Need a Great Favour about Tier 1 Extension - 2nd Time !!!

[santosh_kalluri]

Hi Folks,

My current Tier 1 General valid until Jan-2012 is an FLR, for my HSMP that was approved before Nov 2006 (got approval in Oct 06) went to India and got my visa stamped in Jan 07 it was valid until Jan 09, then I renewed it in Oct 08 (way before it expired) so they granted me FLR from Jan-09 to Jan-2012).

I have been working for same employer since May 2007 but last year I took an internal transfer and worked in Singapore for 8 months (Oct-2010 to June 2011). I am currently back in London since a month looking for a job, my prev job finished in Jun 2011. (I have my pay slips and bank statements for 1 year (4 Months UK + 8 Singapore) showing my economic activity.

I presume I am not eligible for PR in Jan 2012 as I had break of 8 months, (correct me if am wrong, am not bothered however) but want to start processing my visa renewal as soon as I get a job here.

- Do you think I am still eligible to apply for Tier 1 General Extension although I lived outside of UK for 8 months?
- I meet the earning requirements if I add my pay both countries (UK+Singapore), Can I apply with both countries payslips and bank statements?

I saw a point on Tier 1 extensions that is a bit confusing...can anyone tell me what this means? I am applying for a Tier 1 Extension and my prev earnings are spread over 2 countries, would I have any problem?

"Where you have earnings from more than one country, the points-based calculator will apply the appropriate uplift ratio for each country in which the relevant earnings were made, to provide a total that is equivalent to the UK value of earnings.

An uplift ratio will not be applied to any earnings made while you were in the UK working for an overseas company. If you are already in the UK under Tier 1 (General) and you are applying to extend your stay, you cannot claim uplift rations on any overseas earnings."

Has anyone had this situation before? Can you help please?

Cheers,
Santosh.

[Lucapooka]

You are reading old guidelines. You can't use the uplift ratio anymore.

[santosh_kalluri]

Thanks for the quick reply. Is there any kind of work around/loophole for this? What options do I have if I want to continue living here ?

Please advise..

[Lucapooka]

If, when you extend, you salary in 12 out of the previous 15 months is insufficient to score the points requirement, you will have to look at other categories of leave to see if you can switch.

[santosh_kalluri]

I just spoke to the Immigration Helpdesk (08706067766) and they said that I QUALIFY (confirmed with 2 diff people) to renew my visa under the new Tier 1 Guide lines.

I need to use the points calculator and check that I qualify, convert my earnings from foreign country into GBP based on the currency converter tool on their website.

Points to note:

- I should show my earnings for 12 months out of last 15 months.
- Should show the maintenance funds are in the acct for 90 days in which ever country's bank.
- I don't necessarily need to be working in order to apply for visa as long as both above points are met.

Thanks a lot for the effort.
Santosh.

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