Folks,
Please find below the email copied from one of the forums. The applicant (belongs to India) raised query to their local VFS regarding HSMP policy change in India and its effect for applicants applying for EC after April and having HSMP appoved prior to policy change.
I think the delay in EC approval is not due to the reason that they are waiting for the policy change for Pakistan.
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"Hi Friends,
Even I inquired vfs about the cases where HSMP is already approved and
not yet applied for EC. Here is the response from vfs, in line with
what others have also posted. I think this makes very clear that OLD
PROCESS is applicable before or AFTER 1st April 2008 for those with
VALID HSMP.
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Dear Mr. ,
Thank you for contacting VFS UK Visa Helpdesk.
With regard to your query,
With regard to your query,
1. If any one who has already received the HSMP approval can
apply anytime before or after April and so can his dependants. They
will follow the old process and the old fees of 16000.
2. There is no specific amount that has to be maintained. But
the balance in the account must satisfy the Entry Clearance Officer in
such a way that you are capable enough in sponsoring your spouse.
3. This is to keep you informed that the new procedures for the
HSMP approval is only applicable for people who are yet to apply for
the HSMP approval and not for HSMP visa processing.
Please find the list of documents mentioned above for your
reference.
We hope the above information has been of help to you. If you require
any further assistance please feel free to contact us. Our contact
details are as given below.
Thanks & Regards
UK Helpdesk
Helpline no – 080-40084008
SMS VISA <SPACE> UK <SPACE> PASSPORT NO to 57333 receive the status
of your application.
Please book all appointment in advance to submit your applications.
Visit
www.vfs-uk-in. com"
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