COVER LETTERS

[adnanmanzoor]

Respected Seniors and all those who have been succcessful in getting tier 1 I require your help and advice on following:

1) What combination of documents is most successful for earnings? I have employer letter, tax return as well as bank statement so shall i attach letter & bank statement or tax return and bank statement. my tax return is for exactly same period for which i m claiming points i.e. from july 2009 to June 2010.

2) I have prepared first draft of cover letters and copying them below. Please point out any weaknesses and shortcomings to improve upon:

To
The UK Border Agency/British High Commission
Tier 1 (General)
UAE
Dear Sir / Madam
Application for Grant of Tier 1 (General)- Highly Skilled Workers Visa
UK has been a dream destination for highly skilled workers as it offers an environment which is conducive for the flourishing of talent and skill in best possible manner. Being a professional banker, I believe that UK, being the financial hub of the world can offer me a wealth of new opportunities to hone my skills and contribute towards the development of UK’s economy besides achieving my personal goals of professional growth and international exposure. It is because of this reason that I am applying for the grant of Tier 1 (General) visa for highly skilled workers.
I am currently working in XXXXX – the largest public sector Bank- after graduating in Business Admin from IBA Karachi- the most prestigious and oldest Business School of the country. I request you to issue me Tier 1 (General) Visa considering the following :
1. Age : 29 years 6 months and 11 Days
Points claimed: 20
Evidence: Passport
2. Qualification: Master in Business Administration (IBA Karachi)- equivalent to UK Bachelor Degree.
Points Claimed: 30
Evidence: Original Degree Certificate (Duplicate) - Duly attested and authenticated by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
3. Previous Earnings: Total Earnings : Rs.
Points Claimed: 25
Evidence Submitted: Two Bank Statements duly stamped by Branch.
Tax Returns
4. United Kingdom Experience – Points not claimed.
5. English Language : Degree taught in English
Points Claimed: 10
Evidence: Original Degree duly authenticated by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan – as described at Serial#2 above.
6. Maintenance Funds
Points Claimed: 10
Evidence: Bank Statement issued by XXXX showing 90 days Balance from April 12, 2010 to 11th July 2010.
In total I am submitting three Bank Statements, two showing the credits made to my Bank account for my salary whereas Bank Statement issued by XXXX is showing my maintenance funds.
You can reach me at following the address and should you require any clarification, please free to contact.
Yours Sincerely

Adnan Manzoor

Contact Details:


Past Earnings Explanation
Total Points Claimed: 25
Total Past Earnings (From July 2009 to June 2010) : Rs.
Country of Earnings: Pakistan
Salary Band:
Exchange Rate on 30th June 2010:
Total Earnings in £ = £
Total Earnings- UK equivalent =
I am submitting following documents and explanation for my past earnings:
1. Bank Statement # 1 – showing title of Account as “ Adnan Manzoorâ€