1. Graduate level work experience: from what I've read of other people's posts, it seems that this is a common stumbling block. I think some professions require more proof than others. For example, my reference letters didn't expressly say that it was graduate level experience, and I didn't have any...
1. I agree with f2k. In terms of cost, I asked a couple of places and fees ranged from about 800 GBP to 1200 GBP. But if you fill out the form and read the guidance notes carefully then you can probably do it just as well by yourself. Note that there are a couple of things they ask for in the guidan...
Hi I noticed that the confimation on date of receipt was fron sheffeild. Did U post directly to Sheffield or they are just that fast. They are just that fast! I posted to Doncaster as per the instructions. They processed my payment there straight away, and must have sent it to Sheffield for evaluati...
I just found this on the official UK visas site (link below), which seems to back up the position we are hoping for (see last sentence of quote): Switching Working Holidaymakers are still eligible to switch into work permit employment after 12 months stay as a working holidaymaker. Para.131D (iii) o...
Hi Yes, I received an email notifying me that my application had been received, and that email also allocated me a reference number (full text of the email is below). They didn't mention anything about June 2004 applications Dear applicant I can confirm that we have received your application on 24/0...
Hi Yes, very happy - but mostly just relieved because like you I was also very nervous! I was an out of country applicant (New Zealander). I don't know what points I was awarded, because the approval letter just said "approved" without going into more detail. But I claimed 90 points: * 5 p...
Hi all I received my HSMP approval yesterday! 8) Hopefully some of my information will prove useful for others: * Application received by Home Office - 24 February 2005 * Date on approval letter - 2 March 2005 * Case number: 03601X So, 7 days in total! I'm not in a shortage occupation, so I guess I ...
