All - There is a subtle techicality here if you want to pick on it. The notice says: "In view of this legal provision all foreign nationals of Indian origin applying for Indian visa, OCI/PIO card or other consular services are required to surrender their Indian passports (valid/Expired) to the High...
The surrender certificate process seems to working quite efficiently. I send my passports (valid and canceled) through post (special delivery) on a Wednesday and got the certificate the next wednesday via special delivery using the envelope that I had enclosed. Fee was paid using British Postal Orde...
Hi All, My friend recently came to UK on TIER1.He brought 72000 INR to UK by mistake(He told me that it got misplaced).I don't know whether it is legal to carry that much INR to UK.Leaving all that aside,what are the options available for him to convert them to POUNDS? Regards, Chandra It is ILLEGA...
Thanks folks...I also got a similar reply from HO. Though it seems quite illogical that WP status has to be changed to HSMP dependent status before my wife becomes eligible to be included as my dependent in my ILR application. This is in spite of my wife first entrying the UK as my dependent 4+years...
Hello all..I am looking to see if someone can help me here. I hold a HSMP visa and am about to apply for ILR. My wife holds a work permit and I would like to include her in my application for ILR as dependent - is this possible?
Meds - no unless you are carrying liquid meds in cabin-baggage. Reasonable amts should not be a problem Software - priated software is probhibited in not only in the UK but you could run into problems if you are questioned about the discs at Indian immigration. I am sure you can think of ways to sne...
I am surprised that just because one has been granted HSMP, one will uproot their lives without having a job offer in hand before coming to the UK. Some are risk-takers and probably things do not fall in place either because they have misjudged the market or failed to do proper research on their pro...
The problem will arguably come with those who work at their jobs and then spend the rest of their time either down the pub or shut away at home; From a broader perspective, the problem with the volunteering proposal is that it draws an artificial distinction between social integration and economic ...
nsm..with regards to your family, it will be the same as I have outlined before. Following your HSMP extension, you apply for FLR for yourself and family irrespective of when your family comes to the UK.
nsm... You will need to apply for extension before the validity of you present visa expires irrespective of when you have entered the UK. At this point you will have to meet the English language requirements (IELTS or appropriate Univ letter) + other criteria to get extension. Following grant of thi...
Some thoughts: 1. I wonder how many people will go through the motions of compulsory voluntary work (this itself is an oxymoron!!) to simply meet the requirements? 2. If one does the voluntary work the community in which majority are migrants from the same country of origin how does it help the loft...
This is an interesting point. Which is more advantageous to the British economy: 1. I as a HSMP holder is "fully integrated" (whatever that means) into the British society, do voluntary work and survive on benefits or 2. I continue what I am doing now with reasonable interaction with people around m...
1-no 2-when you get your 2nd extension (two years from now) 3-I do not recollect having to fill in details of absences for HSMP extension, however when it comes to ILR (or whatever it will be called 5 years from now), I think it at present it is about 450 days over a 5 year period 4-If you exceed th...
Relax...have a look at the time lines for HSMP application processing. Remember it is a waiting game something that you will have to get used to - waiting for the next extension and another one than the ILR (or probationary citizenship - sounds like a criminal sentence!!) and for citizenship.
Hope so HO does not impose the new rules on existing people. In all honesty I think this is nice thought but highly improbable given how previous changes in rules have been applied retrospectively. So be prepared to provide free labour (voluntary work as it is called!) and don't forget to have a wa...
Thanks, SYH. Is there anyone else who submitted the computer printed original payslip without stamped and signed has been approved by HO? I am considering two exceptional evidences and one required evidence -- orginal payslips on plain paper without stamping and signature in support of my claim for...
My concern is that it may be a lot of administration and cost implications for him to travel on business trips as we need to be able to respond quickly It is a valid concern. As an Indian national, he will require a visa to visit practically any country. If he needs to visit one of the 14 Schengen ...
Plus - at least for some passport holders, posting their passport outside their country of residence will amount to breaking the law of the country that issued the passport.
thanks to all for youre replies, about CV format i dont have UK standard CV format, can any post it? CV presentation is very important and it is advisable to take help of professional CV writers. It will cost a bit but will be worth it. If you wish to format your own, then are plenty of examples av...
Urgent treatment for HSMP would be done if you have a job offer in hand that you might lose if the visa does not come through. For urgent treatment of FLR application you can use travel as one of the reasons
Hi EVERYEONE, Need a small piece of info. From the discussions in the group, what i understand is credit card will be charged for HSMP only when all the documents are clear and decision is made ?? is it so, or am i wrong. i sent the application with all necesary documents and my card is charged now...
use the HSMP grant letter....