Victoria - Thank you for the prompt reply. Helps us relax.

I applied today along with my spouse as the dependent from the Mumbai VFS center.

Lot of holidays coming up so expecting a reply around mid-January.

I applied for my HSMP EC today along with my wife as the dependent. The VFS officer going through our documents expressed concern about the dependents sponsor (that is me) does not have a job in hand. The officer said that she would be making a note about it in our application. My question is, the p...

Hello Ptr,

Thank you for your inputs.

All the best to you and your wife in the UK.

Cheers.

How does one fill up the expected employment details of sponsor if the dependent is traveling and applying along with the primary HSMP applicant? Basically how to deal with Q6.3.8, 6.3.16 - 6.3.20?

I would be applying sometime mid week. Would appreciate any guidance.

Cheers.

Thank you all.

I am about to apply for my EC along with my wife as the dependent.

My question is, do we need to provide a English language of instruction letter from her university as well?

Thanks.

usually up to 10 working days.

This might be useful...
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/ ... iew=Binary

I think you can fax in additional documents as well. Will save you postage time. But not sure if they will accept a faxed copy.

I dont think you would be able to apply after 28 days. You may be able to find out the reason for your refusal by talking to the cust service. They provided me with a very detailed explanation over the phone and that helped me prepare my documents for review beforehand. You just need to fax your rea...

They do not contact your employer or uni during the initial application. They will only contact them during your entry clearance process.

No issues on that. Your age is calculated as on the day your application was received by the HSMP team and not the day the caseworker works on your application.

You could call customer care at +44-114-207-4074.

Try calling the customer service number at +44-114-207-4074.

HSMPGUIDE, Very helpful. Helps re-iterate my thoughts on coming to the UK without actually leaving my current job in India. I have got my HSMP approval and would be applying for my EC mid-November. If all goes well, I am planning a trip down to London sometime in the 2nd week of January for a few da...

Do I need to provide original documents for the entry clearance or xeroxes would do?

Thanks. Was just wondering cause my approval was dispatched on the 24th. No news yet. Guess will wait till next weekend and then probably head down to the post office.

All the best with your EC.

Got my papers back today.. for me HO is really quick it seems.
Sent application on 18th Sept.. reached on 20th.. decision made on 27th..papers back on 3rd Oct.. Smile

received via airmail? which part of the world?

How about the name? My name is not added to my wifes passport as spouse and vice-a-versa, and her name on the passport is her maiden name.

However, on the marriage certificate, her name is mentioned using my last name. Would this cause any issues?

btconnect is actually the internet service provider.

Any help on dependent visa procedure would be helpful. Thank you.

Thank you Amanda for the quick response.

We have a marriage certificate. However, her name on the marriage certificate has my last name.

Do you reckon that could pose as an issue?

Usually takes about 10 working days after the payment is deducted.