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by ashishashah
Fri Sep 09, 2011 3:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP judicial review--2nd Extension
Replies: 47
Views: 9402
India

Thanks goldfish..I agree with 'economic activity ' part .Need to provide all kinds of supporting docs.. But do i need to provide my qualification letter,age certification etc.? I guess(hope) the answer would be NO as HSMP JR form only asks for economic activity (payslip,bank statatement,offer letter...
by ashishashah
Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP judicial review--2nd Extension
Replies: 47
Views: 9402
India

Hello, Just to add some information : I just came back to UK (2 months back).I am now working. Basically , we need NOT earn ANY points for extension ,isnt it? I saw the form for FLR(HSMP) and it says only to prove just economic activity I hope i am right.. So if i attache job offer,payslips and bank...
by ashishashah
Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP judicial review--2nd Extension
Replies: 47
Views: 9402
India

sushdmehta :Thanks for calming my nerves ..

keeping my fingers crossed
by ashishashah
Wed Sep 07, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP judicial review--2nd Extension
Replies: 47
Views: 9402
India

sushdmehta :We were posting at the same time: I know that we all are aware of the rules which are clear .Problem is that case worker dont follow that /use their own discretion .. Is there any thing which i need to include in my appn?I am going to attach print outs from the UKBA website and also the ...
by ashishashah
Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP judicial review--2nd Extension
Replies: 47
Views: 9402
India

Hmm..So i cannot apply IN PERSON for HSMP extension..
I am sure that my application would be considered under TIER1 extension becuase of lack of knowldege/will..

I am very concerned..It is clearly mentioned that i can apply under HSMP JR for n no. of times,but they dont follow that rule:(
by ashishashah
Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP judicial review--2nd Extension
Replies: 47
Views: 9402
India

I know. ---------------------- Here is the transcript I obtained HSMP leave under the old arrangements and currently hold a grant of leave that will take me to the settlement threshold. How am I affected? Close As you will be able to apply for settlement once you reach the threshold you are, in prac...
by ashishashah
Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:28 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP judicial review--2nd Extension
Replies: 47
Views: 9402
India

HSMP judicial review--2nd Extension

Hello, My history: I received my 1st Letter of approval in June 2006. Received HSMP stamp in Nov 2006. Applied for incountry extension in Nov 2008 ,got extentions for 3 years Now i need to apply for 2nd extension (Since i was out of country for 1 year ..I just came back to UK in Aug and now i am wor...
by ashishashah
Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Judicial Review Second Extension -- Which Form?
Replies: 6
Views: 1754
India

Kumar,

I am in EXACTLY same boat as you..My 2nd Ext is coming up in nov 11..my 1st extension was as per HSMP JR..
So ,just use the same form as we need not re-qualify..

Please let me know how it goes..As i am next...
by ashishashah
Fri Jul 22, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Interview patterns in UK
Replies: 6
Views: 3143
India

Thanks for your reply.. But then imagine 5 candidates invited for an interview and no technical questions asked.. How do they judge about 'fitting in'?? I feel that i am competing technically with other candidates and would like to prove my self ..(Its like appearing for Science exam and question pa...
by ashishashah
Thu Jul 21, 2011 11:26 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Interview patterns in UK
Replies: 6
Views: 3143
India

Interview patterns in UK

Hello, I have attended 3-4 interviews in UK in last 2 months..My query is how do they assess? In ALL my interviews , no technical questions were asked . I was asked a)about my past exp, b)some brief about my self, c)what would you do under certain scenario? d)Your strengths and weakness etc Basicall...
by ashishashah
Tue Jun 28, 2011 2:29 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Changing jobs- best practices
Replies: 2
Views: 1780
India

I think employers/agents asks you upfront if you have a visa /right to work .. So if you say that you require sponsorship, then chances are they wouldnt take you..This is more to do with current situation :Lot of local candidates /PR holders/Tier1 visa holders who are out of work..So they would sele...
by ashishashah
Thu May 19, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do i fall under Fall under HSMP JR judgemnt?
Replies: 7
Views: 1662
India

Hello All, I am planning to travel to UK in Sep 2011 for my 2nd extension.. I would be aplying under HSMP JR for extension.. As per the form i need to show 'economic activity ' for last 12 months.. I was working till Jan 2010 for a reputed UK firm,but i came back to India for personal reasons.. Do y...
by ashishashah
Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP 2nd extension query...
Replies: 1
Views: 462
India

HSMP 2nd extension query...

Hello, I had HSMP visa(letter issued in June 2006.)I got an extension as per (HSMP JR )for 3 years in Nov 2008 ..The new visa is valid till Nov 2011 .It is mentioned as Tier 1 visa Following are my questions: 1)I am out of UK from Jan 2010 ..I am planning to travel back to UK in MAy 2011 ..I have 2n...
by ashishashah
Fri Feb 25, 2011 4:40 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: tier1 implication
Replies: 3
Views: 1670
India

About legal letter/bond, if you have signed it then yes they can go to court (doesnt mean that you will be convicted however).. I can bet that your employer is an typical IT co which treat their employees as *slaves*..They dont want you to leave them :( . I fyou had already signed the letter, then y...
by ashishashah
Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:09 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do i fall under Fall under HSMP JR judgemnt?
Replies: 7
Views: 1662
India

Thanks...Yes,i was hoping that i would be covered under HSMP JR for EXTENSION.(Not for settlement).
I am not looking for ILR, i am aware that my clock would have been reset and i dont mind it..
by ashishashah
Mon Feb 21, 2011 11:17 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do i fall under Fall under HSMP JR judgemnt?
Replies: 7
Views: 1662
India

Hi,
Thanks for your reply...But when i had called up the contact centre of home office, i was trold that since i am originally from HSMP scheme, i will be covered.However,i wanted to double check..
Do you have any links for my situation?
by ashishashah
Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Do i fall under Fall under HSMP JR judgemnt?
Replies: 7
Views: 1662
India

Do i fall under Fall under HSMP JR judgemnt?

Hello, I was on HSMP scheme in Nov 2006.I got extension in Nov 2009 for 2 years. I am covered by HSMP High court JR judegement.However,my current visa is Tier1 (and NOT HSMP). My question is : When i apply for another extension in Nov 11, will i be covered under HSMP Jr( and treated under same rules...
by ashishashah
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Primary schooling information request for 3 year old ...
Replies: 3
Views: 2011
India

Thanks for the wikipedia...I had gone through it...But i am more looking for ground realities like fee structure,admission process, course contents etc..

Any one who has kid (3-4 years) in this forum?
by ashishashah
Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:33 am
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Primary schooling information request for 3 year old ...
Replies: 3
Views: 2011
India

Primary schooling information request for 3 year old ...

Hello, I am on HSMP/Tier1 ..I was working in UK from 2006 to 2010 Jan..I came back to India for some personl reasons.. Now i have sorted out some of the issue and planning to move back to UK..I have my Tier1 visa valid till Nov 2011.. However,i would like to know the schooling structure for young ki...
by ashishashah
Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:04 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: GBP 45K annual offer it's importance
Replies: 13
Views: 5355
India

out of 2700 Odd, you can save 800/900 GBP with 1 BHK flat...That includes every thing...(I won't be breaking down the 1900 GBP expenses ,but i have statyed in Uk for close to 4-5 years at various locations ,so you can count on me).. I have repeated this several times on this forum,DONT COME/GO TO UK...
by ashishashah
Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:55 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Questioning the latest UK job market
Replies: 10
Views: 6056
India

Salary wont be very different...But work culture and respect for individual at work place is a HUGE factor...If you are in IT ,working hours in India are 9 to 8 and still its not enough(Unless you work for top 5 IT cos)...The real adv. with Indian IT cos is COST i.e deliver in short span of time wit...
by ashishashah
Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:05 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: getting job without UK experience
Replies: 28
Views: 4750
India

You mean 60 Interview calls OR 60 calls from Agents (after seeing your CV)?
by ashishashah
Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job Hunting experience till date
Replies: 58
Views: 15747
India

Also weather is cold and dull after OCt...Its not a major issue if you are already in UK,but if u r landing for the first time then its a BIG turn off...
by ashishashah
Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:14 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job Hunting experience till date
Replies: 58
Views: 15747
India

Better fly to UK before OCT ..Else wait till Jan/Feb..As there is hardly any activity happening between Oct mid till Jan mid (Xmas and new year period)
by ashishashah
Sun Jul 04, 2010 7:01 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Got job offer 30k - is it okay ?
Replies: 43
Views: 11063
India

This is really a nice thread..I would like to say again that DONT COME TO UK FOR SAVINGS/MONEY especially if you are in IT (since in IT ,you get paid good amount in India as well ,while in UK,there is not HUGE difference betwwen IT and other jobs)...But you will really have a GOOD QUALITY life which...