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by hsmp_1476
Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Uk Mobile Number
Replies: 23
Views: 6658

you can get skype in number for UK (beginning with 020) for approx $15 for 3 months. Then buy sone skype credit and set call forwarding to your indian number. That should cost $0.12, so its not very expensive. Thats what I had done when I was looking for jobs from India and it definately helps as co...
by hsmp_1476
Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Pls..simple four yes or no questions for Tier 1 dependent,
Replies: 1
Views: 516

1. Since you have already told you have more than £3000 in ur barclays account for more than 3 months, it should be fine. 2. Yes, you can 3. I wouldnt be comfortable doing that. There are lot of instances where the ECO has rejected the dependent visa stating that the accommodation is not good enoug...
by hsmp_1476
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Is it £533 only or £800+£533 (dependent visa) urgent
Replies: 26
Views: 6353

Just posting the mail response I got from VFS, Dear xxx, Thank you for contacting VFS UK Visa Helpdesk. With regard to your query, this is to inform you that where principal applicant is already in UK under Tier 1 General for more than 12 months, maintenance amount per dependent is 533 pounds. Than...
by hsmp_1476
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: UK schengen visa
Replies: 17
Views: 3181

Wrong forum, but here are some answers to your query: As long as your friend can show the necessary funds and prove that she will go back before the visa expires, she should get the necessary entry clearence. It doesnt matter if you say 2 weeks in the letter and stay for 2 months as long as the visa...
by hsmp_1476
Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: VFS fees in India
Replies: 4
Views: 1009

Re: VFS fees in India

Hi, I have to apply for my wife and baby's dependent visa from VFS India. As I understand they accept demand drafts. Do they need 1 draft with appropriate fees for two applicants or one draft per application i.e 2 drafts in my case? I have been trying to get in touch with VFS but not getting any re...
by hsmp_1476
Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:02 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Invitation for family please hel
Replies: 2
Views: 637

Hi, According to me, there is no reason to hide anything from the home office. I think you have done the right thing by giving the full and correct picture in the sponsorshit document. Just ensure that you prove that your parents do intend to go back to India after their visit. You can do this by sh...
by hsmp_1476
Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:43 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Dependnt Appln -Tenancy Agreement without landlord signature
Replies: 7
Views: 1955

Hi Mate, This is not a problem at all. Even my property is managed fully by a company and I have no contacts with the landlord. The contract is signed by someone in the letteng agency and only landlord's name is mentioed somewhere. Using this, I had got dependent's visa for my wife last year. My cas...
by hsmp_1476
Wed Jun 03, 2009 1:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: No Surname in Passport
Replies: 6
Views: 2559

Re: No Surname in Passport

Hi all, Really need your advice. My passport does not have my last name/surname mentioned. I have a well travelled passport with a Valid US 10 year B1/B2 Visa also which has been issued even after me not having a last name. i have also travelled to UK on work permit for 6 months and to various coun...
by hsmp_1476
Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Anybody flying in August...!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1458

Re: Anybody flying in August...!!!

Dear Friends, I am planning to land up in UK, somewhere in August , from Bangalore. I am looking for someone, who is willing to fly on that same month, and also it will be great, if we can rent the same house in UK, reduce expense... Also, I wish to know, how do i get the SIM card and Mobile as soo...
by hsmp_1476
Fri May 29, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: When would be a better time to enter UK for job search?
Replies: 11
Views: 1741

According to me, any time is good, any time is bad. It all depends on how good you are, how well you are prepared and luck. If you you can see good amount of job postings for your skills, you can give it a go. Definately, time after Nov/Dec is not good as things generally slow down during that time....
by hsmp_1476
Thu May 28, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Airport checks on landing the Heathrow
Replies: 13
Views: 3117

You don't need to get xray done from your native country. You might be able to get away with it. There is nothing like "get away with". If you come from a country which UK Govt. believes has Tuber Culosis as an endemic disease it is compulsory for you to either provide a proof that you are not infe...
by hsmp_1476
Thu May 28, 2009 12:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: criminal offence and civil judgement query
Replies: 7
Views: 1310

Even I have got one such receipt from police after being stopped in Canning Town station. It is nothing to worry. I had spoken to the police officer who was doing that check.

Cheers
Vikram
by hsmp_1476
Wed May 20, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Schengen visa from India
Replies: 0
Views: 568

Schengen visa from India

Hi, My in laws will be coming to london to visit us for some time. During this time, we have plans to visit some schengen countries. Is it a good idea for them to get the schengen visa from India or they can come here and apply? If applying from India is better, please suggest some agent's name/numb...
by hsmp_1476
Wed May 20, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visitors visa for inlaws in India
Replies: 1
Views: 850

Visitors visa for inlaws in India

Hi, I am indian national living in UK on HSMP. I am planning to sponsor my in-laws visitor's visa. I have listed down the documents needed from both of us. Any suggestions related to this will be greatly appreciated. Document from my in-laws: (Father in law - retired business man, no income; mother ...
by hsmp_1476
Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: My first Travel to UK with Tier 1 (general) visa
Replies: 5
Views: 1408

I dont think it is the right time to quit a "job" in India and come here. I have friends (in PL/SQL, C++ and Java) who are trying from 2-3 months with out any luck. I strongly suggest to have a job before coming here....such as getting an onsite from current employer etc. It takes very less time for...
by hsmp_1476
Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:24 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visitors visa in future date
Replies: 6
Views: 1070

Thanks Rozen. I think I will do that. I will mention in the invitation/sponsor letter clarly about this.

I dont think the rental agreement says anything about the renewal

Many thanks for your help.

Vikram
by hsmp_1476
Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visitors visa in future date
Replies: 6
Views: 1070

Thanks guys, I finally got a response from VFS India saying that visa can be applied 3 months in advance and they give postdated visa as well. But now I need to think of another thing...my rental agreement is expiring in another 4 months and I am not sure if that will be an issue during sponsering a...
by hsmp_1476
Mon Feb 23, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visitors visa in future date
Replies: 6
Views: 1070

Visitors visa in future date

Hi all,

I am living in UK on HSMP and planning to call my in-laws for a 4-6 month visit. Can they (living in India) apply for their visitor's visa 2-3 months in advance? I mean can they apply now and ask for a visa which starts in a future date?

Thanks a lot in advance

Vikram
by hsmp_1476
Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Taxi Driver !!! Seniors plz reply.
Replies: 23
Views: 8818

Cant we drive personal car also? Yes, you can drive for one year. But if you dont have experience driving here, I strongly suggest you to take few classes. Getting a licnse is a big achievement here, unlike India. for alternate work, consider working at Tesco, Primark, Asda or other temporary jobs ...
by hsmp_1476
Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Can a HSMP Dependent sponser a Visitor visa??
Replies: 7
Views: 2201

Thanks for the info. What form did you fill?? VAF1A or VAF1B? I am planning to invite my in laws here to stay with us for few months and then they will go back. The purpose is both meeting the family as well as visiting other places. Are there any differences in terms of required documentation in bo...
by hsmp_1476
Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Can a HSMP Dependent sponser a Visitor visa??
Replies: 7
Views: 2201

Can a HSMP Dependent sponser a Visitor visa??

Hi, I am on HSMP and my wife is on HSMP Dependent visa in UK. Her parents want to come here next year. Can she sponser them directly? she is working here and has enough savings. House contract is in my name and not in my wife's name. Most of the utility bills and councel tax has both our names. Than...
by hsmp_1476
Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Integra's conversation with the employer ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1897

This is the exact problem I faced when I had applied for my visa. As some one has mentioned here, I was thinking of letting the HR know by telling some crap like ... I am visiting UK and they may get a call for verification. But since it was a big organization, I was not sure which HR to ask. Also, ...
by hsmp_1476
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query on Accomodation...URGENT
Replies: 9
Views: 2623

Re: Accomodation & Job Search

For Accomodation, I am planning to book any youth hostel in UK for 2 weeks (2 weeks is fine looks like): http://www.st-christophers.co.uk/ Regarding Job Search Details - I am not sure how to get any mail interactions with consultant. Please suggest what could be the best option. If we apply through...
by hsmp_1476
Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Dependent Visa : Documents needed
Replies: 2
Views: 857

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by hsmp_1476
Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMp Dependant Visa Fee
Replies: 136
Views: 41520

hello vikram, Did ur wife attached photocopies of aaaalll the documents while applying for hsmp dependant visa...if so, can you let me knw how many copies she kept... Thank you Some docs were original. Such as marriage certificate, her salary slip, bank statement, my bank statement, Saral form of b...
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