thanks for that info! how do i figure out whether there are 'exit controls' at the 'port' which I will use? (port meaning what? terminal?)

I depart from heathrow terminal 3. thx for any pointers/links.

I just received back my passport and letter approving my PSW visa this morning. I booked flights leaving the UK very tightly soon after when I would receive my visa (see I thought I'd get my visa when I got my passport back, but no, ok, another up-to ten days of waiting :( - my fault, I know, I ...

hang on - I just read it , woohoo! My stamps will work, I'm glad I went to the effort of getting those stamps!!! "alternatively, electronic bank statements with the official stamp of the bank that issued the statements will be accepted. the stamp must appear on every page of the statement." they ...

Did the online statements include the bank's logo? oh yeah, both kinds did (even the direct print out from online transactions page, not just the paperless 'online statements' PDFs stored online) and I made sure they were printed on color laser printers to look as good as possible. but it's still ...

Ok, well I JUST sent it in time today (Friday) via next day delivery (insured for up to £500), right at 5.30pm before the guys came to pick packages up. was pretty insane. My main worries: - I was advised by someone to use postal order for payment instead of credit card, in case the person who p ...

Psw is not a route to settlement and does not count towards the 5 years. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier1/poststudy/settlement/ See also what is my immigration status whilst my application is being decided Thank you very much Greenie. Now one last pickle: I have a ...

What do you mean by 'starting your 'years of eligibility' to become a UK citizen. PSW does not count or lead towards settlement other than as part of the 10/14 year long residence rules. well psw is a work permit right? any work permit years can count as the five before you can apply for ILR? An ...

My student visa which I've been under for four years, expires on 31 October. In 25 days. I've been planning all along to get a PSW visa as my next visa in the UK. I've just commenced a Masters course and need to be able to earn money working as a musician as well as do my study. Only (precious) PSW ...

thank you, that cleared it up!!!

I'm a non-EEA musician looking to apply for UK Tier 1 (General). I have been under a Post-study work visa for two years. I have a question about what I can include as my income . Please see the sources below. I am a freelance self-employed musician and have not had a very conventional income stream ...