes and also asked him if the visa is granted when will be applicable from. He said it will be valid for 3 years after the initial leave expires. He asked why I was applying 5 months early and I replied stating that I need to move to India for a couple of months and wanted this out of the way and he said it was fine.

�� He told me that it will take him approx one and half hours hence I could wait inside or go out and come back and check with him.

�� Hence, I went out for breakfast and returned after 90 mins and waved at the case worker. He called me to his desk and gave me my passport to check the visa.

�� He then gave me all my documents and also commended me for the putting together of the supporting documents.

Summary:

�� Make the arrangement of the documents so that it is easier for them to check and verify facts.

�� I didn�t need any Xerox.

�� Just needed one photograph.

Myth:

One can apply as soon as he qualifies for extension and it is not necessary to wait till just before the end of the visa.

Learning:

�� In person application is costly (�200 more) but I guess is a much better way of doing it as you can get over and done with it on the same day.

�� However, it is a task to get the appointment as everything is always booked up.

�
Hi Satish,

I have answered your queries in Red:

My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
Not for applying for the visa the criteria is for travelling you can apply as long as you have sufficient visa for them to have� reasonable time to decide on your application (apprx 5 weeks for postal application) My Passport expires in May 2011 but still the visa is stamped till April 2013. Best to check with the UKBI directly.

2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
�� - Evidence previously provided with the applicant�s initial HSMP application.
�� Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

No you do not have to send any document for your degree verification. You will attach your initial HSMP approval letter and if you had a Masters degree then so they will know you claimed 35 points then and you will be awareded the same points. If you had a Bachelors degree then but now if you have Masters then send your orginal degree or else you dont need to.

3)� In one of the section it says
�� - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant�s passport or travel document.
Enter the reference number from your HSMP approval letter it should be against HO Reference. Same number is also there on the visa in the passport.

�� I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section
No you are switching from HSMP hence you should just write about the HSMP visa. Do not confuse the case worker.

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

�If this was proved during HSMP then you do not need to provide any further proof.

However, you will need to fill the online assessment and put the same things in there.

Thanks!

Sohel

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

�

�

�

�

�

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM, sathish kumar <pb_mongia@...> wrote:

�

�� Hi ,
�� My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
�� - Evidence previously provided with the applicant�s initial HSMP application.
�� Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

3)� In one of the section it says
�� - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant�s passport or travel document.

�� I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

�

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

�

�

Your help is highly appreciated in this regard

�

Regards

Sathish

--

Best Regards,
Pavani D

#4070

From: Pavani D <pvdhadke@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:33 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP [1 Attachment]

vinny_d123

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Dear Sohel/Piyush,

It is bit confusing to understand,

In case of Sohel ---> (visa extended for 3 years from earlier visa expired).

In case of Piyush ----> (visa extended for 3 years from�extension decision valid until 17th Aug 2012).

�

Sohel says,

About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4^th April 08 to 4^th April 2010.

Result: Visa granted valid till 4^th April 2013.

(3 years from earlier visa expired).

�

Piyush says

5. could you let me know how much time before you'd applied?
Piyush: My visa was expiring on 27th Sep and I had applied on 27th July (What a coincidence. Never made a note of the date, till I started typing this out). A decision was made on my application on 17th August and I got the documents back on 18th August.. The visa is now valid until 17th Aug 2012

(3 years from�extension decision valid until 17th Aug 2012).

�

Why such kind of difference in validity?

�

BR,

Vinny

�

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 10:58 PM, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

�

[Attachment(s) from Sohel included below]
Hi Satish and all other ppl who are planning to apply for their extensions,

I know this is useful information for people who are thinking of getting their HSMP visa extended under Tier 1 rules.

About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4^th April 08 to 4^th April 2010.

Data of Tier1 extension: 9^th November (5 months before the visa was expiring)

Mode: In person Application

Appointment Location: Sheffield

Appointment Time: 10:00 AM

Result: Visa granted valid till 4^th April 2013

Also got a cover letter from HO stating that the new visa supersedes, any visa given before this.

What happened on the day:

�� Reached there at 9:15 AM and reached inside after clearing (airport kind of) security.

�� At the reception showed my appointment confirmation was allotted a ticket number and asked to be seated.

�� In 2 mins I was called by a case worker who asked for my passport and the filled form and a photograph and checked if the photograph was fine.

�� Asked me a few basic questions to confirm that I was applying for extension and put my form in a plastic envelope and told me that I will need to pay the fees and handover this folder to the payment counter.

�� I paid the fees (by Debit Card) at the payment counter and handed in the envelope.

�� I was asked to wait and in 10 mins I was called by a case worker who has read the filled form and asked for the supporting documentation.

�� I submitted the following to him:

o�� Cover Letter (Draft attached)

o�� Point Based Assessment

o�� 12 Months Salary Slips

o�� P60 for 2008

o�� 14 months Bank Statement

o�� One letter from HSBC confirming that the minimum balance maintained in the account was �xxxx.xx.

o�� Copy of my marriage certificate (as I was single at the time of my HSMP approval)

o�� Email correspondence with UKBI confirming that the visa if granted is valid for 3 years (i.e., 2 +3)

�� He asked if these were all and I said yes and also asked him if the visa is granted when will be applicable from. He said it will be valid for 3 years after the initial leave expires. He asked why I was applying 5 months early and I replied stating that I need to move to India for a couple of months and wanted this out of the way and he said it was fine.

�� He told me that it will take him approx one and half hours hence I could wait inside or go out and come back and check with him.

�� Hence, I went out for breakfast and returned after 90 mins and waved at the case worker. He called me to his desk and gave me my passport to check the visa.

�� He then gave me all my documents and also commended me for the putting together of the supporting documents.

Summary:

�� Make the arrangement of the documents so that it is easier for them to check and verify facts.

�� I didn�t need any Xerox.

�� Just needed one photograph.

Myth:

One can apply as soon as he qualifies for extension and it is not necessary to wait till just before the end of the visa.

Learning:

�� In person application is costly (�200 more) but I guess is a much better way of doing it as you can get over and done with it on the same day.

�� However, it is a task to get the appointment as everything is always booked up.

�
Hi Satish,

I have answered your queries in Red:

My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
Not for applying for the visa the criteria is for travelling you can apply as long as you have sufficient visa for them to have� reasonable time to decide on your application (apprx 5 weeks for postal application) My Passport expires in May 2011 but still the visa is stamped till April 2013. Best to check with the UKBI directly.

2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
�� - Evidence previously provided with the applicant�s initial HSMP application.
�� Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

No you do not have to send any document for your degree verification. You will attach your initial HSMP approval letter and if you had a Masters degree then so they will know you claimed 35 points then and you will be awareded the same points. If you had a Bachelors degree then but now if you have Masters then send your orginal degree or else you dont need to.

3)� In one of the section it says
�� - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant�s passport or travel document.
Enter the reference number from your HSMP approval letter it should be against HO Reference. Same number is also there on the visa in the passport.

�� I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section
No you are switching from HSMP hence you should just write about the HSMP visa. Do not confuse the case worker.

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

�If this was proved during HSMP then you do not need to provide any further proof.

However, you will need to fill the online assessment and put the same things in there.

Thanks!

Sohel

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

�

�

�

�

�

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM, sathish kumar <pb_mongia@...> wrote:

�

�� Hi ,
�� My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
�� - Evidence previously provided with the applicant�s initial HSMP application.
�� Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

3)� In one of the section it says
�� - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant�s passport or travel document.

�� I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

�

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

�

�

Your help is highly appreciated in this regard

�

Regards

Sathish

--

Best Regards,
Pavani D

#4069

From: Vivek Dubey <dubeyv@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:39 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP [1 Attachment]

dubeyv

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Hi sohel,

Congratulations, just I had quick question on the Visa stamped in your passport.

Did you get Entry clearance or Residence permit for the extension when you applied within UK.. I mean the blue colour visa with Residence permit written or Entry Clerance.. just clearing some confusion .. as I feel if you apply from outside you get EC and if from within the country.. you get Residence permit written on your visa.. with the conditions tier1 tier 2.. etcc

?Thanks & Regards

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E-Mail ID: dubeyv@...

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--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP [1 Attachment]
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:58 PM

Hi Satish and all other ppl who are planning to apply for their extensions,

I know this is useful information for people who are thinking of getting their HSMP visa extended under Tier 1 rules.

About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4^th April 08 to 4^th April 2010.

Data of Tier1 extension: 9^th November (5 months before the visa was expiring)

Mode: In person Application
Appointment Location: Sheffield
Appointment Time: 10:00 AM
Result: Visa granted valid till 4^th April 2013
Also got a cover letter from HO stating that the new visa supersedes, any visa given before this.
What happened on the day:
·         Reached there at 9:15 AM and reached inside after clearing (airport kind of) security.
·         At the reception showed my appointment confirmation was allotted a ticket number and asked to be seated.
·         In 2 mins I was called by a case worker who asked for my passport and the filled form and a photograph and checked if the photograph was fine.
·         Asked me a few basic questions to confirm that I was applying for extension and put my form in a plastic envelope and told me that I will need to pay the fees and handover this folder to the payment counter.
·         I paid the fees (by Debit Card) at the payment counter and handed in the envelope.
·         I was asked to wait and in 10 mins I was called by a case worker who has read the filled form and asked for the supporting documentation.
·         I submitted the following to him:
o   Cover Letter (Draft attached)
o   Point Based Assessment
o   12 Months Salary Slips
o   P60 for 2008
o   14 months Bank Statement
o   One letter from HSBC confirming that the minimum balance maintained in the account was £xxxx.xx.
o   Copy of my marriage certificate (as I was single at the time of my HSMP approval)
o   Email correspondence with UKBI confirming that the visa if granted is valid for 3 years (i.e., 2 +3)
·         He asked if these were all and I said yes and also asked him if the visa is granted when will be applicable from. He said it will be valid for 3 years after the initial leave expires. He asked why I was applying 5 months early and I replied stating that I need to move to India for a couple of months and wanted this out of the way and he said it was fine.
·         He told me that it will take him approx one and half hours hence I could wait inside or go out and come back and check with him.
·         Hence, I went out for breakfast and returned after 90 mins and waved at the case worker. He called me to his desk and gave me my passport to check the visa.
·         He then gave me all my documents and also commended me for the putting together of the supporting documents.
Summary:
·         Make the arrangement of the documents so that it is easier for them to check and verify facts.
·         I didn’t need any Xerox.
·         Just needed one photograph.
Myth:
One can apply as soon as he qualifies for extension and it is not necessary to wait till just before the end of the visa.
Learning:
·         In person application is costly (£200 more) but I guess is a much better way of doing it as you can get over and done with it on the same day.
·         However, it is a task to get the appointment as everything is always booked up.
Hi Satish,

I have answered your queries in Red:

My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
Not for applying for the visa the criteria is for travelling you can apply as long as you have sufficient visa for them to have reasonable time to decide on your application (apprx 5 weeks for postal application) My Passport expires in May 2011 but still the visa is stamped till April 2013. Best to check with the UKBI directly.

2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
     - Evidence previously provided with the applicant’s initial HSMP application.
   Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

No you do not have to send any document for your degree verification. You will attach your initial HSMP approval letter and if you had a Masters degree then so they will know you claimed 35 points then and you will be awareded the same points. If you had a Bachelors degree then but now if you have Masters then send your orginal degree or else you dont need to.

3) In one of the section it says
     - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant’s passport or travel document.
Enter the reference number from your HSMP approval letter it should be against HO Reference. Same number is also there on the visa in the passport.

      I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section
No you are switching from HSMP hence you should just write about the HSMP visa. Do not confuse the case worker.

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant
Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English
Language requirement.
If this was proved during HSMP then you do not need to provide any further proof.
However, you will need to fill the online assessment and put the same things in there.

Thanks!

Sohel

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM, sathish kumar <pb_mongia@yahoo. com> wrote:

    Hi ,
           My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
     - Evidence previously provided with the applicant’s initial HSMP application.
   Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

3) In one of the section it says
     - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant’s passport or travel document.

      I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

Your help is highly appreciated in this regard

Regards

Sathish

#4068

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:39 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 HSMP Visa - Query (IMP)

i_m_a_bombaite

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yes

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 12:51 AM, praveen adidamu <pravin724@...> wrote:

�

Thanks for your mail.� But I dint get your answer.� "Only maintanance requirement would change ??"�� -- Does it mean Maintenance funds would be 2400�� instead of 800�.. Is that the only difference ??

�

Still my

1. Pay slips�� will remain unchanged

2. Maintainance funds - Savings bank accound will still remain unchanged� since I have more than 2400�� for last 4 months.

3. And application will be change due to outside UK.

�

Any other requirement i need to concentrate??

�

So can i directly go to VFS offcie in Hyderabad (My home town) and submit directly ??

�

�

Many thanks for your reply in advance

Praveen

--- On Tue, 10/11/09, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 HSMP Visa - Query (IMP)
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 10 November, 2009, 4:10 AM

�

Just the maintainence requiements would change you will still get points for UK experience

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:29 PM, praveen adidamu <pravin724@yahoo. co.in> wrote:

�

Hi Friends,

�

I would like to ask a query regarding Tier 1 - General (HSMP) Visa.

I am currently working in UK in an MNC company for the past 2.5 years with Work permit.

�

I have decided to apply Tier 1 � General UK Visa for Highly Skilled Migrants Programme remain to stay.� I am securing 75 points and 20 points for my English language certificate and Maintanance funds.� And I am holding Masters degree.

�

Since I am eligible for T1 � General visa. I applied �on 20^th of October and the application is came back due to the application fees is 820� and the ICICI bank where my fees should be debited has got 750� is the daily limit.

�
So I received my Application back stating is Invalid and please re apply with Postal Order or any.
�
The issue is� �My assignment in UK comes to end and I need to go back India on 14^th Nov 2009.� So due to insufficient time I cannot re apply.�� I may not get the passport back within time.
�
Query: In this context,� Shall I carry all the documents and reapply from India ?� May be only application will be changing since applying outside UK.?
�
In this case what all the additional documents which needs to be submitted (If any).
�
What all the measures I need to take?
�
Your immediate reply will help me to understand the process.
�
Thanks
Praveen��
�

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#4067

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:42 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP [1 Attachment]

i_m_a_bombaite

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Hi Vivek,

I have got a red colour visa with Residence Permit written on it.

Thanks!

Sohel

On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 8:39 AM, Vivek Dubey <dubeyv@...> wrote:

Hi sohel,

Congratulations, just I had quick question on the Visa stamped in your passport.

�

Did you get Entry clearance or Residence permit for the extension when you applied within UK.. I mean the blue colour visa with Residence permit written or Entry Clerance.. just clearing some confusion .. as I feel if you apply from outside you get EC and if from within the country.. you get Residence permit written on your visa.. with the conditions tier1 tier 2.. etcc

?Thanks & Regards
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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E-Mail ID:� dubeyv@...
�

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--- On Mon, 11/9/09, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>

Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP [1 Attachment]
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, November 9, 2009, 10:58 PM

�

[Attachment(s) from Sohel included below]
Hi Satish and all other ppl who are planning to apply for their extensions,

I know this is useful information for people who are thinking of getting their HSMP visa extended under Tier 1 rules.

About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4^th April 08 to 4^th April 2010.

Data of Tier1 extension: 9^th November (5 months before the visa was expiring)

Mode: In person Application

Appointment Location: Sheffield

Appointment Time: 10:00 AM
Result: Visa granted valid till 4^th April 2013
Also got a cover letter from HO stating that the new visa supersedes, any visa given before this.
What happened on the day:
�� Reached there at 9:15 AM and reached inside after clearing (airport kind of) security.
�� At the reception showed my appointment confirmation was allotted a ticket number and asked to be seated.
�� In 2 mins I was called by a case worker who asked for my passport and the filled form and a photograph and checked if the photograph was fine.
�� Asked me a few basic questions to confirm that I was applying for extension and put my form in a plastic envelope and told me that I will need to pay the fees and handover this folder to the payment counter.
�� I paid the fees (by Debit Card) at the payment counter and handed in the envelope.
�� I was asked to wait and in 10 mins I was called by a case worker who has read the filled form and asked for the supporting documentation.
�� I submitted the following to him:
o�� Cover Letter (Draft attached)
o�� Point Based Assessment
o�� 12 Months Salary Slips
o�� P60 for 2008
o�� 14 months Bank Statement
o�� One letter from HSBC confirming that the minimum balance maintained in the account was �xxxx.xx.
o�� Copy of my marriage certificate (as I was single at the time of my HSMP approval)
o�� Email correspondence with UKBI confirming that the visa if granted is valid for 3 years (i.e., 2 +3)
�� He asked if these were all and I said yes and also asked him if the visa is granted when will be applicable from. He said it will be valid for 3 years after the initial leave expires. He asked why I was applying 5 months early and I replied stating that I need to move to India for a couple of months and wanted this out of the way and he said it was fine.
�� He told me that it will take him approx one and half hours hence I could wait inside or go out and come back and check with him.
�� Hence, I went out for breakfast and returned after 90 mins and waved at the case worker. He called me to his desk and gave me my passport to check the visa.
�� He then gave me all my documents and also commended me for the putting together of the supporting documents.
Summary:
�� Make the arrangement of the documents so that it is easier for them to check and verify facts.
�� I didn�t need any Xerox.
�� Just needed one photograph.
Myth:
One can apply as soon as he qualifies for extension and it is not necessary to wait till just before the end of the visa.
Learning:
�� In person application is costly (�200 more) but I guess is a much better way of doing it as you can get over and done with it on the same day.
�� However, it is a task to get the appointment as everything is always booked up.
�Hi Satish,

I have answered your queries in Red:

My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
Not for applying for the visa the criteria is for travelling you can apply as long as you have sufficient visa for them to have� reasonable time to decide on your application (apprx 5 weeks for postal application) My Passport expires in May 2011 but still the visa is stamped till April 2013. Best to check with the UKBI directly.

2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
�� - Evidence previously provided with the applicant�s initial HSMP application.
�� Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

No you do not have to send any document for your degree verification. You will attach your initial HSMP approval letter and if you had a Masters degree then so they will know you claimed 35 points then and you will be awareded the same points. If you had a Bachelors degree then but now if you have Masters then send your orginal degree or else you dont need to.

3)� In one of the section it says
�� - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant�s passport or travel document.
Enter the reference number from your HSMP approval letter it should be against HO Reference. Same number is also there on the visa in the passport.

�� I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section
No you are switching from HSMP hence you should just write about the HSMP visa. Do not confuse the case worker.

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant
Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English
Language requirement.
�If this was proved during HSMP then you do not need to provide any further proof.
However, you will need to fill the online assessment and put the same things in there.

Thanks!

Sohel

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.
�

�

�
�
�

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM, sathish kumar <pb_mongia@yahoo. com> wrote:

�

�� Hi ,
�� My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
�� - Evidence previously provided with the applicant�s initial HSMP application.
�� Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

3)� In one of the section it says
�� - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant�s passport or travel document.

�� I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

�

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

�

�

Your help is highly appreciated in this regard

�

Regards

Sathish

#4066

From: praveen adidamu <pravin724@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:51 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 HSMP Visa - Query (IMP)

pravin724

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Thanks for your mail. But I dint get your answer. "Only maintanance requirement would change ??" -- Does it mean Maintenance funds would be 2400£ instead of 800£.. Is that the only difference ??

Still my

1. Pay slips will remain unchanged

2. Maintainance funds - Savings bank accound will still remain unchanged since I have more than 2400£ for last 4 months.

3. And application will be change due to outside UK.

Any other requirement i need to concentrate??

So can i directly go to VFS offcie in Hyderabad (My home town) and submit directly ??

Many thanks for your reply in advance

Praveen

--- On Tue, 10/11/09, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 HSMP Visa - Query (IMP)
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, 10 November, 2009, 4:10 AM

Just the maintainence requiements would change you will still get points for UK experience

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 2:29 PM, praveen adidamu <pravin724@yahoo. co.in> wrote:

Hi Friends,

I would like to ask a query regarding Tier 1 - General (HSMP) Visa.
I am currently working in UK in an MNC company for the past 2.5 years with Work permit.

I have decided to apply Tier 1 – General UK Visa for Highly Skilled Migrants Programme remain to stay. I am securing 75 points and 20 points for my English language certificate and Maintanance funds. And I am holding Masters degree.

Since I am eligible for T1 – General visa. I applied on 20^th of October and the application is came back due to the application fees is 820£ and the ICICI bank where my fees should be debited has got 750£ is the daily limit.

So I received my Application back stating is Invalid and please re apply with Postal Order or any.

The issue is “My assignment in UK comes to end and I need to go back India on 14^th Nov 2009. So due to insufficient time I cannot re apply. I may not get the passport back within time.

Query: In this context, Shall I carry all the documents and reapply from India ? May be only application will be changing since applying outside UK.?

In this case what all the additional documents which needs to be submitted (If any).

What all the measures I need to take?

Your immediate reply will help me to understand the process.

Thanks
Praveen

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#4065

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:15 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

i_m_a_bombaite

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Yes the form is very straightforward with this information

On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...> wrote:

�

Hello All,

I have few doubts regarding the�Dependant�visa form and need your kind suggestions.�
It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank?�
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------
7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?

7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.

1.�VAF 10 Form.
2.�Cover Letter

3. Dependants passport and photos.
4.�Marriage certificate.

5.�Bank Statements�showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.

6. Letter from the Bank for�4400 pounds for 3 months.
7. Metric Certificate for�Date of Birth�Proof.

8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.
9.�Copy of EC from My passport.

�
Thanks in advance.
�Regards,

Ashu

#4064

From: Ashutosh Chauhan <ashutoshchauhan13@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:52 pm
Subject: Help needed reg. the Tier1 Dependant Visa..Sohel, Piyush Plz suggest

ashutoshchau...

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Hello All,

I have few doubts regarding the Dependant visa form and need your kind suggestions.

It is regarding the part 7, From 7.13 to 7.19 of the form. I have already got Tier1 approved last month and have not still entered UK so should I leave them blank?
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

7.13 If the main applicant is living in the UK what permission do they have to stay there?

7.14 What job or course of study is the main applicant doing in the UK?

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -------

Also, Here is the list of the documents I am going to submit. Please suggest if any additional document is required or to be removed.

1. VAF 10 Form.

2. Cover Letter

3. Dependants passport and photos.

4. Marriage certificate.

5. Bank Statements showing minimum 4400 (2800 + 1600) pounds for 3 months.

6. Letter from the Bank for 4400 pounds for 3 months.

7. Metric Certificate for Date of Birth Proof.

8. 7 Days Hotel Booking for initial days.

9. Copy of EC from My passport.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Ashu

#4063

From: Bhaskar Chhibber <bhaskar.chhibber@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:07 pm
Subject: RE: <TierOne> Need help for Administrative review

mail2bhaskar...

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Hi ppl…

Any advice……. ??

Please help….

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#4062

From: sathish kumar <pb_mongia@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:41 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP [1 Attachment]

pb_mongia@...

Hi Sohel,

Congrats for geting your extension and I have some queries on your replies.

I submitted the following to him:

o Cover Letter (Draft attached)

o Point Based Assessment

o 12 Months Salary Slips

o P60 for 2008 - Is this required

o 14 months Bank Statement

o One letter from HSBC confirming that the minimum balance maintained in the account was £xxxx.xx. - Is this required(Since I am providing latest bank statements)

o Copy of my marriage certificate (as I was single at the time of my HSMP approval)

Is this required if I am applying extension just for me since I am not applying for my dependents since they are in India now

HSMP approval letter is this mandatory since it has no where asked in the form

You have been so helpful as you have always been and thanks once again for your prompt reply.

Regards

Sathish

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 10:58:27 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP [1 Attachment]

Hi Satish and all other ppl who are planning to apply for their extensions,

I know this is useful information for people who are thinking of getting their HSMP visa extended under Tier 1 rules.

About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4^th April 08 to 4^th April 2010.

Data of Tier1 extension: 9^th November (5 months before the visa was expiring)

Mode: In person Application

Appointment Location: Sheffield

Appointment Time: 10:00 AM

Result: Visa granted valid till 4^th April 2013

Also got a cover letter from HO stating that the new visa supersedes, any visa given before this.

What happened on the day:

· Reached there at 9:15 AM and reached inside after clearing (airport kind of) security.

· At the reception showed my appointment confirmation was allotted a ticket number and asked to be seated.

· In 2 mins I was called by a case worker who asked for my passport and the filled form and a photograph and checked if the photograph was fine.

· Asked me a few basic questions to confirm that I was applying for extension and put my form in a plastic envelope and told me that I will need to pay the fees and handover this folder to the payment counter.

· I paid the fees (by Debit Card) at the payment counter and handed in the envelope.

· I was asked to wait and in 10 mins I was called by a case worker who has read the filled form and asked for the supporting documentation.

· I submitted the following to him:

o Cover Letter (Draft attached)

o Point Based Assessment

o 12 Months Salary Slips

o P60 for 2008

o 14 months Bank Statement

o One letter from HSBC confirming that the minimum balance maintained in the account was £xxxx.xx.

o Copy of my marriage certificate (as I was single at the time of my HSMP approval)

o Email correspondence with UKBI confirming that the visa if granted is valid for 3 years (i.e., 2 +3)

· He asked if these were all and I said yes and also asked him if the visa is granted when will be applicable from. He said it will be valid for 3 years after the initial leave expires. He asked why I was applying 5 months early and I replied stating that I need to move to India for a couple of months and wanted this out of the way and he said it was fine.

· He told me that it will take him approx one and half hours hence I could wait inside or go out and come back and check with him.

· Hence, I went out for breakfast and returned after 90 mins and waved at the case worker. He called me to his desk and gave me my passport to check the visa.

· He then gave me all my documents and also commended me for the putting together of the supporting documents.

Summary:

· Make the arrangement of the documents so that it is easier for them to check and verify facts.

· I didn’t need any Xerox.

· Just needed one photograph.

Myth:

One can apply as soon as he qualifies for extension and it is not necessary to wait till just before the end of the visa.

Learning:

· In person application is costly (£200 more) but I guess is a much better way of doing it as you can get over and done with it on the same day.

· However, it is a task to get the appointment as everything is always booked up.

Hi Satish,

I have answered your queries in Red:

My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
Not for applying for the visa the criteria is for travelling you can apply as long as you have sufficient visa for them to have reasonable time to decide on your application (apprx 5 weeks for postal application) My Passport expires in May 2011 but still the visa is stamped till April 2013. Best to check with the UKBI directly.

2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
- Evidence previously provided with the applicant’s initial HSMP application.
Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

No you do not have to send any document for your degree verification. You will attach your initial HSMP approval letter and if you had a Masters degree then so they will know you claimed 35 points then and you will be awareded the same points. If you had a Bachelors degree then but now if you have Masters then send your orginal degree or else you dont need to.

3) In one of the section it says
- Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant’s passport or travel document.
Enter the reference number from your HSMP approval letter it should be against HO Reference. Same number is also there on the visa in the passport.

I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section
No you are switching from HSMP hence you should just write about the HSMP visa. Do not confuse the case worker.

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

If this was proved during HSMP then you do not need to provide any further proof.

However, you will need to fill the online assessment and put the same things in there.

Thanks!

Sohel

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM, sathish kumar <pb_mongia@yahoo. com> wrote:

    Hi ,
           My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
     - Evidence previously provided with the applicant’s initial HSMP application.
   Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

3) In one of the section it says
     - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant’s passport or travel document.

      I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

Your help is highly appreciated in this regard

Regards

Sathish

#4061

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:04 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Reg. Visitor visa for Dependents

i_m_a_bombaite

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you will have to maintain �4.8k as in dependent visa u neeed to show ur funds as well as ur dependent's funds

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 10:42 PM, swanand arjunwadkar <sarjunwadkar@...> wrote:

�

Hi Sohel

�

Thanks for your reply.

I know that visitor visa can not be converted in UK. It has to be renewed in India.

I am fine with that.� We have some function planned so anyway my family needs to return to india.

I was thinking of visitor visa because maintaining funds for 3 months and then getting tier1 dependent visa�will take 5-6 months. So in the mean time they can come to UK stay for some time and return to India.

�

As far as my understanding is concerned i need to maintain 2400 (self) + 1600(spouse) + 800(kid). Total of 4800 GBP for 3 months.

I got my tier 1 visa last year. I was in india till last month so Do i need to maintain�total 4800 GBP in account or only 2400 GBP for 3 months?

�

�

Regards

�

Swanand

--- On Mon, 9/11/09, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Reg. Visitor visa for Dependents
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, 9 November, 2009, 1:37 AM

�

Hi Swanad,

You need to be very careful while thinking about this option.

As far as my understanding goes a visitor cannot switch into a PBS category from a visitor category directly in the uk and they will have to go back and get the visa stamp b4 coming back as Tier 1 dependents.

It is going to be a task to call your family on visitor visa because as a visitor their rights would be limited and the schooling and stuff cannot be done in the UK for your kids whilt they are a visitor.

It would be best if you arrange for the the maintaince funds and the call them directly on Tier 1 visa. Also, it is worth considering if you would be eligible for PR (if uk is your settlement destination) as calling family is a long term move.

Please let the group know your thoughts.

Thanks!

Sohel

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 9:45 AM, swanand arjunwadkar <sarjunwadkar@ yahoo.com> wrote:

�

Hi All

�

I got my Tier1 general migrant visa last year(2008) when i was in india. I was in india till last month(October 2009).But now i have got an offer from UK company and i moved to UK.

�

I wanted to bring my family(spouse and kid) to UK.I was going through border and immigration site and found that i need to maintain 2400 GBP( for spouse and kid) and 2400 GBP of my own, so total of 4800 GBP towards maintenance of fund for 3 months.

�

So Can i Apply for Visitor visa for my dependents(Spouse and Kid)?� Later on , once maintenance of funds criteria met�i can apply for their Tier1 - Dependent visa?

�

Your advice is highly appreciated.

�

Regards

�

swanand

�

�

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#4060

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Mon Nov 9, 2009 10:58 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Doubts for extension - HSMP

i_m_a_bombaite

Offline

Hi Satish and all other ppl who are planning to apply for their extensions,

I know this is useful information for people who are thinking of getting their HSMP visa extended under Tier 1 rules.

About my application: HSMP under old rules valid from 4^th April 08 to 4^th April 2010.

Data of Tier1 extension: 9^th November (5 months before the visa was expiring)

Mode: In person Application

Appointment Location: Sheffield

Appointment Time: 10:00 AM

Result: Visa granted valid till 4^th April 2013

Also got a cover letter from HO stating that the new visa supersedes, any visa given before this.

What happened on the day:

· Reached there at 9:15 AM and reached inside after clearing (airport kind of) security.

· At the reception showed my appointment confirmation was allotted a ticket number and asked to be seated.

· In 2 mins I was called by a case worker who asked for my passport and the filled form and a photograph and checked if the photograph was fine.

· I paid the fees (by Debit Card) at the payment counter and handed in the envelope.

· I was asked to wait and in 10 mins I was called by a case worker who has read the filled form and asked for the supporting documentation.

· I submitted the following to him:

o Cover Letter (Draft attached)

o Point Based Assessment

o 12 Months Salary Slips

o P60 for 2008

o 14 months Bank Statement

o One letter from HSBC confirming that the minimum balance maintained in the account was £xxxx.xx.

o Copy of my marriage certificate (as I was single at the time of my HSMP approval)

o Email correspondence with UKBI confirming that the visa if granted is valid for 3 years (i.e., 2 +3)

· He told me that it will take him approx one and half hours hence I could wait inside or go out and come back and check with him.

· Hence, I went out for breakfast and returned after 90 mins and waved at the case worker. He called me to his desk and gave me my passport to check the visa.

· He then gave me all my documents and also commended me for the putting together of the supporting documents.

Summary:

· Make the arrangement of the documents so that it is easier for them to check and verify facts.

· I didn’t need any Xerox.

· Just needed one photograph.

Myth:

One can apply as soon as he qualifies for extension and it is not necessary to wait till just before the end of the visa.

Learning:

· In person application is costly (£200 more) but I guess is a much better way of doing it as you can get over and done with it on the same day.

· However, it is a task to get the appointment as everything is always booked up.

Hi Satish,

I have answered your queries in Red:

My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

If this was proved during HSMP then you do not need to provide any further proof.

However, you will need to fill the online assessment and put the same things in there.

Thanks!

Sohel

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM, sathish kumar <pb_mongia@...> wrote:

    Hi ,
           My HSMP is about to expire on Feb 8 2010, and I am about to apply for extension during Dec-Jan and have some following doubts.

1) My Passport is expiring on 13-06-2010 , will there by any problem (Is there any specific validity 3 or 6 months mandatory before it expires)
2)For degree verification in the form there is an option that says
     - Evidence previously provided with the applicant’s initial HSMP application.
   Does this mean I dont have to send my original degree certificate if so How will they verifiy the points that I have claimed during the initial HSMP application becuase there is no where that asks for initial HSMP approval letter etc

3) In one of the section it says
     - Please enter the reference number on the entry clearance or visa which can be found in
the applicant’s passport or travel document.

      I traveled initially Business visa and later on WP during which I converted to HSMP.
Should I be entering the Business visa details or WP details in this section

4) For English verification - there is option that says

Applicant is currently in the United Kingdom as a Tier 1 (General)

migrant, a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant or as a Highly Skilled Migrant

Programme participant and has previously satisfied the English

Language requirement.

But again I am not sending any details to my initial HSMP so how will they verify this.

Your help is highly appreciated in this regard

Regards

Sathish

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