All August HSMP Applicants, Please post here!!!

nsm2010 · Post by **nsm2010** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 10:05 am

congrats Narayan!!!!!

nsm2010

tdpowers · Post by **tdpowers** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:13 am

Narayan,

That's really good news. It certainly seems that the customer case people are picking up the pace after the bank holiday. I'm hopeful that I'll have a positive decision in the next couple of days.

Best of luck with the EC!!

narayans_007 · Post by **narayans_007** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:42 am

Thanks nsm

narayans_007 · Post by **narayans_007** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 11:44 am

Thanks tdpowers. Dont worry, you will get it as long as the documents are fine.

Regards,
narayan

shaik · Post by **shaik** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 12:18 pm

Hi,

Please any body help regarding this, I am planing to apply for HSMP next week.

Regarding English medium Letter

I got letter from the university VTU, stating that my degree was awarded and taught in English.

I have small question regarding this, as i have completed my degree in 2003 but my convacation was done in 2007. So, this letter says that my anual convacation was done in 2007 and degree was awarded and medium is english.

My Degree certificate also shows the date as 2007.
My Original degree marks sheets says that i have completed my degree in 2003.
I have completed my degree in 2003 and was applied for convocation in 2007.

Please let me know whether the date menction as 2007 in English letter will make any problem.

narayans_007 · Post by **narayans_007** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 1:10 pm

Shaik,

That should not cause any problem, if you explain the same in your cover letter send marks sheet, degree certificate with english language letter. I am not an expert, but this what I would do.

By the way I dont see a reason why the date of completion or award of degree should matter at all as for HSMP? Does anyone see a reason why it should matter?

Regards,
Narayan

shaik · Post by **shaik** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:40 pm

Hi Narayans_007,

Thanks for u r reply.

I am clamining points for my past earning from sep 2006 to Aug 2007. So, my convocation certificate shows that i have completed my degree in Feb 2007,

so, HO will regard this as a problem as i am earning before complition of my degree.

Any how i am having all the mark sheets and consolidated marks card which show my degree complition in 2003.

Please let me know how i can proceed with this regard.

SSUK · Post by **SSUK** » Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:01 pm

I have send my Application on 28th Aug with below documents:-

In country app.

Application Form

Cover Letter

Qualifications:- Point claimed 30
cover Letter
Degree
Naric Letter
Mark sheets
Other photocopy

Past Earnings:-Point claimed 40
cover Letter
Wage Slips
Bank Statements
Employer Letter
P60
Copy of NI Number

Age Proof:-Point claimed 5
cover Letter
Oringial Driving Licences
Certified copy of Passport pages

Previous UK Earnings Point claimed 5

English Language
Cover Letter
IELTS Report

Total points claimed 80
Waiting for good news...

narayans_007 · Post by **narayans_007** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:20 am

Hi shaik,

Attach consolidated marks sheet which shows completion in 2003, your original degree certificate together with the english language certificate. Explain them in your covering letter in the similar way as you explained your problem to us that you completed your degree in 2003 but since convocation was held in 2007 and hence the the degree is dated 2007.

If you still think its gonna be a problem, get a letter from your university saying that you have completed degree in 2003 itself.

Good luck with your application.

Regards,
Narayan

saratbabu07 · Post by **saratbabu07** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 9:48 am

Deal All,

My HSMP initial application is approved. I would like to thanks the members of this forum for their support and guidance.

My timelines are;
09/08/2007 - Application sent (from bangalore, FedEx)
13/08/2007 - Application received at HO
14/08/2007 - Fees deducted ( Paid through CC)
15/08/2007 - Reference number received through email
16/08/2007 - Fax sent to HO on courier pickup
29/08/2007 - Decision made, received email (called up the HO and they confirmed that the application is approved)

Started with my EC preparation.
All the best to all who are applying.

Regards,
Sarat Babu

nsm2010 · Post by **nsm2010** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:07 pm

Congrats Sarat... Keep us updated for the documents required for EC.

nsm2010

rayhsmp · Post by **rayhsmp** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 8:19 am

[quote="saratbabu07"]Deal All,

My HSMP initial application is approved. I would like to thanks the members of this forum for their support and guidance.

My timelines are;
09/08/2007 - Application sent (from bangalore, FedEx)
13/08/2007 - Application received at HO
14/08/2007 - Fees deducted ( Paid through CC)
15/08/2007 - Reference number received through email
16/08/2007 - Fax sent to HO on courier pickup
29/08/2007 - Decision made, received email (called up the HO and they confirmed that the application is approved)

Started with my EC preparation.
All the best to all who are applying.

Regards,
Sarat Babu

Hi Sarat Babu,

Can you please explain me clearely how you have made courier pickup arrangement. I am expecting my decision in couple of days. and i am from Bangalore.

Thanks and Regards,

saratbabu07 · Post by **saratbabu07** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:09 pm

Hi rayhsmp,

I have sent you a PM on this subject.

Regards,
Sarat Babu

tdpowers · Post by **tdpowers** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:14 am

Hi all,

I just received my documents this morning. Ironically, I didn't receive an email notification stating that my application was approved. Fortunately, I received the approval nonetheless. Now it's time for the FLR process. Here are my timelines below:

Application Sent - 14/08/2007
Application Received - 15/08/2007
Reference Number Received - 17/08/2007
Approval letter dated - 31/08/2007
Documents Received - 01/09/2007

Good luck to everyone else on their applications.

Lol, tdpowers.

nsm2010 · Post by **nsm2010** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:45 am

Any update for Reference 227xxx or above?

nsm2010

nsm2010 · Post by **nsm2010** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:13 am

Finally got approval. Called HO for status of my case and got good news. Arranging courier for documents and decision letter. I would like to use this oppertunity to thanks the members of this forum for their support and guidance. will request and appreciate if someone provides me guidance and letters for EC process. I will process my EC from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Here are my timelines below:

Application Sent - 12/08/2007
Application Received - 14/08/2007
Reference Number Received - 23/08/2007
Approval letter dated - 04/09/2007
Documents Received -arranging courier

nsm2010

fareedbaig · Post by **fareedbaig** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:46 am

Congrats nsm2010

nsm2010 · Post by **nsm2010** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 12:56 pm

thanx Fareed,
any idea about documents requirement for EC?????

nsm2010

fareedbaig · Post by **fareedbaig** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:35 pm

Dear nsm2010,

I still have not applied for EC but as per my information we need the following documents for EC.

1) VAF1 Form.
2) one page Integra form (UK visa Screening Program) along with that
you need to produce Degree certificate (copy) and last year's Marks
sheet and Latest 2 months Pay slips (for Integra Verification).
3) Passport.
4) You need to submit all the documents that you have submitted for
HSMP approval.
5) HSMP approval letter.
6) Need to show you have Enough funds in your Bank to support your self
in UK for atleast 4 to 6 months till you get a job. If you already have
job offer then the funds can be shown for just 2 to 3 months.
6) Your accomodation proof
A) Hotel booking for 7 to 15 days or
B) A letter from your relative/friend stating that they will accomodate
you once you land up in UK, you also need to produce any of the utility
bill, passport copy and a Council Tax reciept of your relative/friend.

The above documents collection can vary to country to country depending upon local BHC practices.

Thanx,
Fareed

~J~ · Post by **~J~** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:35 am

Hi All!

I couriered my application using DHL services on Friday 31st Aug 21:00 hrs and it reached on 3rd Sept Monday 09:00 hrs
I sent it to
Border and Immigration Agency
7th floor
Fountain Precinct
Balm Green
Sheffield
S1 2JA
cost around 2400/- Rs. from Bangalore.

Filled form on the system and printed.
Payment: International DD of 400 GBP from HDFC Bank payable to Home Office, Work Permits (UK)
extra charge of say Rs 200+

Sent a folder with plastic sleeves in form of a book with page numbers and index with the list of contents

I am claiming a total of 80 points

A cover letter of 4 pages as I explained everything in itself and didnt top each section with extra cover letters.

Education: Master in Design - 35 points
-Original Degree Certificate
-Original Official Transcript
-Letter of Comparability from NARIC UK

Past Earnings: Income Band 4900+ - 25 points
(claiming from 01 Aug '06 to 31 July 07) worked in 2 companies
- ITR1 (acknowledgement form) does not cover the full claimed period
- form 16 (additional) from both the employers
- On-line Pay Slips printouts stamped and signed by 2 employers
- Bank Statements from 2 banks for 2 employers
- Letters from both Banks stating source of credit as i was given cheques from bothe employers for first few months respectively;
- A detailed Income letter from respective employers confirming only the salary earned for the claimed period addressed to HSMP.
- A detailed table format of past earnings for caseworkers convenience

Age: 26 yrs - 20 points
-Original Birth Certificate
Since I lost my old birth certificate, I got a new one done recently from a local municipal corporation of birth and death from the place where i born (Bombay).
I also got an email confirmation from HSMP team that as long as my birth certificate is original and signed by Registrar, it works.

IELTS Requirement fulfilled
Band Score 7.5
-Original Test Report Form

Currently awaiting Reference no. from HO

Hope everything goes fine!
Been mad run gathering documents...

Amb_HSMP · Post by **Amb_HSMP** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:55 pm

Dear All,

Just now I called home office and got to know that my HSMP application has been approved and despatched:

My time lines are

Application received : 21/08/07
Credit Card charged : 22/08/07
Reference number : 27/08/07
Application approved : 07/09/07

I am waiting for the letter now.I applied from USA and used only last nine months for claim period.

I did not receive any mails from Home office.I had to call for everything.

For making application,I reffered the postings of this Forum only for guidance.I am thankful to all members for their helpful postings.

For cover letters I referred the posting of Niruv which was very handy.

Regards
Amb_Hsmp

~J~ · Post by **~J~** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:38 pm

Amb_HSMP wrote:Dear All,

Just now I called home office and got to know that my HSMP application has been approved and despatched:

My time lines are

Application received : 21/08/07
Credit Card charged : 22/08/07
Reference number : 27/08/07
Application approved : 07/09/07

I am waiting for the letter now.I applied from USA and used only last nine months for claim period.

I did not receive any mails from Home office.I had to call for everything.

For making application,I reffered the postings of this Forum only for guidance.I am thankful to all members for their helpful postings.

For cover letters I referred the posting of Niruv which was very handy.

Regards
Amb_Hsmp

congrats amb

did you arrange for courier using mbe... or they didnt contact you at all?

Amb_HSMP · Post by **Amb_HSMP** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 3:58 pm

They did not contact me at all for arranging the courier!!

Regards
Amb

newyork2london · Post by **newyork2london** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:10 pm

Thanks to everyone - found out today that my application was approved!

Received documents: 23 Aug
Charged card: 23 Aug
Sent urgent treatment form: 7 Sep
Received email: 10 Sep
Confirmed approval: 10 Sep

I lurked around these boards quite a bit, it was nice to have some people in the same situation - so thanks!

ptr · Post by **ptr** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 6:25 pm

Dear All,

I have finally received the approval for my initial application. I would like to thanks to everyone in this forum for their guidance.

I am out of country applicant, and my timelines are;
18/08/2007 - Application sent (FedEx)
21/08/2007 - Application received at HO
22/08/2007 - CC charged
03/09/2007 - Reference number received through email
04/09/2007 - Fax sent to HO for courier arrangements
06/09/2007 - Decision made, received email
07/09/2007 - Arrange document collection with MBE Sheffield
11/09/2007 - Received document (UPS) - approved.

All the best to all who are applying.

ptr

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