Topic: Anyone with HSMP Approval Letter applying for Tier1 after 1st April
Hello,
I called the VFS call center y'day morning. I was told that I had to apply for EC as per the old regulations. Upon insisting that the website says that I have to use the Tier-1 application form, the call center escalated the call to her supervisor.
This Mr Supervisor assured me that the website will be updated soon.. and that he has the latest info that we have to use the previous application format . This news he said is currently not reflected in the website as he recieved this intimation just y'day.
So i posed him a simple question ..."where is the application form , that i need to fill". He said he would find out and promptly cut the call.I thought i remembered his name and called the VFS center again. One lady with a screeching voice said that the supervisor "Mr Supervisor" is on a call and that the call with me had got "disconnected" and he would call back.
I am not expecting one .and did not get a call .
TODAY Morning I called Again, its the same STORY.............. they are saying Old process but upon saying the Website does not say so they are NOT SURE......
MY APPROVAL LETTER STATES THAT I MUST NOW MAKE AN APPLICATION FOR ENTRY CLEARANCE TO COME TO UK UNDER HSMP/TIER 1 (GENERAL)
. and am back to square one...........So if any one can answer my 3 Questions , it would be great :
3 Questions on Transitional arrangements for those with a HSMP approval letter
I have recieved my HSMP approval letter on the 26th March 2008. After a thorough search, I understand that arrangements have been put in place to allow those who have an HSMP approval letter to apply for entry clearance under "Transitional arrangements for those with a HSMP approval letter".
Since I would be applying for EC from Bangalore under the above-mentioned arrangment, could you pls clarifyconfirm the below mentioned points for me.
1)In the application form, should I fill only the Maintainence Section and Ignore the Rest of the sections, since I have the HSMP approval letter ?
2) What should be the fund balance shown. Is it 800 Pounds or 2800 Pounds . Also whether the amount (800 or 2800) should be present in my a/c around the time of applying or throughout the 3 months.
3) Can Fixed Deposits , be shown as proof of maintainence funds . I think this is a reasonable point as I cannot imagine people keeping (if the amt is 2800pounds i.e around 2lakhs 30 Thousand Rupees) idle in their savings a/c for 3 months without prior intimation /purpose.
Cheers,
Iranoff |
