hi all, Just need a small piece of advice.. my hsmp visa is valid until sept 2006. i am applying for extension in july. planning to apply visa for my spouse in june... is VFS going to sanction her application... as my visa will be valid only for 3 months then (jul,aug,sept) ?? plz advice. what are c...

all, below is reply i got from HO IND Public Enquiries <INDpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk> wrote: From: IND Public Enquiries <INDpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk> To: Subject: RE: new immigration rules - effect on HSMP extension Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:16:50 -0000 Dear Thank yo...

how abt HSMP extensions ? after completion of initial one year....... will we get 3 yr or 4 yr extension ??

hi everyeon, in view of the recent changes, i have a query...
i am about to apply for my hsmp extension in sometime,
how will i be effected ? is HO going to give me an 4 year extension instead of 3 ?? if not what can be the scenario ?
hope i made it clear.
thanks in advance.

unfortunately employment contract doenst say about your work and job responsibilities, which are mandatory. considering past experiences, caseworker considers only the employment reference letter.
you can ask your current employer,stating you need that for your higher stuides etc...

i dont think it is mandatory to submit salary slip for getting EC approved.
i switched from WP to HSMP (in country) submitted only bank statements.
IMHO couldnt see any clause where salary slip is mandatory..

as long as the reference letter contains the job descriptoin/details i dont foresee any problem with your application.. all the best.

webhunter, there is nothing like "transfer" of workpermit. new employer has to issue a fresh workpermit. IMHO it is better to accept workpermit by new employer. by doing is this you will not be over-staying in the country ( if your workpermit is cancelled by your existing employer who issu...

i guess you need to have proper address of our organziation on the letter head. caseworker can access the employer/ person who issued the reference letter. else, you can mention the address in the ref. letter itself and let your manager state that you are working for below mentioned branch of our co...

Hi,
I agree with lbfrancois 100%. your reference letter should contain the direct landline contact number and alternate number like mobile etc of the manager who is signing the ref. letter.so that BHC can contact the mgr itself. such small things in HSMP appln makes lot of difference.

Hi avwifiguy, My understanding is if you can submit last 12 months salary slips/income tax document .. that is suffice.. i dont think you need to worry about your jobless for 7 days or so.. it doesnt count becoz you are submitting 12 months salary slips and meeting the criteria to claim salary point...

as per my knowledge u have to fill in the form and submit either in person or by post. Then they will consdier the appointmnet for interview

hi kotechad, your reference letter plays an important role for allocating points on work exp. it should contain words like "graduate level empl" (not mandatory though) and detailed work experience........ etc... the caseworker should get an impression that you really did graduate level wor...

hi rao,
as per my personal exp. Jobcentreplus takes min 3 weeks to arrange an interview for NI number and they might require confirmed interview letter or appointment letter when you meet them.

Hi Vijay,
I would recommend sending the notarized copy, it also acts as proof for your DOB

Hi, Currently i am in UK with HSMP and eagerly waiting to do start contractual job. Can i start umbrella company now itself for my billing purpose later on ? plz guide.
Thanks in advance.

reg. getting attested from High commission i doubt... the acceptance becoz hsmp is permitted based on your high skills in your field of work
best of luck

Hi, being Indian i know the problems involved with ref. letter. But unfortunately HO might not accept self attested letters....... it has to be on company's letterhead and signed by your immediate manager also mentioning his landline number.... speak with your mgr and try to get it... if not .... al...

i have submitted IT returns becoz that is official proof of payment of taxes to GOI. form16 is given by employer and not authorized document by GOI.am i right ?

both are no way related. Workpermit is issued by employer not by individual HSMP is being applied individually and no involvement of any employer etc.Both can co-exist. Employer will cancel ur WP thru an appln to homeoffice. Thats it. Also when your EC stamp/visa is stamped on ur passport they will ...

Thanks a lot John for quick and prompt reply

Hi,One of my friend is from India has visitor Visa to UK and then been to USA on H1B. Now can he come to UK from US direclty ?
or he has to go to india and then to Uk ?
Please advice. Thanks in advance

Guys,
Can you let me know how many months of employment pay slips etc are required for getting extension.
As we all know min 2,3 months are wasted from the date of getting it stamped and as we get only 1 yr extension..
plz guide.

hi i have applied for FLR/IED (EC) within the country after my hsmp was approved. can anyone tell me the timelines for FLR/IED Approvals ? [/quote]

Sorry for my prevoius post...ignore them. if you are under 28 you have below options........... 2 years work experience in a graduate level job - you do not have to have been a graduate at the time, but the job must be one that would usually require a graduate - 25 points4 years work experience in a...