Finally i got my stamped visa for Tier 1 general.
few highlights
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1. Applied at VFS bangalore on 23rd April without appointment.Reached VFS at 5:30 AM (3rd in queue)and came out after submission at 9:AM . Overall experiece good but no help/query/document assistence by VFS folks.
2.Had applied only for myself not for my dependents.
I had put "yes" in section 5 of VAF9 stating my family will travel later. Explained the same in section 7 (story) and reason for maintaining only 2800 pounds. I have put my wife and kid details in the VAF9.I had attached the original marraige certificate also.
3. Used a letter from ICICI bank ( Indiranagar) regarding maintenance funds . The case was special as i had linked FD's (quantum optima) with my saving accounts .I was worried as saving was showing wierd minimum balance . the certifcate explained all the linked FD number and current values of the same. Also the line ":can be withdrawn anytime in the certificate. I had only enclosed a seperate covering letter for maintennace funds expalining this. I had funds maintained in two accounts ICICI (major) and HDFC (minor). So use transaction statement and certificate from HDFC also. No issues faced while getting the letter.
I will be happy to help in case of any query from boarders. Pls feel free to drop me a mail at anand.imp AT gmail.com. Will share my mobile phone details through mails
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Overall the experience was good and received great resonse from this discussion board.
I am looking for UK opportunities now. Uploaded my resume thorugh some good websites like jobserve .reed and CWjobs. I have plan to search for jobs from india for next 1 month before travelling to UK on a short vacation of 3 weeks from my current organization.
Got UK number also for my resume (mentioning both my UK and india number on my resume) . Its free and easy but its a premeuim number so folks calling from UK will be paying extra. So thinking any better idea for this.
Wish me luck
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Cheers
Anand