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by RAW
Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 73046

Hello Everyone... ok it seems I may be the first one to share my PEO appointment experience I had today for my successful SET(O) ILR application at Sheffield..... last two days were one of most distressing days for me .... n specifically this message thread exponentially increased my stress level......
by RAW
Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Queries (About Switching from HSMP to Tier 1)
Replies: 10
Views: 4014

well thanks Sushdmehta and WoodieG for your comments. I already have gone through the homeoffice site and Tier 1 guidance, but you are right that its not explicitly defined that you can either switch to Tier 1 or not, having your valid HSMP visa with you. I also mailed HO two days back and received ...
by RAW
Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Queries (About Switching from HSMP to Tier 1)
Replies: 10
Views: 4014

inputs requested pls!!!
by RAW
Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Queries (About Switching from HSMP to Tier 1)
Replies: 10
Views: 4014

Queries (About Switching from HSMP to Tier 1)

Dear Friends, I am having a valid HSMP EC issued to me on 21st August 2007 valid till 20th August 2009. I have made my first entry to UK on 11th November 2007 for a month timeframe and now I again have arrived back on 25th May 2008 on permanent basis. Since I already have spent around 10 months out ...
by RAW
Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job serach!!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1347

Job serach!!!!

Dears, Gurus or anyone who can help...... pls suggest the best way of hunting an IT job at UK.......normally people on this forum says that u have to be in UK to search a job.......I m trying my best for last two weeks here at London......applied for almost 300+ job adverts..........but till to date...
by RAW
Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:46 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC (Accomodation Arrangement)
Replies: 12
Views: 3228

nionlight, its not written anywhere to attach all these docs like tennecy, council tax etc etc........ but attaching proof of accommodation is a mandatory document for EC (i believe) rather then just mentioning address on VAF1 form..........n I just attached a letter from my relative living in UK al...
by RAW
Sat Oct 13, 2007 4:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Integra verification, Karachi, Pakistan.
Replies: 2
Views: 1111

There's no Integra verification done in Pakistan. U just have to apply normally via FedEx Visa dropbox with all relevant documents. BHC will do all verifications by them selves.

Cheers,
RAW
by RAW
Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time limit to enter UK after EC - HO answer
Replies: 39
Views: 12409

BDHC Karachi also confirmed that you can travel UK as long as your visa is valid.......so there’s no time specification to enter UK on HSMP Visa...

Cheers,
RAW
by RAW
Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Time limit to enter UK after EC - HO answer
Replies: 39
Views: 12409

Hi All I got my HSMP approval on 20th August 2007. I have not applied for EC yet. I am outside UK. I am clear about the 6 months period after HSMP approval within which I should apply for Entry Clearance or Visa. Do I also need to make first entry in UK within 6 months of HSMP approval (19 Feb 2008...
by RAW
Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC from Islamabad Paksitan (HSMP arroval under old rules)
Replies: 100
Views: 42724

Thanks alot brother HSMP07 & Waheed........regarding leaving to UK.....I m little bit confused.......first of all, I can not leave before Eid-ul-fitar........secondly, I m confused that should I go immediately after 15th Oct or after new years holidays.......
anyways, thanks again
by RAW
Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC in July/August
Replies: 182
Views: 66104

By grace of Almighty Allah I've got my EC for next two years.. Time line: • 23rd March - Application sent from Karachi via DHL • 26th March - Received by HO • 27th March - Reference number 2124** received after payment deduction • 20th April - Received email from HO about decision arrival â€...
by RAW
Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC from Islamabad Paksitan (HSMP arroval under old rules)
Replies: 100
Views: 42724

By grace of Almighty Allah I've got my EC for next two years ...........I thanks this valuable forum for all the guidances throughout my HSMP process.......this forum rocks!!!
by RAW
Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:36 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC from Islamabad Paksitan (HSMP arroval under old rules)
Replies: 100
Views: 42724

HSMP07, You can track ur passport status from these numbers 5827341-3......these are BDHC contact numbers..........they'll give you the exact status that at what stage ur application is rite now......... I've been updated that process on my application has completed yesterday and by tomorrow or day ...
by RAW
Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC from Islamabad Paksitan (HSMP arroval under old rules)
Replies: 100
Views: 42724

Dear HSMP07, Worried for what.......your worry will not speedup the process.......anyways not got any reply from BHC......FedEx says the same line "passport is with BHC".......let see how much more time will BHC takes..... Secondly, Abdul Munaf has raised a very good question and I believe...
by RAW
Tue Aug 14, 2007 7:27 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC from Islamabad Paksitan (HSMP arroval under old rules)
Replies: 100
Views: 42724

Thanks for sharing the number cause I was trying on 111-811-111 and its always busy........well yesterday afternoon I visited FedEx office........my passport has not arrived...... their were few other gentlemen worrying about their passports submitted on the same date 16th July (reminded me famous H...
by RAW
Sun Aug 12, 2007 2:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC from Islamabad Paksitan (HSMP arroval under old rules)
Replies: 100
Views: 42724

Usman & HSMP07, Have u got any reply from BHC...........I've applied on 16th July but not received any responce till to date.............not able to track my app status as no one reply on phone from FedEx dropbox…….. web service is also down for maintenance..........anyways have no option ot...
by RAW
Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:30 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Got HSMP & EC, plz help me decide I should go or not?
Replies: 12
Views: 4466

Can u elaborate the meaning of "no".

Does it mean not come to UK or not join Mckinsy.........

Cause I m also caught in the same dilemma and not able to make up my mind that whether should I leave my well paying multinational organization job and move to UK or should stay.

Cheers,
RAW
by RAW
Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:04 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC from Islamabad Paksitan (HSMP arroval under old rules)
Replies: 100
Views: 42724

Bro Waheed, You are raising question and then answering to them by same time.........if u fear rejection and decided to go alone then apply only for ur self and act accordingly........ VFS1 form should be filled accordingly.........if you go through the form its really very easy to fill..... About u...
by RAW
Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC from Islamabad Paksitan (HSMP arroval under old rules)
Replies: 100
Views: 42724

hsmp07,
Since how many days u've submitted ur EC application........I submitted mine on 16th from Khi and waiting for the result.....
by RAW
Fri Jun 29, 2007 8:18 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Controversial HSMP refusal ,Can someone suggest a review?
Replies: 19
Views: 6165

Re: Controversial HSMP refusal ,Can someone suggest a review

Important note: Her application was sent on May 30 , during that time HSMP guidance was 4.0 version which stated that "We will assess your gross earnings before tax over a total period of up to 12 months out of the 15 months immediately prior to your application. The earnings can be for any 12...
by RAW
Sun Jun 03, 2007 4:14 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Approval!!! within three days
Replies: 4
Views: 1752

many many congrates malik sb on your approval.......
by RAW
Thu May 24, 2007 10:49 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: My experience - After EC
Replies: 7
Views: 2289

NS7,
Have you got any luck in finding job......... if you can share ur experience that how you proceeded for the this most difficult task........
by RAW
Fri May 18, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Arranging a courier to collect back the documents? Is it ok!
Replies: 7
Views: 1993

by RAW
Fri May 18, 2007 1:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Arranging a courier to collect back the documents? Is it ok!
Replies: 7
Views: 1993

Re: Arranging a courier to collect back the documents? Is it

Dear All, I have seen quite a few posts indicating loss of documents and feel concerned. I would like to know from you all, whether it is worth arranging a courier to collect back the documents OR leave it to AirMail! If it is a courier, could someone share the tentative cost that would be incurred...
by RAW
Sat May 12, 2007 7:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 4 year Old previous Earnings for a Student
Replies: 5
Views: 1364

well Malik..... what else u wanna know........just dig out 4 years old evidences....... salary slips, employer letter & salary account's statement and most importantly four years old ITR ....... task is quit difficult though but its mandatory my friend..........