Hi, I need to know if anyone of you has a direct experience at Islamabad to bring your wife to UK. Following is my situation I was an HSMP visa holder which got extended for another three years recently and now my visa stamp says Residence Permit Limited Leave to Remain with no recourse to Public fu...

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I am employed in Kent right now. I have called kent NI office a number of times for appointment but they are always telling me to hold off and call later since they have people in queue.

Is there any other way I can get appointment or apply for NI number

Thanks

Hi,

Its a very good article. I had similar issues while working here in UK. If you have more tips that you found helpful, please reply to this mail.

Thanks.

Hi Vayu,

How did you setup a limited company. Any websites that can help and how much amount did it take to set it up?

Thanks.

I am in the IT profession. I have used cwjobs mostly which is for IT. Depending on your profession, you might want to see which website is catering to your profession.

Hi, I'm applying for jobs on various online websites. Mostly these agencies are replying. What is the deal with these agencies? Like in US, do they keep a cut out of the pay I will be getting. None have talked to me about any cut. Or they are acting more on behalf of their employers and they get som...

Hi Ajay,

Thanks for the tips. I am applying on the job sites. I'm looking for senior J2EE roles. If you're in the J2EE area, can you suggest what would be a good salary range in London and vicinity area.

Thanks.

Hi Ajay,

Congratulations on getting the job. Well done.

I landed last week and actively seeking jobs in the IT area. My area of expertise is J2EE.

Till now I've only been applying online on cwjobs. Any tips? How did you go about searching and what did you find useful to get a job.

Thanks again.

Are there any medical requirements in UK before landing in UK

Hi,

I have a stupid question. I would be landing in UK and read on some posts here that a Chest XRay would be required. I'm not literate in types of XRay. Are there any specifics that I should tell to doctor regarding Chest XRay?

Hi, Finally my tickets are booked and I would be making my landing in UK from US the week after next. I'll stay for three days and then visit my folks for one or two weeks in my native country and then come back. My question is that there is anything I should do before leaving. One item I have on li...

Thanks for your information. It was indeed a 20 minute phone interview from HR.

I also got all my documents excepts for cover letter, form and photographs

Hi,

I have a phone screen interview with a UK Consultancy company. I have a technical background in J2EE and Application servers. What should I expect in the interview? Any tips on phone interviews. Will they ask me technical stuff or other workplace, HR-related questions?

To make myself clear, I would land in UK for a week and then go visit my folks for a week or two and return to look for a job.

I would be leaving US and plan to land in UK soon. However I would like to visit my folks in my native country for a week or two and then return to start looking for a job. This plan looks fine to me but wanted some assurance and feedback if it wouldn't raise any eye brows that why I left UK and ret...

Hi,

If marriage happens after HSMP visa has been granted and I've been in UK for around 5-6 months, can one bring one's wife to UK?

I read somewhere of condition of two years. Is it applicable in this scenario also?

Thanks

Hi, I've been approved for HSMP and would be planning to move by mid-August. I'm looking at accomodation where I could get internet access so that I could apply for jobs and like. Did anyone find an inexpensive place where internet access is also available? I'm looking at hotels with broadband but t...

Does anyone on this forum knows if H1B stamping situation has improved in Pakistan? How long is it taking to get the stamp? What could be done while one is in US?

1- Master degree is equivalent to UK Bachelor degree 2- Home Office looks towards HEC for accredited universities in Pakistan. However if your university is registered with UGC, your chances are bright. 3- BCom would not be considered for HSMP 4- If you have a bank statement in your name, that would...

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I read a while ago that some people were offered jobs before they moved to UK. Could you please provide any tips? If there are any agencies that are considering it. I have already been approved for HSMP and am a software engineer with skills in Java/J2EE/Weblogic/Websphere technologies.

Thanks.

Thanks for the info. This is valuable info.

In how much time do they setup the account?

Thanks Kuog

That was really helpful

Hi, I would be moving to United Kingdom permanently from United States. I'm having difficulty on how to open up bank account in UK bank or probably a US bank from which my funds could be available. Banks are asking for address in UK but I dont have it yet until I find it there and pay for it. Chicke...

My HSMP application has been approved. Thanks a lot to this forum.

My details are

Reference #: 128**
Application Received: 11th Feb 2004
Decision Made: 8th May 2004
Documents Received: 19th May 2004

Anybody from US share their EC experience?

Thanks as always