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by gotcha
Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bringing dependent parent to UK
Replies: 21
Views: 5338

I dont understand once uve secured a VISA valid for 10 years how can an immigration officer stop you can they cancel your visa over this Read http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/IDIs/idischapter2/section1.pdf?view=Binary point 4 . 4. FREQUENCY AND DURATION OF VISITS ...
by gotcha
Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:17 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Canadian Engineering Degree
Replies: 6
Views: 1200

Re: Canadian Engineering Degree

I have a quick question? Des anyone know if Canadian Degree from a credited Canadian University needs to be recognized by NARIC? Can anyone please advise. I am going to be applying for HSMP; should I get the NARIC letter for my degree and submit it in as supporting documentation or that is not requ...
by gotcha
Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:13 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Got EC. Queries on further steps
Replies: 43
Views: 9419

I agree with Rahul. It is not that difficult, as mentioned in some post. Just make sure, you have right experience and skills. That you can asses by seeing response to your CV. Mind you, I'm very terrible, when it comes to English speaking. But , I've compensated that with my skills. So don't worry ...
by gotcha
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:57 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bringing dependent parent to UK
Replies: 21
Views: 5338

It again is not very difficult what you can dois get your parents another tourist visa of say france send them to france for one day and then they can return the next day to UK for another 6 months this is not my idea but I was given this by an agent i dont know how feasible this is but it sounds g...
by gotcha
Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Statistics for Current IT Job market in UK. . Useful link
Replies: 9
Views: 2345

I have read in this forum, young people, higher degree working in non-highly skill jobs get approved, espceially if they are working long hours. You will realise that this is the loophole that currently exist in the current HSMP system. You need to take advantage oF it, if you could before they cha...
by gotcha
Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Workpermit Query
Replies: 12
Views: 4555

Re: looking for workpermit

bharat_12 wrote:Hi ,

Thanks for your quick reply, it's really helpful. I heard about HSMP as well. could you please advise about the same?

Thanks,
Bharat
There is plenty of material available on this site. That should help you. Given your background , you should qualify for points required.
by gotcha
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Required in Belgium for HSMP
Replies: 8
Views: 1893

Re: EC from Finland

universalCitizen wrote:Hi,
If anybody is on Business Visa,
Can he apply for EC from that country in which he is visiting.
Regards,
No.
by gotcha
Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Statistics for Current IT Job market in UK. . Useful link
Replies: 9
Views: 2345

hi EdgeHillMole, Please guide me to find the rules that say 35k are needed for HSMP FLR. EdgeHillMole has used word for most "most HSMP applicants". So he has assumed certain points for age(0 in this case). So, it is not necessarily 35K for all applicants. Read guidance notes to know, how...
by gotcha
Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:45 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Got EC. Queries on further steps
Replies: 43
Views: 9419

chetanamale@gmail.com wrote:someone has just confirmed me that both EC and WP can be stamped on your passport(But im not 100% sure if its true).
I advice you, not to put any information without any genuine source. Specially, if it is misleading, as in this case.
by gotcha
Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: from Hyderabad
Replies: 6
Views: 1334

Hyd Vfs --> Chennai BHC = Dead Slow They are not slow. It is due to number of applications they receive. I saw in some other post that they had to wait for 3 hrs in banglore to submit application. That should give you idea. In pune VFS office, it is just kind of go there and submit it. No queue. So...
by gotcha
Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Date in Salary Slips and bankstatements
Replies: 6
Views: 1524

HI gotcha, Thanks for the suggestion. The problem is I am in an urgency to apply in next week. so I would kindly request you to help me out if you know the answers for the below questions. Others Pls help Actually, there should not be any problem with any of questions you have. Unless, you are havi...
by gotcha
Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Getting UK mobile phone number from US
Replies: 9
Views: 4373

Re: Getting UK mobile phone number from US

Hello, I figure it would be better to put UK phone number in my CV, so any interested recruitor can call me UK local number instead of international call. I found following website thru google, Actually, it does not matter, if you mention your US number. I use to get lot of calls on my country's nu...
by gotcha
Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Date in Salary Slips and bankstatements
Replies: 6
Views: 1524

Re: Date in Salary Slips and bankstatements

Hi all, Can you plsanswer some of questions regarding the Salary slips and bank statements. 1. I donnot have any Date on my Salary Slip ,only the month and the year. will this cause any problem during the pound rate conversion. I have my Bank statements. 2. My company gave hike in March but was ref...
by gotcha
Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How to Pay for HSMP
Replies: 6
Views: 1226

Hi - Thank you all -- <gotcha> i just called Thomas Cook to have dis service from them. - but they said dey dont deal wid it -- do u know sm specific agent doin dis ?? They do this service in India. Probably not in egypt. Probably, you need to explore more. But, in India all major banks do this. Pr...
by gotcha
Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: WP/HSMP query-urgent help please...
Replies: 1
Views: 619

Re: WP/HSMP query-urgent help please...

Hi all : 1) Can i have both WP and HSMP/EC stamped on my passport ? No. Hi all : 2) What are the issues for getting my EC done from UK, if i have HSMP approved and my employer asked me to move to UK on WP in between. No issues, you need to apply for FLR before validity of your HSMP approval is ther...
by gotcha
Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How to Pay for HSMP
Replies: 6
Views: 1226

Re: does HO accepts DD of bank having none of its branches i

If i make DD payable to HO frm my bank in egypt who has no branch in UK - wud tht b acceptable to HO? e.g. if i make DD from HSBC egypt havin none of its branch in egypt would it be acceptable to HO? You need to ask that in bank. Alternatively you can get such DD from any international travel agent...
by gotcha
Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Got EC. Queries on further steps
Replies: 43
Views: 9419

Hey folks, ..but am under a dilemma now...How good are the job prospects there right now?Especially for a J2EE architect with around 11 years of IT experience?Please do help in updating me with prospects if you are aware of..And Can i take the risk of Resigning my job here?Ur advice please. Come on...
by gotcha
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Got EC. Queries on further steps
Replies: 43
Views: 9419

hmmmm..... That is really useful information. I am trying to have a UK job before resigining from current Indian job. I am also open to going to UK just for interviews on my cost if I see good chances for offers. Then come back to India to resign and start new job in UK. I will keep you updated. Th...
by gotcha
Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Will I get 2 year EC or 3 year EC?
Replies: 25
Views: 6737

Re: Will I get 2 year EC or 3 year EC?

Hi, I got my HSMP approval in Dec07. If I go for Visa stamping after the new rules come into effect, will I get the visa for 2 years or is it for 3 years. Any information about this will be very useful. Thanks Amit. To get 3 years EC, you need to apply with new points criteria, whenver it will be i...
by gotcha
Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: December 2007 EC Applicants post status here
Replies: 28
Views: 5921

Hi guys, This is what the VFS website says about my EC application: "Your application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to collect the same 04 Jan 2008" In case of approvals I have seen that the website says &quo...
by gotcha
Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:14 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: DOWNSIDES to HSMP???
Replies: 7
Views: 1781

Re: DOWNSIDES to HSMP???

Hi all, But just before I do, I was wondering whether there might be something there that i'm missing... Is there any downside to switching from WP? For example, do I risk loosing the years I already spent in the UK on my WP towards an ILR? Is there any risk when applying again for a FLR based on a...
by gotcha
Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:11 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC - Uncomfortable situation
Replies: 6
Views: 1622

Suppose I apply without family and later on say after 3-4 months I get a job (from Singapore), do you think my family's visa stamping may be a problem as the ECO will know that I have not yet travelled to UK? Will the ECO give more weightage to my families' application as I already have a job? Also...
by gotcha
Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:02 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Help needed regarding degree certificate that is laminated
Replies: 6
Views: 1852

Re: Help needed regarding degree certificate that is laminat

I am planning to apply for HSMP and have gathered all the documents. My original degree certificate is laminated. Will this laminated degree certificate be a cause for rejection? Please let me know. I'd done lamination to my degree(after receiving it,not by University), to protect from wear and tea...
by gotcha
Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:58 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bringing dependent parent to UK
Replies: 21
Views: 5338

Dear hsmp_distressed, You can bring your mother in 3-4 months after you reach UK and secure a job. Basically you will need to prove to the EC officer that you will be able to financially support your mother and not claim any public funds. For this you will need to show your UK employment details li...
by gotcha
Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:03 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Original Driving Licence refused: EC blues
Replies: 11
Views: 2802

Re: Original Driving Licence refused: EC blues

Hi Friends, Any ideas why VFS can accept all the documents in original but not the driving licence? Looking forward to your inputs. Thanks and Regards Because, probably, they would be responsible, if you tell that original DL is with BHC, once caught due to trafic rule violation. this is normal, I'...