I would like to confirm that now you can lodge EC application within 6 months of approval not 3 months as i read this in the latest Guidance document. Like my approval date is 12 April,2006 so i can apply for EC upto 11 Oct,2006. Is this correct? I havent read the latest guidance notes, but doesnt ...

The case worker will consult your old file for work permit application

As a matter of interest, where did you find this information?

Happens sometimes, I know how hard it can be, but the only advise I can give you is to have patience. At least the application processing times have improved. If your card has been charged, then your application is with the HO and that way you are assured. Even a couple of years back the waiting per...

Kibria, Its firstly wrong for your employer to continue with your work permit even though they have no intention of currently employing you. The Home Office states that they must be informed when the employee is no longer working. If they find out they will promptly cancel your work permit while bei...

Many people send in passport copies as proof of age. As the applicant is over 28 and not claiming the 5 points for age, he need not send it.

That link may not be upto date. You dont need passport sized photos in an HSMP application. You will need them for FLR or EC depending on your circumstances.

Hm...So if I am planning to proove my income by providing salary slips and tax papers...bank account information and assets mentioning will not actually make my case considerably stronger, correct? On the other hand I saw that form needed for EC does mention available funds and that's where it migh...

I am locking this post to avoid duplication. .

You have raised similair questions here http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=7772 while at the same time given slightly different circumstances.

You can switch in country if you are on a work permit.

I had been sending many letters in my life and none of them ever got lost so far...England is pretty much advance country , so I wonder why would people put so little faith into its mail system?...and if you're sending it from a large city outside of UK where postmail system is working smoothly, I ...

Hi, I saw several posts where people were mentioning regarding including information about their personal assets and bank account statements along the initial HSMP application. I know that there are no hard rules regarding what documents need to be included with an application, but I wonder what wi...

the Home Office might create a special category of ILR holders without recourse to public funds I agree with John. Thats not an option for the HO. Getting an ILR means that you have made the UK your home in the long term. You become effectively a permenant resident in the country and therefore are ...

There have been a few and some of them have posted to this very topic.

As per the FLR guidance notes, you need to apply at least 4 or 5 weeks in advance from the date of your visa's expiry - no later than that. Many people submit their extension papers 2 months in advance and that is acceptable too - although no earlier than that.

I tend to agree with that. This forum does have all the neccessary information plus the guidance notes are explicit and clear enough.

Many congratulations faraz, they took their own sweet time to arrive at a decision on your appeal, but you got it in the end. Good luck with your EC!

I am moving this topic to the HSMP forum where it is more relevant instead of comments about discussion board.

Does he need to send the previously accepted letter along with the new letter ? No, its a fresh application and will be treated as such s it possible that HSMP team may reject any of the previously accepted work experience and earnings. May or may not be true. The same case worker may not process t...

Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) - http://www.oisc.gov.uk/ - has an search pagefor regulated immigration consultants.

Is there anyway to secure my job before coming to UK? Extremly difficult and unlikely Are there big product cmnies having development center in UK. I only know abt Oracle I know Sybase has consultants but their numbers are dwindling. What is time generally require to get job in UK.( time taken for ...

Its one application and the cost is only for one application i.e £335

I suggest you read the guidance notes for the FLR application carefully as it will answer all your basic questions.

Its difficult to say if the company seal would be enough as that depends on how the case worker percieves it. If it is possible then I would advise you to get the signature with the designation done as well. It just adds more credibility to your documents.

What you need to do is download the guidlines documents on HSMP so that you have a basic idea on what it entails to get approved during the scheme. The documents can be found on the HO website www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/ on the forms page.

Where are you required to show/proove that you have not claimed any public fund?

Hello! Can any one please help me understand the time frames.From what I understand, 1.We have 3 months to apply for EC(visa for entry) after getting HSMP approval. 2. The EC(visa for entry) is valid for 6 months. 3.Our 2 year time period starts from the day we enter the UK(with in these 6months). ...