Had the same issue. Looks like it takes between 6-8 weeks to get a Work Permit for Belgium. My client backed off when they came to know they have to wait that long

http://www.meta.fgov.be/pc/pce/pcef/encef01.htm

Well my plan is to enter the UK with my family on HSMP and then from there move on to work in Belgium while I simultaneously look for work in the UK. I believe that should not be an issue. So I will be leaving my family in the UK and do a weekly trip to Brussels. Hopefully I should be bale to find s...

I recieved my HSMP Approval just before the rules changed. Plan to go for my EC. And plan to fly to UK mid of Jan.

Can somebody help me out with the steps that need to be done on landing. My main concern is Health insurance etc..

I just received my HSMP approval. I do not even have my Entry clearance stamped on my passport. The idea was to fond a job and then go for Entry clearance. While looking for a Job I now have an offer for a 6-month contract in Brussels. The Employer is ready to apply for my Work Permit. Now I am in a...

All of this is more relevant to a Foreign national. But in your case I have now applied online for EC in the US and now have to send certain things to the office in New York. I am not sure if I understand what some of them are asking for? Can anyone help? ·If you are in the US - Valid US Immigration...

Applying in HSMP Over 28 from USA, Nationality Indian Application Sent : Oct/19/2006 CC verification from VISA : Oct/25/2006 CC finally charged : Oct/30/2006 Called in Last week and was told that still waiting for caseworker. Called in on today and was told that decison has been made last friday. Di...

Applying in HSMP Over 28 from USA, Nationality Indian Application Sent : Oct/19/2006 CC verification from VISA : Oct/25/2006 CC finally charged : Oct/30/2006 Current status : Waiting for Case Worker. (Damn looks like a long wait now) Points Claimed: BE, India:15 Exp:25 ( Could have claimed more but ...

Finally I guess my application is with them Applying in HSMP Over 28 from USA, Nationality Indian Application Sent : Oct/19/2006 CC verification from VISA : Oct/25/2006 CC finally charged : Oct/30/2006 Current status : Waiting for Case Worker. Points Claimed: BE, India:15 Exp:25 ( Could have claimed...

If anybody here can share their experiences specific to people who have moved from the US to the UK. I myself have been in the US and am considering HSMP as I am tottally tired of the GC mess here. So any bit of experience, how you went ahead looking for jobs, anything to keep in mind, any major sho...

Can you post your Experiences getting EC and your first Entry into the UK on HSMP. Anything specific or peculiar at the imiigration counter at the Airport. The other thing I have seen on this post is that you will have medicals at the Airport. Is that true? Specifics in getting accomodation? Approxi...

God Willing I should be applying this weekend. I see you guys keep mentioning about arranging for pick-up of the originals after the decision. Any suggestion on how to do it and also where to mention in the application that the Head Office should contact me so that I can arrange for the pick-up. Any...

Giblet - Any suggestion on how to organize them or rather how did you do it. The more detail the better for all and less guessing for us all:)

Since the baby was born on UK can't she claim for UK citizenship. I am from the US and under the law here any baby born on US soil can automatically claim US citizenship irrespective of their parents status in the country. Any input if that is not the same in the Uk would be greatly appreciated

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Thanks for the info on how to provide support for the answers on 12 & 13.

Any help with specific answers as such would be great.

Also what kind of evidence are they looking for Question 9 ( Relevant qualifications/memberships)

Thanks again in advance.

Any help from people who have had their Application approved would be great. Especially for questions 7 & 11 since they have a huge Text Box next to it. I have no idea what to write except for a one liner on each. Also for 8,9 & 13. What kind of proof have you used to substantiate your answe...