NARIC evaluation

[bganuk]

Hi there,

I am from Brazil, but I have lived in Poland for 10 months.

I received and accepted an offer from a company based in the UK and now I am waiting for my CoS.

I have some questions related to the visa process. I know the company will provide me with CoS and I must apply for the visa.

My question here are:

once I moved from Brazil, I closed my bank accounts and now all our money is on my wife's account (in Brazil). We do not have enough funds for our two in a Polish bank account, but we have more than enough in the Brazilian bank account, but as I said, this account is only in the name of my wife. So, can I use my wife's account to prove that we have enough money for the visa process? The second question is: can we apply in Poland for the tier 2 visa, since Poland is now our country of residence (we have a Schengen visa valid til 08/2019)?

Thanks for all the advice

[CR001]

but I have lived in Poland for 10 months.

The second question is: can we apply in Poland for the tier 2 visa, since Poland is now our country of residence (we have a Schengen visa valid til 08/2019)?[/quote]
Are you 'living' in Poland on a normal tourist Schengen visa???

once I moved from Brazil, I closed my bank accounts and now all our money is on my wife's account (in Brazil). We do not have enough funds for our two in a Polish bank account, but we have more than enough in the Brazilian bank account, but as I said, this account is only in the name of my wife. So, can I use my wife's account to prove that we have enough money for the visa process?

If you are both applying, then yes you can use any bank account in either of your names.

[bganuk]

but I have lived in Poland for 10 months.

The second question is: can we apply in Poland for the tier 2 visa, since Poland is now our country of residence (we have a Schengen visa valid til 08/2019)?

Are you 'living' in Poland on a normal tourist Schengen visa???

No, we don't. I have a work permit and we both have a national D visa that allows us to live here for a year before we get our residence permit. So we are legal here . I believe that in this case, it is okay to apply directly in Poland, right? We don't have to go to Brazil to get a UK visa.

[CR001]

So you don't have a 'Schengen visa' then, which is a tourist/transit visa, it is all in the detail of how you state things on which we ask questions.

If you have a non-tourist visa, then yes, you can apply from Poland.

[bganuk]

That's true.

Thank you so much for your help.

[Sheff1810]

If you are both applying, then yes you can use any bank account in either of your names.

Can I clarify, what do you mean by 'both applying'? He is applying for a Tier 2 visa (which is independent of his wife). His wife will likely be applying for a dependent visa. I do not know anything about applying for a dependent visa so I don't know if the person applying for a dependent visa combines their application with the husband on Tier 2 application.

To simplify this, lets forget about his wife entirely. Would it be possible for him to prove sufficient funds in his Tier 2 application if the funds are under his wife's name? Also, isn't there an exemption to the sufficient funds required if the sponsor is an A-rated Tier 2 sponsor?

Thank you.

[bganuk]

If you are both applying, then yes you can use any bank account in either of your names.

Can I clarify, what do you mean by 'both applying'? He is applying for a Tier 2 visa (which is independent of his wife). His wife will likely be applying for a dependent visa. I do not know anything about applying for a dependent visa so I don't know if the person applying for a dependent visa combines their application with the husband on Tier 2 application.

To simplify this, lets forget about his wife entirely. Would it be possible for him to prove sufficient funds in his Tier 2 application if the funds are under his wife's name? Also, isn't there an exemption to the sufficient funds required if the sponsor is an A-rated Tier 2 sponsor?

Thank you.

It's a really good question. I understood "both applying" as both applying at the same time, she as dependent and I as tier 2 and sending documentantion at the same time.

The second point is interesting to know. Is possible to use my wife's funds to prove that I have money enough?

Yes, there is an exemption when the sponsor is A-rated (it's my case). But I was exploring possibilities.

Thanks!

[bganuk]

Hello all,

I know that NARIC assessment is mandatory for anyone who wants to use their degree certificate as proof of knowledge of English.

I am an electronic engineer and my graduation was not taught in English, but I already have IELTS UKVI to prove my level of English.

The information I have found about graduating abroad is just about proof of the level of English. The company that is interested in sponsoring me put the below information in the job ad:

"HNC / Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline relevant to the electronic").

I'm wondering if at least NARIC's statement of comparability would be mandatory or good to have for the Tier 2 visa in this case.

Thanks for all advice.

[CR001]

You don't need the test and naric. You only need one for the English requirement. If you tick degree, HO will expect to see naric red route, English assessment AND comparable assessment, it costs about £150.

[bganuk]

Thanks CR001,

I don't need to prove my engineering degree to the HO, I need to prove only my English knowledge. Is that rigth?

Many thanks.

[CR001]

Thanks CR001,

I don't need to prove my engineering degree to the HO, I need to prove only my English knowledge. Is that rigth?

Many thanks.

Correct. But if you want to use the degree to meet the English requirement, then you need NARIC.

[bganuk]

Thank you so much.

My degree wasn't taught in English (unfortunately).

Do you think the NARIC's evaluation could be a plus or benefit for tier 2 visa application? I mean, the engineering degree is a job requirement.

Thanks again.

[CR001]

You are confusing two separate issues. The degree for job requirement (if relevant) is different to the English requirement.

If your degree doesn't meet the NARIC requirements and was not taught in English, then it would be pointless. NARIC is ONLY relevant to meet the English requirement.

[bganuk]

I got it!

The degree doesn't matter for the HO and is the company that should make sure if I meet the job requirements or not. Right?

Thanks again.

[bganuk]

So you don't have a 'Schengen visa' then, which is a tourist/transit visa, it is all in the detail of how you state things on which we ask questions.

If you have a non-tourist visa, then yes, you can apply from Poland.

Hello dear,

I've asked before if I could apply for a Tier2 visa from Poland since I was still living here (actually I'm still living here)...

I'd like to ask you if I could also apply from Germany (because they offer the service to keep my passport with me and there is no this service in Poland). I have a scheduled travel on vacation and would need my passport with me.

I found this information:

You may have to travel to get to your nearest visa application centre (this could be in another country).

on this UK website:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the ... ppointment

Thanks

[CR001]

You need to apply in a country where you have legal residence, i.e. not as a visitor.

You may have to travel to get to your nearest visa application centre (this could be in another country).

This applies to countries where there are no application centres, i.e. Syria.

[bganuk]

You need to apply in a country where you have legal residence, i.e. not as a visitor.

You may have to travel to get to your nearest visa application centre (this could be in another country).

This applies to countries where there are no application centres, i.e. Syria.

Oh... That's too bad.

Many thanks!

[bganuk]

Finally, after almost 4 months I received my CoS...

But I think there is something wrong.

Tier and Category is:
Tier 2 (General - New Hires - High Value / Inward investiment - ISC liable)

Is that correct?

Should it be?

Tier 2 (General - New Hires - restricted)

Thanks