I have applied for EC recently from Karachi, I have been called for biometrics testing, now waiting... SECTION 1 - WHAT TYPE OF VISA ARE YOU APPLYING FOR? What to write in this section as I am applying for HSMP and HSMP is not mentioned in this section. Mention HSMP in Others ------- 2.12 Is this yo...
I got HSMP approval dated 21st May 2007. I would like to apply for visa now and I am going to request them to give EC from mid of October 2007, I have a few questions in this regard A. Does the BHC issue visa from a specific date on request b. It says on my approval letter that I can apply for EC wi...
i got my Initial application aprroved yesterday..took them three months to decide..! Thank you guyz if you are still alive and readin the March post which i have not for quite some time...love u alll...tc Heartiest Congrats! its been a long time since I saw the March applicants on the front page, g...
Proof of Funds Cover Letter I am presenting following elements as proof of funds, I am planning to sell my Suzuki Mehran Car and PPL share that I own if I am granted Entry Clearance. Statement of salary account 66046 500 PPL Shares valued at 268.95 PKR per share as of 4th May 2007 (Original PPL sha...
Dear Friends, One small clarification regarding the British Passport. My friend who is an British Citizen is helping me with the Accomodation Letter for EC application. I have received all the documents including his British Passport.....but for my surprise he has sent only one page (which shows hi...
I have read somewhere that those who are on HSMP in UK for initial 2 years are having problems getting jobs, as the companies are not exactly interested because they consider it as only a 2 year visa and not a path to immigration. On the other hand recruitment agencies are also not of much help. My ...
Hi, hsmp07, You do not need to provide any information in the Work permit section. Simply check mark NO in section 7. In the other info section, please provide any information which you would want to highlight to the case worker (BHC) and the same is not captured anywhere else in the form. for e.g....
Thanks Mohan76, also I wanted to know if its ok if I submit photocopy of bank statemnet of my accomodation sponsor along with the other required docs, is copy of bank statement ok???
Dear Friends, One small clarification regarding the British Passport. My friend who is an British Citizen is helping me with the Accomodation Letter for EC application. I have received all the documents including his British Passport.....but for my surprise he has sent only one page (which shows hi...
In section 7 - Employment in United Kingdom of the VAF1 form, I had some queries It says that if you are applying as a work permit holder then you need to complete the section, do HSMP holders also need to fill in. If yes, then in one question it asks about employer details in UK, how can an HSMP ho...
Hello, I must say that these boards are extremely helpful, I have been able to get my HSMP approval by the valuable suggestions received on this board. I am planning to apply for EC next month, after that hopefully I am planning to go to UK in August. I am an IT professional, my spouse is also an IT...
Thanks for sharing the information. I am also from Pakistan and am planning to apply for EC next month. In your list of documents you have listed TB medical test, Do we need to get this test done before applying for EC or do they tell us when we need to take the medical test??
Here is what I wrote "The student visa for UK was granted to me in [year].My passport was stamped with the student visa and I did not get any such letter from the Home Office that gave permission to study in the UK. I am sending the notarised copies of my passport on which I travelled to study ...
Documents Sent. Covering letter HSMP application form Original UK Degree Certificate for Bachelors and Masters Medium of Instruction certificate from University. Letter from the UK university for UK experience points Notarized copy of Passport 12 monthly pay slips from both employer (part-time and f...
The reason that you should put in is exactly the reason you just stated. I had also done masters from UK, and did not get any such letter, so I wrote just that, that no such letter was given to me just the visa was given. I also submitted notarized copy of passport on which I travelled. All went fin...
I am planning to apply for EC at BHC Karachi-Pakistan. All the people who have applied from Pakistan recently, could you please share your experience with us? Thanks
Thanks ConfusedHSMP, you had been very optimistic all along in the March Applicant boards
Thanks KAYC, I am not too sure about the legal action that one can take in the asked circumstances but I do hope anyone who is in such a situation finally is able to get hold of his/her docs soon.
Hello Guys, Just an update for everyone. Its an Approval :) I got my docs back today, check out my new post to see what a torment I had to go through to get them back. http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=88581#88581 Anyways, where is the rest of 16/3 gang??? Any updates?? Good luck ever...
I had applied for HSMP in March and these are the timelines 12-March-07 : Application sent through fedex. 14-March-07 : Application received by HO. 19-March-07 : Ref number got through mail. 12-April-07 : Decision made by HO. 20-April-07 : Documents given to wrong courier, instead of the one that I ...
Any update from "16th March" members?? I did not get any update. The HO is still answering that my case is with CW. Do not know what is happening with my case. :? I still have'nt received my docs, the last update that I have is that they have reached another city in my country....I'll cal...
I have been in a lot of contact with my case worker since the last week. Yesterday they finally were able to trace the courior service that took my documents and they found that the documents have been sent to some solicitors in my country, but they still have'nt been able to talk to the solicitors ...
Go through 'March Applicants thread' and go through my case. I'm still waiting for my docs, and I have no clue where they have gone. You should call the HO,tell them about your case and request them that you would like to talk to your case worker, and ask for the decision, so that atleast you should...
