Hello, I have submitted the online OCI applications for my family of 4 (Me, wife and 2 kids) and looking to schedule an appointment. However, after having entered my details the question asked is: 'Do any other family member is also applying with you?' If I select that option, there is provision to ...
All, I am due to apply for my ILR as a Tier 1 General Migrant tomorrow. My 5 year visa comprises of 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 General Migrant status. My HSMP visa dates are 26-06-2007 to 26-06-2009 but my Tier 1 visa dates are 29-06-2009 to 26-06-2012. As you will notice there is gap of 2 days ...
Could you please update on the status of your application. I have someone who is in a similar situation and your feedback will help that applicant I suppose.
Folks, Please find below the timelines of my wife's Tier 1 application Application Type: WP to Tier 1 Date Applied/Docs sent: 10-Feb-2009 Application reached HO: 11-Feb-2009 Reference Letter Dated: 11-Feb-2009 Visa Approved Date: 21-Mar-2009 (Strange to see approval on a Sat) Documents received: 25 ...
MaheshNair - Good to see that you have deleted your messages Whilst it is frustrating to see that in-country Tier 1 applications take longer than the ones outside, I guess HO could be more genuine in posting different timelines for them. Just as in the case of 2 links under the cost section, they ...
The success rate of In-Country applicants is much higher than that of the ones from outside. The fact remains that HSMP Extn and switiching of any sort means earnings documents will be UK docs (in most ocassions). Hence the chances of rejectiion is less. With out-of-country applicants, HO can say ...
Nachiketpa, My wife was in a similar situation and when I enquired HO they mentioned that they are not interested in the start date of the employment but the actual payment periods. In my wife's case she started her employment last june but received her first salary in july. HO suggested that I ...
Folks, Firstly sorry if this post is in the wrong place, couldn't find a better place to inform about this to the skilled and highly skilled. Also non-Indian nationals, please excuse me as this is more pertinent for the Indian Nationals. But on the broader context, the issue of embracing skilled and ...
Hi Folks, I am delighted to convey to you all that I obtained my EC today. I applied for EC on 23-May-07. I was called for an interview yesterday at British High Commission, Chennai and had a gruelling 40 mins interview with the EC Officer. However at the end I was told that my visa will be issued ...
Hi aprilhsmp, I have applied for my EC and awaiting a decision. However based on my earlier experience I wish to comment on your query. When I travelled to UK as a student, I did undergo my medicals and carried my chest X-ray. In heathrow I was asked to produce the X-ray report and it helped me to ...
Folks, I have a query. While we submit the HSMP approval letter along with the complete set of documents sent to seek HSMP, should we also add the same cover letter (with list of documents suppied along with their explanation)or can we just list the documents in the cover letter for EC? Please ...
Hi Mohan, Thanks for your wishes. I am planning to show around 5000 GBP in the form of bank savings, which I think should be good enough. I don't think it is mandatory to disclose one's fixed assests. Hence I am not disclosing any. Well, all I did interms of searching for a job was to key in 'Uk ...
Hi Folks, I will be submitting the below list of documents and other items to be taken care of towards my EC. Please review them and let me know your feedback. Thanks. Form to be filled in Black ink. DOCUMENTS LIST: EC Application Packet 1.Cover letter explaining all the supporting documents along ...
To, HSMP Team, Work Permits (UK), Home Office PO Box 3468, Sheffield S3 8WA Dear Sir or Madam: Sub: Request to review the decision on my initial HSMP application (HSMP Reference Number: 211XXX) With reference to the decision letter dated XXX issued towards my initial HSMP application, I wish to ...
Hi Folks, Thanks for all those who gave me the confidence while lodging a review request. I called up the HO and was confirmed that on 23rd Apr my review request was approved. To help the members of the forum, I shall share my covering letter in a day's time, sent to reason out the incorrect ...
I have been denied HSMP on the grounds that my bank statement do not prove that the salary credited was from my employer. I am planning to send a review application. If any of you have been through a similar situation, kindly share the justification you provided.
Hi Folks, I am preparing my application packet and have a couple of queries. Please advice accrodingly. 1. I claim 5 points towards UK Experience as I did my Master's in UK. We all know that we do not get any letter from Home Office for the initial grant of student visa. However I have a letter ...
Hey folks, think I need to clarify. When my HSMP review was turned down in June 2005, I returned back to my home country. I have been working in my home country since then. Infact the work permit that I secured was from my current employer in my home country and the entry clearance also from my home ...
Hi, I seek your advice on my case. please find below the case history. I went to UK in 2003 to pursue my Master's and obtained entry clearance till Feb 2005. I applied for HSMP in jan 2005 and while I applied I was informed by the Home Office staff that I had to send my original passport also. I ...
Folks, I am finding it difficult to obtain a copy of my Form 16 from my employer. My employer is fussy about issuing me a Form 16 since I have already filed my returns for the year 05-06. Will it suffice if I provide only my Saral that was duly acknowledged by the Income Tax department or should I ...
You have mentioned that your income tax return covered only 4 months out of the total earnings period. Did you tick the box for Question 33 in the application form 'Income Tax return covering period claimed for'?
