May EC Applicants ..

[gmhsmp]

Hi Guys ..

Today i applied for EC from HYD VFS, i got approval in November2007.

DOCUMENTS FOR ENTRY CLEARANCE:
EC Covering letter
Duly filled VAF2 visa application form + Copy of it.
Original HSMP approval Letter + copy of it
All documents sent for HSMP (Don’t miss anything) + copy
Duly filled Integra verification form + copy of it
Duly filled Hsmp Performa form + copy of it
2 Passport size Photos (45X35)
Education Documents:
10th,12th & Degree certificate (PG certificate is in HSMP approval documents) + copy of it
1) Docs from current employer:
Appointment letter + copy
Recent 6 month pay slips signed & stamped by HR + copy
Hike letters + Copy
Service Certificate from current employer + copy
Salary certificate from current employer + copy
Copy of my official ID card
Recent IT returns + copy
2) Documents for Accommodation:
1) Invitation letter from friend
2) The Photostat of passport pages (First page, Last Page and UK Visa/Work permit page)
3) Copy of tenancy Agreement
4) Council tax bill
5) Gas bill
6) Recent Bank statements & pay slips
3) Proofs of assets
1) Last 6 months bank statement of salary account (closing balance is 4 lac)
2) Letter from bank for outstanding balance
4) Integra Documents
I submit photo copies of below documents

Duly filled VAF2
Valid HSMP Approval letter
Duly filled Integra form
Duly filled HSMP profarma
Last 6 months pay slips
MSc certificate & final year marks sheet
Salary certificate & Service certificate
5) Job search related docs
I submit job subscription mails from various job sites (jobserve, cwjobs)

Friends if u need any help drop a line .. i will help u

Regards,
Mallik

[bphanirajkumar]

hi gmhsmp,

you applied without showing funds for 3 months?

Regards,
Phani

[sweety]

Hi gmhsmp,

Thanks for the message. I am planning to apply for EC this month. As the rules have been changed, I have understood that not all the documents mentioned below (as required before Tier1 rule) are required now as we apply under Tier 1 with less charge.

However, it seems you have applied with all the required documents as it was necessary during HSMP EC process. Is it mandatory or did you sent as an additional proofs. Please advice.

Thanks.

[gmhsmp]

@ Phani .. I applied as per old rules(Not tier1), so no 3 months requirement(however i had that money for the last 3 months). If u already have approval letter, u can apply as per old rules, i got this info when i mailed to <vfsuk.south@vfs-uk-in.com>.

@ Sweety .. I sent documents as per old rules, they are required for EC.
Im pretty clueless about Tier1 rules.

GOODLUCK

MALLIK

[lefty]

hi guys,

I'm going to apply for ec with my wife and the baby. Just swa this thread and wondering what is "Duly filled Integra verification form + copy of it
Duly filled Hsmp Performa form + copy of it "

I have had the approval in April, so I have all the original documents, last 3 months bank statements upto 9th April, last 3+ pay slips, letter from employer, and will have the latest p60 document as I'm currently working in the uk.

[britimmig]

Hi Guys,

Please dont rely on what VFS is saying.The Maintenance funds rules is very tricky.

I applied from VFS Bangalore and they told me to show proof of minimum
funds of 2800 for last 3 months.

Mail your queries directly to High commision @ Chennai.VisaEnquiry@fco.gov.uk.

Dont assume you dont have to show the minimum required.



Applied for EC under tier 1 (hsmp approved): April 25th ( VFS bangalore)

[sweety]

Hi britimmig - could you please list out the documents you have submitted for EC. is it the same as from Malik or any difference.

please advice. thanks.

[80sPop]

Hi All,

Applied for EC under old rules from VFS Hyderabad.

[cskmail]

@ Phani .. I applied as per old rules(Not tier1), so no 3 months requirement(however i had that money for the last 3 months). If u already have approval letter, u can apply as per old rules, i got this info when i mailed to <vfsuk.south@vfs-uk-in.com>.

@ Sweety .. I sent documents as per old rules, they are required for EC.
Im pretty clueless about Tier1 rules.

GOODLUCK

MALLIK

Hi,

I am curious to know about your EC success. Please tell us, as soon as you get it.

Thanks

Hi,

I am curious to know about all the necessary steps required for a successful Entry Clearance. As my EC has already been rejected once, please go through my following post and guide me.

Very eagerly waiting for expert guidance.

Thanks in anticipation,
Charukant

Hi,

I had obtained HSMP approval but my EC got rejected.

Reason provided to me by ECO is

I do not hold GBP 2800 for three months.

I have deposited some GBP 4600 in my bank account and taken bank statement after two days. I was not aware that I require to show a minimum balance of GBP 2800 for minimum three months.

Does anybody know this rule is mentioned anywhere in any UK Home Office document or website. If you know this, please let me know.

I have sent an email for an Administrative Review. It had already been eight days, but there is no response.

In addition to this, my original HSMP Approval letter and original bank statements are not returned. I had applied through VFS New Delhi.

I had inquired about the missing documents, I had sent an email to visqry.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk, vfsuk.north@vfs-uk-in.com, postmaster.nedel@fco.gov.uk, ten days ago, but there is no reply. These people are very clumsy and slow.

Can any one, please guide me about my next steps. I feel cheated.

Thanks
Charukant

HSMP Application Filed: 11/01/2008
Application Received: 16/01/2008
Points: 85
Fee Debited: 18/01/2008
Reference No. Received: 22/01/2008
Approval Date: 11/02/2008
Papers Received: 18/02/2008
EC applied: 03/04/2008
EC rejected: 18/04/2008

[80sPop]

hi cskmail,

you used Tier-1 forms or VAF2?

[gmhsmp]

Hi cskmail ..

very sad to hear the rejection, this VFS guys are very confusing and they are not providing exact information. Anyways i will update you about my case.

Mallik

[80sPop]

All,

Have withdrawn my application for fear of a rejection as I did not maintain the 3 months funds clause...will re-apply after 3 months...

All the very best...