Any more thoughts on this? Should I apply under tier 1 post graduate and attach a cover letter on December 1st? Should I apply before October 22nd? Or should I go to tier 2 and ask my employer for a sponsor? If i choose to do tier 2, how long does it take if I pay the extra money to speed the ...

So what if I do want to become a citizen?

What if I applied now, and provided a cover letter stating I could show proof that the money will be in my account after I arrive in the UK for 3 months? It's been in there for 41 days now. Obviously I will have a high skilled job with a steady income and I dont plan on moving the 2800 British ...

psychic,

Thank you for your opinion. I think I will defintely try to do that. You have giving me the most sincere and honest answer. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Fingers are now crossed and I will apply on the 1st of December.

BW

I relize this, but what I am asking is their any other routes I can take? I am content with applying in December but if the post graduate tier 1 route doesnt work out, what other route could I possibly use.

ie: Other tiers???

sushdmehta SO with the timing not working out, due to the matienence fees not being in my account for 90 days by October 22nd, what do you suggest doing? Like I said I have the job and really need to get to the UK asap, but need to wait until Dec. 1st to offically apply for the visa. Please advise.

Sorry I didnt mean diploma, that is an American term. I have a MA from Newcastle University, it was awarded on October 22nd, graduation took place on December 8th.

I will be applying for visa on December 1st, does that make more sense?

My official letter from my university states “the degree will be awarded on October 22nd, 2009, with the graduation ceremony taking place on December 8th" Therefore my dissertation was graded on the 22nd, and I received my diploma on December 8th. I hope that clears things up. Please advise.

Need assistance to the above question.

Thanks all!

I already have a UK job in place even though I'm in the states. I can start as soon as I get to England. I am a US Citizen with a UK post graduate degree and I just realized something. I deposited my money in my bank account for the matinence fee in early September, which means I can apply for the ...

Thank you for replying. Is there any other route you might suggest taking?

I have no joint accounts that I have been apart of for at least 3 months.

Hello all, as you can see I am new to this forum but it seems to be a great resource. I wanted to explain my situation and see if anyone could offer me some advice. I am an US Citzen that was awarded my post graduate degree from Newcastle University in October of 2009. I was on a student Visa that ...