Well I've worked in the UK before under a Working Holiday Visa Scheme. At the time the visa was very restrictive but I certainly didn't have any problem getting roles (although restricted to contracts). I'm soon to arrive in the UK under the HSMP. The feedback from recruitment agencies is that they ...
Congrats Melyni, sounds like everything is falling into place for you. I just got my EC today. It only took one day to come through! It all still seems a bit surreal after such a long wait having first applied for HSMP back at the start of Feb. I guess the reality will kick in when I get on board a ...
I didn't send any proof of funds with my application and I got approval without any questions being asked. As Papafaith said, it's only required at the EC stage. Hope this helps.
Yep, I got my approval today in the post! Very happy to get through it all. Thanks to all those who have provided help and advice to me, much appreciated. Just a quick reminder: Case No: 1265* Sent: 2 Feb 2004 Payment processed: 9 Feb 2004 Application approval letter: 30 April 2004 Arrived in post: ...
Just to let you all know, the HSMP Team have confirmed to me that my application has been processed and a decision has been made. As per their policy, they weren't able to tell me what the decision was over the phone. They said the letter and the original documents were posted to me on Friday 30th A...
Hi Dino, I sent in the additional info. The WP Customer Relations team said they couldn't find the additional material. The HSMP Team have now confirmed though that it is on the physical file.
Dino, you can call the HSMP Team or send them an email. The HSMP Team contact details are on the workingintheuk site. Given your ref number, your case should be assigned soon or may have already been dealt with. Cane, all I'm saying is that if you meet the criteria of the HSMP and you have provided ...
Hi Melyni, The HSMP team advised me that once it's allocated to a Caseworker it should get turned around very quickly (i.e. 48hrs max) just as long as all the evidence is provided and there are no issues. Some times the WP Customer Relations team get it wrong and say your case has been allocated whe...
Hi Dino, I wouldn't be panicing if I was you. My Case No is 1265* and according to the HSMP team is about to be allocated to a Caseworker. I was speaking with someone in the HSMP Team last night. They said that urgent requests for the visa's was slowing the whole process down and the non-urgent ones...
I had a couple of emails from the HSMP Team last night. They told me my file was in the process of being transferred to their office and would be assigned a caseworker next week. I guess all going well a decision would then be made within a few days. As per the spreadsheet, my application was receiv...
AUD $3K-$4K seems pretty low as far as required funds for EC goes. At the Brit HC here in Wellington they ask to see around NZD $7k. This is less if you have a confirmed job offer or someone to support you.
kiwi_mike wrote Did she have a job offer? Just out of interest did you compare notes during form filling etc as I recall you asking about submitting further docs - perhaps this has held your processing for a while although a positive result when it comes will make up for the waiting nerves. Just go...
My application was lodged on the 9th Feb, ref no 1265*. No news as yet.
My partner lodged hers about 2 weeks after mine and yesterday she got her acceptance letter in the post! I guess her application looked more straight forward and so was processed quicker.
Hello, what NationOne has stated regarding entering the UK within 90 days of EC tends to go contrast what has previously been stated / discussed in this forum. As I understood it you were only required to enter within 12 months!
Well I emailed the Work Permit team to ask if I could send additional supporting info. They said I was able to, and gave me the address. I've now faxed a letter to the HSMP team saying further supporting documents will be sent to them and should be there by Friday 2nd April. I also sent a follow up ...
Hello, does anyone know for sure if the Home Office keeps copies of any previous unsuccessful applications? If I get refused and reapply, will have have all the details of the original application? Do they look at the reason you were previously refused and pay particular attention to those details s...
Hello team, Can I submit additional evidence whilst my case is being assessed? I lodged it about 6 weeks ago and now have since gained further Work Exp evidence. I'm pretty sure my case will be refused without it. I know my case no. and was thing of calling the HSMP team to find if I had a case work...
