ALL December applicants POST here(Received on/after 5th Dec)

[AussieDude]

Hi hsmp28122006

First of all - thank you for replying! You are one of only a hand few which has bothered to reply. So thanks mate!

The reason I am sending all those documents is becuase the Entry Clearance doesn't actually state what we need to send in - "make sure you have provided all relevant orignial supporting documentation, including your passport. Details can be on our our info leafelets..."

So I go to their info leaflets and it doesnt say anything! Sooo frustrating. Why can't they just list what information they want.

I was planning on filling it in, sending my passport, bankstatements (how much do I need to show them??????) and my HSMP acceptance letter alog with my letter from a mate saying im staying with him...
What else do I need??????

Finally, do you know what I should write about intentions to go to the UK?

[usman.saleem]

Application Submission Date (Sent by courier): 12 January 2007.
Application Received Date: 15 January 2007.
Email Notification Received: 23 January 2007.
Reference Number: 205XXX/XX
Payment was made by a cheque drawn on UK Bank.

Application Assembly:
HSMP Application Form
Cover Letter
Evidence

Everything was in one file cover with transparent sleeves.

Documents Submitted/Points claimed (90):

Qualifications (Points claimed: 30)

• Original M.Sc degree certificate (Attested and verified by concerned authorities in Pakistan: Higher Education Commission and Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
  NARIC Letter of comparability

Earnings (Points claimed: 40)

• Letter for confirmation of earnings by the named contact (employer)
  Letter from employer stating summary of gross and net earnings for last 12 months (Jan 2006-Dec 2006)
  12 Salary Slips (Jan 2006-Dec 2006) + 2 bonus letters
  Original Income Tax Return (Form R3) for year ending 30/06/2006
  Bank Statement (Jan 2006-Jan 2007)
  hxxp://Xe.com/ucc print out of currency conversion

Age Assessment (Point claimed: 20)

• Original birth certificate (Arabic)
  Notarized certified true translation of birth certificate.
  Notarized certified true copy of details page of passport.

English Language Requirement

• Original IELTS Test Report Form (Overall Band Score 7.5)

Let's hope for the best.

Regards,

[webhunter]

looks great.
If it were me, I would send the transcript as well.

[usman.saleem]

looks great.
If it were me, I would send the transcript as well.

According to HSMP guidelines and my earlier communication with HSMP Customer Service, their primary requirement is degree certificate (with optional NARIC comparability letter), transcript is required if degree is not issued (as exceptional evidence). I believe the cleaner the case is (in form of more specific document evidence) hopefully will result in a positive case

Regards,

[mclaren]

hi all,


Application Submission Date (Sent by courier): 12 January 2007.
Application Received Date: 15 January 2007.
Email Notification Received: 23 January 2007.
Reference Number: 60****

I had similar proofs sent.Also mentioned a exceptional case for ITR, as not covering entire period.

So attached.
1) ITR.
2) Wage slips.
3) Employment letter for proof.

I am wondering, abt my ref number starting pattern.
Any of u got a similar pattern.


Good luck usman.Do post abt further updates.
Good luck all.

[akumarsapuk]

guys

mine is a rejection. .

I claimed 90 points and they have awarded 90 points. The issue is with english language assessment.

I provided letter from university. The rejection letter says that
"You have stated the previously gained a qualification equalant to band 6 ielts. The certificate is not recognized as equal to Band 6 by Naric".

I have assessed the reasons based on the letter as below:

The university which gave letter not listed by NARIC. So they do not consider certificate issued by university.
So if some one providing proof for english language as university letter, they must go through NARIC evaluation for equalancy to the UK degree.

The best way is to give IELTS to be sure of the case.

The other reason is that in the check list I have wrongly checked which looks as if I am claiming that the university letter is equalent to ielts band 6 under exceptional circumstances. But my intension was to check the second check box instead of 4th check box in the check list.

Based on the letter it looks like he considered the evidence against 4th check box and rejected.

I am going for a review but no hopes that it will get approved.

Spoke to customer reps but they say that the proofs provided for ielts are not recognized by NARIC.

Hope this helps to lot of guys.

Please go to IELTS if you want to be sure.

Thanks
Anil
You may contact me for any further guidence on the number 07940768812

[funny_009]

Hi All,

is it ok if we take IELTS and submitt it at the time of review, please let me know i have send my application from this sunday,

Regards
funny_009

[msb]

very sad news,

Anil, you can request for review with very good explanation that the guidance notes has not mentioned about ielts equivalent for Letter from University. They just mentioned that ur degree should be UK equivalent and the letter from University awarding the degree.
You can go for legal proceedings against such HO decisions. You will surely win them because Naric equivalency was no where mentioned for letter from University.

By the way, can you share the univeristy and degree on which u claimed the english proficiency. This will help others who r going to apply.

Thanks
msb

[umeshsethi]

hi all,


Application Submission Date (Sent by courier): 12 January 2007.
Application Received Date: 15 January 2007.
Email Notification Received: 23 January 2007.
Reference Number: 60****

I had similar proofs sent.Also mentioned a exceptional case for ITR, as not covering entire period.

So attached.
1) ITR.
2) Wage slips.
3) Employment letter for proof.

I am wondering, abt my ref number starting pattern.
Any of u got a similar pattern.


Good luck usman.Do post abt further updates.
Good luck all.

Hi Usman, best of luck.

In the form for english language proficiency section.

at point it mentions IELTS test report form and at another point "IELTS certificate" . Are both one and the same thing as i have not been able to find an IELTS Certificate as such.

Checlist also mentions only IELTS TRF

Regards

[umeshsethi]

ENTRY CLEARANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, I went to the Consulate office today and collected a VAF1 Form. I plan on filling it out and then sending in the following documents as EVIDENCE for my entry clearance:

1. Current Passport
2. Past Passports
3. Letter from family member in London saying I can live with them
4. My degree
5. Pay slips
6. Bank statement showing $320,000 Aussie Dollars
7. Statement from the bank showing all the assets (stocks. bonds etc) I own
8. Picture (I am mighty hansome! ahhah) for passport thingo
9. Cover letter
10. Birth certificate
11. Letter stating my degree was in English
12. The payment slip so they can charge me some more processing fees

And also, please confirm:
1. What is my intention to go to the UK
2. and for how long
3. how much money do i need to show of proof of funds?

Basically I am sending everything I sent to Sheffield to get the HSMP Approved. Is this what you are suppose to do? Am I misssing something or too much information? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ADVICE - Ill behave myself if you do give advice!

Hi mate. I think entry clerance rules in part depend on which country you are entering from, but i have seen several entries citing first person experiences FROM INDIA in this forum in a seperate heading related to entry Entry Clearance..you may like to search that.

Regards

[umeshsethi]

None of the letters from university mention that the degree was taught above level IELTS or bla bla bla. they only say that degree was taught in english.. dont talk to the HO so often...u will get depressed...

I didnt appear for IELTS, i just applied for naric, sent letter from uni + naric letter thats it...

Aussiedude,

Can you tell me what did your letter mention.. Did it say categorically that you have been taught at IELTS level 6.5 or above that level...???

I was speaking to the call center for HO, the lady told me that the letter from the college / university would not help unless it mentions that the degree was taught above level ielts level 6.5 or above that..

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This 6.5 logic seems pretty crazy. Not only is it not mentioned in guidance notes , even if accepted why are they asking university to give 6.5 assurance when the ask for IELTS above band 6 (and not 6.5) when you take IELTS.

[blues]

guyz ,

Mine is a rejection too Iam not sure what has happened exactly. Waiting for my documents and letter .


but this whole process makes me crazy

[indian234]

Hello everybody,

I have posted my application today (23//1/2007).

regards

[blueteam]

Hello Blues

Sorry to hear your rejection mate...can you please tell me how did u know u r decision have u got any confirmation email or have u clld HSMP team

guyz ,

Mine is a rejection too Iam not sure what has happened exactly. Waiting for my documents and letter .


but this whole process makes me crazy

[raman999]

Hi akumarsapuk,

This is very bad news hearing from you. You are in UK why dont you applied for NARIC your qualification comparability certificate. Even tough it is optional.

Hope so get the certificate from NARIC equilance UK degree certificate and apply for review. Mean while plan for ILETS.

Regards,
Raman999

[raman999]

Hi all,

I called to 6020 today morning, the person said your application is assigned to caseworker. But i didnt get any email saying that assigned CW? Shall i get the email or not?

My ref no is :203XXX. XXX is 850 to 950.

I asked for expected time for decision on my application. The person said 5 to 10 weeks. But i have seen in this forum, most of our friends are got results within 2 or 3 days after assigning to CW.

Mine is incountry application.

Let me pray to god, i will update status.

Thanks,
Raman999

[blues]

Hello Blues

Sorry to hear your rejection mate...can you please tell me how did u know u r decision have u got any confirmation email or have u clld HSMP team

Hi blueteam,

I called today the HSMP office and some one there passed me this information after I requested them.

So far no clue what went wrong because I provided lot of documentation just because of translation .

I have to wait for my documents and letter.

Only thing I can think for now is I didnot provide any letter for english language because in my degree certificate it was mentioned as Medium English.

Let`s see ,

Wish you the best

[mclaren]

anybody with ref numner starting with 60***.

Kindly help...as many of u have got ref number starting with 20****

[freebirds]

yes ..i got the letter today...approval..
the UPS guy gave me today afternoon and i was little tensed to see the approval letter..though the HO guy told me it is approval..

time line:
posted on 30th dec 06
reached HO 3rd jan 07
CC charged 5th jan
ref no 9th jan
decision on 19th jan..(mail from CW to arrange courier)
arranged courier on same day..
MBE delivered on 21st jan
received approval letter on 24th jan

thanks everyone on this forum who have directly or indeirectly helped me .
kudos to this forum..
thanks guys

NEXT IS EC...
see you there

[aandc]

Freebirds,
Congrats!! Great news!!

Can you please share the dcuments you sent or at least point us to them in case you have already posted before.

[akumarsapuk]

REVIEW. REVIEW..REVIEW.....

CAN ANYONE WHO APPLIED FOR A REVIEW AND GOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED.

PLEASE SHARE THE DATES AND REASONS. THIS WILL HELP LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO GOT REJECTION AND FILING FOR A REVIEW.

THANKS
ANIL

[atul.khushi@yahoo.com]

Here is my bit

Sent docs on 10 Jan
Received by HSMP 11 Jan
Money Deducted 11 Jan
Ref. No. 204 ---

Status - Waiting for to be assigned to CW

Anyone after 204 --- who got approval ??

[atul.khushi@yahoo.com]

Here is my bit

Sent docs on 10 Jan
Received by HSMP 11 Jan
Money Deducted 11 Jan
Ref. No. 204 ---

Status - Waiting for to be assigned to CW

Anyone after 204 --- who got approval ??

[hopefulApplicant]

Hi hsmp28122006

The reason I am sending all those documents is becuase the Entry Clearance doesn't actually state what we need to send in - "make sure you have provided all relevant orignial supporting documentation, including your passport. Details can be on our our info leafelets..."

So I go to their info leaflets and it doesnt say anything! Sooo frustrating. Why can't they just list what information they want.

Hi mate,

I have looked at the British High Commission website in Oz as I will be applying for that soon as well. I just sent off my HSMP application today!!

If you check out the following site;
<http://bhc.britaus.net/Visas/visadefault.asp?id=306>
At the bottom of that it states;
*****************************
How to Apply for entry clearance:

The following items should be included as part of your application:

*
Completed application form VAF1 - answer all questions
(Note: It is not necessary to complete this form if you apply online)
*
An official HSMP approval letter from Work Permits (UK)
* One passport size photograph (see here for specifications)
* Current passport
*
Bank statement showing proof of funds available
* Application fee and postage

For Dependants: If you are admitted to the UK under the HSMP scheme your spouse and children under 18 may be admitted to the UK with you provided they have an entry clearance for this purpose.
Where do I send my application?

If you have downloaded and completed form VAF1, you should send your application to the Visa Section of the British High Commission in Canberra. Alternatively, you can apply online.
********************************

Hope this is of some use,
Chris

[disdil4u]

Incountry Initial HSMP Application

Sent on 03/01/07

Received by HO on 04/01/2007

Payment on same day by CC

Reference no received by E-mail on 09/01/2007 :: 2036XX

Point Claimed

Education: 35 ( Original UK M.Sc. Degree, Letter of Full time Education & Transcript)
UK Education: 5 ( Home Office Letter )
Age: 20 (Original Birth Certificate, Original Driving Licence)
Previous Earning: 20 ( Only SARAL Form as Claiming point from Aprill to January only so don't have Form 16)

In addition I have submitted Original Bechelor's Degree from INDIA & College letter for English Languege Requirement.

Called Today and my case assign to caseworker today so hopefully i will get result by this week.

Ref. no: 2036XX

All the best to all

Here is my bit

Sent docs on 10 Jan
Received by HSMP 11 Jan
Money Deducted 11 Jan
Ref. No. 204 ---

Status - Waiting for to be assigned to CW

Anyone after 204 --- who got approval ??