Query on particular section of New VAF 2 Form filling

[freetomingle]

Hi,

I shall be applying for EC from India very soon.

I have the following queries on the particular section of the VAF 2 Form:

a) Have you ever been refused visa to the UK? - Ifirst came to the UK On a Working Holiday and early this year on a Student Visa. However, I was refused a HSMP initial application thrice before finally getting approval last month. So what should I write there. Is an initial in-country application for HSMP regarded as visa refusal. Please clarify

b) Have you made any application to the Home Office in the last 10 years for Leave to Remain in the UK - Again what should I say here. I first applied for a HSMP in September 2006. Will my previous applications to the home office for initial HSMP approval be counted towards applications for leave to remain. Please clarify my queries asap.

Thanks

[maidy]

The answer u will write for both questions is "No"

refusal of HSMP initial application can't be considered a refusal of visa.
and not equal to an application for LTR.

[freetomingle]

Thanks. for the reply.

The answer u will write for both questions is "No"

refusal of HSMP initial application can't be considered a refusal of visa.
and not equal to an application for LTR.