Hi, I wanted to checkout what are the pros and cons of taking an employment with an Indian company (so I would be on Indian employment) and then sent to UK, getting an allowance. Would this have any effects when applying for Extension after 2 years? I have still not got any job in the UK so thinkin...

Thanks Mate!!!

Any suggestion???

Hi All, I have got my EC stamped for 2 years, now my employer would like to send me to UK. I have few queries. 1) Can I travel to UK with HSMP visa and work with my current employer in UK. 2) Can I apply for work permit. 3) Apart from Salary is there any other disadvantage of the above? Regards, Ric...

Hi All,
Thankyou everyone for all your suggestion and answers.
I received my EC today

Applied for EC on : 27.02.2008
Location : Pune VFS
Integra : Done (Dont Know When)
Final Result : EC granted for 2 years.

Regards,
Richie

Hi Mate, I have applied on 27 Feb 2008 from VFS pune. Ideally it takes 18 - 20 working days. So we can expect the result by March end. Keep posted on your progress. Best of luck. Regards, Richie I have applied on 25th Feb 2008 for EC at VFS Pune office. Has anyone applied during this week [from Pune...

Can any body tell me that while applying for entry clearance whether our Points are again calculated on basis of documents provided or Entry cleanliness office have no concern about the points of HSMP. The other things which confused me that whether I should submit all the documents with EC applica...

I called BDHC and go the email id: Bombay.VisaEnquiries@fco.gov.uk.

Thanks Guys!!!
Got the same info from http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk

Try mailing them abt teh additional information to Chennai.VisaEnquiry@fco.gov.uk. After you get the EC, you can travel any time before it expires. however, the sooner u travel, the better, as it will give enough time for you to qualify ur self for FLR. Vikram Thanks Vikram! What abt email id for M...

Hi Guys! I have applied for my EC on 27 Feb 2008 and I have entered planned date of travel as somewhere in Mid april. 1) I forgot to mention in the covering letter that I want EC starting from Mid April. Can I pass this infromation? 2) What is a time frame in which I am suppose to travel once I get ...

aruni4470 wrote:Tel number for chennai BDHC : (91-44) 42192151

Does anybody knows Mumbai BDHC number

aruni4470 wrote:I am getting the same message "Invalid Search". Called the BDHC and they asked me to call again next week. She confirmed that they have received the integra report and decision is yet to be taken

What is the BDHC number you called?

Hi all, Congrtas to sunny_hsmp and antouk. as I told to the group that I got mail stating that " I have cleared EC Check and They will sending my passport thru courier from VFS" . Today I tried to track the passport and it says that " INvalid Search " . Is this message is getting to me or for all w...

Hi Guys! I have applied for my EC on 27 Feb 2008 and I have entered planned date of travel as somewhere in Mid april. I forgot to mention in the covering letter that I want EC starting from Mid April. Can I pass this infromation? Please let me know the details if someone has any. Thanks in advance. ...

Applied for EC on : 27.02.2008 Location : Pune How can I get the status updates? What next. Wait??? :) Yeah man!! you got to wait........status on the website doesn't change that fast. After 10 days you can call the VFS office and verify.... Thanks Mate!!! Guys can you just let me know what needs t...

Applied for EC on : 27.02.2008
Location : Pune
How can I get the status updates?

What next. Wait???

hi.. i got approval on 14th feb.. i will apply for EC in start of april.. can you guide me how much liquid fund is required to show for EC? i have around 1.5 lac cash and some 2 lacs of shares in my demat account.. is that enough for EC ? can i show a joint FD with my distant relative?? please guid...

Thanks hsmp_guy I have collect all the documents mentioned on the various links and forum. Just to make sure. Following are list of document for EC which I have with me: 1.VAF2 form+copy 2.Integra form+copy 3.HSMP points proforma+copy 4.HSMP Approval letter 5. All docs sent for HSMP 6. Passport + c...

Any suggestions???

Hi Subha! My case if similar to your. I will submit the UK bankstatements and sal slips which I have submitted for my HSMP approval and add latest home nation payslips during EC. If someone has any suggestion on it please do reply. Thanks Richie Hi Richie, I am planning to apply for EC, i am having ...

Thanks hsmp_guy I have collect all the documents mentioned on the various links and forum. Just to make sure. Following are list of document for EC which I have with me: 1.VAF2 form+copy 2.Integra form+copy 3.HSMP points proforma+copy 4.HSMP Approval letter 5. All docs sent for HSMP 6. Passport + co...

Thanks a lot for your reply. I went through the links provided and came with few more queries. 1) Is the Letter from employer detailing your net & gross salary mandatory. I have offer letter, pay slips, bank statements. 2) Integra Application form on the site http://myhsmp.googlepages.com/ecchklist ...

Hi All, I am planning to apply for EC later this month. I have gone through the following link and posts. http://ec-hsmp.blogspot.com/2007/11/ec-application-under-hsmp.html But still I have few queries. 1) Can someone send me the link to get a good copy of 'Integra form'. 2) I have applied for HSMP ...

Hi All, I am planning to apply for EC later this month. I have few queries. 1) Can someone send me the link to get a good copy of 'Integra form'. 2) I have applied for HSMP with my UK salary slips from 01-Oct-06 to 30-Sep07. Since I return to India in Oct as my project got over and from Oct 08 I don...