Q 2. this is a bit touchy in most scenarios; but this is the only way that information can be authenticated also; I took the approach of not telling my company; when the call came through they were under moral obligations to tell the truth which is good for me; after that I encoutered rough waters w...

Please see the replies inline. I am currently in Singapore and am planning to apply for EC along with my family dependents (wife and 2 kids) in Jan-08. Then I want to go to UK alone and get them there after 3-4 months, after I get a suitable job and my own accommodation. I am arranging for an accomm...

Hi, I am in discussion with a recruitment consultant for a job in Leeds. The salary being discussed about at the moment is 30K. I am wondering if this would be enough in Leeds for a couple with an infant? A supplemental question though would be a couple of years later when I go for HSMP extension, ...

Based on the document released a few days and posts from other seniors on this board, the points you got for age in your initial hsmp application would be carried forward to your extension also.

For stay i can suggest the YMCA Indian student hostel in central London. They oocupy both Students as well as anyone. check their website for more details: www.indianymca.org Good thing it's centrally located and indian food. Easy for attending interviews and having good indian dinner and no hassle...

I personally support the cause, the subject line is kind of mis-leading though.

Not necessarily, it is difficult to get job offers when outside the UK.

Just search the job boards and give print job details that might suit you, make sure that the jobs you print does have a salary quoted to make the EC officer know that you can earn that much when you take up the job.

Did I miss something what are the new rules that we are talking about?. Could you pls. point me in the right direction.

Thx

VFS officers should stop commenting/suggesting about applications and applicant eligibility. HO has announced what is the eligible criteria and the applicants (with/without the help of consultants) are trying to put the best application they can and here we have the VFS people trying to say this doc...

Can someone who already lives in the UK suggest some Postcodes where to look for accomodation for the initial period of stay for a first timer in UK Please?.

Any information on how to arrange for bed-sit when initially coming to the UK?

Marupa,

Your timelines are similar to mine(23rd forward to bhc chennai), I got my passport with EC yesterday. You should get it before the holidays.

Cheers.

I have had 221(g) earlier too. I have had 4 H1's and extensions after that. Based on your information and my experience, it it not that they suspect you, they actually suspect your company which had sponsored you, many companies in the US has utilized the H1 for just profiteering, they make upto 50%...

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I have sent in the receipts (which are on letter head and signed) for the premiums paid. When you pay the premium ask for receipts. This was sufficient in my case.

Rgds.
rvag

Doc sent for HSMP 26th Sep (from India) HSMP approval received via MBE on 10 Oct. Docs submitted for EC 22nd Nov with VFS Forwarded to BHC 23rd Nov (Chennai BHC) Integra approx 4th Dec EC on 10th Dec Received with 2 years visa on 12th Dec Been a long journey actually, first heard and started conside...

Finally got it, applied on the 23-nov and got a reply to mail today that my EC is approved. Yet to receive the passport though.

~rvag

ukdreamer wrote:Guys,

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/a ... intent.pdf

have a look at this document, more info available for the new EC applicants.

ukdreamer,

did you get any reply from bhc?.

~rvag

Changes in Jan 2008? Could anyone who knows about this please explain. I am aware that the HSMP changes were introduced sometime in the begining of 2007 are there any other changes that is expected. I have read that biometric information scanning is going to be introduced soon for EC/FLR application...