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Topic: Anyone with HSMP Approval Letter applying for Tier1 after 1st April
hi hsmpuk15,
i do not have any written confirmation , but whatever i m telling u is the thing that i heard from the enquiry guy today morning .He was showing me the letter by saying that this is the letter that we have got from embassy or higher offices ( i don't remember exactly what did he say )...infact at first he was telling the opposite thing that ...the Investments/ MF's documents are valid while loan is not .. but later he confirmed from seniors and told that loan is also ok with them ...
but he didn't seemed very sure about the loan thing .....due to which i m worried ...
by the way , which center had u been to ?? i mean which city ??
One more thing perhaps if u r about to talk in BIA office .. then kindly ask if the personal loan being shown for maintenance fund is accepatble or not ?? It will be a great help for me ... :)
regards,
Sameer
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Hi All
one more thing I want know that bank statement with 2800 GBP with only SINGLE bank account or multiple bank count ???.
Just morning I call to VFS customer care. that person told me that multiple account was fine but he was not confidence with his answer.
Thank you
Bhavik
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no no - it is a SINGLE bank a/c.
I know its stupid, you have to be a financial idiot to put all ur money in one bank a/c and that too without investing it.
But thats what they want.
You cannot show multiple bank a/c's even if they are in your sole name. They said you can transfer funds into one a/c and wait for 90 days before submitting the application if the funds at present were not in a sigle a/c.
Please tell me if you have been told by BIA - not VFS that multiple a/cs are acceptable.
Thanks
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hi All,
can anyone provide me the VFS Global .. india customer care number
also the BIA India contact number..
thanks in advance
Sameer
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No it io told by VSF Cust care. I give you that number I have called (080) 40084008.
And where you got this Information that we have to show with SINGLE Bank A/c.? this will help me lots, because if I have to transfer all amount in SINGLE A/c. Than I have to wait for Three months. :(
thanks
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It was told to my by VFS Cust care 10 days back on the same number (080) 40084008.
I specifically asked them about multiple/ single bank a/c. They told me I cant show multiple.
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hi All,
can anyone answer my this query also,
Can I show the maintenance fund by taking loan ???
plzzzzzzzzzzzzz help !!!!!!!
thanks in advance
Sameer
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I am not able understand why they give different answer to all people. they don't have proper knowledge. I have ask 2,3 question to them, he always put me on hold get answer from other people.
I am really confuse what should I do.
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Today I have visited VFS office Bangalore.They told me you have to maintain 2800GBP in your account for three months that is only way.You can not show mutual fund ,share etc that you can provide for extra support apart from maintenance criteria.Now VAF2 form is out of process you need to fill VAF 9A and VAF 9B form.They have given me PBS form to fill with that.After all they will provide visa for 2 year only.They told that every day rules are getting change so you need to enquire time to time to get updated information.They have given new site address http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/.
One more point to add...
You cannot produce a sponsorship letter and get exempted from the maintenance criteria.
So this 2800 pounds in the account is a must.
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when I talk in the morning with VFS Cust Care. they told me that they would be provide Visa for 3 years.
VFS people fuddle lots.
I think who has applied in April with old HSMP approved letter and stamp Visa. they can only give right information.
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hi itssaurabh1,
can we show this 2800 GBP for 3 months, by getting personal loan ..
plzz tell
Sameer
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Hello Sameer
you can take loan from bank. VFS 9A --> Part 7 have option tick mark
"Letter from a bank or LOAN company confirming funds and that they have been in your bank or other account for at least 3 months"
you have just take letter from bank saying that Amount has come from Personal Loan.
Even they are interested to have 2800 GBP in your account not where it has come from. but better to take letter.
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yes they just want amount should be in your account thats all
they are not bothering that from where is it coming.
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Hi All,
Is anyone currently in UK and have got hsmp Visa approval letter in April..As because if you are in Working Holiday Maker you cannot switch to HSMP,So we have to go to home country for Entry Clearance.
So Can Anyone advice how much time will they take for HSMP Clearance and what are the document required.
I will appreciate reply from anyone.
All the best to all of you.
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Yeah Saurabh that's cool.. i don't think that there is a problem with that .All they need to see whether u have enough money in your account to survive.So that u don't become liabilty to the country.No public funds will be allowed to u.
Thanks
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hey thanks to all for clearing my doubt :)
these VFS customer care guys are creating confusion rather than clearing them..
because even i found the section for loan in Part 7 of form VAF9A...
regards,
Sameer
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I have HSMP approval latter dates 21st Jan 08, im planing to apply for EC in 1st week in July’08.
Today I called VFS delhi and now they told me that I have to file on tier 1 system and fill VAF 9A & B form and I’ll get 3 year visa.
Do any one here also have same type of situation.
Please confirm , is this true
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here we all are with same situation :).
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Amit---
If I were you, i would have taken the chance and filled EC under old rules coz you got the letter in Jan....The new rule should not be applicable by any chance to you...and i have read few posts in orkut by people who got their approval letters in Jan and have applied for EC in the first week of april....
Guys: I might drop an email just to the people who are in transition phase, so that we can exchange our views by reply all...there are lot of alert for HSMP and EC coming in inbox but want dont want to miss any from these people...Please let me know in case you would lke to be a part...
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Hi guys,
I am thinking to Apply for HSMP now.I had gone through new rules and site information also but does any one know that whether now I have to show docs for that maintenance funds also as 2800 £ over 3 months while making Initial hsmp application ?? (not while applying for EC but at the time of applying Initial Application) as now they(vfs and homeoffice) are saying that new Applicants as Tier-1 should submit total fees of 600£ (400+200 £) to vfs while submitting your application.
Also, if anyone willin g to apply for Tier-1 (old hsmp) after 1st april, please let me know clear diffrences between old hsmp rules and new Tier-1 rules.
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This forum is only for EC discussion for HSMP discussion there is another forum or there are communities in orkut you can join them.Else mail me at hsmp@aol.in
Hi friends this the information i have got yerterday from vfs bangalore
Applying only for Primary applicant - should show minimum liquid funds of £2800
Primary applicant + 1 dependant = £2800 + £1602 = £4402
Primary applicant + 2 dependants = £2800 + £1602 + £801 = £5203
Primary applicant + 3 dependants = £2800 + £1602 + £801 + £801= £6004
Primary applicant should have minimum 2800 pounds in his/her bank account.
The extra amount can be in the account of the dependants.
The amount has to be present in the account/accounts for 3 months previous to EC application.
Savings account and fixed deposits are acceptable.
Mutual funds, shares etc may not be considered as liquid funds. That depends on the discretion of British High commission.
Sponsorship letter is not useful.
You cannot produce a sponsorship letter and get exempted from the maintenance criteria.
So the maintenance of the amount in the account is a must.
Different VFS centres give different opinion on these.
So there are chances that you hear a different thing from some other VFS.
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Hi folks..i want a help from you guys..i got HSMP approval on 21st of april, by my application date was in Feb-2008, so i need to maintain funds of 2800 or 800 Pounds ???
IT returns form for this year will come only in the month of august so is it sufficient if i submit last three years tax statements??
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Hi ramhsmp,
800pounds is for those candidates who have applied from within UK and got their approval letter. People who have applied outside UK will have to maintain 2800pounds for a period of 3 months from the date of EC application.
And IT returns for the last three years is more than sufficient.
- Vikas DK
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Hi Vikas DK ,
I am in UK applied for the visa in mid feb and got a approval letter from here in april. so what is the amount that i need to show in my account when i come to india for EC.
Please reply,
Would appreciate it !!
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Hi All,
Can anyone please answer my query?
Can i show the Post Office savings certificates of my mother also in maintenance section?
Help is highly appreciated.
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No, you have to show 2800GBP in your single saving account for 3 months
Thats only one condition
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hi All,
i wanted to know what sort of medical checkup is one required to go during EC ???
the thing is that i m planning to have a minor nose surgery (rhinoplasty) ..
will this cause any hindrance ???
Thanks in advance
Sameer
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As per my knowledge it only applicable if you are belonging from healthcare or consumer industry
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hi,
i have hsmp approval letter stamped on feb 1st week and i have the following doubts..plz clarify
1) do i need to maintain 2800 pounds for 3 months in my acc ?
2) if so after 3 months..do i need to send all the doc again to homeoffice? or submitt the doc in VFS?
ppl who are all holding hsmp before march and plan to apply EC now..plz give your inputs....
thanks
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Hi,
You dont need to take the IELTS. A language certificate from the university will be sufficient.
About the earnings the multiply your Indian Earnings converted to pounds by a factor of 5.3. This will give you the slot where your earnings will fall.
Thanks
Nithya
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Can any one has idea about the revision of new rules under Tier 1 general category in maintaining funds for three months who are applying from India.I came to know that the new rules are applicable for the candidates who applied after 30 th of June.
Let me know your valuble comments on this
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Hi Everybody who knows abt UK Immigration new process after April 1, 2008
Plz let me know wht this new process all about how can I make my initial application, where and with how much processing fee involved, in whose favor?
Raj
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Hi Amit,
I am in the same situation like you. I got HSMP approval letter on 24th of Jan and it is going to expire on 24th of July. I got to know about this new rule of maintenance funds in last week of April. So now i don't have 90days time, but started maintaining my account with required funds from 30th of April. So i have opportunity to show only for nearly 80days (savings acc) and I am planning to submit my Credit Card balance statement as a supporting document as i have very good Cash limit. But i don't know how far it will work.
Planning to apply for EC on 22nd of July.
Please share with me your approach and ideas for submitting the EC application.
Cheers,
Phani
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You fall into "Transational arrangements for HSMP approval holders" . You have to show that the required funds have been on your bank account for at least 1 month, not 3 months. U need to read the "Transational arrangements..." on the HO website to check all details on how this should be done.
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Hi Bond011
I checked in the pdf as you've mentioned. But this is for people applying from within UK right? Not from India...
Bcoz its mentioned by many that applying from India means maintaining funds of 2800 GBP for 3 months from date of application for EC...So i was surprised reading that its enough if we have funds for 1 month prior to application.
Regards.
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Hi bond011,
The policy guideline u r referring to seems to be for candidates who are applying within UK, because no where in the PDF I found 2800 pounds mentioned. There is only 800 pounds mentioned which is applicable only to candidates applying within UK. So Please verify and then post in the forum because people here already are very much confused abt these new rules.
- Vikas DK
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hi Phani,
Where are u from in India? why you willing to apply in the 11th hours,, I think you must apply in 1st week of July to avoid last minute new things arise at VFS. and please note that 24th Jan'08 six month will be 23rd July 08.
I called VFS helpline 40084008, 1 month back,, that time they told me that i have follow old rule and i will have to fill VAF2 form and I'll get 2 year visa as HSMP ,,, but now I called them again in 1st week of May, now they told,, that there is some changes and updation, that you have to fill VAF9A & VAF9B and apply in new system as Tier 1, and I'll get 3 y visa,, also I can request for maximum 3 month Post dated visa from tha date I apply.
If you apply on 15th July... you can write in your cover letter that you need visa effective from 15th Oct08, because you dont have any plan to go UK right now,, so by that way you can save 3 month waste out of your 3 year time.
About the funds,:
you can show the saving a/c balance+mutual fund investment+bank FD's + NSC+PPF and beside that if you have nay real estate in your name.
I dont know... if credit card limit is okey for them., then it will help me too,, because my bank balance also 2900GBP on 30th April08 only.
my approval letter on 21st jan08,, so my last date is 20th july,, and and 19th and 20th july are off for VFS,, so my last last is 18th July.
If I apply on 15th july, then my fund will be only 75 days only,,,I planing to attach my mutual fund statment,
some one told that only 1 month balace is require for exitsing HSMP letter holder....
Actualy,, no one tell that right answer.. even VFS people are also telling the right information.
tell me your contact details so that we can talk on phone to resolve some issue if you face duing EC apply.
bye
Amit
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Hi there,
I do have same situation like yours. My letter is getting expried in first week of july and started maintaining fund from may. please do let me know If you got any clear ans in this regard as It is very confusing and m not able to get proper answer from any of the respective authority. If required can give cell no. in order to close this down. Thanks a lot in advance.
Regards,
Bhav
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Hi there,
I do have same situation like yours. My letter is getting expried in first week of july and started maintaining fund from may. please do let me know If you got any clear ans in this regard as It is very confusing and m not able to get proper answer from any of the respective authority. If required can give cell no. in order to close this down. Thanks a lot in advance.
Regards,
Bhav
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Hey Amit,
Thanks a lot for your reply. I am from Bangalore and my number is +91 9945677995. Pls, let me know your number so that i can reach just in case if you are not able to reach me :)
Cheers,
Phani
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tell me what your view on my findings,, is I have right info and understanding? please do share info you have.
do u log on at yahoo messenger,if yes/ come online at yahoo.. my ID is amazing_25m@yahoo.co.in
reg
Amit
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Hi Puru,
You can get the form in VFS office.
I applied EC on 8th May 2008.
VFS Officer asked me to submit, VAF2,VAF9a and vaf9b.
Even im confused about the funds, which we have to show for 3 months 2800GBP
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Hi Bhavm,
If your letter is getting expired then u can go ahead and apply for EC. You need wait for 3 months. However you have to document the same.
Regards
Navin G
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Hi Amit,
I completely agree with you. Even the VFS team is not aware of the funds. They told the people who got the HSMP approval after 1st april 2008 then its mandatory to show 3 months liquid fund. If got approval before 1st april 2008 also if you have offer letter in hand then you can go ahead and apply for EC.
Please correct me if im wrong!!!
Regards
Navin G
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hi Navinga,
where are you spplied, I means.. which city in VFS, what is your letter approval date? Please tell me which forms your filled up VAF2 orat evidance your given for 2800 GBP for 3 month, other then bank statement, if you didn't meet 2800GBP 3 month requirment, my funds are 2800GBP,., but on 30th April08 and Im planing to apply around 15 july08
I means.. FD's and mutual fund statment.
please reply
Amit
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Initial application is made through VFS centre in India itself. Please check for the locations of VFS centre. Charge is 600 pounds for the first applicant and 600 pounds for every dependant making an application.
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hi,
I am planning to apply for hsmp dependent visa. do i need to maintain the funds for 3 months as per new rules. my husband has got his EC under old rules prior to april 1st. he applied for EC in march. he is still in India & planning to go to UK in mid of june. if funds need to be shown how much do i need to show 1600 or 4400 (2800 +1600) funds as my husband is still here in india?
regards,
NM
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