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by rajeevanand » Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:59 am
First time, I applied in October 2006 with all necessary documents. Rejected, bcoz they thought my experience was not graduate level. I have been a software engineer for 12 yrs in multiple disciplines - support, development, testing. Testing over 6 years. By the time, I received the decision, they had announced the new scheme. Since I was qualifying under the new scheme as well, I did not appeal. I did not know how to justify for a graduate level experience. I regret that I did not come across this forum earlier.
Second time, I applied in January 2007. I wanted to avoid mistakes. So, I went thru an immigration consultant Medivisas. I was claiming points for earnings from Jan2006 to Dec2006. However, the agent felt, P60 is not required as it covers only 1st 3 months. So, eventhough, I had P60, we failed to attach. HO rejected on 2 grounds -
1. P60 not attached
2. They were unable to verify earnings from my employer for 1st 6 months on the bank statements. Salaries for these months were paid by cheque. So, employer name was not present on the bank statement.
I was not sure if an appeal would be successful, as they will not accept any new document. Hence, the 3rd attempt. And probably the last. I dont want to waste any more money on this.