You can go to Aabpara as there there are many translators over there. They would translate it for you after which you need to get it attested from ministry of foreign affairs.

I had the similar situation. They asked for a letter signed by my wife that she is willing to transfer my son from hers to be my dependant. My son was eventually given the visa as my dependant.

Hi Zaynab, I would recommend that you apply for your spouse at the time of your application. It would be simpler plus it would save you money. After coming to UK you would have show your emplyment and payslips for his appliation. There is no six month compulion so if you get job soon you can apply f...

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Hi softlogic20, I actually know someone with almost similar case. He was rejected because of his company telephone no's listed as residential and in the name of company's boss. He appealed and sent the company bills and tax documents with the company address /telephone no's mentioned (note he appeal...

Hi,

You dont need to have a job to apply for EC. Just show them that you are actively searching for jobs. You can show the job adverts relating to your field and conversation with the agents regarding ur search.

Regards,
Winsome

Thanks a lot Ifti...

Regards,
Winsome

Thanks for reply ifti. Do you have a soft copy of the integra form. Is this form available in hard copy at Gerry's because this is not mentioned/available in Gerry's website.. Also what extra information do i have to note down with me in case I have to fill this up while submitting application at Ge...

Hi All, Congrats Ifti for getting EC.. Good luck to rest of you who are waiting for EC result... Can someone pls answer my query. Does the verification call that your office recieve come from BHC islamabad directly or is it from Integra. Do we need to submit Integra form in BHC Islamabad... Regards,...

You dont need a job to get EC. All you need is enough funds to support ur initial stay in UK and evidence that you are looking for job..

hi, I am actually in the same boat. I am an HSMP dependant and have now got approval ltr & will go to my home country for EC. Its Unfortunate but a fact that you would have to go back to your home country to apply for EC. You would probably have 6 months till the approval ltr is valid so you can...

Yes, the HSMP dependant has the same right to work as the main applicant

hi guys,

Has anyone got his entry clearance recently ? How long is it taking these days from BHC islamabad ?

winsome

[quote] I'm after clarification as to whether you are required to leave the country to submit the application for the HSMP/Tier 1 certificate now, as well as the Entry Clearance...[/quote] Are you suggesting that I would have to go out of country and apply for tier 1 certificate and then EC ? winsome

Hi Guys, No need to panic. You never really had to put an out of country address for in country initial HSMP application in such a case. I am an HSMP dependant and applied for initial HSMP approval in feb 2008. I have got the approval in march and now need to go back to my home country for switch (I...

Hi Woodie,

Thats understandable but I have confirmed from HSMP customer services and everyone has one opinion. I need to go back to home country and apply for EC again..!

hi orange,


i suggest you should fax then ur new credit card information after giving them a call. hopedully u would be ok.


winsome

thanks guys.. however i called the home office and unfortunately i cannot shift my status to hsmp while remaining in country

i am concerned about this tb screening thing as i would have have to go back to home country on holidays and i dont want to waste time if its not requried..

Can someone pls shed some light on my queries ..?

Hi Everyone, I have been living and working in UK for 1.5 yrs as an HSMP Dependant. Now I want to convert to HSMP visa. I have got an HSMP approval letter but accoring to law need to go back to pakistan to apply for entry clearance. Do I still need to submit TB screening form. The guideline says tha...

Hi dear I am in the same situation as yours. I am currently in UK as hsmp dependant but need to go back to home country for EC. I have a very dumb question... Which address do you have on your HSMP acceptance ltr. Your UK address or home country address. I have my UK address on my HSMP letter.Which ...

Thanks Ashekt ... That sounds encouraging.. Actually i want my wife to come only 15 days after myself. ALSO some pple I know have suggested that I canot enter before her.....

Regards,
Winsome

Hi Moderators/Senior members...

I am anxiously waiting for the reply....

Hi All, My wife has recently got hsmp approval so i am going as a dependant . Is it possible that I i go alone to uk and my wife join me later after things are a bit settled. Also, do i need any workpermit to hunt jobs? Is there any downside to being a dependent as I have seen many pple looking to c...

Hi nazeer, my wife has recently got hsmp approval so i am going as a dependant in sep. can you please let me know if there are any issues for job hunt if you are a dependant. do i need some work permit or i can start looking for jobs straight away..why u want to shift now to hsmp. Also, is there any...