Looks like its difficult to get parents on dependent visa. Can anyone share their experience? Moderators- pls shade some light on this topic.

I am planning to call my parents in the UK on a dependent visa. Whats the procedure like- what forms are to be filled, whats the documentation requirement. Pls advice. Also what are the chances of getting the dependant visa for parents approved and if say the dependant visa is rejected ...can the pa...

EC from Mumbai- India Submitted application on 8th July at 11 a.m with the following-- -VAF 1 forms for self & spouse -Passports for self & spoue -Letter from relative in UK for Accomodation -Original HSMP Approval Letter -Marriage Certificate -Educational certificates -Experience/ Referenc...

I had called the British High Commision at Mumbai today to clarify a few points. As told- "It is not necessary that spouse/ dependent file an application for EC along with the Principal applicant- A dependents appln can be filed at any point of time" So, I would be applying only for my EC ...

I have claimed points for my Spouse..IS it necessary that I apply for her Visa with me as well....I would like to delay it by 2 mths....The approval letter does not mention any thg on the break up of points. Pls suggest

Board members who have applied for EC from Mumbai kindly give some feedback....Thks

Thanks for the reply. I shall take a chance & ask EC to postdate it. can other members on the board share their experiences

HSMP Letter dated- 26th April Latest date to submit application for EC-26th July (3mths from date of letter) Due to my employment agreement, I would not be able to quit before September 30. I would like to come to UK in October. Can I ask the EC to stamp my Visa starting from 1st October? For proof,...

Thks Dokwal. Obtaining a UK specific qualification is a long term plan, what about gettting a job right now in the short run...How does one need to go about it?[/quote]

Thats true Dokwal, Hey I hold a CPA -USA qualification. Will that help?

Doing the Uk qualification would be like starting from scratch and they would take a couple of years....what before that .... R u in UK? Any specific recrutiment agency relating to this field?

Hey, guys from India, come on , give us some feedback on the EC.
Thanks

Is a NOC letter from employer a must? If yes, what should that state?

Is travel reservation a must ?

Can anyone on the board give some insights on jobs for CA's...

Were in India r u appying from ? I will apply from Mumbai shortly

Hey Pple, Have got my Decision letter today after a long wait- The details are as- Ref no-0124** Date reced by HSMP- 5th Feb Decision Made-26th April Date recd. -7th May --too long a wait..more then a month Under 28 Application from India- Mumbai. Points claimed-75.... Age-5 Spouse qualification-10 ...

I am eager to update the excel sheet as well but..... Ref no-0124** recd the original documents on 5th May at the UK address i requested. Decision letter was posted to my address in India on 4th May.....still waiting for the same....I m worried that it does not take so long for mail to reach 15 days...

Anjali, I 2 applied from India. My ref no is less then urs. Wonder y I havent recd any reply as of now? My ref no. is 0124**.

Any clue?

Hey Guys, My ref no. is 0124**. I m waiting for the decision and shall keep u posted.

Best Wishes to all,

Thanks Time for ur reply.

M planning to send a fax on Monday clarifying that originals be sent to UK and decision letter to India.

Hope that the fax machines are "On" on Monday....

Is it a holiday on Monday as well?

Cheers

Hi all, My reference No. is 0124**. Credit card charged on 5th feb'04. Havent heard anything from HSMP till date. I had mentioned in my covering letter that my original documents be sent to one UK address. When my friend in UK had called Home office a couple of days back they said that there was no ...

Jaygee,

My appl was recd by the HSMP team on 5th Feb, 04

My no. is 0124**. No reply as of now

00441142743306 is the Tel No.

Try Ur luck...

I had mentioned in the covering letter that my documents be sent to my relative in UK. In such case, would they send in the Decision letter to me in India and documents to my relative in UK or....all documents +decision letter to me in India/ my relative in UK. Should i call them up and clarify or w...