Extrovert, To meet English language requirement, you must have a Bachelors degree from a UK University or an IELTS(taken within the last 12 months or so,I think). So, your Bachelors degree from Pakistan cannot be considered in this case. Also, it doesn't matter how old you are as long as you have g...

Hi Adric, But I have been to Uk two times for my company business meet with my client(Satyam computer services LTD). will it help me out....? No, I'm afraid. You have done very basic mistake. It clearly needed all evidences you supplied for initial application to attach for EC application. for reap...

What they do is , calls your emplpyer, discuss with him/her about your details. Sometimes, they talk with your manager, you, too.

Hi All, The HSMP team has refused my application citing the reasons that 1. Salary slips were not sealed and signed. 2. Could not able to contact my employer. 3. Not able to check the overseas account number existence My Answers: 1. Banks statements(sealed and signed) were included which verifies t...

Come on ! You said, you will apply for HSMP extension, it must not be your first application with Home Office. Guidance notes clearly mentions about IELTS test. And it says "In order to demonstrate the required knowledge of English, you must provide one of the following forms of evidence: an IELTS T...

Your IELTS score should not be older than 2years.

Yes. Only thing is that, it should not be provisional.

Exchange rate applied will be on, date of last salary slip. i.e. if your last claimed month is July then, exchange rate to be considered is of 31st July.

No its not needed. usually, degree obtained from AICTE approved colleges in India is considered equivalent to UK Bachelors(honors).
So don't worry.

Delay can be due to custom checks, too.
In my case,it apparantly happened. As my enevelope was tampered. And was delayed by a week than normal.

Should not be problem. Mine certificate was laminated,too. And got approval.