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| ajayxyz Member Member # 7225 | Posted December 30, 2003 01:48 PM Sigh of relief after many sleepless nights and restless days and worries about documents.. I got HSMP approval letter today. I sent HSMP application on 8th Dec 2003 from Bangalore, India by (Royal-Indian)Speed Post, which was handed over to other Royals on 12th Dec 2003 and these royal people are really royal they handed over to HSMP office on the same day. After that came X-mas and HSMP went on merrying.. I suspected something wrong with my application but insisted on waiting instead of calling HSMP office So mine took 18 days.( Bash got his in 1 day ) I'm happy. I got 90 points (under-28). My case was very simple. 4+ yrs of exp in Telecom, and a bachelor degree. Nothing else to show. Following are the documents which i set with application and also i mentioned them in my cover letter =========================================== 1. Date Of Birth 2. Educational Background 3. Work Experience 4. Past earnings from work 5. Can you continue your career in UK my past 12 months earnings was around 9k GBP. Fee payement: payed by credit card I always rely on Govt. Postal system and they again proved to be worthy. Private couriers, in my opinion, are not so reliable/responsible. That's why i didn't arrange for collection of docuemnts by courier. I think i shared all my info with u all. cheers |
| Chess Member Member # 7233 | Posted December 30, 2003 02:03 PM Ajay, Congs and well done.... good luck with entry clearance..and eventual job-hunting...the journey has just began Good Luck -------------------- .........Nkosi sikelele Africa |
| ajayxyz Member Member # 7225 | Posted December 30, 2003 02:12 PM tx chess Job hunting first then EC i don't want to take risk as my case for EC will be week on the financial grounds I'll have one dependent on my application, which in turn requires more fund. So i'm assuming that if i have job then my case will be stronger. I know getting a job is not so easy. But let's see what is in the destiny. |
| Tom Jones Junior Member Member # 7030 | Posted December 30, 2003 05:16 PM Hi Ajay Congrats for getting HSMP.In your post you have mentioned that you send the docs using Speed Post. How did HSMP team return the documents. Did they send it by first class post ? Thanks |
| Tom Jones Junior Member Member # 7030 | Posted December 30, 2003 05:18 PM Hi Ajay, I am currently in Bangalore, would it be possible to meet you in person ? Thanks |
| sree2004 Member Member # 7368 | Posted December 30, 2003 05:23 PM Tom, Unless you specify, the documents are returned by first class mail. If you want your documents by courier or any other way you have to specify and have to make arrangements for it. Sree |
| Tom Jones Junior Member Member # 7030 | Posted December 30, 2003 05:28 PM Sree, Thanks for the reply. It would be helpful if Ajay could let us know how did he get his documents and the approval letter. Did he make any arrangements for getting his documents back or did he wait for the HSMP team to send the docs and the letter by first class post. Thanks |
| sree2004 Member Member # 7368 | Posted December 30, 2003 05:46 PM Tom, My application was approved on the same day it was received. I used my courier company to pick up my documents. Sree [ December 30, 2003: Message edited by: sree2004 ] |
| Tom Jones Junior Member Member # 7030 | Posted December 30, 2003 06:02 PM Hi Sree, Could you let me know which courier company you used. Other members on this forum had problems getting their docs collected from HSMP team as they would not sign the delivery notice. Thanks |
| Tom Jones Junior Member Member # 7030 | Posted December 30, 2003 06:05 PM Sree, Could I get your HSMP case details, I mean how did you apply, what docs did you send(originals or copy), how did you pay etc ? If there is a link to your post on this in the forum pls mail me the link. Thanks |
| sree2004 Member Member # 7368 | Posted December 30, 2003 08:22 PM Tom, I sent the originals (yes...you have to send originals for the evidence). I have Master degree and I am working in a Fortune 500 company in the USA. I paid through my credit card. They do not take the risk handing your documents to other people. So, you have to make arrangements and let them know that somebody will come and pick your documents up. If you are using courier company make sure that you are responsible person for paying it. If you can wait, then prefer to get by their first class mail. I am not sure how many days it will take to receive if you are in India. If you enclose all the required documents (do not enclose the documents which are not required), you will get the approval notice less than three days. All the best. Sree |
| rajp Junior Member Member # 7366 | Posted December 30, 2003 08:52 PM Hi sree, I'm currently consolidating my application/documents to send it to HSMP team. I'm working in USA. Is it possible to contact you by email or phone(which ever is convenient for you) if you donot have any objections. thanks, |
| sree2004 Member Member # 7368 | Posted December 31, 2003 02:54 AM Hi Rajp, If you we start a thread for your questions that will be helpful to others also. What do you say? Sree |
| pramila Junior Member Member # 7354 | Posted December 31, 2003 06:48 AM Hi I got a HSMP approval letter from home officers. What I can do my next step? |
| panky12345 Member Member # 7324 | Posted December 31, 2003 08:55 AM Dear Ajay, congrats.... keep the spirits high!! regards. panky |
| bella_uk Member Member # 7162 | Posted December 31, 2003 10:57 AM congratulations! |
| ajayxyz Member Member # 7225 | Posted December 31, 2003 01:17 PM Hi All, I just want to add one more info. The HSMP Approval letter's date is 16th Dec 2003 so it means in my case they took 4 days. To Tom Jones: my yahoo id is: ajay_kumarsingh we can meet virtually if u don't mind or u can e-mail me at ajay_kumarsingh@yahoo.com P.S i'm not Sardar To Pramila: |
| rajp Junior Member Member # 7366 | Posted December 31, 2003 02:10 PM Hi sree2004, That's fine with me. My first and foremost concern is for my original documents(as is the case for everybody).Which service did you use to send and recieve your documents? Is it USPS/Fedex(as u said u are presently in USA) or any other service? What arrangements have you made to make sure you get your documents back safetly? Thanks, |
| Bharath Member Member # 4138 | Posted December 31, 2003 02:44 PM Ajayxyz,
quote: 9000 GBP = 675000 Rs per annum. Monthly salary - 675000/12 = Rs: 56,250. Would you mind telling me which company in India offered you this much salary. BTW, I am 30 years old B.E in Computer Science with 7 years exp in IT and a UK ILR holder. |
| ajayxyz Member Member # 7225 | Posted December 31, 2003 03:58 PM Bharath come back to Bharath you'll get ur dreams satisfied here ... r u serious about coming back ? makrand_b said right that's minimum salary for a 4+ yrs exp. professional. Market is up and hot and vibrant. and i'm in some ABC.. XYZ MNC .. as usual (sic) |
| Bharath Member Member # 4138 | Posted January 02, 2004 11:44 AM quote: I am not kidding. If I can get Rs: 60 to 70K salary per month in B'lore WHY on earth I wanted to be here (UK). [ January 02, 2004: Message edited by: Bharath ] |
| ajayxyz Member Member # 7225 | Posted January 02, 2004 12:09 PM That's Gross salary Cash in Hand will be less remember that and also don't forget Bangalore is Costliest city in India and the situation is getting worse here. You won't find place to drive forget about parking for vehicles. Bangalore has lost it's charm of Pensioner's paradise. Weather in summer is same as summer of North India... and house rent is too much and one strange thing about bangalore is that u gonna deposit 10 months house rent in advance, the interest owner will keep. And it seems Bangalore is getting flooded by Returning American Desis.. They bring Green bucks making poor people like us more poorer... Because of them cost of everything is shooting up.. I was dreaming of buying an Appartment for myself but it seems all Residential appartments are Booked before the project is launched... Survival is becoming more difficult. Just 3-4 years ago when i frist landed in Bangalore life was really cool and so cool was weather.. .. ... i'm not complaining just telling you reality.. And explaining why one should go to UK hope u understood me Life in Bangalore with Rosy Job and fat pay is worse than life in West/USA with no job and less pay .. Sorry guys i gotta deviated from main topic.. |
| bhavna Member Member # 6216 | Posted January 02, 2004 12:36 PM Hi Bangalore Guys / Gals, Can you please give us some idea about the cost of living in bangalore these days ? Typical rent for a two /three bedroom flat in a good location ? How much do you think cost of living per month for a typical family would be there in bangalore ? I can tell you about UK that cost of living here is increasing at a typical rate of 6-7 % per annum with pay rises per annum being in the range of 2-3 % in IT. However i feel that in bangalore the typical pay rises are about 20-30% and i do not think the cost of living would be increasing anywhere near the same factor. Thanks |
| ajayxyz Member Member # 7225 | Posted January 02, 2004 04:24 PM Here you go.. Typical rent for a two /three bedroom flat in a good location ? Any taxes on top of Income tax ? Cable / TV ? 250 Rupees per month + 1000/1500 Rupees installation cost(one time) Going out (restaurants costs) etc ? Grocery ? Any other costs ? salary hike depends on situation in bad time it was 0% hike.. now a days it's average 10-40%
Would u like to share same info for UK if u are familiar with . |
| sree2004 Member Member # 7368 | Posted January 02, 2004 04:28 PM Guys, Other side of the grass always green . I am in US and thinking that the opportunities are getting better in UK. In the cities like Hyderabad, B'lore the cost of living is getting more and more expensive IT sorrounding areas. Sree |
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