I am completing my EC application and the FIRST question asks..... Purpose of visit This field is required - Please Select - Visit Transit Student Work Permit Holder Working Holidaymaker Settlement Permit Free Employment Family Member of an EEA National Family Member of a Swiss National Retired Pers...

AGE= Certified copy of passport and original birth certificate is enough (do not send uneccessary documenttation) EDUCATION=Evidence looks good, but I would suggest getting NARIC b/c you may get a new Caseworker who will assess your application differently from previous worker. EXPERIENCE: The Casew...

FYI: Approval letter does not state how many points you were awarded or in which categories. It just indicated that you were successful.

Thanks to all of you for your advise & support through this process. Here are my details: 1- Sent application Aug 24 2- CC charged Aug 25 3- Reference # rec'd by e-mail Aug 29 4- Documents rec'd back (Canada) September 25th with APPROVAL letter dated Sept 19. My application is under 28 from Cana...

Here are my details.... 1- Sent application Aug 24 2- CC charged Aug 25 3- Reference # rec'd by e-mail Aug 29 My application is under 28 from Canada Field: Social Worker I notice that many of you are calling to see if a Caseworker has been assigned to your application. Is there a benefit of calling ...

I have a similar issue: My mother re-married and my name is now hyphenated. However, my birth certificate (submitted as proof of age) has only 1 name. I explained this thoroughly in the my cover letter and advised the Caseworker that I can send verification if neccessary. I hope it will be fine. Goo...

Here are my details....

1- Sent application Aug 24 (out-of-country application from Canada, but mailed by b/f within the UK)
2- CC charged Aug 25

Can't wait for the next step!

Re: EC timeframe

I believe that you must enter the UK within 3 months of receipt, or you may have to apply for EC again considering your circumstances may have changed.

So...once you apply for EC...you should be ready to move quite quickly.

Hi there... I am applying for HSMP under 28 and have exactly 65 points as of Aug 1, 2006 when I hit my 4 year anniversary at my job. My application is complete but I am waiting until Aug 1, 2006 to mail it. THE PROBLEM: The letter from my employer dated July 11,2006 states that my service began on A...