Hello EC applicants, If you have applied for EC in last 3 months, can you please mention the relevant dates of it. It seems that many VFS office is taking too much time for EC process. Please give these details. Type of Visa: HSMP Location of VFS office : Date of application : Date of interview : EC...

For HSMP Approval and extension follow what HO says.
And for Visa and travel follow what BHC says.

Hello everyone,

I went to VFS Bangalore and enquired about this.

YOU ARE ALLOWED TO GO TO UK AS LONG AS YOUR VISA IS VALID.
THERE IS NO SUCH TIMELINE TO ENTER UK AFTER GETTING THE EC.

This is confirmed by the VFS Bangalore.

10 people met at CMH road by 2 to 2.30pm on Sept 1.
7 were applying for EC.
Rest were applying for HSMP.
Discussed various things for around 3 hours.
The gang dispersed after having coffee from Coffee day by 5.40pm.

Other people who have attented this meeting can add something more...

I heard from more than 25 HSMP/EC applicants from Bangalore. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (1-Sept, Saturday). Date: 1-September, 2007, Saturday Time: 2pm ( The gang will be there till 2.30pm and move to a more comfortable place near-by.) Venue: Indiranagar (Near CMH Road - 100 Feet road Jun...

Hello,

Till now I have received response from nearly 10 people.

Is it OK to show your mailid with others.
Please send a mail to paulhsmp@gmail.com

We will discuss among ourselves and plan to meet at Bangalore.

Is there anyone from Bangalore who has applied for EC and still in Bangalore.
I need your help to verify my EC application and other documents.

There are too much of variations in the salary expectations. Can others too participate in this poll? Expect more participation from experienced hands.

Is there anyone in Bangalore who has applied for EC or currently applying for EC.
Please send me a message.

How much a software professional with 4 to 6 years of experience can expect/quote as salary outside London (Other cities in UK.) for a permanent job in UK. I know the salary may vary depending on the domain, experience and location. But I am trying to figure out a range. Please participate in the Po...

Hello Everyone, Is there anyone who is currently in Bangalore? You may be planning to apply for HSMP/ EC or trying for a job in UK. Why can't we meet at somewhere at Bangalore and share our concerns and comments. Atleast we can call and help each other. I applied HSMP by myself and got approval. I c...

Hello Everyone, I am planning to apply for EC in 2 weeks time. My wife has some property in her name. Will I be able to include this as a immovable property asset while I apply for an EC. Also will I be able to include her bank balance in the CA letter? We both are planning to migrate to UK. The pri...

Whether the recent changes in the immigration policy has affected the salary of Software professionals in UK?
Is UK still a good place to work?

Is this applicable for the family members accompanying the primary visa holder.

If I have a hsmp visa stamped (fee 18,000), do my wife accompanying me too have to pay the same 18,000??!!

Hi sjgul, Your reply was useful. So I consider a salary of 40k out side London as a decent salary for me. Am I right? Also... Will it cause any issue if I receive and accept an offer, process the HSMP under urgent treatment and later join a different company on a different offer. What I am asking is...

Hello Indian234, Right now I don't have any offer in hand. I am trying to figure out what is the acceptable salary in UK. I am giving telephonic interviews in these days. Regarding your question... In my salary in India, around 2 lakhs will go as tax and other deduction. Living expenses including th...

Hi Simar, It seems that you have spent around 2000 pounds for your car towards the maintenance, petrol, driving licence, insurance etc etc... I really wonder about these expences. In India, I have a salary of 9 Lakhs per annum and I consider it as a good amount for a proper living in India. I am thi...

Hello, I had a check with one of my friend regarding the living expense in UK after coming there through HSMP. This is meant for a 2 member family. Can you comment on this? Is there any other expense, which we should count on? Category...................GBP..................INR House Rent..............

I have heard from others that the passpot copy of spouse is not required.

But this is the first time I am hearing that Marriage certificate is not required while applying HSMP.
I am confused now.
Can others please repond on this.

Hello Friends, I was collecting all my requirement documents and was about to apply for HSMP next week. In my degree certificate, I can see 2 dates mentioned. I have already collected my Medium of Instruction certificate from university by mentioning the one of this date as my date of award. Now I a...

Thanks Nouna, I can submit the tax paper of a part of the period covered. (means last financial year 05-06) In India, we don't have signature in the tax paper (saral form). Will this be a valid evidence? Should I tick in the tickbox 'Q33. Income Tax return covering period' in the HSMP application fo...

Hello, I am going to submit my HSMP application next week. I would appreciate if you could review my document list and suggest me about any week point. Please give your comments in this thread or mail me to paulhsmp@gmail.com Total 95 points Education: Points claimed 30 Degree Certificate (Bachelor ...