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by freetomingle
Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Help Please: EC application for UK Student visa holder
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

Re: Any Replies

Hi there, I think you should do the following: 1) Get an updated enrolment letter from your college stating that you are still a full-time student together with your attendance records. 2) Submit all docs. that you sent for HSMP approval 3) Show proof of your accomodation - Your current tenancy cont...
by freetomingle
Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Received in 7 working days flat
Replies: 4
Views: 1187

I think this is available in many threads within this forum.

Additionally, just go to your nearest VFS office and they will provide you with the checklist.

All the best

pshirdi wrote:Congrats

Can you tell me what were the docs / checklist we have to submit to VFS after HSMP approval ?

Thanks in advace
by freetomingle
Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:35 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Received in 7 working days flat
Replies: 4
Views: 1187

Thanks. I worked in the field of Operations Management and Communication. The fields of both your wife and yourself has tremendous scope in the UK especially London. I am assuming that you are either a CA or an MBA (Finance). Finance is a very good field in the UK and I don't think it would be a pro...
by freetomingle
Sat Dec 15, 2007 6:04 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Received in 7 working days flat
Replies: 4
Views: 1187

EC Received in 7 working days flat

Hi All, Although I did not receive a good response from this forum to my numerous queries, I still wish to help all those who need assistance in filing their EC applications in India. I received my EC in 7 working days flat. Given below are my timelines: Applied in VFS Calcutta : 30/11/2007 Integra ...
by freetomingle
Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applied for EC asked to go for medicals
Replies: 0
Views: 860

Applied for EC asked to go for medicals

Hi, I have had a strange experience. I submitted my EC application today in Calcutta. The official after scrutinising and accepting all the documents gave me a form to go for my medicals next week. I tried to explain to her that I have been based in UK for the past 3 years, but she said that I neede...
by freetomingle
Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FOR EC FROM INDIA DO THEY CALL THE COLLEGE TO VERIFY
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Hi Umriz, Not FLR..its Entry Clearance from India as I have not completed my course. My problem is the college is in the process of changing campus and the phone line is out of order. Since Christmas vacations are round the corner, the college will be fully operational in January. So I am worrying i...
by freetomingle
Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:33 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Query for current student
Replies: 0
Views: 611

EC Query for current student

Hi,

Does it matter if college is DFES registered or not when applying for EC.
by freetomingle
Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:36 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FOR EC FROM INDIA DO THEY CALL THE COLLEGE TO VERIFY
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: FOR EC FROM INDIA DO THEY CALL THE COLLEGE TO VERIFY

Any answers please....members. Is the college called to verify the status of the applicant after approval. Hi All, For the EC process from India for a current student in UK, does Integra call the college in UK to verify about the status or is verification only done on employment issues and degree ce...
by freetomingle
Sun Nov 25, 2007 1:14 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FOR EC FROM INDIA DO THEY CALL THE COLLEGE TO VERIFY
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

FOR EC FROM INDIA DO THEY CALL THE COLLEGE TO VERIFY

Hi All,

For the EC process from India for a current student in UK, does Integra call the college in UK to verify about the status or is verification only done on employment issues and degree certificates submitted to obtain HSMP.

Please advise.
by freetomingle
Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Student after HSMP approval seeks urgent help on EC
Replies: 4
Views: 1083

Hi, Thanks. I did not change the course myself. The college itself discontinued the course since the degree was not from a British University and therefore advised me to change to ACCA. I am submitting a letter from the college confirming this. Will this be sufficient. Also I woud have been more tha...
by freetomingle
Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Student after HSMP approval seeks urgent help on EC
Replies: 4
Views: 1083

Hi,

HSMP application and approval - IN country.

EC application from home country.


Please advise asap.

astrick wrote:hi

can u confirm is ur application is a incountry application or out country application?
[/quote]
by freetomingle
Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:19 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Student after HSMP approval seeks urgent help on EC
Replies: 4
Views: 1083

Current Student after HSMP approval seeks urgent help on EC

Hi, I have been on a student visa since Feb. 2007. I recently got HSMP approval and am flying home to apply for EC. I came here to study an MBA from a college in London and changed teh course midway to ACCA in August. Do I need to inform the Officials at the High Commission about my change of course...
by freetomingle
Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Very UrgentEC Funds query - please help me seniors or gurus
Replies: 0
Views: 640

Very UrgentEC Funds query - please help me seniors or gurus

Hi, I will be applying for EC from India in the next 2 weeks or so. I have been a student in UK for the past 8 months and got HSMP approval 2 months ago here. My query is as follows: 1) I am getting my father to sponsor me completely. He has around £3000 in cash at bank + £15,000 in Fixed Deposits...
by freetomingle
Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:20 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query on Integra form filling and details
Replies: 0
Views: 623

Query on Integra form filling and details

Hi all, I shall be applying for EC in the next 2 weeks or so. I was an in-country applicant and due to the fact that I have been on a student visa I shall have to apply for EC from India. My query is on the form for INTEGRA. Integra form asks for details about last 1 year's empliyment. Now I receive...
by freetomingle
Sat Nov 10, 2007 3:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query on particular section of New VAF 2 Form filling
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

Thanks. for the reply.
maidy wrote:The answer u will write for both questions is "No"

refusal of HSMP initial application can't be considered a refusal of visa.
and not equal to an application for LTR.
by freetomingle
Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:18 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Application - My Findings
Replies: 751
Views: 276999

VAF 2 Form query - please help

Hi, I shall be applying for EC from India very soon. I have the following queries on the particular section of the VAF 2 Form: a) Have you ever been refused visa to the UK? - I first came to the UK On a Working Holiday and early this year on a Student Visa. However, I was refused a HSMP initial appl...
by freetomingle
Sun Nov 04, 2007 4:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Student after HSMP approval seeks urgent help on EC
Replies: 9
Views: 1921

Hi, I can't do that. As for the past 7 months I am on a student visa in UK and since I have not completed my course I have to obtain my EC from India only. If I was allowed to switch here I would have done that immediately. Hi What I would suggest you that apply from the UK for furthur leave to rema...
by freetomingle
Sun Nov 04, 2007 1:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Application - My Findings
Replies: 751
Views: 276999

Further help required

Hi, I shall be applying for EC from India very soon. I have the following queries on the particular section of the VAF 2 Form: a) Have you ever been refused visa to the UK? - Ifirst came to the UK On a Working Holiday and early this year on a Student Visa. However, I was refused a HSMP initial appli...
by freetomingle
Sun Nov 04, 2007 1:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Student after HSMP approval seeks urgent help on EC
Replies: 9
Views: 1921

VAF 2 Form - help required

You can apply for EC - you just need to be aware of the potential issues and pitfalls, that's all. Hi Amanda, Please can you help me with the following query: Hi, I shall be applying for EC from India very soon. I have the following queries on the particular section of the VAF 2 Form: a) Have you e...
by freetomingle
Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:07 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query on particular section of New VAF 2 Form filling
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

Query on particular section of New VAF 2 Form filling

Hi, I shall be applying for EC from India very soon. I have the following queries on the particular section of the VAF 2 Form: a) Have you ever been refused visa to the UK? - Ifirst came to the UK On a Working Holiday and early this year on a Student Visa. However, I was refused a HSMP initial appli...
by freetomingle
Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Application - My Findings
Replies: 751
Views: 276999

Thanks. I shall anyway write to the High Commission and confirm anyway. I shall keep you posted as well. Many thanks then just give your father's bank statement and show yourself as completely dependent on him as you are a student. Thanks anyway. I shall of course be applying from Calcutta. VFS did ...
by freetomingle
Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:36 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Application - My Findings
Replies: 751
Views: 276999

Thanks anyway. I shall of course be applying from Calcutta. VFS did advise my dad that the bank statements should come either from the applicant or from anyone who is acting as sponsor. But I just wanted to double check. Finally, do you think this will be an issue. sorry freetomingle i am unable to ...
by freetomingle
Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:04 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Application - My Findings
Replies: 751
Views: 276999

Re: EC Help required

Dear freetomingle Thanks. Unfortunately not. The problem is that I have just 1 bank account - HSBC and the balance at the time of application will be around £6000. Also in June, July and August there are regular credits of £1000 every month. What I was thinking is that I get my dad to sponsor me ...
by freetomingle
Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Query on Bank Statements
Replies: 6
Views: 1424

When I got HSMP Approval I did not submit any bank statement to the Home Office. I only submitted my pay-slips and letter from employer and got approval based on that. So should I need to submit these old statements. I have my current bank statements as well for the past 6 months. But the problem is...
by freetomingle
Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC Query on Bank Statements
Replies: 6
Views: 1424

Hi, Thanks. When I got HSMP Approval I did not submit any bank statement to the Home Office. I only submitted my pay-slips and letter from employer and got approval based on that. So should I need to submit these old statements. Please help I am not in UK yet, but you can check web site. Normally th...