EC Queries... Please suggest me

[niruv]

Hi Frns,

I am going to apply EC with in a week.
Please answer my foll0wing queires:

1) Do we need to make any covering letter for EC? if so what all should i mention.

2) I transfered the funds into my account recently. Do i need to have funds in my account for a long time?

3) Do we need to carry cash to VFS for EC?.

I am applying from bangalore India.

Thanks!!
Niruv

[nnj10]

Hi Niruv,

I am also an EC Applicant just like you so I am telling you my experience, I have already applied for EC from VFS New Delhi.

1) Do we need to make any covering letter for EC? if so what all should i mention.

It is not mandatory, but you can prepare one.
I did mention about all the documents and the explanation of my response to several questions of VAF-1.
I also requested that my Visa validity should start from a month later.

2) I transfered the funds into my account recently. Do i need to have funds in my account for a long time?

Not Sure...of this....
But if you have the salary slips showing decent credits to your salary bank account; It should be alright.
I also sold-off some of my holdings in stock and mutual fund for the purpose of EC..

3) Do we need to carry cash to VFS for EC?.

You can pay it by cash or by DD. Choice is yours!!!

[KAYC]

2) I transfered the funds into my account recently. Do i need to have funds in my account for a long time?

Niruv

you should be ready for an explanation of the source of those funds !

[niruv]

Thanks nnj10 and KAYC.

Following is the format that i have. Please make or add changes if necessary.
If you can send your coverletter format that could be a great help for me.

For source of funds i am going to provide a letter for Chartered accountant. I can show up to 4 lacs. Is this ok. I also have a offer letter form UK employer saying that initial one month accomodation will be provided.

[u][b]Cover letter:[/b][/u]
Date XXXXXXXXX


To

The British Deputy High Commission
Chennai


Dear Sir/Madam,

Sub: My Application for UK Work Visa under HSMP

I have been granted free working visa under HSMP and the reference number for the same is xxxxxxx.

Following are the documents attached along with my[b] original passport.[/b] for the Entry clearance to UK.

1) VAF1 applicaiton form filled and signed by me. With 2 photos
2) HSMP approval letter
3) Offer Letter form UK employer who provides me initial one month accomodiation at company's guest house (ADDRESS: XXXXXX)
4) Letter form Indian certified auditor showing my financial status and soruce of funds.

Earnings Seciton:
5) 14 months bank statement
6) 14 months pay slips
7) Latest Income tax returns for the year 2006-2007
8) Letter form the employer (Letter sent to HSMP)

Educational Section:
9) MCA Convocation, Provisional and three year mark sheets.

Age Seciton:
10) Birth Certificate
11) Driving Licence
12) Original Passport

English Language Requirement:
13) B.Com Convocation, Provisional and three year mark sheets.
14) Letter form university.

Others:
15) UK projected Expenses report .

I request you to kindly grant me UK Visa.

Yours Sincerely,


Name
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[niruv]

some one please suggest me abt the EC processing from India