Guidance for applying Tier one / EC from India

[reach_krishna]

Hi Team,


Sub: Guidance for applying Tier one / EC from India - Request you to reply ASAP as my HSMP approval is about to become invalid.....

Congratulations for getting your EC Approval. Dear i require your assistance for applying EC .
I got my HSMP Approval on February - 04th 2008 and i need to apply for Tier one / EC, where i am applying from India.
Couldn't apply for Tier one / EC soon after my approval due to personal reasons (Recent death of my uncle). I am confused due to the recent changes in the immigration,

- Do i come under old immigration laws / Tier one.
- Will i get visa for 2 years / 3 years.
- Maintenance funds

(a) Recently i heard that we need to maintain 2800 GBP in our savings
account for the duration of three months and later we can apply for
Tier one, Is this true ?
(b) In case if 2800 GBP should be maintained for three months, which i
haven't done
almost i have passed 3 months and Approval is about to become
invalid on August -
03rd 2008 right now do i have a chance to credit this amount?
(c) If i gathered this amount from my Parents and credit to my account
will UK
Embassy will ask proof of the amount credited into my bank account ?
Do i have any chance right now as 3 months from now will cross the
approval date ?
(d) Can i show any proof from any sponsor saying that they are having
2800 GBP . Is this possible.

Approached Customer care and dropped many mails but there are mails / calls with different answers . Please help me by replying these queries.

Also i need a detailed check list for the documents which need to apply for Tier one / EC with the contact centers in India i.e Delhi / abroad, with their phone number to reach and the direct website links where i can download the information .

I am afraid that my HSMP approval will be expired. Please help me to sort out as i am more worried which created a big havoc in my mind.

Many Thanks in Advance.

With Regards
Krishna
e-mail : contact_krishna@yahoo.com

[geriatrix]

You have to apply for Tier 1 visa under the "transitional arrangements for those with HSMP approval letter".
http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/pbsguidance.aspx#hsmp

If applying from India, you will need to show that you have held the minimum balance for at least 3 months preceding your application. The transitional arrangements apply on applications from within UK but, unfortunately, not valid for applications from India.

Forms:
http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/images/PBS-VAF9%20A.pdf
http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/images/PBS-VAF9%20B.PDF
Guidance:
http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/images/VAF9B%2 ... 0notes.pdf
VFS contact details:
http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/contactus.aspx

regards

[britimmig]

The rule is relaxed only in uk upto june 29th.
In india we still have to show the minimum amount.

This is a case of discrimination against indian applicants.
I mailed the high commision (Chennai.VisaEnquiry@fco.gov.uk) and they said sorry the rule is not relaxed in india.

I dont know how we can protest the same.

[kiladik]

Hi,

Please check the post from gmhsmp. He received the approval letter in Nov 2007 and applied for EC under old rules.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=26285

Best Regards
KK