Thanks Neil! I have few more questions, i hope I am not bothering you too much. Is immigration quicker/easier at Glasgow as compared to that in London? I see that most airlines allow at the most 25-30 Kg check-in luggage. Since I am moving there for a long time I will definitely end up with more lug...
Hi, I plan to move to the Glasgow(Scotland) in May. I have the following flight options by British Airways: Option I: India to London(Heathrow) + London (Gatwick) to Glasgow Option II: India to London(Heathrow) + London (Heathrow) to Glasgow In the above two cases which will be my point of entry fro...
Hi, I plan to move to the Glasgow(Scotland) in May. I have the following flight options by British Airways: Option I: India to London(Heathrow) + London (Gatwick) to Glasgow Option II: India to London(Heathrow) + London (Heathrow) to Glasgow In the above two cases which will be my point of entry fro...
Hello Vijay, I am from India. I am an MBA and a computer engineer and I hold an HSMP. The current average salary for my profile is around GBP 50,000. Its not as easy to get a job being in India and my company is getting a relatively cheap resource. Well....its a win-win situation. So I don't mind. I...
I am into Risk Management (Finance). And the offer letter says that I should be returning GBP 3,000 in case I leave the company before 1 year. But as per you suggestion I will give a more detailed look at the offer letter.
Hi All, Need some help from experienced members. I have a job offer from a UK Top 10 Bank. They have offered a base salary of GBP 34,000 in Glosgow (means will get GBP 2,000 per month). In addition to that I have been offered a joining bonus of 3,000 and one-way flight tickets. I have also been offe...
Hi All, Posting after a long time, let me update my job hunt story! I have 4 years of experience in Financial Risk Management. Got my EC Stamped in Jan 08. Started searching for job since Sep 07 but always had the following answer when the consultants got to know that my HSMP is not yet approved: "P...
MEDICAL CHECK-UP BEFORE LANDING IN THE UK IS NOT REQUIRED. The envelope is for the X-ray etc if you wish to submit it along with you EC application. Since the illiterate morons at VFS are totally useless they would have sent "empty" envelope with the application. Seems one thing is common across all...
Hi, I plan to move to Scotland very soon. Have a question regarding council tax. Please help with your experience if you can. I understand that the Council Tax is based on valuation (banding)of the house. Does it also factor in the number of people living in the house? I will be living with my spous...
Hi Friends, My specific questions are: 1. Does an HSMP candidate have to pay for NHS/GP medical facilities? 2. If No, then do the dependents also get the same benefits? 3. If the candidate has to pay what are the average GP/Hospital charges? I think there is a lot more to it other than the above thr...
I called HO on the same issue and they confirmed that this is correct. However it is recommended that the candidate should enter UK in the first year of the EC visa so that he/she is able to qualify(on past earning parameter) for FLR.
ak_g, Congrats for your EC stamping! Vidya, Apart from academic verification its important to note that ak_g has mentioned here about big companies. In fact when I was submitting my application with VFS, the representative asked my company's name and then started looking at a list (of companies). I ...
I don't think you will need a CA certificate. At VFS they will ask for your bank account details. Just mention all four accounts. that will be enough. CA statement is most submitted by those who are showing funds in instruments other than cash like PF/Mutual funds/Stocks/etc. I had shown 3000 GBP in...
for all who are waiting for EC decisions from India: Its not just the HR verification that Integra does. They do scan and send a copy of your academic certificate to the University. Most University offices as per my knowledge work life public sector organizations. Things there may not be as efficien...
Hi Daslimy1, Even if one reaches UK on the second day of your visa validity one may not be able to apply for FLR after 2+3 as the applicant will be short of 1 day in 5 years. Please help me understand if there are any relaxations to this. Secondly, as per "Document of Intent for skilled migrants", g...
Vishal, If I were you I would just sit tight and wait for the EC decision. As far as I know Integra verification needs to be done INDEPENDENTLY. Meaning: "The candidate should not be involved in any step of the verification process". In case you express your knowledge of events before the decision, ...
GNitin, You are probably right here when it come to a formal "Express" procedure. you might have requested about your application to the VFS reps, they are generally very un-helpful. I enquired BDHC in Mumbai about a fast-track option and the lady said that they do not have any such option. Neverthe...
KMehta, I totally agree with Ashish. It will work out much efficient if you are alone when searching for a Job in the UK. Ofcourse you may have your circumstances and may have enough funds. Or you may have a job offer in hand. But generally speaking its better to come alone and then call the family ...
