Hi Manoj & Cooldude, Thanks for your response... so there is no future at all for us - the mainframe guys in UK?? very sad :( Please advice if I could make use of my Tier 1 and get into some other technology specific jobs after getting trained from India... I think SAP is good, but not sure whether ...

Hi Aimeejay,

I too have the same profile background (4+, IDMS, COBOL, JCL, VSAM) as yours for the Cobol part. Have you find anything on your job search. Please provide me your input.

PS: I am currently holding Tier 1 visa and planning to travel to UK after finding a job there.

Regards,
Sweety

Hi All, I am having 4+ years of experience in Mainframe Technology (Cobol, JCL, IDMS, ADSO). I have got now Tier 1 Visa for UK. I am currently in India and planning to travel to UK after finding a Job in UK from here. I understand that it is bit difficult, but scared to be jobless. I have started ...

I have applied through VFS chennai. During my application submission, VFS officer initially refused to accept my reference letter receivied via Fax. I said to him clearly that 'let BHC make a decision and please pass my documents to them as I provide!' Hi sweety, Hearty Congrats on your success ...

Hi All, A big thanks to each one in this group for sharing the required information in getting the UK visa. After a great struggle in gathering documents for Maintenance funds, I have now got my Passport stamped with Tier 1 visa for 3 years :). I like to share my experience, as it may help someone ...

Hi Phani / all, I am in the process of applying for EC this june. If you have applied for EC with HSMP approval letter, kindly share your experience. Experience by means, what are all the formalities we have to follow at the VFS center. It would be really useful if you provide more information on ...

Hi All, I am in the process of applying for EC. As part of accomadation details in UK, I am planning to show the hotel booking. However, as i am not sure about my travel date, i may cancel/change my booking once the EC is approved. Could you please let me know where we can do advance booking ...

Hi britimmig - could you please list out the documents you have submitted for EC. is it the same as from Malik or any difference.

please advice. thanks.

Hi Phani, I am planning to apply mid of May... i am from Chennai and i am not yet ready with all the documents required as per the old rules... However, i am ready if we go by new rules !!! ok, i too think it is must to show 3 months fund in the bank. have you checked with UK Home office.... i think ...

Many Thanks for your prompt response Piyush.

I have just now observed that few members have posted their experience mentioning all the documents (including accomadation details, pay slips) being submitted for EC application recently. hence little confusing...

do you aware, is it mandatory???

Hi gmhsmp, Thanks for the message. I am planning to apply for EC this month. As the rules have been changed, I have understood that not all the documents mentioned below (as required before Tier1 rule) are required now as we apply under Tier 1 with less charge. However, it seems you have applied ...

Hi Phani,

Have you applied for EC with HSMP approval letter under Tier 1 rule. If so, could you please provide your experience. thanks.

Hi All, I have got the HSMP approval letter during Jan and about to expire by June end. I was in UK last year and got the approval letter using the documents / details from UK (e.g., Bank statements, salary slips etc). I am planning to apply for EC during May from Chennai. I have listed down my ...