Hi all, I had HSMP approved nearly 21 months back but did not go the consulate for EC as I immigrated to continental europe from India around the same time. I am now thinking of reapplying.... Any suggestions on the process? Is it going to be different as I had an approval earlier which I did not ac...

Hi all, I had HSMP approved nearly 21 months back but did not go the consulate for EC as I immigrated to continental europe from India around the same time. I am now thinking of reapplying.... Any suggestions on the process? Is it going to be different as I had an approval earlier which I did not ac...

Folks,
Due to some family illness, I was not able to go for EC and now my letter has expired for the three months validity.. Is there anyway I can ask for one week extension??

Pls help

f2k.
thanks for your reply. Do you think that because of this complication, it will be better to just book a hotel and show hotel reservations?

thanks again

I had applied for a visitor visa last year and got a 5 year visitor visa for UK. In the application form, to the question whether I have 'any close freinds or relatives' I had ticked ' NO'. Now for my EC, as a proof of my accomodation I am attaching a letter from my freind offering me accomodation. ...

I am working for an MNC in India and need to go to UK for work purposes. Hence this visa was applied for visits to the UK for buisness purposes which I believe falls under 'Visitor' Category.

Will be grateful if somebody can guide me on the impact

Request moderators or anybody who can give me advice so that I have a clear idea on implication of EC refusal or approval on normal visitor's visa

Thanks

Folks, I have a query relating to what will be the effect of EC based on HSMP to my long term buisness visa for UK (5 years). Basically two questions: If my EC gets approved, what will be the effect on the business visa that I already have? If my EC gets rejected, will it have any effect on my norma...

Folks,

I have recd. HSMP approval and am planning to go for my EC shortly.

Can somebody help me with what needs to be written by a friend of mine who will write an invitiation letter to me as a proof of accomodation.

Also is the copy of my friend's passport required at all?

Thanks in advance

I got my HSMP approval in three months (not an urgent case).

I am also pleasantly surprised.

I have looked at the scheme, but I am not sure whether this is applicable to earlier graduates or only the students graduating after the scheme is launched?

Any views

Mini,

Thanks a lot. I will try your suggestion.

Thanks F2K,
I am trying to fill HSMP 1 on the acrobat distiller but am unable to do so. I guess I may have to fill it up by hand...

Guys,
I have been trying to use the Acrobat distiller/write to fill the form but somehow the form fields are not editable. Any views/alternatives/solutions for the problem that I am facing in filling the form electronically.

Thanks

Thanks guys,
i am over 28 and am not thinking of sending originals... was just wondering is a copy of birth certificate or passport is required along with the application...

Thanks again

I have a query:
I am an applicant from India and would like to know that is it required to provide passport copy or birth certificate copy while applying from India?

Thanks

Mini, thanks a lot for your reply. Yes my salary letter states that I receive my salary in two parts (for the non salary slip component is mentioned seperately in my salary letter with a clear statement that it is paid seperate than the salary slip). For the income proof, I am sending the following:...

Mini it will be of real help to share your experience on the earnings calculations as I have a similar problem: My tax returns are for period April 03 - Mar 04 Certificate from CA is for the period April 03- Mar 04 Salary letter from the company are (a) Apri 03 - Mar 04 & (b) April 04 - Aug 04 M...

Folks, Can somebody throw light on the issue that if HSMP gets rejected, will it affect future employability in the UK i.e. if after HSMP rejection one finds an employer ready to sponsor work permit, will there be additional hurdles? Also does HSMP rejection gets reflected in any way on the passport...

Guys, for Earnings proof, are following evidence enough/ CA Certicate of Income Letter from the Employer highlighting salary details (monthly) Tax Returns (only for the six months period as the Tax returns are for April 03-Mar 04). In such situation how should I breakup the salary from the tax retur...

Guys,

What are the websites on which one can get an estimate of living expenses in London?

Also if there are good website on which one do search for salary expectation questions and confidence level in finding a job of your specialisation?

Thanks a lot

Dear Srjafri,

Can you tell me what is the science and graduate scheme all about? Is it applicable to the fresh graduates or to all graduates who graduated from the top MBA schools?

Thanks Fomar,

Will request other board members to comment and help me at final preparation.

thanks

Hello Everybody, I am in the final stages of sending my HSMP and would like your inputs on the content: a) Where can I get the estimate of living expenses and salary expectations? b) What all proofs do I have to submit for my work experience? Will just reference letters be alright (I do not have all...

Will just reference/experience letter from my current and previous employers will suffice for claiming experience points. The reference letter consists of my responsibilities, level within organisation (a statement), start and end dates. Do I need to provide anything beyond this to claim experience ...