It is the credit crunch... and you're copeting with top laid off talent as well. I suggest you try and find a good recruiter.

Depends how much hassle you want to potentially endure. Theres a good chance that you might run into some trouble in getting your application approved when home office sees that both pieces of proof come from the same source. Of course you can detail everything explicitly in the cover letter, statin...

I think your wasting your time by waiting outside UK. Agreed. But what did work for me was I got in touch with some recruiters (did lots of google searches, prowled around some job boards, and make some phone calls), and arrange some meetings in the UK. Then went over for a couple of days for preli...

olisun wrote:

hareenpatel wrote:Because she is not capable enough to get a job since now and its been difficult for me to take her responsibilities anymore.

Didn't you know about her "capabilities" before you got married to her?

mate, you crack me up!

You have a voice. Say something:

Survey

Vinod, I understand what you are trying to do - ie get your HSMP based on the GBP4000 ten month salary in India, and then have that pro rated to GBP4,800 p.a. in Band D, as you lived in india for a majority of the last 15 months. The logic behind that is sound. But your proof is not. Please read the...

I heard its only 3 months after the EC done. Thats odd - never heard of any such thing. Can you source that? I was made to understand by the agency that processed my visa for me that I can come and go as I please, just bearing in mind the time spent outside of the UK clause (in the guidance notes) ...

you can go so long as your visa is valid. Though its probably not very wise to let too much time pass...

Looks good to me. And strangely, a lot like the one I used too!

Good luck with the EC application.

This is motivational speaking at it's best! I think every doctor should have a copy of this hanging in reception. Then I invite you to step up on your evangelical soap box to deliver a sermon befitting! But please, try and give some actual direction and options to consider, rather than regurgitatin...

Parents are good for $$$...


But for accomodation, I'd reckon UK Citizen > UK Perm Res > UK non-citizen

Just a letter letter worked for me. Do a search to find my post on the subject - I included a sample.

If you have friends/relatives in the UK who wouldnt mind letting you stay at their place till you get on your feet, have them write you a letter stating so. Present that with your EC application, and that might offset your low bank balance. This has been discussed before - do a search on it to get m...

Well best of luck apeterso925. PM me if you are in finance or life sciences. I might be able to refer you to my recruiters in London.

LondonBlonde wrote:LankanFunkin, will you still be singing Byrne's praises if you don't make the cut to the new tier one?

Just curious,

LondonBlonde

No, I'd just be bitter old sod and try and harsh someone else's mellow on an internet forum instead

Thats why I said *might*

LankanFunkin wrote: This might even work out being a financial saving on the long run (where Air fair + temporary accommodation < loss paying rent while not earning) if the trip is a success.

apeterso925, when do you plan on making the big move?

The March 2006 (Managed migration) paper, the recent Fabian Society paper (Byrne and Kelly, A common place) and recent comments by Byrne in the press, would collectively serve to contradict your assertion, and have instead suggested that the HSMP would serve as the core foundation for tier 1. Agreed.

LondonBlonde wrote: You could easily argue that people will also lie about their income on a poll like this.

Well now thats a shame... Bad HSMP liars... Hey waitaminute...

Guys ,so is it advisable to go to UK on HSMP without having job offer (IT Industry)..?? And if I go to UK without having job offer, will I be able to get the part time job (odd work) till I get a job in IT? If yes, will I be able to earn enough for myself? And if I do part time job, will I get time...

Blonde, if I read those articles correctly, Liam said he will not be going back on the rules changed for the HSMP, made effective in November. However the HO will be revamping all the other visas, such as the work permits, etc etc. LankanLog, Just as I said before, you can't be in favour of the new...

Yes, I heard doctors are having trouble getting interviews without ILR. Redundancy then would be impossible to recover from if this is the case. Did anybody bother to tell these doctors that there may be some other areas they can explore, such as working in market research or consulting? Then there...

I also really wonder. If majority of people earn over £40+ why in the news it is indicated that over 80 %-90%(?) wil not qualify For extension ????. wow 7 people till now on £40+ yet they don't qualify for FLR??? I have a suggestion, and please bear in mind it is purely speculation, and in no way...

I think to get more accurate result, you need to differentiate between... Agreed. Perhaps we can build on this in the future - I'm sure many would agree that its very valuable info! But for the short term, I wanted to get an idea as to what people would put if they were forced to apply for FLR or I...

I know.... It does seem odd. I'm hoping this poll will get more votes (though traffic doesnt seem to be a problem!!!) - maybe that might help gauge the spread.

I would call it practical... You do plan on taking the fund with you though, right? Things can get pretty expensive, and having 3,000 or so is a good safety option just in case...