Qualification Query: Uttaranchal or Uttarakhand?

[hsmp28122006]

Hi All,

I filed my tier1 extension application.

- My bachelor degree was awarded in 2004. Name of the state where the university is based was 'Uttaranchal' at that time.
- I obtained the NARIC letter in 2006 confirming my degree is equivalent to British Bachelor degree. Name of the state was mentioned as "Uttaranchal".
- Applied for HSMP in dec 2006 and HSMP was approved.
- In 2007, name of the state has officially been changed to 'Uttarakhand' from 'Uttaranchal'.
- While applying for extension under tier-1 in Jan'09 I checked Online Points Based Calculator and name of the state was mentioned as 'Uttarakhand' (new name).
- With my extension application, I have provided my original certificate of award (name of the state in that award is the old one: Uttaranchal). I also enclosed letter from NARIC (name of state is old one: Uttaranchal).

If caseworkers looks at points based calculator, I guess he/she won't find that state.

I have not submitted any explaination for this.

In application form, for question S2, I have ticked "Qualification recognised on the points based calculator" and for Question S4, I have ticked "Evidence previously provided with the applicant’s initial HSMP application".

Question is: would I be rejected tier1 extension based on the fact that qualification is not recognized on points based calculator or NARIC letter is 3 years old?

Thanks a lot for your support!

[nksg]

I think it was better if you would have explained this in your cover letter... i would attach some documentaty evidance like articles from internet on the name change of state to be sure...

I understand you have already posted your application...

If you want you can send this information now using "change of circumstance" form..

though I dont think this is a reason for rejection.... as you got your initial approval on the same degree..

In the worst case scenerio.. if yr application is rejected for the same reason... you have a valid point to fight yr case....

i would suggest dont worry.. ull get yr +ve result soon.. i was in yr situation 2 weeks back and was digging the old graves...

all the best..

[hsmp28122006]

i was in yr situation 2 weeks back and was digging the old graves...
all the best..

Which kind of situation were you in, can you please help telling me about that situation?

Thanks a lot mate, your comment was very helpful!