Urgent: EC applicants from India

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:06 pm

ALL

I got my HSMP approved few weeks back, thanks to the immense help from this forum. I am planning to apply for EC by end of this week.

I am in a tricky situation now. I already have a job offer from a UK MNC. However, this offer would lapse by end of November. I was hoping to get my EC in one month's time.

But few people suggested me that it may take upto 9 weeks. I really appreciate if people, who recently got EC stamped, can respond to this query and publish the waiting time for Indian EC applicants.

Thanks a ton in Advance,
hsmp2006.

ashishashah · Post by **ashishashah** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:09 pm

Hi,

I think EC takes 2 Working days..Or if you are called for Interview , it takes 1 week..

Please check VFS web site..

Ashish

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 6:11 am

Thanks ashishashah.

Just confirmed these timings with VFS. Hope it works as per this timeline.

Regards,
hsmp2006.

priya123 · Post by **priya123** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:48 pm

Hi,
I applied for EC on 19/10 and asked to come for the personal interview at British High Commission, Chennai.

If anybody attended the interview, can you please share your experiences. Thanks a lot in advance.

Regards
Priya

ashishashah · Post by **ashishashah** » Thu Oct 26, 2006 4:58 pm

Hi All,
I am going for EC in first week of Nov.
Can you pl. go throuh my EC cover letter and check list .
Please let me know if i am missing some thing..
I will be going to Bombay-India VFS

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Dear Consular General,

Sub: Application for Entry Clearance against HSMP

I am submitting the below mentioned documents (in Originals ) in support of my application for Entry Clearance for me and my wife on HSMP Visa.

1)VAF1 form
2)HSMP approval letter.
3)Passport
4)Passport Copy
5)Photos

• Finance
1)Salary Break up letter from Employer
2)Salary Slips from last 6 months
3)Bank Statement for last 6 months
4)Fixed Deposit statements
5)IT return for year 2005-2006

• Educational Certificates
1)B.E (Bachelor of Engineering) Certificate issued by University of Bombay
2)B.E Final Year marksheet

• Work Experiences
1)Experience letter and Appointment letters
2)Prior workpermits for UK( I have worked in UK for 2.5 years on workpermit )

• Proof of Accomodation in UK
1) Letter from a friend in UK with whom I will be staying
2) passport copy
3) Gas bill and Bank Statement
4) Rental Agreement

Documents for my Wife(
1)VAF1 form
2)Passport
3)Passport Copy
4)Photos
5)Marriage Certificate

I request you to kindly issue Entry Clearance for me and my wife .
Thanks
xyz
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Thank you
Ashish

arm · Post by **arm** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:29 am

Hi ashishashah,

The best way is to call them and ask what else they want.

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 8:10 am

Hi Ashish

Your list looks exhaustive and its above and beyond what is mentioned in HSMP official guide.

Are proof-of-accommodation documents you are planning to submit originals? Especially Letter from friend was on his letter head (or) just on plain paper with his initials?

• Proof of Accomodation in UK
1) Letter from a friend in UK with whom I will be staying
2) passport copy
3) Gas bill and Bank Statement
4) Rental Agreement

Thanks,
Amjad.

ashishashah · Post by **ashishashah** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:08 pm

Hi,

I called up VFS office..They told me that for HSMP , more the marrier...
Even they were not sure of exact docs. required..

Yes, i am giving all original docs. from my friend who is going to post me the same..

Ashish

guptaadityaa · Post by **guptaadityaa** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:18 pm

Hi priya

i have also applied for EC at Bangalore on 27/10. Have not recieved any reply till date from VFS after 3 Working Days. Suggest after how many days did u get a reply.

guptaadityaa · Post by **guptaadityaa** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:03 am

i also got an interview call for Chennai VFS. They have not given me date and time and have said that it may take up to 8 working days to give an interview date and time.

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:55 pm

All

Any luck with your EC yet? I applied for it today and was told that "medical checkup" is now part of EC approval process and it may take up to 15 days time to get approval. This is introduced from 1st November it seems.

Cheers,
Amjad.

ashishashah · Post by **ashishashah** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:27 pm

Hi,

Is it true??I am going on Monday (13th Nov)...This is bad news (medical takes 15 days)..
Can any1 confirm?

Ashish

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:03 pm

There have been quite a few changes recently. There is a new HSMP policy from Dec 2006 and applications in November are no more entertained.

Anyways, if anyone has gone through this process, please reply.

Regards,
Amjad.

sssm · Post by **sssm** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:17 pm

what is the vfs site link and how do we apply for EC?

sssm · Post by **sssm** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:41 pm

Hi John, Ashish,

Do I need to take fresh set of salary slips for last 6 months.. say i applied in sep 2006 ( my last payslip was in aug 2006)..

so if I go for EC stamping in november or dec 2006.. should i get fresh set of slips from sep2006 to nov2006? or those submitted for HSMP ARE OK?

same is question on current employer letter .. should i get a new letter on letter head as nov/dec2006 or that i submitted for hsmp application is just fine?

proof of accomodation: if i provide proof of address, the gas bill,bank statement etc need to be of my friend's in uk?

what if i can't provide any friend' address in uk..what else can we provide to support? (say if no job offer also is in hand in uk currently?)

ashishashah wrote:Hi All,
I am going for EC in first week of Nov.
Can you pl. go throuh my EC cover letter and check list .
Please let me know if i am missing some thing..
I will be going to Bombay-India VFS

----------
Dear Consular General,

Sub: Application for Entry Clearance against HSMP

I am submitting the below mentioned documents (in Originals ) in support of my application for Entry Clearance for me and my wife on HSMP Visa.

1)VAF1 form
2)HSMP approval letter.
3)Passport
4)Passport Copy
5)Photos

• Finance
1)Salary Break up letter from Employer
2)Salary Slips from last 6 months
3)Bank Statement for last 6 months
4)Fixed Deposit statements
5)IT return for year 2005-2006

• Educational Certificates
1)B.E (Bachelor of Engineering) Certificate issued by University of Bombay
2)B.E Final Year marksheet

• Work Experiences
1)Experience letter and Appointment letters
2)Prior workpermits for UK( I have worked in UK for 2.5 years on workpermit )

• Proof of Accomodation in UK
1) Letter from a friend in UK with whom I will be staying
2) passport copy
3) Gas bill and Bank Statement
4) Rental Agreement

Documents for my Wife(
1)VAF1 form
2)Passport
3)Passport Copy
4)Photos
5)Marriage Certificate

I request you to kindly issue Entry Clearance for me and my wife .
Thanks
xyz
-----------------------

Thank you
Ashish

neelimak · Post by **neelimak** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:27 pm

hai priya

I also applied for EC on 3rd Nov and I am asked attend the interview in chennai.They said they inform the date of interview next week.
What Q's they ask in interview.
please anybody those who have any idea reply me.

Neelima

docitduo · Post by **docitduo** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:39 pm

Look at this post http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=11418 (by hsmp2006).

Interview call - depends on the documents you submit for EC.
Medical tests - only if you intend to work in certain industry sector(s).

VFS is only for applicants in India - http://www.vfs-uk.co.in/

regards

neelimak · Post by **neelimak** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:19 pm

If any documents i missed when applyed for EC can I show them in the interview if they ask.
I didnot submit latest pay slips,letter from the employer saying that still I am continuing the job, job search.
Will there be any problem in my case.

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:54 pm

neelimak

Don't worry. You can certainly show additional documents during interview.

-Amjad.

neelimak · Post by **neelimak** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:36 am

I am waiting for the interview call from Chennai.
Do i need to get MEDICAL EXAM done before i go to the interview.
Is it mandatory for the HSMP VISA.
Please reply as early as possible bcoz i dont have much time.

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:44 am

Medical checkup is not mandatory for HSMP EC. Unless you are specifically asked for, you don't have to get it done.

Cheers,
Amjad.

a4anoop · Post by **a4anoop** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 11:18 am

No you dont require to get your medical check up done. Once BC will take the decision on your application than they may ask for medical tests (As they are doing for couple of other permits these days)... and in that case also they will get it done thru VFS... so at this stage... no check up required...
All the best... Please share your experiece after visa interview...
Thanks
Anoop

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Urgent: EC applicants from India

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