well i just got EC stamped for one year from Nigeria today, even when the ECO asked me during the interview how long i was staying in the UK and my reply was two years initially based on the new rules..! :? PS: one merit of the one-year EC is that you get your residence permit one year earlier... i ...
my fiance had his application rejected for the same reasons....so we will now be focusing on his options and whether we could also appeal the decision on his case. if your fiance will be your spouse or partner, he may not necessarily need to have an HSMP approval as he could come in under a dependa...
Is it right to conclude now that HO is disposed to placing one on the urgent queue once you call up and make the request even without having a job offer? someone earlier reported same and his case was treated without job offer
i guess this is just an automated message churned out by the computer.. referring you to the service standards last up-dated in march...
i quess it's better for you to place a call for a case specific enquiry. do keep us posted though!
As one of our main men on the board, f2k this is a good one for you, at long last! well it just had to take a job offer at that! wishing u all the best for EC and the new life in the UK...
i still favour the use of travelers cheques since they are safe, once u sign off on the cheques and keep your receipt safely! u can easily turn it into cash once u get to London and ensure u exchange at the post office or Thomas Cooke (in case of Travelex) to avoid annoying charges. i learnt opening...
Sergio,
i really dont know how long it takes but i reckon it depends on the quantity of outgoing mails at any point in time.
i only recently read from the HO website that there are quite a lot of outgoing mails awaiting despatch.
dont worry, am sure soon enough your docs will get to u!
Even after decision is made, your docs still go into the mail queue, awaiting posting..
so u need all the patience you can conceive, it will surely get to u..
Big congrats to you AxA.. 8) :) couldnt blame you in your first mail for being paranoid..! you heard successful and started thinking maybe you heard unsuccessful.. :( at least a great huddle has now been crossed. good luck on EC and the new challenges.. many of us are actually so paranoid right now ...
i find it ridiculous taking a test of english exam as a requirement though as you claim english is your national language.. what would a chinese or russian take as a test of english?
Buky- it is also of utmost importance that you provide a reference letter from current employer stating clearly job title, job description and responsibilities, position in the company, (organogram if possible) and emphasising that your position is a graduate level position. Many applicants have fou...
Iyanu, others as far as earnings is concerned, a colleague (not a member of this board)also scored zero points meanwhile his gross earnings per annum is well over the 3500GBP mark. what i read from his rejection letter he faxed to me was that the caseworker derived his result from his BASIC SALARY, ...
More like between the devil and the deep blue sea. i would rather advise you dont hide the details of your new job as they could be in a position to identify your details as a staff of the british embassy.. and that could be disastrous if you do not disclose it.. from experience it's always better t...
Crossover, let's not complicate issues and just believe what the HO guys are saying.. is it not justified and deserving for this big jump to 12 July after so much despair? i also tend to believe for 16 june to 12 july guys, decisions are on the way
Sergio can u let us in on the link to this infou quoted? makes an interesting reading.. i really wonder how many june guys are yet to get a decision from HO bearing in mind that they should be well ahead of june 16 from experience..
if true, am not surprised about the july 12 date!!
yes i concur with saint. note that your earnings points calculations will be prorated based on how much time you spent in both countries over the past 12 months prior to your application. so you ought to have submitted documents evidencing your earnings in UK for the no. of months you earned income ...
Yes, I will be moving alone first and willing be staying with my friend but I want to apply for the 3 of us at the same time. Hope the EC officer will believe me and granted the visa this sounds somewhat queer :? if you succeed to get EC for your family to go with you i guess the EC officer is comf...
As one of our main men on the board, f2k this is a good one for you, at long last! well it just had to take a job offer at that! wishing u all the best for EC and the new life in the UK... 
