Hi,

Back in the UK since 3wks ago and just got a contract for 3months payin good rate daily to start next week.

Hi, Got my EC in 12 normal days...applied on the 14th march and EC was stamped 21th March (1 week later), got my passport back on the 26th March and now back in the UK. EC applied from Nigeria. Make sure you include all your original docs u sent for initial HSMP with prove of funds and accommodation...

Hi Mayana,

Got my EC visa today.....tookm 12days in all. Did they return ur original HSMP approval letter to you cos mine was returned to me but my bank a/c statement, parents bank a/c statement, letter from my UK uni statin my degree was taught in English wasnt returned though.

Thanks

Hi Otun,

I'm guessin you too have got HSMP, did u get EC in lagos or FLR in UK?

Hi Mayana, Thanks for the information. i was told it takes 12 working days and should check back by then and its just 1 wk since i submitted it, hope it wont take up to 55wks like urs cos currently studyin for my Master (student visa) and thot i shud come to lagos quickly and sort it out. Will let u...

Hi Mayana, Thanks 4 the info. Submitted my Tax clearance (P60), letter from former employer stating how much i earned while workin 4 them and savings bank A/C. But didnt include my payslips of bank A/C showing monthly salary. I hope this would be sufficient though.....Were u called for interview, ho...

well it can be bcos caseworker are only allow to make 1 phone call and if that phone call does not actually clarify or support ur application, then there is likely to be a refusal even if the line does not go thru....and i know its stupid and ridiculous.

hi markotsg,

Did u submit any payslips/p60 or tax return, letter from employer or former and bank statements along with ur application?

Hi Mayana, When did u submit ur docs for EC, how many days did it take and where u called for any interviews? What docs did u submit as well? I've just got back to lagos on monday 12th and submitted my docs on wed 14th at the VFS/UK-Vac office in lagos and was told it will take 12 working days. cong...

Best bet is to sit for ILETS and get the required grade then u dont need to worry about gettin NARIC, Check the British Council site in Lagos on how to register for the Test. Besides, how's the Tax system in Lagos, cos thats the most important piece of document Home Office/Caseworker wants to see. I...

Hi,

Is ur degree from a UK university? Just got approved under the new rule and plannin to come to lagos in the next few weeks to apply for EC.

tlee,

Thanks, well if thats the case i guess its sorted out then. I'll update u when apply and the outcome. Hope i wont get stuck in lagos with this uncle sege and atiku issue

I guess by now, u shud have started working by now.

Hi papafaith, thanks for ur reply. why i said it doesnt matter is this...there is a list of visa category (e.g work permit, working holiday, student, if only u have completed ur degree under that student visa) that can switch in-country. For example, someone that was here on working holiday or stude...

Hi Tlee, thanks for ur post. looks like it took 15 working days as specified by VFS. So i'm guessin u didnt go for interview then? Was ur under the old or new rule approval? Well I've got peeps here in the UK and got a family house in which i've been payin council tax for the past 5yrs, so guess tha...

Hi Jayceesh, Dont think applyin in or out country matters. Most important thing is to get the approval letter, which i have now. Were u called for an interview when u first went for EC or ur wife?. Thing is Uni has started the week with lectures and i wanna get this done ASAP and get it out of the w...

HI, Been here for 7/8years on student and was working under working hols visa until it expired in oct 2006 so had to leave the country so as not to over stay and my previous employer were not willin to get a work permit for me so i applied for HSMP under the old rule and it was refused at the same t...

Well my legal rep applied in-country on my behalf while i was in lagos to get my student visa. student visa started on feb 1 2007 and HSMP was approved feb 8. 2007

Hi, Just recently got HSMP approval and currently a student on my Masters programme on a student visa, so need to go back to lagos and apply for EC. Wanted to know wot documents to take along with my application form and also do i need anythin stating i'm currently a student at the moment becos i've...

Hello Forum,

I'm new to this forum. I've recently got HSMP approval and about to apply for EC in Nigeria. Is there anyone here that has got EC from Nigeria and what documents did you submitted with your application?