Integra for HSMP

[sanjana]

Hi friends,
I will be grateful if some one answers my query. I been living in UK for the last few years on dependant visa. Recently i got HSMP. I am going to India to get HSMP visa stamped (EC). While browsing the VFS site i noticed that integra is ? compulsory to all work permit / HSMP applicant and their dependants. Is it True ? becoz previous guidelines say it is optional.

If thats true how many days will it take to process the documents ? Whats best option to send the documents to India ? i was thinking of scanning the documents and sending but the application needs signature.

PS: i can not apply in UK as i am on dependant visa, i have to go to home country and apply for visa.

Any help much appreciated. Many thanks

Sanjana

[sanjana]

Does anyone one knows is Integra is compulsory before processing visa ?

[sparo]

hi sanjana,
i have approached the vfs in hyd and they handed over a intergra form along with the vaf1 form and the hsmp point checklist. the lady said i need to fill up all the three forms in order for them to accept it. they are also seeking a 6month bank statement along with the other docs.

u have to fill same edu details like what u gave for the hsmp approval, in the integra form. (in the form there is a note asking u to fill the highest edu qualification u attained.)

this is the best of what i know reg integra form

hope this helps

cheers
sparo.

[push]

Integra verification is now mandatory for all work permit and HSMP EC. The normal timelines are 15-18 working days (I got mine on 18th working day) but some people on this forum have informed that they got their VISAs stamped within 5 working days !!

Kind regards,

push_hsmp

Does anyone one knows is Integra is compulsory before processing visa ?