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by Amit T
Sat May 21, 2005 7:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Finding a job
Replies: 1
Views: 817

Well, one way is to contact them on phone and request them to accept your CV for their current job listings and then send your CV thro' email. check out for your specific field which agencies are more appropriate. check this site : http://www.agencycentral.co.uk/ hope this may help. By the way anyon...
by Amit T
Fri May 13, 2005 3:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Treating tax free income earned in HSMP
Replies: 6
Views: 2174

Chris,

If you can producec an evidance - employer statement etc - to support the payment of the same, it should b considered as part of your income. If it is so your income will b considered as 30K.

Hope this helps.
by Amit T
Fri May 13, 2005 1:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: returned application due to payment not cleared
Replies: 6
Views: 1897

This time around I got a Bankers Draft and sent my application back. It was cleared this time. It takes about 5 days for the Bankers draft to be cleared. After it was cleared, it was sent over to the HSMP team. ashok71, was the DD you sent was on name of an Indian bank (SBI or ICICI) or was it of a...
by Amit T
Wed Apr 13, 2005 4:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Revised HSMP Application Forms
Replies: 0
Views: 621

Revised HSMP Application Forms

Hi friends, I just visited the official site and found that new Forms are issued for the application. Check this URL : http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/news/announcements/new_application_forms.html There seems however, no change in the scheme except provisions for MBA a...
by Amit T
Thu Mar 17, 2005 2:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: DEFINITE AMOUNT OF FUND FOR EC
Replies: 9
Views: 2871

F2k, Thanks. I have some more doubts: 1. Can this arrangement of calling spouse later be part of the documentation for Proof of sustainability so that we can show increase in the expenses progressively with increase of income 2. one more thing I observe is the application form nowhere asks for susta...
by Amit T
Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: DEFINITE AMOUNT OF FUND FOR EC
Replies: 9
Views: 2871

Lynn wrote Have you considered coming over alone at first to secure a job before your spouse and child join you? That might make the transition a bit easier financially. My understanding is that after getting EC we have 3 months time to enter UK. Now is it possible that the spouse can join you after...
by Amit T
Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:03 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Estimating Take-Home Pay
Replies: 10
Views: 3416

Lynn, That site is a good way to know how much money will be shaded in IT. after having Govt. health insurance do we get benefits on medical expenses? do we still need to take other medical insurances? I just calculated.. For a gross income of say 25K, we endup paying @20% tax and thus the net in-ha...
by Amit T
Mon Mar 14, 2005 3:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Estimating Take-Home Pay
Replies: 10
Views: 3416

Hi all there, I am interested to know what all kind of taxes we shall likely be paying for the first year? Are we as an immigrant, wanted to settle there, given any relaxation to taxes? I think This aspect is very important bec. more we have liquidity, the more will be stabillity. Also Does govt. wi...
by Amit T
Tue Feb 22, 2005 2:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Graduate degree Compliance
Replies: 1
Views: 880

Graduate degree Compliance

Hi friends, I did my graduation in engineering from Mumbia University, India. My graduation certificate indicates my degree as 'Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)'. This degree is recognised as of graduate level. However, Do I still need to provide NARIC certificate alongwith my Graduation certificate ...
by Amit T
Sun Feb 20, 2005 8:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Proof of Sustinability in UK
Replies: 4
Views: 1559

Proof of Sustinability in UK

Hi All there, Can anyone suggest howmuch amount do we need to disclose for a couple to sustain in UK, PROVIDED I have sufficient resourcecs for Accomodation in UK. I am also interseted if anyone can share his covering letter for part of the application where 'arrangements for seeking work in uk' is ...
by Amit T
Sun Feb 20, 2005 8:10 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Revision in Approval Criteria
Replies: 2
Views: 1257

Revision in Approval Criteria

Hi Friends, I understand that Approval criterias for HSMP are going to be revised soon. I am planning to apply in June'05 and therefore am a little anxious what could the changes be. Of course the Offficial statements by the Home secr. suggests a drastic change BUT in next 5 years.. Does anyone have...
by Amit T
Thu Feb 10, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Untaxable Income
Replies: 5
Views: 1774

Simar said: Try get points on other fields. In my case, I too use to take car plan etc to avoid giving more tax, thus showing less income to income tax authority. Now since April 2003 I make a point to give more income tax. Regarding Income, I think HSMP people are interested in knowing the EARNING ...
by Amit T
Wed Jan 12, 2005 5:44 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Jobs in UK
Replies: 9
Views: 5167

Thanks Ajay, I am really glad to receeive your reply. For HSMP, You say that technically 65 points are sufficient. Even on obtaining the same does the approval also depend upon other factors like Local Workforce availability, Individual's achievements in the field etc ie Can they refuse the applicat...
by Amit T
Sun Jan 09, 2005 12:11 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Jobs in UK
Replies: 9
Views: 5167

Jobs in UK

Hi All of you there. I am presently an Indian resident and checking the feasibility of getting a Job in UK. I am a Structural Engineer with 6+ years specialization in design of Chemical Industrial Facilities. My search on the net indicates, there are lots of vacancies in my sector presently in UK. I...