All EC applicants from Pakistan

siqbal · Post by **siqbal** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:48 pm

Dear Fellows,

I received my UK Visa stamped on Monday 3rd of December

. The date on visa is 27/11 (sorry for being late in sending this post..

).

Following are the time lines:

Applied on: 22/11.
Call to employer for verification: 26/11
Visa stamped: 27/11.
Collection of documents and passport: 3/12.

BTW: I got HSMP approval in second attempt.

Following is the list of documentation I supplied with my Visa application:

1. Whole document package i sent to Home Office UK as part of HSMP application. PLUS one salary slip for the month of OCT-07.
2. HSMP Approval Letter.
3. Bank Statements of two accounts for last 13 months (OCT-06 to Date) {Reason why i send second bank statement: i have savings in other account for some time}
4. Original Passport
5. Filled VAF-2 form
6. Work Experience Letter
7. TB Screening Letter (Its in process currently)
8. Printouts of Job searches and emails exchanged with recruiters.
9. Cover Letter
10. Matriculation and F.Sc Certificates
11. Copy of NIC and Passport
12. Hotel Reservation through www.booking.com

Thank you all for your support and guidance. Special thanks to JD for his support and guidance and getting me through EC....

I wish you all for success in all areas of life.

Regards,
S.I

saby · Post by **saby** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:50 pm

Hello Gallian,

The reason I am applying through a consultant is that I am very busy at work and i would like to move to england immediately after new year. So some help is welcome from my the laywer so that I dont miss anything.

Gallian100 wrote:Hello Saby,
In which city are you in and is there any specific reason to apply through a consultant?

saby wrote:Hello all,

I'll be applying for EC as soon as I get my TB screening report. Test is on 13th December. Any idea when do they give the report?

Anyways, here are the documents I am applying with:

1: All documents sent with HSMP application
2: HSMP Approval letter
3: TB Test report
4: Bank statement (4-5 lacs)
5: An attested invitation letter from my brother who lives in uk saying that I will live with him
6: My brother's visa copy, passport copy, work permit copy and accomodation proof
7: My professional certificates (cissp, security+, ccna etc)
8: some printouts of job searches/emails exchange with recruiters

Anything else you people think I should definately submit?

Plus I am submitting salary slips from three different employers for the past year. I fear the verification failure from the oldest one of the lot (from nov-march) because their management is changed and CEO isnt always available. Few work colleagues are still there and as I am applying through a consultant, he suggested that I should try visit that office daily (after submitting application) to ensure verification is done correctly and promptly.

I was also told that BHC doesnt always contact all employers in case there are more than one. I am hoping thats the case with me.

saby · Post by **saby** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:56 pm

Hey congratulations siqbal,

Thats some quick processing.

siqbal wrote:Dear Fellows,

I received my UK Visa stamped on Monday 3rd of December . The date on visa is 27/11 (sorry for being late in sending this post.. ).

Following are the time lines:

Applied on: 22/11.
Call to employer for verification: 26/11
Visa stamped: 27/11.
Collection of documents and passport: 3/12.

BTW: I got HSMP approval in second attempt.

Following is the list of documentation I supplied with my Visa application:

1. Whole document package i sent to Home Office UK as part of HSMP application. PLUS one salary slip for the month of OCT-07.
2. HSMP Approval Letter.
3. Bank Statements of two accounts for last 13 months (OCT-06 to Date) {Reason why i send second bank statement: i have savings in other account for some time}
4. Original Passport
5. Filled VAF-2 form
6. Work Experience Letter
7. TB Screening Letter (Its in process currently)
8. Printouts of Job searches and emails exchanged with recruiters.
9. Cover Letter
10. Matriculation and F.Sc Certificates
11. Copy of NIC and Passport
12. Hotel Reservation through www.booking.com

Thank you all for your support and guidance. Special thanks to JD for his support and guidance and getting me through EC....

I wish you all for success in all areas of life.

Regards,
S.I

waheed · Post by **waheed** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:16 pm

Congrats and best wishes SIQBAL for getting the EC.

Waheed

jd · Post by jd » Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:46 pm

Hi,

siqbal = Many congrats dear... when you are planning to move?

whaeed = any progress re your appeal?

Regards,
JD

siqbal · Post by **siqbal** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 4:07 pm

Thank you all for your wishes... (quick wishes

)

Hi JD,

I am planning to move around FEB to MARCH.

My first preference is to secure a job first, and then move to UK.

Regards
S.I

softlogic20 · Post by **softlogic20** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:17 pm

Many many Congerts SIqbal for your Visa and Good Luck with your Job Searching and moving to UK.
so we have 2 success stories in 15 days (Jd and Siqbal) i think thats good for all of us who will apply for EC as they can guid us in detail in each step.
my intial HSMP is underprosess i hope i will get approval soon. INS .
here is my time lines

Docs sent : 27th Nov
Receieved : 30th Nov

my payment methode was DD and i have not got any email from HO till now. i called HO today and they said currently application are underconsidration that recieved on 29th of Nov.

Take Care and Best Regards

waqasshahid · Post by **waqasshahid** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:02 am

Hi Senior members,

This might not be the right place for this post but I am a bit worried since I sent my documents on 8th november07 to HO and payment was decducted on 12 November 07. I called Ho and got my reference number since then I have not hear from then regarding anything.

Please guide what should i do? also is this is normal behavior of HO about the timeline or my case is under verfication.

Looking forward to your replies

softlogic20 · Post by **softlogic20** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:25 am

Hello Waqas,

why dont you call them again and confirm your application status. if they are saying it is with case worker then i think it went for verification. Senior memebrs can also suggest you better i think.
i just called HO now and they informed me that my case is with payment section. it is taking long as i send DD and it normally take 5 working Days.

Best of Luck.

regards,

immaad · Post by **immaad** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:07 pm

Hi,

It would be more beneficial if we all mention how much amount was there in the back account when we applied for EC.

jami · Post by **jami** » Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:07 pm

Dear siqbal

Your HC was stamped on 27 Nov.2007 and your intention to move in Feb/March 2008 would be disadvantageous for ILR requiring two extensions (FLR). Make your first entry within 28 days of 27 Nov.2007.You can come back even on the next flight and travel again in Feb/March.

immaad · Post by **immaad** » Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:31 pm

Hello,
Please recommend a reasonable hotel for 2 weeks.

HSMP_Appeallant2007 · Post by **HSMP_Appeallant2007** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 8:34 am

Dear All,

My Appeal against HSMP visa refusal has been allowed and I got confirmation letter from AIT, last week. Now I would like to ask you guys what should I do next? I heard I need to get valid HSMP approval letter reprint again. Anybody advise me how to get it? When UK DHC Karachi request for a passport?

Rgds,
HSMP Appeallent, Karachi.

mrrajawasim · Post by **mrrajawasim** » Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:45 pm

Hi evry1....
jus gone thru dis informative forum n as im applying for HSMP approval to HO within few dayz, so evry1's help regarding this vl b highly appreciated......
anyone got ny idea dat how much time HO is taking these days for HSMP assesment?as thrz christmas holidayz cuming up.....
Regards n Best ov luck to all of u.
wasim

softlogic20 · Post by **softlogic20** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:30 am

Hello Wasim,

please see this link

http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/workin ... 31207.html

they claim that "We are currently considering applications within 5 working days of receipt. We are making decisions on 65% of applications in 5 working days and 88% of applications in 15 working days."

my docs reached HO on 30th of Novmber and i still have not got any refrence number. hopeing for a descion in this week.

Regards,

softlogic20 · Post by **softlogic20** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:44 am

hi HSMP_Appeallant2007

can you plz share with us reason of your rejection first and the on what grounds you apealed the descion ?

you can send an email to HO asking about reprint of your letter.

Regards,

waheed · Post by **waheed** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:04 am

Dear HSMP_Appeallant2007

Please share your timeline

When you got your EC refused
When you appealed
Did you appeal by your own or through consultant
Do you send ur appeal to to BHC in Pakistan or direct to the tribuna
After how long you heard from either the BHC or the AIT,

Your answers to the above queries will help me a lot

Regards

Waheed

mrrajawasim · Post by **mrrajawasim** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:35 am

Thnx kash.
hopefully u vl hear soon frm HO ppl or othrwz jus call thm n ask abt ur application status.... i vl b submitting ma docs within 2 dayz inshAllah......hope to xchange info in ths regard.
Tc

Whatever · Post by **Whatever** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:58 am

Hi All,

A post-dated visa helps one prepare better & look for a job before entering the UK but most of people have not been issued a post-dated EC stamp despite their request. It makes me wonder if there is any law/criteria/requirment defining post-dated visa or it is at the complete discretion of the ECO. Because there are some i have seen on other forums who have got a post-dated EC upon request.

Is there anyone on this thread who has applied (or planning to) for a HSMP post-dated EC stamp & has got it?

I am going to be applying from Karachi soon.

regards,

Whatever · Post by **Whatever** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:51 am

Hi Again,

Thought of sharing my finding with you all (link below). Its something to think about. It is about people who had to apply for a second FLR after 4 years because the requirements for ILR changed from 4 to 5 yrs. Many of them dont qualify under the new 75 point HSMP system especially in the salary & age section. Its hard to imagine how they would plan to leave & go back to their countries after spending 4 years in the UK. It is quite ridiculous.

hxxp://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=11305

Although this problem does not apply to us at the moment but we have all signed an undertaking (HSMP form) that we accept & understand that the rules/criteria can change any time.

Lets say after we get the 1st FLR & spend 5 years in the UK; an MP has a mood swing & thinks he can bag more votes by claiming to revamp the migration system & changes the ILR requirement from 5 to 6 years for a safer, economically vibrant britian (or something like that). At that time, we woud have to apply for a 2nd FLR for 1 more year provided we qualify under the new rules.

It seems to be a risk & not a very calculated one at that. Under the circumstances, the only thing that can probably reduce this risk is our skills, education & ability to perform in the UK environment.

All the best!

durbr · Post by **durbr** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:25 am

Hi all,

Sorry for posting this here.

Could you kindly see my following post regarding birth certificate?

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... ertificate

Thanks

londonboy123 · Post by **londonboy123** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:32 pm

hi guys
I am from pakistan , right now in london on student visa , i got degree from azad kashmir university , BSc(hon) 4 years degree , i applied for naric comp letter , they said my degree is equivalent to uk higher diploma , im really surprised because i got admission in manchester univ with same degree . i spoke to the lady who done assesment , she said yours bsc hon degree is equivalent to uk higher diploma , she said i can apply for reassesment , when i told her that i know people who got 4 years degree from pakistan and its equivalent to uk degree , she want me to provide such proof . can anyone help me in this regards please

jd · Post by jd » Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:02 pm

Hi londonboy123,

what help you want?

I've 2 yrs BCS and 2 year MCS (total 16 years education). I got my NARIC assesment letter stating that my master degree is equivalent to British bachelor degree.

Regards,
JD

londonboy123 wrote:hi guys
I am from pakistan , right now in london on student visa , i got degree from azad kashmir university , BSc(hon) 4 years degree , i applied for naric comp letter , they said my degree is equivalent to uk higher diploma , im really surprised because i got admission in manchester univ with same degree . i spoke to the lady who done assesment , she said yours bsc hon degree is equivalent to uk higher diploma , she said i can apply for reassesment , when i told her that i know people who got 4 years degree from pakistan and its equivalent to uk degree , she want me to provide such proof . can anyone help me in this regards please

londonboy123 · Post by **londonboy123** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:37 pm

thanks jd for yours response
do u know any1 whose degree was 4 years i mean Bsc hon 4 years degree from pakistan and he got naric letter equivalent to uk bachelor level and can i get yours email , i want to speak to u in detail if you can.
i do appreciate yours help

jd · Post by jd » Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:44 pm

Hi,

Sorry I don't know anyone..
You can email me at jawadumar@gmail.com or my MSN ID is jawadumar@hotmail.com, if you need to discuss anything.
By the way, i'm not an expert.

Regards,
JD

londonboy123 wrote:thanks jd for yours response
do u know any1 whose degree was 4 years i mean Bsc hon 4 years degree from pakistan and he got naric letter equivalent to uk bachelor level and can i get yours email , i want to speak to u in detail if you can.
i do appreciate yours help

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