This board was very helpful, i used to go thru the chats before applying to EC. I am sharing my experience.
Applied for EC on: 04 Sept 2007
Received my passport on: 28 Sept 2007
Cover Letter for Entry Clearance
Name
Address
Phone:
Email:
Dated: 04 September 2007
To
The British Deputy High Commission,
Chennai, India
Dear Sir/Madam,
Sub: My Application for Entry Clearance under HSMP scheme
I XXXXXXXX, wish to apply for UK visa under HSMP scheme. My HSMP application has been approved on 05 July 2007 and the reference number for the same is XXXX.
In this connection I have enclosed all the necessary documents. Please refer to page 2-4 for the list of enclosures. I kindly request the British Deputy High Commission to process my EC application, and issue a post dated EC effective from 01 November 2007.
I have fair knowledge in xxx which has very good demand in UK Software market (List of jobs available in UK from various job sites are enclosed). I have xxx years of experience in this area (a CV is enclosed which lists my experience details) and all my certifications in this area are enclosed.
I have sufficient bank balance (which is reviewed and certified by a Chartered Accountant, certificate enclosed) for the initial stay in UK. I also have a Sponsor XXXXX in UK who will support my initial stay in UK (Sponsor Letter enclosed).
I trust the information I have provided is satisfactory, however if you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me on +91 xxxxx or alternatively via email xxxxxx. In the event of the British Deputy High Commission requiring me to be present for an Interview, I would be present at the appointed time before the Visa Officer.
Thanking you
Yours truly,
xxxxxxx
Documents Enclosed for HSMP Points Claimed
Please find enclosed below, the details of the supporting documentation that was provided for the Initial HSMP application.
All the below list of documents are also enclosed for Entry Clearance.
Applied on: 15 June 2007
Evidence supplied for Academic Qualification:
• Original Masters Degree (MCA) Certificate from University of xxxxx
• Original Mark Sheets for MCA Degree from University of xxxxxx
HSMP Points claimed: 35
Evidence supplied for Previous Earnings:
1 GBP = 81.5 INR as on 15 June 2007 given by
www.xe.com
• Pay Slips for the months April 2006 to March 2007
• Salary Statement from the Employer for the financial year 2006 - 2007 (INR 433150 which is equivalent to GBP 5314)
• Form No.16 (Certificate under section 203 of the Income Tax Act, 1961) for the financial year 2006 - 2007 (INR 405464 which is equivalent to GBP 4975)
• Acknowledge for Income Tax Returns for the financial year 2006 - 2007
• Bank statement of the savings salary account (xxxxxx) for the period April 2006 to March 2007 - ICICI Account No: xxxxxx
There is a variation in the amount mentioned in the Annum statement (INR 433150) and in the Form 16 (INR 405464) because of the addition of Medical, Transport and other allowances in the Annum Statement. However the points are claimed against the amount in Form 16 which is equivalent to GBP 4975
HSMP Points claimed: 25
Evidence supplied for Age:
• Birth Certificate
• Driving License
HSMP Points claimed: 20
Evidence supplied for English Language Requirement:
• Original Bachelors Degree (BSc) Certificate from xxxx University
• Original Mark Sheets for BSc Degree from xxx University
• Medium of Study Certificate from University from xxxx University
• Medium of Study Certificate from Institute (xxxxxx College)
HSMP Application status: Approved on 05 July 2007
Other Supporting Documents
Valid Passport
HSMP Approval Letter
Photograph
Filled in NON-SETTLEMENT FORM (VAF1 OCT 2006)
Filled in Type – HSMP form for Integra Screening
Filled in HSMP Points Pro Forma
Employment Certificates Enclosed:
• Original Letter of Employment from Current Employer (xxxxxx)
• Original Service Certificate from Previous Employer1 (xxxxxx)
• Original Service Certificate from Previous Employer2 (xxxx)
• Original Service Certificate from Previous Employer3 (xxxxxx)
Salary Slips Enclosed:
• Salary slips for the month of July, August 2007 from xxxxx
• Full and Final Settlement statement from xxxx (Previous Employer) – Relieved recently (Not required in general)
• Salary slips for the month of April 2007 to June 2007 from xxxxx
• Salary Statement from xxxx for the financial year 2006 – 2007 (April 2007 – July 2007)
Bank Statements Enclosed:
• Bank statement of the savings salary account (Current Employer - xxxxx) for the period August 2007 – HFDC Account No: xxxx
• Bank statement of the savings salary account (Previous Employer - xxxxx) for the period April 2007 to August 2007 - ICICI Account No: xxxxx
Income Tax Returns Enclosed:
• Form No.16 from xxxx for the financial year 2005 – 2006 (July to March)
• Form No.16 from xxxx for the financial year 2005 – 2006 (April to June)
• Acknowledge for Income Tax Returns for the financial year 2005 – 2006 (SARAL)
• Form No.16 from xxxx for the financial year 2006 – 2007 along with the HSMP documents list
• Acknowledge for Income Tax Returns for the financial year 2006 – 2007 (ITR1) along with the HSMP documents list
• Tax Deducted at Source certificate (xxxxx) for the period April 2007 to July 2007
Financial Status Statement Enclosed:
• Financial status statement reviewed and certified by Chartered Accountant. All the documents are reviewed and verified by the Chartered Accountant and he can be contacted on xxxx and xxxx for any clarifications.
Sponsor Invite Letter for Accommodation Enclosed:
• Invitation Letter from my close friend xxxx.
Along with the Invite letter the following documents of the Sponsor are enclosed.
• Tenancy Agreement
• Latest Salary Slip
• HSBC Bank Statement
• Council Tax Bill
• BT Bill
• Water Services Bill
She can be contacted on xxxxx and xxxxxx (mail) for any clarifications.
Certifications Enclosed:
• Certification1
• Certification2
• Certification3
Resume Enclosed:
• Resume listing all my Experience details and Skill set is enclosed
Jobs Availability in UK
• The details of jobs available listed in various job sites on xxxxx in UK are enclosed. I will apply through the job adverts in the job websites jobserve, reed, hays, cwjobs, progressive and totaljobs.
