UK Work Visa - Processing Time??

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:06 am

Dear Friends on this board...

My name is ramesh from Hyderabad, India;

Recently i got a job offer in UK and that company arranged me the work permit for 1.5yrs and contract letter and offer letter was sent;

taking those i applied for Work visa in hyderabad VFS office; Its is about 10 working days since i have applied for it;

Can any of you out of experience can tell me how much processnig time it takes to get my visa;

My problem is that i have a got one more job offer in singapore with 60% of salary of 1st job... so i want to give a try for UK job...

what will be critical things during this visa processing time...i will really appreciate if someone can shed some light on this... stating their recent experience, how easy or difficult to get the visa in this situation...

Ramesh

niruv · Post by **niruv** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:23 pm

Now it is taking 3 to 4 weeks of time for work/hsmp visa processing.
Chances of getting visa depends on the company which sponsered you. Mean how good it is~?

philgeorge999 · Post by **philgeorge999** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:47 pm

niruv wrote:Now it is taking 3 to 4 weeks of time for work/hsmp visa processing.
Chances of getting visa depends on the company which sponsered you. Mean how good it is~?

In fact it is now taking up to 8 weeks!

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 6:37 pm

Thanks Niruv, Philgeorge..

So, i still need to wait a long time... it has been just 2.5weeks as of now

My company is a sweden based company which has registered in UK last year...

I have submitted the
Company Incorporation Certificate,
Share Certificate and
PAYE Certificate

Hope those will be helpful to take a positive decision on my VISA..

Thanks for your opinion.

regards,
Ramesh

klmacko · Post by **klmacko** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:00 pm

FYI - I have been waiting over 10 weeks now myself, and no communication of anything wrong with it (aka needing more documentation).

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:25 pm

Dear KLMacko...

sorry to hear about that you are waiting since sooo long...

btw.. at which embassy did you filed your application?? delhi or mumbai or chennai or kolkata??

i did at chennai... hope things will move quicker... fingers crossed...

i even resigned my earlier job with the hope of getting this soon and sure...

thanks again
ramesh

coolweby · Post by **coolweby** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:18 am

Hi Can you please share me the agency who sponsored your workpermit.
I am SAP Consultant from PUNE, and want to work in London.

Immigration Boards Announcement If you need UK sponsorship, please send your latest CV to James.Dunlop@workpermit.com

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:29 pm

Thanks everybody on the Board for their inputs and experiences..

i just got my VISA work permit for 1.5years; it took me around 14 working days for my visa to get approved;

Good luck for other guys...

I have a connected question (which i posted in the family immigration forum) but want to put it here aswell..

With 18months VISA to UK, will it be a problem or difficult to get Dependent Visa for my wife and 2yrs daughter??

Any replies will be highly appreciated.

THanks again
ramesh

magsi23 · Post by **magsi23** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:12 pm

Congratulations, Yes you should be able to apply for your Wife and Daughter dependent visas based on your current work permit

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:47 pm

Thanks Magsi and others...

this is a great place for all those who are flooded by immigration and other questions

but at times we have to be patience as there are always repeated questions

Thank you all for your patience

regards

ms_singh · Post by **ms_singh** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:59 pm

Hi Guys,

I have received my UK work permit and need to apply for the Visa.
In this regard please let me know what are the documents I need to submit for application of the Work permit visa and how long it takes for approval.

Comments and suggested tips are welcome.

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:48 pm

I have submited teh following docs for WP VISA..

All ORIGINALS

1. Work Permit letter
2. Offer Letter
3. Contract Letter
4. All Educational certificates
5. All Contract letters of previous companies if you have
6. All Work Experience letters
7. Salary slips of last 6months of previous employee
8. Bank statement for 6months
9. Mark list of the highest education you mentioned
10. Any assets/properties
11. IMP - Your UK company INCorporate certificate and paye certificate
12. Any previous workpermits
13. In the application comments please do mention about any previous visits abroad on work\projects
14. There is an Integra screen application to be filled,where u need to provide the details of the previous employees and their contact no's after which the enquiry will be done... so make sure you give correct no's and also intimate your accoutns or contact about it as they will ask about ur position held in previous company, salary and period you worked..
15. Original IT Returns you paid in india and letters of taxes you paid if u worked abroad
16. Imp: Release letter from your last employee, very essential..

i hopei covered all i supplied...

Good luck guys

ms_singh · Post by **ms_singh** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:08 pm

Thanks Ramesh....Your info should help me out.

hello1 · Post by **hello1** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:47 pm

hi,
I have got a job with UK Employer and they have provided me with 5 years of WP.
Now I want to Apply for EC from BHC ,New Delhi
My Q is is it necesary to give the releiving letter from my present Employer.
I wanted to resign only after I get my EC.I dont want to risk my present job, in case I am refused EC.

Please help.

Regards
Vikas

ms_singh · Post by **ms_singh** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:06 pm

It is not required to give the relieving letter from your current employer.
Current employer appointment letter and old employments` relieving letters are required

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:16 pm

hello1 wrote: My Q is is it necesary to give the releiving letter from my present Employer.
I wanted to resign only after I get my EC.I dont want to risk my present job, in case I am refused EC.

Please help.

Regards
Vikas

Dear Vikas...

In that case you submit the latest pay slip, i understand your situation.. i think many might have faced/ and come across this problem or situation...

Guys and seniors please do help him...

Good luck buddy

Brenda.brends1 · Post by **Brenda.brends1** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 4:40 pm

Hi I am a student here.... I have an employer who has applied for a WP which is approved.. Since i have done diploma..i need to go to india to get my clearance.

My student visa is getting over in Jan 2008.
I want to know how much time it will take to get entry clearance from Mumbai office india for work permit.

Can u also tell me wat all they will check..since i have left my employment in india 2.5 years back...allthe staff have changed...so i dont know who they call and who willspeak to them...

can someone pls reply asap.

thanks

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