Hello there! On this matter of applying earlier than requested for an extension, please advise the required documentation to submit. I would assume monthly payslips from the UK employer is mandatory. What else is required, in this regard? Did you engage the services of a migration services agency ...
What is the procedure to apply for a visa extension after one has completed the 3-year Tier 1 visa? What are the prevailing conditions to grant a smooth renewal? Apologies if this has been posted before as I only managed to check for up to page 10! This website is immensely useful, my one wish is ...
Fixed deposit certificates are allowed as proof of maintenance fund. FD = cash = liquid funds and can be withdrawn at any time. I used my FD certs to apply for Tier 1 last year and it was accepted. Both of them. The photocopies of my FD certs were not returned to me. Just ensure your FD account is ...
To open a new bank account, you will need to show proof of valid residence in the UK eg utility bills - water/electicity/gas bills or a council tax document. UK banks do not accept letters from employers to facilitate opening a savings/current account. Unless you came in on a work permit, in which ...
Hi Markie Precisely. A fixed deposit is liquid - cash funds which is instantly accessible without any prohibition. Basically, anything that can be taken out at anytime and you obtain the actual principal sum that you've put in. The risk is that you may lose the interest earned on the principal if ...
Harryy Refer to the helpful sticky notes templates. Letter from my local banks : "This is to verify that xxxx has been maintaining an account with us, A/C No. : xxxxx since xxxx. Just as simple as that! The letter is also backed up by bank statements plus the original fixed deposit cert. The bank ...
I wish to clarify that fixed deposits certs are accepted as proof of maintenance. I just received my Tier 1 visa last week. To substantiate the FD certs, I also submitted bank statements detailing activity of the FD account plus accompanying letters from the banks, just as a buffer. It worked! Any ...
Hello everyone Pleased to report I received my Tier 1 visa UK entry clearance. Date of submission : 28th October 2008 Receipt of passport with visa : 11th December 2008 Center : VFS Malaysia Timeframe : 30 working days / 6 weeks (as informed by VFS) All documents were returned to me with the ...
To those who has applied end Oct08, have you received any updates on the progress of your application?
We're approaching the 30 working days time frame soon.
Strangely, no. of posts updating receipt/refusal of visa has dwindled drastically this week.
Dingdon and fellow forum friends experienced in UK visa application matters, This is interesting news. I was informed Tier 1 visa applications are now processed in the UK Home Office. Hence VFS Malaysia (whom I applied through) informs the visa application is expected to take a MINIMUM 30 working ...
That's excellent, Chickycheek. So you're applying for an extension for another 2 years before you decide to apply for residency/PR, I presume.
All the best.
Manibvr, this message goes out to you. You've mentioned abt a UK Masters. Did you use the same document for the English language requirement?
I have an MSc from the UK and the migration agent informed this would double up.
I'd like a second opinion. Thanks.
Hello to all who are involved in this challenging task of getting approval to work in the UK! With regards to providing evidence of Maintenance of Funds, I'm informed by a UK migration company that we can provide proof with bank statements over a 3-month period or a letter from bank confirming ...
