Alexander, I've got a very similar application (even the same country). No self evidence is accpted. You will need contracts or references from your clients even to claim work experience. "Trudovaya knizhka" is useless; your stamps - do not count. Helpful: any tax returnes clearly marked b...

Thank you all!
Do you know if it's possible to hurry up IND? Is it easy done? I've got travel arrangements.
Thanks
Sergey

On the 25th of March. However, I asked for urgent treatment and sent additional documents twice.
Sergey.

If the negative decision has been made, do they still send passport to the IND?

Thanks.
Sergey.

I've received a letter from the HO today with all my original documents attached, saying: "A decision will be made on the application shortly and you will be informed of the decision by post. Any passports submitted to our office will be returned with the decision letters". I phoned them a...