... A painful experience. I filled in the online application for OIC and as per www.hcilondon.com, I printed and filled in the second part by hand. I stood in a queue amidst utter chaos at the embassy for over 3 hours to return empty handed. On explaining the purpose of my visit, I was asked to stan...

Chess, Dont mean to undermine your expertise on the subject. Just wondered if there is any avenue available and could not think of any. Its a shame that guys on WP and HSMP NI and Taxes but when they lose their jobs prior to their ILR, they dont get any bens. Cest la vie! Regards Dip Ps: Just realis...

Chess,

I dont think Hunter can resort to public funds.

Hunter,

Rules are not clear on gaps in employment for HSMP But certainly it is important that you have a job at the time of applying for your ILR.

Rgds
Dip

hopefulkd,

Requesting for information is normal, but six months no reply is somewhat too long. Why dont you contact them via email or phone for the status? Details are on the website.

Good luck

Rgds
Dip

Plenty of PM's on this post I guess.

Kaya.. please check your PM and Congratulations for being the first poster to hit the 1000 mark?

Keep up the good work.

Cheers

bashir2003 wrote:Hi to all HSMP'ians..
Do you think, will it be a problem for me to enter UK.

Nope.

Just carry both the passports.

Rgds
Dip

When we say "declared" that means we have paid tax on it. Am I correct? Cheers. Normally tax is deducted at source by your employer and as long as you only receive salary, the employer will deduct appropriate amount at source and ensure all monies payable to the IT authorities by you duri...

Chess - Yes, she did. Grounds are personal to discuss in detail but check your PM. Technically the case was weak but on compassionate grounds it was extremely strong. Kaya, 1. Workpermit holder 2. First time she was refused and went back to the consulate exactly 2 weeks from the date of refulsa, wit...

Chess wrote:

Well Bank Holidays could also be an excuse for having 'long' weekends

Interesting comment ....

I just noticed that the next 6 UK bank holidays are all tagged with weekends.

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Dip

NDA, Sorry to hear about your mother's application ... was a deja vu. My situation was somewhat similar to yours although when my mothers application was refused, it clearly said "No right of appeal". I am surprised that you received a right of appeal. I think they may have treated your mo...

Chess .... the wait isnt too far. its 2nd of May next (in the UK)

Bank holidays only mean there is no funds settlement on those days in that particular country.

Cant imagine if ATM'S were ever shut!!

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Dip

Alas!! the break is over and just cant wait for Friday!!

Unless it is an intracompany transfer, the employer has to show that he has tried hiring someone locally before sponsoring a workpermit. So even if they decide to sponsor a workpermit, they need to do the legwork in showing that they have attempted hiring someone locally. (ie. adverts/interviews). T...

Stan, Having property/Investments in the UK would help. Also if this is short term and you are leaving family behind, there should not be much trouble entering UK. Note that if you live overseas for over 2 years, you can always apply for returning residents permit although I am not sure how easy tha...

Sorry incomplete answer

Employer reco' is not a mandatory requirement

Cheers

The current exchange rate of the dollar to the pound is killing me on the points. I'm showing no points for my $60K US converting over to the UK. How did you work around this? is it a must have to get employer recommendations? Thanks! I think you are looking for an exchange rate of 1.71 for a £35K ...

Vayu,

If I were you I wouldnt worry at all. You should not have any problem just because you are studying.

Regards
Dip

Hi, Will the fact that I am not currently employed have any bearing on my entry clearance application? Should I highlight the fact that I am doing some post grad study to boost my career prospects in the UK? If your situation changed during the application stage of your HSMP (but before the verdict...

Yana, On entry at any time after ILR, the immigration officer will check your residence for two years prior to date of latest entry. The period doesnt start from any particular date but is calculated backwards from the date of any entry into the United Kindgom. So, in your case it will be two years ...

Do some research on jobs in your field and communicate with recruitment agencies on job prospects.

Good luck

Congratulations Vayu,

Are you an Equity or FX analyst? Market is good for both right now! Good luck.

Rgds
Dip

Chess wrote:Dip,
one should bear in mind that 'immigration' rules are changing very fast in all the 'developed' nations!!!

, I would not take any chances

I agree with you and lets keep our eyes and ears open for any changes on this one.

Thanks and regards
Dip

Maybe worth just sending it first and a few days later following up on the phone for confirming receipt. Anyways its only positive information and adds value to your application so there is no harm.

In my opinion, if you ask first, you leave that tiny chance they may say 'no'.

2). Proof that you have been married (and that it was not a marriage of convinience). Obviously it would help to have sufficient evidence that you 'never' met your wife a 'week ago'. Clearly it would be helpful if you had documentary evidence spanning a period of 2 years. 5). No medicals required, ...

Chess, I am afraid, I beg to differ. I have a US visa on a passport that expired in 1999. I am still using it for entry into the US. This passport also had my UK workpermit, which I never transferred on the new passport. Based on my experience, I am sure it should be fine, as long as you carry both ...