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MelyniB Junior Member Member # 7606	Posted February 17, 2004 06:35 PM After weeks of gathering info, checking, rechecking, compiling, etc...it's finally done. Before I send, would you mind taking a look at what I'm submitting. See anything missing? I probably won't send by courier until tomorrow. So, if you have any last minute suggestions, I'd love to hear them. Thanks again! Synopsis: I am submitting 15 pts for education, 35 pts for work experience, and 25 pts for income. Total: 75. Here's the what I'm submitting: 1. Application 2. Cover letter (indicates that in each sleeve, behind every original doc is a copy...so they don't have to make copies) 3. Inventory of Supporting Documents 4. CV w/ references 5. Notarized copy of US passport 6. original BA (completed)transcript 7. original MA (in process)grade report 8. original 2 employer letters of reference 9. client commendation letter 10. summary & conversion of past earnings 11. conversion rate (xe.com) 12. original earnings statement 13. original federal income tax form (W2) 14. original employer compensation summary 15. statement of English skills 16. statement of relevant qualifications 17. 4 job postings showing match to my qualifications 18. statement regarding offer of work (no offer currently, but several initial interviews) 19. email copies of 4 interview invitations 20. statement of expected earnings w/ reference to similar salary range on provided job postings 21. market analyses showing availability in field and similar salary ranges 22. summary of assets 23. notarized copy of bank statement 24. original letter of home market value from realtor 25. mortgage statement showing amount owed 26. Kelly Blue Book value of car 27. notarized copy of car title 28. summary of projected expenses 29. original letter from fiance providing housing 30. original documents from train company showing fares, annual pass discount info 31. personal statement of intention to make permanent residence. [ February 17, 2004: Message edited by: MelyniB ]
Kayalami Member Member # 5984	Posted February 17, 2004 06:45 PM Looks good to me...what's 30 for ? -------------------- ---audi alteram partem---
MelyniB Junior Member Member # 7606	Posted February 17, 2004 06:47 PM projected expenses shows...housing, food, transportation by train to london from peterborough. 30 shows the train expense. ps: thanks for responding.
Kayalami Member Member # 5984	Posted February 17, 2004 06:50 PM makes sense on first impressions appears to be a thorough application with substantial evidence which HSMP requires. Perhaps a personal Q - why the move to UK (assuming fiance a UK national?) and not wanting to go down the spouse route as yet. -------------------- ---audi alteram partem---
MelyniB Junior Member Member # 7606	Posted February 17, 2004 06:53 PM fiance is a uk national. and we could get married first. however, we'd rather not have our marriage be directed/influenced by a need/desire to work...i'd like to have a little romance. and get married when we want to get married. :-) [ February 17, 2004: Message edited by: MelyniB ]
Kayalami Member Member # 5984	Posted February 17, 2004 07:01 PM a sound principle indeed and covers Q on such from ECO who might ask about fiance out of curiosity. Best wishes for your application to proceed smoothly despite the current backlog and drop in the greenbuck. Last Q - are you in the sub 28 category? -------------------- ---audi alteram partem---
MelyniB Junior Member Member # 7606	Posted February 17, 2004 07:02 PM no. i'm 32. thanks for the well wishes and the heads up on the fiance thing.
Cosmopol Member Member # 7165	Posted February 17, 2004 07:36 PM Not to raise concerns, but... I wonder if ECO's next question may be whether the intent to settle in the UK is genuine / independent versus fiance-driven. I.e., given a chance (not that it should happen, but out of formal reasons) that the marriage doesn't happen, would you still live in the UK or get back across the pond? Not sure if it's even important, but thought I'd raise this in the spirit of the previous few posts.
MelyniB Junior Member Member # 7606	Posted February 17, 2004 07:40 PM It's a good point and I did wonder about that myself. I included commentary/evidence regarding a lifelong history of international interest/exposure... Rotary International Exchange Student to India in 1987-1988. International Business major in college Work experience in Tampico, Mexico Language school in Caracas, Venezuela Personal travel, etc. I think that it's 50/50. Either it helps me b/c I have an anchor/established accommodations, etc there. Or, it hurts me for the reasons you put forth. I figured that, at the end of the day...I should be honest. If I don't get it...then we move on to plan b and I move after we marry. It's not our preference, and hopefully it won't come to that, but we'll do what we have to. What are your thoughts?
Cosmopol Member Member # 7165	Posted February 17, 2004 10:02 PM Sounds quite reasonable to me! One other point to consider: all the talk above is about "finer", intangible aspects of your application / interview. The primary and most important point is that you are legally making a straightforward application for an immigrant-type visa, stating that TODAY you fully intend to settle in the UK. There are simply no formal grounds to reject your application, and it's so highly unlikely that a consulate officer will give you trouble based on "IF"s. Full speed ahead, and good luck!