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Dont worry relax you are safe.Very very few ILR cases are reject

--- On Wed, 5/16/12, Vinay Sharma <vinay14ks@...> wrote:

From: Vinay Sharma <vinay14ks@...>
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> ILR Query
To: "TierOne@yahoogroups.com" <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 9:25 PM

I would also like to know and involve in discussion as my job also needs frequent travel internationally. I am not sure how I am going to handle it.

Regards....

Vinay Sharma
07412534374

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:57 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> ILR Query

It is on the discretion of the case worker and there is nothing specified. I have been out for more than 180 days in total and 5 months at a stretch. It is all about how we do our paperwork and application. I know people who have got it for more days away and also know people who have been denied for just over 90 days or 180 days despite of providing all the proofs.

I suggest we should take the conversation offline and I can let you know my case. Email me separately with your Phone number.

Thanks!

Sohel

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM, anirudh <connecting_anirudh@...> wrote:

Dear members,

Please could anyone resolve my query for the ILR....

I know that in order for us to qualify for ILR we need to have a continuous stay for 5years and in which our total leave out of UK should not exceed 90 days in a single trip and 180 days overall.

Also I am aware that there is an exception to the above rule, if the Tier 1 (general)visa holder is required to travel abroad due to compassionate nature of their employment.

However, could anyone please through more light upon the exception i.e.how long can the visa holder be out of UK due to business travel (The scenario being that person is earning his salary and paying taxes and NI in the UK, while seconded on a project abroad)??

Any information would be of much help.

Kindest regards
Anirudh

--
Thanks!

Sohel

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#7690

From: anirudh shah <connecting_anirudh@...>
Date: Thu May 17, 2012 10:01 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Date of Initial Application

connecting_a...

Hi Imtiyaz,

The date of initial application should be the start date of your visa i.e in your case 17/6/2009 I believe.

Thanks

Anirudh

From: Imtiyaz Jatu <imtiyazjatu@...>
To: TierOne <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 0:16
Subject: <TierOne> Date of Initial Application

Hello Everyone,

I'm in a bit of confusion, I dont remember my exact date of Initial application which is required in the points calculator for calculating our extension points. I'm not sure it was 6 days or 7 days before visa was given. Please advice on this.

Intial Visa Valid From: 17-June-2009

Date of initial applicaiton: 9June-2009 to 11-June-2009.

Is it alright to take an approximation or we should know that exact date of applicaiton? Also, if need how can I determine the date of first application? -

Regards,

Imtiyaz Jatu
+44-7521-449889

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#7691

From: Girish Kamath <girish.kamat@...>
Date: Thu May 17, 2012 10:59 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> ILR Query

giricool67

Just get a letter from your company stating that you were travelling on business purpose. My friend was in a similar situation, he was out of UK for close to 9 months and he got his ILR 3 months ago.

On Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Murtaza Bilgrami <smurtaza81pk@...> wrote:
> �
>
> Dont worry relax you are safe.Very very few ILR cases are reject
>
> --- On Wed, 5/16/12, Vinay Sharma <vinay14ks@...> wrote:
>
> From: Vinay Sharma <vinay14ks@...>
> Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> ILR Query
> To: "TierOne@yahoogroups.com" <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 9:25 PM
>
> �
> I would also like to know and involve in discussion as my job also needs frequent travel internationally. I am not sure how I am going to handle it.
>
> �
> Regards....
>
> Vinay Sharma
> 07412534374
> ________________________________
> From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
> To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:57 PM
> Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> ILR Query
>
> �
> It is on the�discretion�of the case worker and there is nothing specified. I have been out for more than 180 days in total and 5 months at a�stretch. It is all about how we do our paperwork and application. I know people who have got it for more days away and also know people who have been denied for just over 90 days or 180 days despite of providing all the proofs.
> I suggest we should take the conversation offline and I can let you know my case. Email me separately with your Phone number.
> Thanks!
> Sohel
>
> On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 3:54 PM, anirudh <connecting_anirudh@...> wrote:
>
> �
> Dear members,
>
> Please could anyone resolve my query for the ILR....
>
> I know that in order for us to qualify for ILR we need to have a continuous stay for 5years and in which our total leave out of UK should not exceed 90 days in a single trip and 180 days overall.
>
> Also I am aware that there is an exception to the above rule, if the Tier 1 (general)visa holder is required to travel abroad due to compassionate nature of their employment.
>
> However, could anyone please through more light upon the exception i.e.how long can the visa holder be out of UK due to business travel (The scenario being that person is earning his salary and paying taxes and NI in the UK, while seconded on a project abroad)??
>
> Any information would be of much help.
>
> Kindest regards
> Anirudh
>
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks!
> Sohel
>
>
>

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#7692

From: Raghu Reddy <raghu.london09@...>
Date: Sun May 20, 2012 9:19 am
Subject: ILR Cohabitation

raghu.london09

Dear Forum Members,

This query is regarding ILR for my wife.

I got married in March 2009 and my wife came to UK on Tier 1 dependent, stay in UK for 6 months(July’09 to Jan’10) and went back to India for 1 year (Jan’10 to Jan’11),Since then (from Jan’11 onwards) she is in UK. So if I calculate total period stay in UK it would be 2 years by our ILR application date.

As per the UKBA guide lines dependent has to be in the UK for 2 years to apply ILR and has to show the cohabitation proof for that.

My queries are below:

1. how I can provide the cohabitation evidence; is it only the period she is in the UK(it will be 2 year)? Or the total period ?

2. Does council tax, medical bills enough for cohabitation? if yes these issued once per year would that be OK?

Kindly some one clarify my queries.

Regards,

Raj

#7693

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Sun May 20, 2012 1:00 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> ILR Cohabitation

The visa that your wife has is dependant on your visa so you do not have to prove cohabitation.

Also 2 years should be fine.

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM, Raghu Reddy <raghu.london09@...> wrote:

�

Dear Forum Members,�

This query �is regarding �ILR for my wife.�

I got married in March 2009 and my wife came to UK on Tier 1 dependent, stay in UK for 6 months(July�09 to Jan�10) and went back to India for 1 year (Jan�10 to Jan�11),Since then (from Jan�11 onwards) she is in UK. So if I calculate total period stay in UK it would be 2 years by our ILR application date.

As per the UKBA guide lines dependent has to be in the UK for 2 years to apply ILR and has to show the cohabitation proof for that.�

My queries are below:

1. how I can provide the cohabitation evidence; is it only the period she is in the UK(it will be 2 year)? Or the total period ?�

2. Does council tax, medical bills enough for cohabitation? if yes these issued once per year would that be OK?�

Kindly some one clarify my queries.�

Regards,
Raj

--
Thanks!

Sohel

#7694

From: Rama Reddy <rama.dwh@...>
Date: Sun May 20, 2012 4:53 pm
Subject: LIfe in the UK test

imramhru

Hi,

can anybody know the validity period of the Life in the UK test certifiate...how many days before we can take the exam in advance?

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rama

#7695

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Sun May 20, 2012 8:37 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> LIfe in the UK test

As far as I am aware there isn't any validity for the Life in UK test.�

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Rama Reddy <rama.dwh@...> wrote:

�

Hi,

can anybody know the validity period of the Life in the UK test certifiate...how many days before we can take the exam in advance?

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rama

--
Thanks!

Sohel

#7696

From: Rama Reddy <rama.dwh@...>
Date: Mon May 21, 2012 8:06 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> LIfe in the UK test

imramhru

That means we can have test at any time before ILR application..even one year before..

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 9:37 PM, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

�

As far as I am aware there isn't any validity for the Life in UK test.�

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Rama Reddy <rama.dwh@...> wrote:

�

Hi,

can anybody know the validity period of the Life in the UK test certifiate...how many days before we can take the exam in advance?

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rama

--
Thanks!

Sohel

#7697

From: Karthik Subramanian <karthikmsuk@...>
Date: Mon May 21, 2012 8:26 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> LIfe in the UK test

karthiksubra...

http://lifeintheuktest.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/htmlsite/help_70.html#q4

Hi,

�

There is no validity for Life in Uk test. Check the link below

�

Your Life in the UK Test Certificate does not have an expiry date on it. You should therefore keep it in a safe place until you are ready to submit the original with your application for Citizenship or Settlement.

We are not able to provide you with further copies of your test certificate. If you lose it, you should contact the Home Office who may ask you to take your test again.

�

Karthik.

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Rama Reddy <rama.dwh@...> wrote:

�

Hi,

can anybody know the validity period of the Life in the UK test certifiate...how many days before we can take the exam in advance?

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Rama

#7698

From: "Londoner" <vishwanath.3g@...>
Date: Mon May 21, 2012 11:43 am
Subject: Few Openings in Cisco Security & MS Server side

vishu_75b

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needs to be filled in ASAP.

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Exp: Should have min 6+ year of exp on MS Sever installation, Migration,
Administration etc.

2.Security Engineer ( Juniper and Checkpoint)
3.Russian Support Engineer for 6 months contract, may be extended
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Please let me know if anyone is interested or can refer them to people you may
know.

Kindly email me or get in touch with me on 07939958332.

Thanks & Best Regards

Vishwanath Ganti

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#7699

From: Raghu Reddy <raghu.london09@...>
Date: Mon May 21, 2012 4:11 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> ILR Cohabitation

raghu.london09

Thanks for the response.

But in SET(O) form mentioned dependent need to be shown 2 year cohabitation from the last visa extension.

Regards,

Raghu

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 20 May 2012, 14:00
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> ILR Cohabitation

The visa that your wife has is dependant on your visa so you do not have to prove cohabitation.

Also 2 years should be fine.

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM, Raghu Reddy <raghu.london09@...> wrote:

Dear Forum Members,

This query is regarding ILR for my wife.

I got married in March 2009 and my wife came to UK on Tier 1 dependent, stay in UK for 6 months(July’09 to Jan’10) and went back to India for 1 year (Jan’10 to Jan’11),Since then (from Jan’11 onwards) she is in UK. So if I calculate total period stay in UK it would be 2 years by our ILR application date.

As per the UKBA guide lines dependent has to be in the UK for 2 years to apply ILR and has to show the cohabitation proof for that.

My queries are below:

1. how I can provide the cohabitation evidence; is it only the period she is in the UK(it will be 2 year)? Or the total period ?

2. Does council tax, medical bills enough for cohabitation? if yes these issued once per year would that be OK?

Kindly some one clarify my queries.

Regards,
Raj

--
Thanks!

Sohel

#7700

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Mon May 21, 2012 4:19 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> ILR Cohabitation

sorry want aware of this. In this case a joint bank account or council tax/utility statement can be provided. I am assuming your spouse name will be on your passport and vice versa but you should also have marriage certificate attached with your application.

Thanks!

Sohel

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

�

The visa that your wife has is dependant on your visa so you do not have to prove cohabitation.

Also 2 years should be fine.

On Sun, May 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM, Raghu Reddy <raghu.london09@...> wrote:

�

Dear Forum Members,�

This query �is regarding �ILR for my wife.�

I got married in March 2009 and my wife came to UK on Tier 1 dependent, stay in UK for 6 months(July�09 to Jan�10) and went back to India for 1 year (Jan�10 to Jan�11),Since then (from Jan�11 onwards) she is in UK. So if I calculate total period stay in UK it would be 2 years by our ILR application date.

As per the UKBA guide lines dependent has to be in the UK for 2 years to apply ILR and has to show the cohabitation proof for that.�

My queries are below:

1. how I can provide the cohabitation evidence; is it only the period she is in the UK(it will be 2 year)? Or the total period ?�

2. Does council tax, medical bills enough for cohabitation? if yes these issued once per year would that be OK?�

Kindly some one clarify my queries.�

Regards,
Raj

--
Thanks!

Sohel

--
Thanks!

Sohel

#7701

From: arun vadikicharla <arun_vak007@...>
Date: Thu May 31, 2012 12:31 pm
Subject: Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

arun_vak007

Hi All,

,I am working as an IT contractor and planning to go for first tier extension in March 2013, stamped before April 6th 2010.

Below are 2 scenarios

A) Employed

currently on a PAYE and Director of my limited company structure owing 100% shares and get my salary on monthly basis and dividends quarterly.

below are documents for Visa extension

1. Personal Bank account statements

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and quarterly dividends

3. Ltd Company VAT Registration

4. Ltd Company PAYE registration

5. Ltd Company Incorporation Certificate

B) Self employed.

Recently i was advice by one of my friend to go for a Self employed and register with HMRC as a self employed and bill my own limited company and raise monthly invoices for salary and expenses enough for visa extension.

1. Self employed Bank account statements where salary credited.

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and invoices raised.

3. Self employed registered letter from HMRC.

my question as below.

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed).

2) As a self employed registered to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder.

3) Use Self Employed invoices as my income for extension.

4) Will dividends be a problem for Visa extension if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from dividends rather than salary.

Please advice let me know if you have any question or need more clarification.

All Iam trying to understand is to best and easy way to get VISA extension without much hassles.

Thanks

Arun

#7702

From: Sahil Shah <sahilisonline@...>
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2012 10:44 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

sahilisonline

Hi Arun,

I am in the same boat.

I have done my extension a few years back.

IMHO, employed is the best way to go. Answers below:

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed). - Does not really matter. However, personally, i prefer employed.

2) As a self employed registered to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder. -

3) Use Self Employed invoices as my income for extension.

4) Will dividends be a problem for Visa extension if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from dividends rather than salary. - Not a problem, I did it that way.

Make sure you have got proof to back up everything that you propose, i.e. NI contribution statements( Even if nil), Business bank acct stats, vouchers, slips...etc

Good luck.

From: arun vadikicharla <arun_vak007@...>
To: "TierOne@yahoogroups.com" <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 31 May 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

Hi All,

,I am working as an IT contractor and planning to go for first tier extension in March 2013, stamped before April 6th 2010.

Below are 2 scenarios

A) Employed

currently on a PAYE and Director of my limited company structure owing 100% shares and get my salary on monthly basis and dividends quarterly.

below are documents for Visa extension

1. Personal Bank account statements

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and quarterly dividends

3. Ltd Company VAT Registration

4. Ltd Company PAYE registration

5. Ltd Company Incorporation Certificate

B) Self employed.

1. Self employed Bank account statements where salary credited.

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and invoices raised.

3. Self employed registered letter from HMRC.

my question as below.

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed).

2) As a self employed registered to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder.

3) Use Self Employed invoices as my income for extension.

4) Will dividends be a problem for Visa extension if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from dividends rather than salary.

Please advice let me know if you have any question or need more clarification.

All Iam trying to understand is to best and easy way to get VISA extension without much hassles.

Thanks

Arun

#7703

From: Manish Tare <blessedsoul@...>
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2012 10:27 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

manishstare

Arun
Its less complex to go ahead as employed
Dividends are part of your earnings as employed and considered for point calculation... Treated just as salary income

That's what i did for my extension being an IT cotractor

Cheers
Manish

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy

On Jun 1, 2012 10:57 AM, "arun vadikicharla" <arun_vak007@...> wrote:

�

Hi All,

,I am working as an IT contractor and planning to go for first tier�extension in March 2013, stamped before�April�6th 2010.�

Below are 2�scenarios�

A) Employed�

currently on a PAYE and �Director of my limited company structure owing 100% shares and get �my salary on monthly basis and dividends quarterly.

below are documents for Visa extension�

1. Personal Bank account statements
2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and quarterly dividends

3. Ltd Company VAT Registration�
4. Ltd Company PAYE registration�
5. Ltd Company Incorporation Certificate

B) Self�employed.

Recently i was�advice�by one of my friend to go for a Self employed and register with HMRC as a self employed and bill my own limited company and raise monthly�invoices for salary and expenses enough for visa extension.�

1. Self employed Bank account statements where salary credited.

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and invoices raised.
3. Self employed registered letter from HMRC.�

my question as below.

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed).

2) As a self employed�registered�to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder.
3) Use Self Employed �invoices�as my income for�extension.

4) Will�dividends�be a problem for Visa�extension�if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from�dividends�rather than salary.

Please advice let me know if you have any question or need more clarification.

All �Iam trying to�understand�is to best and easy way to get VISA extension without much hassles.

Thanks
Arun

�

#7704

From: Krrish Raju <krrish.raju@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2012 5:55 pm
Subject: Dependant Visa Processing duration

krrish.raju...

Hi all,

How many days it will take probably to process for the tier-1 dependant visa after submitting the application in VFS office?

Is it mandatory to submit Tenancy agreement for Tier -1 dependant visa ? Thanks all for your reply in advance.

Thanks

Krrish

#7705

From: Pradeep <sreepradee@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 5:00 am
Subject: Change of name evidence for Extension

sreepradee

Hi All,

For main applicant 'Tier1' visa extension do I need to submit change of name evidence document?

At the time of initial application I have submitted deed poll in original, do I need to submit the same again?

Thanks in advance

Pradeep

#7706

From: neerajchain@...
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 5:18 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

neerajchain

Hi Krish,

I applied for my wife on 7th May and her VISA came thru in 3 weeks... I applied from Mumbai North VFS.The current processing times I beleive is abt 14workin days. Tenancy agreement is not mandatory but a good to hv document as it is a proof of where u are residing and where she will eventually reside. Any Utility bill in ur name, if u have a UK driving license as well that shuld do. Alternatively you could do a hotel booking for her and then cancel it as per the cancellation policy probably just 1-2 days before u expectin her VISA to come thru.

However I still suggest some proof of residence is a must and a strong document proof.

All the best for the application.

Cheers !!!
Neeraj Chainani.

Sent from my BlackBerry� wireless device

From: Krrish Raju <krrish.raju@...>

Sender: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:55:15 -0700 (PDT)

To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com<TierOne@yahoogroups.com>

ReplyTo: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Subject: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

Hi all,

How many days it will take probably to process for the tier-1 dependant visa after submitting the application in VFS office?

Is it mandatory to submit Tenancy agreement for Tier -1 dependant visa ? Thanks all for your reply in advance.

Thanks

Krrish

#7707

From: Anoop Kumar <akb.mca@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 1:09 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

anoopkumar_b

Hi Sahil,

What is the status of employment for an
IT contractor working through own limited company ?
He/she is the director of the company and not an employee.

As per HMRC (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/employment-status/index.htm), this is not a matter of choice.

I feel the status of one will be self employed based on this site.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Regards,
Anoop.

On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Sahil Shah <sahilisonline@...> wrote:

�

Hi Arun,

I am in the same boat.

I have done my extension a few years back.

IMHO, employed is the best way to go. Answers below:

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed). - Does not really matter. However, personally, i prefer employed.
2) As a self employed�registered�to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder. -�

3) Use Self Employed �invoices�as my income for�extension.�
4) Will�dividends�be a problem for Visa�extension�if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from�dividends�rather than salary. - Not a problem, I did it that way.

Make sure you have got proof to back up everything that you propose, i.e. NI contribution statements( Even if nil), Business bank acct stats, vouchers, slips...etc

Good luck.

From: arun vadikicharla <arun_vak007@...>
To: "TierOne@yahoogroups.com" <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 31 May 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

�

Hi All,

,I am working as an IT contractor and planning to go for first tier�extension in March 2013, stamped before�April�6th 2010.�

Below are 2�scenarios�

A) Employed�

currently on a PAYE and �Director of my limited company structure owing 100% shares and get �my salary on monthly basis and dividends quarterly.

below are documents for Visa extension�

1. Personal Bank account statements
2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and quarterly dividends
3. Ltd Company VAT Registration�
4. Ltd Company PAYE registration�
5. Ltd Company Incorporation Certificate

B) Self�employed.

Recently i was�advice�by one of my friend to go for a Self employed and register with HMRC as a self employed and bill my own limited company and raise monthly�invoices for salary and expenses enough for visa extension.�

1. Self employed Bank account statements where salary credited.

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and invoices raised.
3. Self employed registered letter from HMRC.�

my question as below.

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed).

2) As a self employed�registered�to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder.
3) Use Self Employed �invoices�as my income for�extension.
4) Will�dividends�be a problem for Visa�extension�if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from�dividends�rather than salary.

Please advice let me know if you have any question or need more clarification.

All �Iam trying to�understand�is to best and easy way to get VISA extension without much hassles.

Thanks
Arun

�

#7708

From: Anoop Kumar <akb.mca@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 1:14 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

anoopkumar_b

Hi Sahil,

Another official site where it mentions "Independent contractors or consultants under self-employment"

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Understandingyourworkstatus/Workersemployeesandselfemployment/DG_183494

Regards,
Anoop.

On Wed, Jun 6, 2012 at 2:09 PM, Anoop Kumar <akb.mca@...> wrote:

Hi Sahil,

What is the status of employment for an
IT contractor working through own limited company ?
He/she is the director of the company and not an employee.

As per HMRC (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/employment-status/index.htm), this is not a matter of choice.

I feel the status of one will be self employed based on this site.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Regards,
Anoop.

On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Sahil Shah <sahilisonline@...> wrote:

�

Hi Arun,

I am in the same boat.

I have done my extension a few years back.

IMHO, employed is the best way to go. Answers below:

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed). - Does not really matter. However, personally, i prefer employed.
2) As a self employed�registered�to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder. -�

3) Use Self Employed �invoices�as my income for�extension.�
4) Will�dividends�be a problem for Visa�extension�if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from�dividends�rather than salary. - Not a problem, I did it that way.

Make sure you have got proof to back up everything that you propose, i.e. NI contribution statements( Even if nil), Business bank acct stats, vouchers, slips...etc

Good luck.

From: arun vadikicharla <arun_vak007@...>
To: "TierOne@yahoogroups.com" <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 31 May 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

�

Hi All,

,I am working as an IT contractor and planning to go for first tier�extension in March 2013, stamped before�April�6th 2010.�

Below are 2�scenarios�

A) Employed�

currently on a PAYE and �Director of my limited company structure owing 100% shares and get �my salary on monthly basis and dividends quarterly.

below are documents for Visa extension�

1. Personal Bank account statements
2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and quarterly dividends
3. Ltd Company VAT Registration�
4. Ltd Company PAYE registration�
5. Ltd Company Incorporation Certificate

B) Self�employed.

Recently i was�advice�by one of my friend to go for a Self employed and register with HMRC as a self employed and bill my own limited company and raise monthly�invoices for salary and expenses enough for visa extension.�

1. Self employed Bank account statements where salary credited.

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and invoices raised.
3. Self employed registered letter from HMRC.�

my question as below.

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed).

2) As a self employed�registered�to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder.
3) Use Self Employed �invoices�as my income for�extension.
4) Will�dividends�be a problem for Visa�extension�if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from�dividends�rather than salary.

Please advice let me know if you have any question or need more clarification.

All �Iam trying to�understand�is to best and easy way to get VISA extension without much hassles.

Thanks
Arun

�

#7709

From: Sahil Shah <sahilisonline@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2012 2:02 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

sahilisonline

Hello mate,

There are lots of technicalities surrounding it, which is best left to the accountants.

But to cut a long story short, you could either be the employed, director, share-holder or self-employed. Employed here means employed by your own limited company. A director being still employed by your own limited company.

The easiest way to get through the visa hoops (in my opinion, any way) is the employed-director way. That way your first proof of income will be dividend vouchers and salary slips with the bank statements as your second proof.

You can also get an accountant's statement to cover everything, just to play safe.

Hope this helps.

Thanks!

From: Anoop Kumar <akb.mca@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 6 June 2012 2:09 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Sahil Shah <sahilisonline@...> wrote:

Hi Arun,

I am in the same boat.

I have done my extension a few years back.

IMHO, employed is the best way to go. Answers below:

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed). - Does not really matter. However, personally, i prefer employed.
2) As a self employed registered to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder. -

3) Use Self Employed invoices as my income for extension.
4) Will dividends be a problem for Visa extension if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from dividends rather than salary. - Not a problem, I did it that way.

Make sure you have got proof to back up everything that you propose, i.e. NI contribution statements( Even if nil), Business bank acct stats, vouchers, slips...etc

Good luck.

From: arun vadikicharla <arun_vak007@...>
To: "TierOne@yahoogroups.com" <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 31 May 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

Hi All,

,I am working as an IT contractor and planning to go for first tier extension in March 2013, stamped before April 6th 2010.

Below are 2 scenarios

A) Employed

currently on a PAYE and Director of my limited company structure owing 100% shares and get my salary on monthly basis and dividends quarterly.

below are documents for Visa extension

1. Personal Bank account statements
2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and quarterly dividends
3. Ltd Company VAT Registration
4. Ltd Company PAYE registration
5. Ltd Company Incorporation Certificate

B) Self employed.

Recently i was advice by one of my friend to go for a Self employed and register with HMRC as a self employed and bill my own limited company and raise monthly invoices for salary and expenses enough for visa extension.

1. Self employed Bank account statements where salary credited.

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and invoices raised.
3. Self employed registered letter from HMRC.

my question as below.

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed).

2) As a self employed registered to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder.
3) Use Self Employed invoices as my income for extension.
4) Will dividends be a problem for Visa extension if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from dividends rather than salary.

Please advice let me know if you have any question or need more clarification.

All Iam trying to understand is to best and easy way to get VISA extension without much hassles.

Thanks
Arun

#7710

From: dyraghavendra nagesh <dyraghavendra@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 8:31 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

dyraghavendra

Hi Neeraj,

I am planning to apply for dependant visa for my wife and could you please share following details:

1.Latest Application form

2.How much Banak Banalce amount need to maintain

3.Visa fees for one dependant.

Thanks in advance.

Regards

Raghavendra

From: "neerajchain@..." <neerajchain@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

From: Krrish Raju <krrish.raju@...>

Sender: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:55:15 -0700 (PDT)

To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com<TierOne@yahoogroups.com>

ReplyTo: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Subject: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

Hi all,

How many days it will take probably to process for the tier-1 dependant visa after submitting the application in VFS office?

Is it mandatory to submit Tenancy agreement for Tier -1 dependant visa ? Thanks all for your reply in advance.

Thanks

Krrish

#7711

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 10:44 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

Form: VAF10 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/partners-families/migrant-workers-students/

Fee: �750 Postal and �900 PEO http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/fees-spring-2012.pdf

Maintenance:�Assuming you have been in the country for more than 12 months (�800 + �533) explanation below�.

Family member of a tier 1 migrant (excluding tier 1 Investor dependants and �tier 1 exceptional talent dependants)

1.�� If the Tier 1 Migrant is outside the United Kingdom or has been present in the United Kingdom for less than 12 months, each family member of the Tier 1 Migrant must show that he/she, the Tier 1 Migrant, or (for children) his/her other parent who is also legally present in the United Kingdom has at least �1600 to support him/her; this is in addition to any funds the Tier 1 Migrant needs to prove he/she has enough money to support himself/herself. Please note dependants of Tier 1 Investors do not need to satisfy the maintenance requirement.

2.�� If the Tier 1 Migrant has been in the United Kingdom for 12 months or more, each family member of the Tier 1 Migrant must have �533 to support himself/herself.

3.�� For example, the Tier 1 Migrant has been in the UK for 6 months and is making an application at the same time as his/her spouse and two children. He/she must show that he/she has �1600 for his spouse and a further �1600 for each child, in addition to �800 required for his/her own support. In total the family will require evidence that they hold �5600 in available funds (�1600 x 3 = �4800 + �800).

4.�� If the same Tier 1 Migrant and his family had been present in the UK for two years, they would �require evidence that they held �2399 (�533 x 3 = �1599 + �800) in available funds.

5.�� If a family member applies separately from the Tier 1 Migrant, there must still be enough funds to support each member of the family. Therefore in the example above, if the family has a third child, the main applicant has been in the United Kingdom for two years and the family applies for leave to remain for the third child separately, they must provide evidence that they have an additional �533 in available funds.

Thanks!

Sohel

On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM, dyraghavendra nagesh <dyraghavendra@...> wrote:

�

Hi Neeraj,

�

I am planning to apply for dependant visa for my wife and could you please share following details:

�

1.Latest Application form

2.How much Banak Banalce amount need to maintain

3.Visa fees for one dependant.

�

Thanks in advance.

�

Regards

Raghavendra

�

From: "neerajchain@..." <neerajchain@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

�

Hi Krish,

I applied for my wife on 7th May and her VISA came thru in 3 weeks... I applied from Mumbai North VFS.The current processing times I beleive is abt 14workin days. Tenancy agreement is not mandatory but a good to hv document as it is a proof of where u are residing and where she will eventually reside. Any Utility bill in ur name, if u have a UK driving license as well that shuld do. Alternatively you could do a hotel booking for her and then cancel it as per the cancellation policy probably just 1-2 days before u expectin her VISA to come thru.

However I still suggest some proof of residence is a must and a strong document proof.

All the best for the application.

Cheers !!!
Neeraj Chainani.
Sent from my BlackBerry� wireless device

From: Krrish Raju <krrish.raju@...>

Sender: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:55:15 -0700 (PDT)

To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com<TierOne@yahoogroups.com>

ReplyTo: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Subject: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

�

Hi all,

�� How many days it will take probably to process for the tier-1 dependant visa after submitting the application in VFS office?

�� Is it mandatory to submit Tenancy agreement for Tier -1 dependant visa ? Thanks all for your reply in advance.

Thanks

Krrish

--
Thanks!

Sohel

#7712

From: arun vadikicharla <arun_vak007@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 7:17 am
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

arun_vak007

Thanks for your thoughts.

Cheers
Arun

From: Sahil Shah <sahilisonline@...>;
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>;
Subject: Re: Re: Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)
Sent: Wed, Jun 6, 2012 2:02:45 PM

Hello mate,

There are lots of technicalities surrounding it, which is best left to the accountants.

You can also get an accountant's statement to cover everything, just to play safe.

Hope this helps.

Thanks!

From: Anoop Kumar <akb.mca@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, 6 June 2012 2:09 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Sahil Shah <sahilisonline@...> wrote:

Hi Arun,

I am in the same boat.

I have done my extension a few years back.

IMHO, employed is the best way to go. Answers below:

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed). - Does not really matter. However, personally, i prefer employed.
2) As a self employed registered to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder. -

3) Use Self Employed invoices as my income for extension.
4) Will dividends be a problem for Visa extension if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from dividends rather than salary. - Not a problem, I did it that way.

Make sure you have got proof to back up everything that you propose, i.e. NI contribution statements( Even if nil), Business bank acct stats, vouchers, slips...etc

Good luck.

From: arun vadikicharla <arun_vak007@...>
To: "TierOne@yahoogroups.com" <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, 31 May 2012 1:31 PM
Subject: <TierOne> Tier 1 Extension (Employed / Self - Employed)

Hi All,

,I am working as an IT contractor and planning to go for first tier extension in March 2013, stamped before April 6th 2010.

Below are 2 scenarios

A) Employed

currently on a PAYE and Director of my limited company structure owing 100% shares and get my salary on monthly basis and dividends quarterly.

below are documents for Visa extension

1. Personal Bank account statements
2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and quarterly dividends
3. Ltd Company VAT Registration
4. Ltd Company PAYE registration
5. Ltd Company Incorporation Certificate

B) Self employed.

Recently i was advice by one of my friend to go for a Self employed and register with HMRC as a self employed and bill my own limited company and raise monthly invoices for salary and expenses enough for visa extension.

1. Self employed Bank account statements where salary credited.

2. An income certificate from accountant showing my income earned as monthly salary and invoices raised.
3. Self employed registered letter from HMRC.

my question as below.

1) For visa extension which one is good as a (Self employed/ Employed).

2) As a self employed registered to HMRC can I raise my invoice to own limited company where I am 100% share holder.
3) Use Self Employed invoices as my income for extension.
4) Will dividends be a problem for Visa extension if we go ahead as a employed as most of the income we show would be from dividends rather than salary.

Please advice let me know if you have any question or need more clarification.

All Iam trying to understand is to best and easy way to get VISA extension without much hassles.

Thanks
Arun

Reply | Messages in this Topic (1)

#7713

From: neerajchain@...
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 12:44 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

neerajchain

Hi Krish,

Further to the below what Sohel has mentioned, since Mar-Apr all applications have now become online for most visa categories and country as well. I applied from Mumbai North in India so the dependant application form needs to be filled online wherein u have the option to take date and day of appt. Print off the form and have to sign in and submit along with other supporting documents.

www.vfs-uk-in.com

All the best for your application.

Cheers !!!
Neeraj Chainani.

Sent from my BlackBerry� wireless device

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>

Sender: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 11:44:45 +0100

To: <TierOne@yahoogroups.com>

ReplyTo: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Subject: <TierOne> Re: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

Form: VAF10 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/partners-families/migrant-workers-students/

Fee: �750 Postal and �900 PEO http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/fees-spring-2012.pdf

Maintenance:�Assuming you have been in the country for more than 12 months (�800 + �533) explanation below�.

Family member of a tier 1 migrant (excluding tier 1 Investor dependants and �tier 1 exceptional talent dependants)

2.�� If the Tier 1 Migrant has been in the United Kingdom for 12 months or more, each family member of the Tier 1 Migrant must have �533 to support himself/herself.

4.�� If the same Tier 1 Migrant and his family had been present in the UK for two years, they would �require evidence that they held �2399 (�533 x 3 = �1599 + �800) in available funds.

Thanks!

Sohel

On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 9:31 AM, dyraghavendra nagesh <dyraghavendra@...> wrote:

�

Hi Neeraj,

�

I am planning to apply for dependant visa for my wife and could you please share following details:

�

1.Latest Application form

2.How much Banak Banalce amount need to maintain

3.Visa fees for one dependant.

�

Thanks in advance.

�

Regards

Raghavendra

�

From: "neerajchain@..." <neerajchain@...>
To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

�

Hi Krish,

I applied for my wife on 7th May and her VISA came thru in 3 weeks... I applied from Mumbai North VFS.The current processing times I beleive is abt 14workin days. Tenancy agreement is not mandatory but a good to hv document as it is a proof of where u are residing and where she will eventually reside. Any Utility bill in ur name, if u have a UK driving license as well that shuld do. Alternatively you could do a hotel booking for her and then cancel it as per the cancellation policy probably just 1-2 days before u expectin her VISA to come thru.

However I still suggest some proof of residence is a must and a strong document proof.

All the best for the application.

Cheers !!!
Neeraj Chainani.
Sent from my BlackBerry� wireless device

From: Krrish Raju <krrish.raju@...>

Sender: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:55:15 -0700 (PDT)

To: TierOne@yahoogroups.com<TierOne@yahoogroups.com>

ReplyTo: TierOne@yahoogroups.com

Subject: <TierOne> Dependant Visa Processing duration

�

Hi all,

�� How many days it will take probably to process for the tier-1 dependant visa after submitting the application in VFS office?

�� Is it mandatory to submit Tenancy agreement for Tier -1 dependant visa ? Thanks all for your reply in advance.

Thanks

Krrish

--
Thanks!

Sohel

#7714

From: ali arshad <aliarshad79@...>
Date: Thu Jun 7, 2012 3:59 pm
Subject: help to find out salary threshold

aliarshad79

Dear all

Can someone help me find out what is the salary threshold required for me for my extension in December 2013?I applied for hsmp assessment in February 2008 and initially my assessment was refused but afetr applying for administrative review,i got my assessment approved in April 13,2009.I then applied for hsmp visa on October 13, 2009 and then again my visa was first refused in August 2010 which was then approved and stamped in December 2010 after an appeal against the decision.

The visa was granted for three years and is due for extension in December 2013.I would be thankful forthe info.

Regards

Ali Arshad

Reply | Messages in this Topic (1)

#7715

From: Sohel <sohel.modi@...>
Date: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:41 pm
Subject: Re: Tier-1 extension for someone who is residing and working outside UK

Yes he can apply for extension based on his overseas earnings. However, no uplift ratio will be applied and he will have to come to the UK to apply either in person or make a postal application.

On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Ashish R Singh <ashishrs_in@...> wrote:

Hi Group,

On behalf of my friend who resides and works in another country than UK. Can he be eligible for Tier-1 extension?

If yes, though he wouldnt be claiming for UK Experience, will the earning in any other country would be accepted for points claim�for�earning in last 12 months?

�

Thanks

Ashish

--
Thanks!

Sohel

#7716

From: Ashish R Singh <ashishrs_in@...>
Date: Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:13 pm
Subject: Tier-1 extension for someone who is residing and working outside UK

ashishrs_in

Hi Group,

On behalf of my friend who resides and works in another country than UK. Can he be eligible for Tier-1 extension?

If yes, though he wouldnt be claiming for UK Experience, will the earning in any other country would be accepted for points claim for earning in last 12 months?

Thanks

Ashish

#7717

From: Ashish R Singh <ashishrs_in@...>
Date: Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:09 am
Subject: Tier-1 extension for someone who is residing and working outside UK

ashishrs_in

Hi Group,

On behalf of my friend who resides and works in another country than UK. Can he be eligible for Tier-1 extension?

If yes, though he wouldnt be claiming for UK Experience, will the earning in any other country would be accepted for points claim for earning in last 12 months?

Thanks

Ashish

#7718

From: Ashish R Singh <ashishrs_in@...>
Date: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:19 pm
Subject: Re: <TierOne> Re: Tier-1 extension for someone who is residing and working outside UK

ashishrs_in

Thank you very much Sohel.

Ashish

On 11 Jun 2012, at 19:41, Sohel <sohel.modi@...> wrote:

Yes he can apply for extension based on his overseas earnings. However, no uplift ratio will be applied and he will have to come to the UK to apply either in person or make a postal application.

On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Ashish R Singh <ashishrs_in@...> wrote:

Hi Group,

On behalf of my friend who resides and works in another country than UK. Can he be eligible for Tier-1 extension?

If yes, though he wouldnt be claiming for UK Experience, will the earning in any other country would be accepted for points claim for earning in last 12 months?

Thanks

Ashish

--
Thanks!

Sohel