Thank you!

I am a bit puzzled to who counts as a close family member

Can my uncle's mother-in-law (The mum of my uncle's wife) be someone to countersign my passport application.

I feel she is a bit distant not as close as my uncle for instance or my cousin

she is a barrister

please let me know

Thank you!

I had a simple caution back in 2013, it's about 5 years ago.

Should I disclose it in my application?

Thanks

I should have said at the beginning that this is not my case, it's my partner's
sorry for confusion

yes it has been but based on the old salary not the new one.

I got the visa based on the 35k and the employer was happy then.
now the employer decided that it should be less. will the home office do any checks even though I got the visa based on 35k figure

Hi everyone, Does the home office do any checks after visa is issued? i.e the home office specified you should have a salary of £35k (is the threshold to which you get the visa for), the employer provides documents to justify this, however once you get your visa the employer decides to reduce your ...

Can someone please direct me

Going through the pdf in the link below, I have few questions that concern me: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/607627/GGFR-Section-4-v28.pdf 1. As I had a simple caution in Feb 2013 and I am applying in Aug 2017, should I mention the offence in the ...

My very first trip to the UK using the above visa was 08-08-2017 Did you mean 08-08-2007? Assuming you meet all other (especially absence and continuity of residence) requirements of ILR(LR), the earliest would be 28 days before 08-08-2017. Sorry I meant 08-08-2007! Referring to this link to https ...

My current Tier 2 visa has an expiry date of 30-08-2017
My very first visa has a start date of 20-07-2007
My very first trip to the UK using the above visa was 08-08-2017

What is the qualifying period in this case or when is the earliest date can ILR application be submitted ?

Thank you

if you don't know some of the passport information asked for leave it blank on the application form and enclose a letter explaining why (passport with HO). It is always a good idea to keep a copy of a passport in case it is lost or stolen or if you have to send it anywhere. Once the 10 working day ...

Frontier Mole wrote:They should process COS requests pretty quickly.
I would chase them up as it has been a week now.

Thanks for your help!

Just wanted to know - I am submitting fresh application, but I am having problem with passport dates since they all are with HO.
Any suggestions?

Thanks again!

praveenyennam wrote:Have you got any update as of yet?

Yes, they updated the increase on Friday afternoon! So I took a week and few days.

Frontier Mole wrote:Suggest you wait till Wednesday morning. If no joy by then your sponsor is going to have to chase it up on the sponsor helpline.

It has been a week now and no update from them. Shall I give it more time or it's worth giving them a call.
Many thanks

Once your sponsor has COS put in an immediate new application. You are not an overstayer as you are still within your appeal period and still within the 28 days grace period after visa expiry. Whatever way you cut it you are not an overstayer. Good luck Thank you very much again! Just so you know ...

Additional COS requested via SMS takes around two working days. There is the sponsor helpline but that will not speed the process. You will get the usual comments about pass it on etc etc. I would expect the sponsor will have it by Monday Thank you so much! you are very helpful I have received ...

Hi Guys,

My current stay has been expired when I received the letter of refusal with the right to appeal.

Do I need to mention in the new application that I have overstayed from the date of expiry?

Many thanks

Hi Guys, Can you please just help with anything you know Do we need to request additional COS to create and assign unrestricted COS? At the moment, all we can see is: - Allocation limit: 1 - Allocation used: 1 - Allocation remaining: 0 - Increase requested: 1 Basically, the initial COS has been used ...

Can anyone please help in here? I beg you all

My employer has just requested an increase in the COS allocation (Additional COS) . Does my employer need to contact them to speed up the process? What are the contact details please?

Many thanks

Frontier Mole wrote:When did your last visa expire and were you given a right of appeal with your refusal?

My PSW visa has expired on 23-07-14.
Yes, I have both Right to Appeal or To Make new application.

I received the letter of refusal on Monday 28-07, with the appeal form enclosed.

Thank you so so so much

Hi All, I received a refusal letter - I do not know who to blame, but I requested 5 year long visa while I am just new entrant. I am going to reapply and request new COS today with the right employment dates and salary. Since my visa PSW has been expired and my passport is still with Home Office ...

Thank you!

One question - Do I need to wait for my passports to arrive OR just proceed with a fresh application? I need to mention in the application that the passports are currently with the Home Office?

Many thanks