EC Application - My Findings

[madanrm]

Guys ,

Some basic doubts .

1. Should spouse and primary applicants fill two VAF1 forms.
2. Is there any difference between primary and dependent visa ( i am assuming both can work in UK)
3. What are the docs needed for spouse. Should we show pay slips, bank stm..etc

TIA
Madan

[aprilhsmp]

Ahmed,

If you have an offer letter which shows decent salary then I think a low bank balance should be ok. They look for bank balance so that you don't use their public funds. Anyway to be on safer side you can ask someone from your family to be your sponser.

Madan,

You and your wife should fill seperate VAF1 form. You should write HSMP and she should say dependent of long term stay...

If you are saying that you have sufficient funds in your a/c to support your family then she need not fill her bank balance or show payslip else she need to fill that and you can show that it is your joint money.

yes spouse can work on HSMP dependent visa.

[sandeep_622]

hi forums ,,


i got approval . ..

for EC i would like to know what are the documents required for spouse. .

i am bit confused. .. . for the same . . i am showing . . 5 lacs approx. . in my bank account. . along with all papers which i have send for hsmp approval . . anything else . . i am missing . . pls let me know. . thank you

[aprilhsmp]

for spouse you need to include following.

VAF1 form filled by her
original marriage certificate in english
wedding photos (not must but good to have)

[aprilhsmp]

Today I submitted EC form. My findings:

Today I submitted my applications (mine and my dependents) in Bangalore office. Some key points.

1. They accepted 50x50 size photos.
2. You can glue the photo. Also take photocopy of you VAF1 first page and 8th page.
3. Take photocopy of first and last pages of all passports that you are submitting(urs and dependents). They seal and return it back once you submit the forms.
4. Main applicant's passport all pages photocopy is required.
5. Integra form was a 1 page(shorter version of the form available on net) and second page was a listing of what all points claimed and proofs gives at HSMP time.
6. after filling integra form you need to get a photocopy done of that form as well.
7. Integra needed employer info for only past one year.


I submitted following documents in original.
For EC
1. all my hsmp documents.
2. hsmp approval letter
3. EC forms VAF1 for myself, spouse and child.
4. marriage certificate+photos
5. birth certificate of child.
6. accomodation proof hotel booking receipt
7. last 6 months bank statement
8. all the passports

For integra
1. first and 8th page of VAF1 form photocopy
2. integra form and its copy
3. salary slips 2 months photocopy
4. degree photocopy
5. photocopy of all pages of my passport

I paid fees in cash. There was a queue and it took me around 3 hrs to get everything done.

They do not allow laptop and other electronic items in the office except mobile which should be kept switched off.

[psgcbe]

aprilhsmp,
Did you submit HSMP POINTS PRO FORMA form for EC ?

Thank you,

psgcbe

[aprilhsmp]

yes. it was kind of part of the integra form. Very simple 1 page form where u need to tell how many points for each section of hsmp u have claimed.

[hsmp73]

hi guys,

Is it normal process to verify the passport during EC process ? I called up VFS chennai to check on my status and the lady said that my passport is being verified. its been 2 weeks since i submitted my EC.

Regards

[aprilhsmp]

which number did u call and what did u say to them? what is the status shown in the tracking website for you.

please share any info u have.

EC is a mistry. send your documents and keep waiting .

[hsmp73]

I called VFS chennai number .. I asked for status on my EC. the info the VFS site says " Application has been forwarded to the British High Commission." . This message has been there since day 1. this is the most useless tracking system I have seen

[aprilhsmp]

i tried these numbers so many times. they are always "currently unreachable"

Call us on:
044-65850332
044-65850333

[freebirds]

friends,

i applied for EC review/appeal on 16thh aprill and called up today, they said it will take total 8 weeks for review.

still waiting

[pintu73]

Hi guys,
What is the bank balance that i need to show it for the EC. Can someone throw some light on this, pls. Tx

[hsmp73]

hi,

the above numbers are correct for chennai VFS. You need to try few times to get thru the line. prefarably afternoon hours.

[psgcbe]

Hi All,

Can anybody please guide me how the covering letter for EC should be. Any formats or samples.. how it need to be presented.etc..

Members who have already applied for EC please help..

thanks in advance.. wish you all the best for those applying..

psgcbe

[dandyvyas]

Dear all,

I am submitting my EC application. Please let me know if I am doing everything right.

1. all documetns that I submitted for HSMP
2. 1 month - Hotel booking
3. Banks statements 6 months = 5000GBPs ( They are in my account from 2 weeks)
4. 6 months payslips.
5. Communication with Job consultants showing intreste in my profile.

Is it okay to show 5000GBPs when I am going to UK on a hotel accommodation or DO I HAVE TO SHOW MORE. ???

PLEASE ADVICE

[umanghere]

Hi All,

Can someone provide a sample format for Financial Status Letter from CA?
I have spoken to one CA, who has prepared such doc in past but for other countries and not UK. So he suggested to confirm if we have some example.

[rb7575]

did u get a call form integra?
can u please explain about this integra process and what they verify
thanks

[pb78]

Hi Folks,

I will be submitting the below list of documents and other items to be taken care of towards my EC. Please review them and let me know your feedback. Thanks.

Form to be filled in Black ink.

DOCUMENTS LIST:

EC Application Packet

1.Cover letter explaining all the supporting documents along with request for a post dated EC (Effective 01-July-2007)
2.Duly filled and signed VAF1 application form
3.Visa Fees
4.Passport
5.Photographs.
6.Original job offer letters from previous and current employer
7.Financial Statement detailing funds (Liquid and Fixed Assets) (Currency conversion rate printout to be attached)
8.Income Tax Return (in original) for assessment year 2003/04 and 2005/06 (Was living in the UK as a student during the year 2004/05, hence no earnings for the year and no income tax to be filed)
9.Original pay slips covering 6 months (Nov 06 - Apr 07)
10.Original bank account statements covering last 6 months (Nov 06 - Apr 07)
11.Copy of PanCard

Co-sponsor Documentation: (Spouse is my co-sponsor. Will be processing dependant visa for spouse after 3 months of arriving in the UK and will state this in the cover letter)

12.Letter from co-sponsor confirming financial support.
13.Original offer of employment and pay revision letters from current employer
14.Income Tax Return (in original) for assessment year 2004/05 and 2005/06
15.Original pay slips covering 6 months (Nov 06 - Apr 07)
16.Original bank account statements covering last 6 months (Nov 06 - Apr 07)
17.Copy of passport details pages
18.Original Marriage Certificate / marriage photographs
19.Copy of PanCard

Other Documents
20.Proof of residence (Online hotel booking for 2 weeks)
21.Print out of Job Adverts, Job search mail correspondence with potential employers
22.Resume
23.Projected Expenditure for first 3 months in the UK
24.Evidence of Search for property to rent

HSMP Documents
25.HSMP Approval Letter along with all documents sent to seek HSMP approval

Integra Documents
1. First and 8th page of VAF1 form photocopy
2. Integra form and its photocopy
3. Salary slips 2 months photocopy
4. Last Degree/transcripts photocopy
5. Photocopy of all pages from passport
6. Home office HSMP Letter photocopy
7. HSMP Pro Forma
8. Last work appointment letter photocopy
9. Current Address proof

Two set of Photo Copies of necessary documents (to be submitted if required)

Regards,
pb78

[mohan76]

Hi PB78,
I think you have covered all the documents perfectly and this should for sure give you positive results. Best of Luck.

I have few questions if you can answer....

Q) How much liquid amount you are showing ?
Q) How much fixed asset you are showing?
This two things are again very important for putting ur case strongly.

Can you help with the following :

1) Can you suggest few job sites or consultants address for doing job search in UK ?

2) Do the employers reply positively without having a stamped visa ?....since I have heard that if you don't have a stamped visa then the employers dont reply positively or show any interest.

3) From which city you are applying ?

Mohan

[smfrrajan]

Hi

i didnt understand what is integra form & documents. i planned to apply for EC next week . it is really required to fill this form ?

could anyone pls explain aby integra form & docs . why its required? what is the advantage?

Rajan

[pb78]

Hi Mohan,

Thanks for your wishes.

I am planning to show around 5000 GBP in the form of bank savings, which I think should be good enough.

I don't think it is mandatory to disclose one's fixed assests. Hence I am not disclosing any.

Well, all I did interms of searching for a job was to key in 'Uk Jobsites' in google and research from the result. I also forwarded my resume to my friends in the UK.

As you mentioned the employers are a bit skeptical about people applying for jobs from outside UK, even though you mention your HSMP reference number in the resume. However it also depends on how deperate the employer is, in trying to seek your kind of profile etc.

I am applying from chennai.
Anyways good luck with your EC.

Hi Rajan,

As far as I know, the VFS will handover a one page form that one needs to fill and submit along with photocopies of last degree certificate/transcripts, 2 salary slips, offer letter/relieving letters from employer for the last 1 year, address proof etc..

Members who has successfully obtained visa, please comment.

Regards,
pb78

[NACE]

Hi Pb78,
I have a doubt regrading the EC.Can we submit our application to BHC at chennai bypassing VFS.

[pb78]

Folks,

I have a query. While we submit the HSMP approval letter along with the complete set of documents sent to seek HSMP, should we also add the same cover letter (with list of documents suppied along with their explanation)or can we just list the documents in the cover letter for EC?

Please clarify

Hi NACE,

You cannot bypass VFS and apply directly to the BHC.

Regards,
pb78

[mohan76]

Hi Pb,
Thanks for ur reply.

As u said, 5000 GBP is good enough to show as a saving amount in bank.

Thanks for sharing how u did ur search for job in UK. Infact i am also going to try the same. Forward the resume to few friends and then apply online and be optimistic. And i don't think its mandatory to have some sort of offer letter from uk employer after having HSMP approval. Right ?

Let us know once ur ready with ur documents for apply for EC. Share ur document list ..........I am also preparing the same and planning to apply asap. You can reach me personally on mohanmudaliar@hotmail.com too....I think we can share with each other what ever we learn while preparing the EC documents.

Answering to ur question: You can keep the same covering letter with the set of documents and approval letter and make a seperate covering letter for EC.....that's better.
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Hi Rajan,
Whatever PB has written about Integra is absolutely right ......infact ur visa fee also includes the charge for Integra Evaluation.