Remember, the western world is not straight-jacketed in name terms, unless of course u r married to royalty !

You could try opening an account with PSU banks like SBI, BoB there in the UK. The addresses can be found on their websites. Maybe someone who has experience on this one can add his/her suggestion. Also, take on an international credit card and an internet (third party funds transfer) capable saving...

In another such post, Rog wrote : Safest way to pay is through a £ draft. Any bank in your home country, even if they dont have a branch in London, can issue a draft on London in pounds sterling through their correspondent bank. Since Nigerian local banks are not considered creditworthy elsewhere in...

Card Charged, ABN AMRO Credit Card to the rescue.

' Unmarried ' status cannot in any way hamper yr entire 4 year HSMP process. The Home Office certainly recognises an unmarried, skilled partner for points and co-habitation. For proof details, please read the HSMP guidance here: http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/documents/all_for...

The ' drift ' that one gets from reading the HSMP guidelines is : It is alright if the spouse comes in later provided you have her/him beside you at the end of the first year (read extension). After all, you gained valuable points for a qualified and/or productive spouse. In return for points, they ...

Pls. ensure when gettin' the LTR that they do not stamp : "Without recourse to public funds and marital bliss"



Good luck, KV.
Do share yr experiences with the board.

Oh, the Scottish Highland mist ...
How I wish I could be there,
in a skirt very free
makin' a bagpiper sing to a tree
on a barrel of whisky, very high !

Thx.
That is re-assuring.
Will check the other card for a charge tom ....

Wazir Saab, It is this vague sentence on this link that I am worried about : " From 1 November 2004, applications under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme will be subject to payment clearance. " http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/schemes_and_programmes/hsmp.html

Do check on ICICI BANK as well on this issue. I was given a similar tale by their call center dunces. One more tip : SBI and other public sector banks have branches in the UK. They can easily issue bank drafts acceptable by HSMP. Wish I had taken this hard way out and not the unsmart plastic card on...

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 3297#13297

Pls check the above post. DO NOT MAKE A HDFC DEBIT CARD payment for HSMP application fee

HDFC DEBIT CARD DOES NOT WORK in making the application fee payment. I have faced the same problem as mentioned elaborately in this post http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=1253&highlight=debit+card HDFC Bank has refused to help me. I believe it is the bank's mistake in not having ...

Thx

Any ideas on how to find a job between HSMP application and approval ?
PMs welcome
Thx.

Boy, that is quite a pile !

My two bit: Take yr chances for an under 28 review/ reconsideration if u cannot prove yrself on over 28 criteria. Push thru fresh evidence if u need to. It just abt might pass muster. You have nothing to lose ( assuming u can't make it on over 28 ). In all this, u are not bending any law. Ensure how...

Wazir is dead right with his advice.
I recd. my acknowledgement the very next day via email. I used the new form.

Having stayed in the UK for 3 years, one is eligible for the domestic fee structure. As far as my knowledge goes, this includes stay on workpermit and HSMP.

mwazir wrote: Good luck with your application.
Your participation in helping out other applicants will be very valuable and most welcome

Thx for yr wishes.
I sure will help as much as I can.

Finally sent in my HSMP application ....
Boy, did it take a toll on my back ?!
Would like to thank folks on this forum for their wholehearted & wholesome help. Felt warm and among friends here.
Guess, I can cross over to the expert side now

I wonder if a 2.1 degree has anything to do with grades ....

Gee, thx Wazir saab.

for point nr 1. I think you will need to show that your qualifications and profession are recognised in the UK. I think for most professions it might straightforward enough, in that if you have the qualifications (say degree or diploma in a certain) or even just the experience of working in a that ...

The HSMP application form askes me to give evidence of : 1.] Ability to continue to work in the chosen field in the UK . How does one do that ? 2.] Written undertaking that I am willing to make UK my main home and place of habitual residence A straightforward, signed statement from self .... is that...