I got the hsmp visa in 2008 but only stayed for one month in the UK. Though I know I cannot renew, but can I still apply afresh under tier 1 any time later ? or is it that if you dont use it initially, they wont grant you another?

Well when u come you would see that its not all you thought it is.You have to do proper planning and not just making up your mind....It goes beyond that.

My candid advice is since you are still in employment in your country why not take a month leave then come to the UK to seek for employment and access the place for yourself instead on relying on what people are saying. personally that is what I did,I'm presently in the UK on a month leave and would...

I applied from Nigeria.

I want to thank everybody in this forum for the immense contribution I got here.I got EC for myself and spouse in just five working days!!!!!!!!!!! I submitted the following docs 1) All the Documents I submitted for my initial HSMP approval 2) Marriage certificate and Wedding Pics 3) Employment Lett...

I not an Indian, but at first I thought this site was an Indian site due to the number of Indian nationals wanting to come to the UK under HSMP.sincerely, I do admire the Indians when it comes to writing programs and software and honesty to me they are not doing badly in that area and stands out as ...

I got my HSMP approved,but somehow in a dilemma about applying for EC. Seen some job sites for IT jobs in UK and the average somehow is in the range of £25k per annum which I think is on the low side. I presently work in the IT field in my country and gets something close to £20k in my own curreny...

Hotel receipt might be a little risky....Sometimes they want a more concrete proof of Accommodation.I heard quite a number of people denied cos of hotel receipt as proof of accommodation.

Try and call them on phone....I think they must have mailed your documents back to you,not sure but that's what they do.

What do you mean by 100% job assistance?Are you saying the consultant is definetly giving you the job if you pay the money?Well I think you are not supposed to pay any job agency or consultant for job search...that is just my thinking Anyway always put your figures in GBP or Dollars .....we are not ...

I about applying for EC for myself and spouse.Do I need to apply for myself and spouse the same time as my EC or apply alone,please which is better?,again if you are legally married do you need to be married for atleast 2 years or is that for unmarried partners alone?

Please somebody respond.

1)You have 6months from the date of your approval letter to file for an EC,if not your approval letter becomes invalid. 2)You can travel at any time you wish after your EC,the only issue is when you want to apply for ILR.the HO must be satified that you have stayed in the Uk for at least 5 years.So ...

Please,can someone give me a clue on how UK CV format looks like.

I just got my HSMP application approved.Seems simplier than what I think!!!. Submitted my 12 months payslips,ITR covering 7months then requested for exceptional consideration then 12 months bank statement. Original degree certificate and letter from school stating that my degree was taught in Englis...