What happens at the visa application center on the day of your visit? You must attend the appointment for your visa application. You cannot send someone in your place. Arrive at least 15 minutes early Bring a printed copy of your visa application, as well as a valid passport or travel document with at least... Continue Reading →
SOLE DIRECTOR OF A LIMITED COMPANY: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO EVIDENCE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT NEEDED FOR UK SPOUSE VISA APPLICATION
What general documents do applicants need to submit for the financial requirement under self-employment - sole director of a limited company? A copy of the last full financial year Company Tax Return CT600 and the electronic or written acknowledgment from HMRC Evidence of registration with the Registrar of Companies at Companies House Corporate/business bank statements... Continue Reading →
Application And Payment To Transfer A Standard Route (postal) Application To Priority Service (Version 10/2018)
Application To Transfer A Standard Route (Postal) Application To Priority Service You can upgrade your postal or standard visa application to priority even if you have already submitted your application. Please ensure you are applying under an eligible category before proceeding with your request. Any requests to transfer applications to priority service for application routes... Continue Reading →
IELTS LIFE SKILLS (A1, A2, B1) EXPLAINED
What is IELTS Life Skills? IELTS Life Skills is a new test approved by UKVI as a Secure English Language Test (SELT). It’s designed for those who need to demonstrate their speaking and listening skills at Level A1, A2 or B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. What are the Three (3)... Continue Reading →
CFO-Related Concerns
This information is all about common CFO-related concerns. I have called CFO Davao, Clark and Manila hubs to clarify the following concerns: 1) What if the applicant didn't receive an email containing the barcode from CFO? *** CFO Davao has confirmed that even if you haven't received the barcode, all you have... Continue Reading →
IHS Fee Set To increase In December 2018
IHS Fee Set To increase In December 2018 Everyone has been anticipating on this! Since the release of the new table of immigration fees which detailed the increase in April of this year, we’ve already kind of like expected the IHS surcharge to follow suit. “The long wait is over!” IHS Fee is set to... Continue Reading →
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CAV (CERTIFICATION, AUTHENTICATION, VERIFICATION) AND RED RIBBON
CAV AND RED RIBBON: THE WHYs, HOWs, WHATs, & WHEREs CAV (CERTIFICATION, AUTHENTICATION, VERIFICATION) Who needs CAV and what are the documents which need CAV? CAV is a requirement for Filipinos who are applying to work or study abroad. Usually, TOR or Transcript of Records, Diploma and other scholastic requirements are requested for CAV. What... Continue Reading →
English Language Levels Defined (CEFR Standard)
English Language Levels Defined The six reference English levels are widely accepted as the global standard for grading an individual’s language proficiency. CEFR or Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is the popular and standard evaluation used to assess one's English proficiency. A. English Basic User (A1,A2) (Level 1.) A1 (Beginner) Can understand and use familiar... Continue Reading →
UK Driving Theory Test: What You Need To Know
Learning how to drive and owning a car in the UK is more of like a necessity rather than a luxury. Although public transport is available in the form of buses, trams, and cabs, you take them on their own schedule and pick-up/drop off points. They have transport order in the UK compared to the... Continue Reading →