Working holiday visa during HSMP processing:Moderators help

talk2ravi · Post by **talk2ravi** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 5:58 am

Hi All,

The HSMP processing is taking a long time these days.(close to 6 months now)

I am from india and citizens of India can goto the UK on a working holiday visa and also work there as full time employees for 2 years.

My question is

Is it legal/acceptable to goto the UK on a workingholiday maker while the HSMP is being processed??????

Moderators/Seniors please respond.

THanks,
Ravi

gunjans · Post by **gunjans** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:14 am

Is it legal/acceptable to goto the UK on a workingholiday maker while the HSMP is being processed??????

It is absolutelly legaly to go while on HSMP assessment..

I have done the same but keep in mind in ur VAF!1 form don't write that u have applied for any other visa as till now u have just sent HSMP assessment appl form and nothing else.

From where are u applying (DELHI).
One more piece of advice, don't tell that u have applied for HSMP while filling VAF1 for WHM, it will delay ur process.

talk2ravi · Post by **talk2ravi** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:57 am

Hi Gunjans,

Thanks for the information. Suppose I get the HSMP in next few months. Can i switch from workingholiday to HSMP immediately.

As per the website I can apply for HSMP after staying in the UK for 1 year on Workingholiday visa.

Request your reply.

THanks,
Ravi

MWazir · Post by **MWazir** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 9:47 am

Yes you should be able to switch to HSMP and file for FLR.

Basically incountry switching for HSMP is allowed for the following categories
- Work permit holders
- working holiday makers
- A student who has graduated at a UK higher or further educational establishment
- A post graduate doctor/dentist or trainee GP
- A participant on Science and Eng. Graduate Scheme

olisun · Post by **olisun** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:19 am

I am from india and citizens of India can goto the UK on a working holiday visa and also work there as full time employees for 2 years. <== are you sure one can work on full time employment on WH visa?.. i thought it was max 20hrs per week like student visa

Alagomeji · Post by **Alagomeji** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:20 am

Sorry to digress a bit, but please what is a VAF1 form?

MWazir · Post by **MWazir** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:23 am

Alagomeji wrote:Sorry to digress a bit, but please what is a VAF1 form?

Its the required form for entry clearence.

talk2ravi · Post by **talk2ravi** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:58 am

Hi Olisun,

You can work as a full time employee.

"MWAZIR" are you sure that I need not wait to complete 1 year on working holiday visa to move to HSMP.

Thanks,
Ravi

talk2ravi · Post by **talk2ravi** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 11:14 am

Some more queries related to the Working holiday maker (WHM) visa

1. If I go to the UK on a WHM visa and my HSMP gets approved, do I need to come back to india for the EC?

2. Is it mandatory to get a letter from the current employer stating that I am going on a long leave or holiday. The website doesn't state that though.

3. I am working for a multinational company with operations in the UK. On a WHM visa can I join the UK branch. any idea?

Thanks
Ravi

gunjans · Post by **gunjans** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 11:20 am

talk2ravi wrote:

1. If I go to the UK on a WHM visa and my HSMP gets approved, do I need to come back to india for the EC?

2. Is it mandatory to get a letter from the current employer stating that I am going on a long leave or holiday. The website doesn't state that though.

3. I am working for a multinational company with operations in the UK. On a WHM visa can I join the UK branch. any idea?

1. Yes.
2. letter for wat purpose.plz clarify
3. Yes.

I hope u got ur amswer, ne other query

gunjans · Post by **gunjans** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 11:30 am

Alagomeji

Sorry to digress a bit, but please what is a VAF1 form?

It is a non-settlement form for UK for Visa purpose.

Olisun Wrote:

are you sure one can work on full time employment on WH visa?

the conditions are change now and u can work as full time employee but have to spare some time for holiday also.

talk2ravi worte:

talk2ravi

"MWAZIR" are you sure that I need not wait to complete 1 year on working holiday visa to move to HSMP.

Thanks,
Ravi

according to my info from India, i am confirmed:
1. It is necessary to be on WHM for atleast 1 yr before applying for HSMP.
2. If u have sent ur HSMP assessement application and then u go to UK on WHM and after that u get HSMP approval then u can switch any time.

I hope that helps

talk2ravi · Post by **talk2ravi** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 11:47 am

Gunjan,

Thanks for the quick response.

Is it mandatory to prove that I have taken a long term holiday from my current job. (as a proof that I am coming back to india after 2 years)

Also does the UK high consulate ask for any proof that I am coming back to my country after the 2 years stay in the UK.

Cheers,
Ravi

gunjans · Post by **gunjans** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:03 pm

Hi Ravi,

If u r coming to India for vacations after 2 yrs then it doen't matter and neither UK consulate will ask for it.

But if u r coming to convert ur WHM to HSMP then in that case ur employer will write a letter that u r still continuing the services with the company and u r off to ur home country for conversion of visa and will join later.

AND after joining back it ur wish to further continue with same firm or change.

talk2ravi · Post by **talk2ravi** » Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:19 pm

Hello All,

I had a quick chat with a officer from the British high commission india.

According to him , If I am in the UK on a workingholiday visa during my HSMP processing that's fine but if I get my HSMP approval and come to india for EC they would know that I had applied for workingholiday visa after applying for HSMP.

Do I stand a chance of rejection then?? Any idea?

Regards,
Ravi

brave · Post by **brave** » Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:56 pm

It seems like applying for Working Holiday maker will extend the time by 3 months. I want to make sure if I understand this thing properly.

For example, if I am expecting to get HSMP in 3 months and that because I want to go to UK earlier, I apply Working holiday maker visa and go. Now when my HSMP comes in 3 months, I apply for FLR which will again take 3 more months to get approved and hence the overall time frame when u get the HSMP is 9 months (6 months for HSMP + 3 months for FLR)

Am I right in my understanding of the WHM & HSMP?

Brave

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Working holiday visa during HSMP processing:Moderators help

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Working holiday visa during HSMP processing:Moderators help