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Member Profile: krbb (34 posts)

Hello, I'm krbb

I am from India

I last logged in 13 hours 18 minutes ago

I have been a member since 06 Mar 2008

I have added 34 posts in trackitt forums

I added my last post on 28 Aug 2008

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krbb's Immigration Cases

HSMP Application: Approved in 51 days (7 days less than average) (1 comment)

User:	krbb	Applied From:	India
Application Filed:	22 Feb 2008	Application Received:	25 Feb 2008
Points Claimed:	80	Fee Debited:	26 Feb 2008
Reference No. Received:	05 Mar 2008	Reference No.:	2528**
Application Status:	approved	Approval Date:	16 Apr 2008
Papers Received:	22 Apr 2008	Nationality:	India
Last Updated:	28 Apr 2008
Notes:	Finally HSMP got approved. Thank you for the valuable support

krbb's Recent Posts

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Posted in HSMP Application Forum 13 hours 14 minutes ago

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

hi vipulsuri,
The start date is 15th oct 2008

Posted in HSMP Application Forum 13 hours 15 minutes ago

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

Hi Phai9,
No i just mentioned the date of travel

Posted in HSMP Application Forum 16 hours 35 minutes ago

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

Dear All,
One good news to everyone. I got my passport today with post dated visa for three years from OCT 2008. I wish to thank everyone in this forum to help me to get this visa stamped.

*******************EC Progress ********************
EC applied on :4th August
Applied From : Chennai VFS
Integra Verification : No updates
BHC Direct Verification : No updates
Called for Interview : No
Interview Date : N/A
EC Status : Approved
EC Approved on : 27th Aug 2008
Passport Delivered on :28th Aug 2008
***************************************************

Note: If you have any futher queries regarding HSMP, please get in touch with me at kamalrajbabu@gmail.com

Regards,
krb

Posted in HSMP Application Forum 19 hours 57 minutes ago

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

Hi Vipul,
Don't fill this up, untill unless your got your visa on hand

Regards
Kamal

Posted in HSMP Application Forum 22 hours 1 minute ago

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

Hi Hsejar,
My status was changed on yesterday [27th Autg 2008]

Regards

krb

Posted in HSMP Application Forum on 27 Aug 2008

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR A Transitional HSMP

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months with available ‘visa’ pages)
• VAF-9 AND Appendix1 with 2 recent coloured photographs, (45 x 35) mm against a white background with dark coloured clothes (Polaroid’s & matt -finish photos are not accepted).
• Covering Letter
• VISA FEES-Rs 17,000/-
• EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS. Eg, TOEFL or IELTS or Letter from university saying that degree was taught in english
• Contract of employment with the company in the UK.(If applicable)
• Evidence of arrangements for accommodation in the UK
• Evidence of the applicant’s ability to meet the cost while in the UK such as the applicant is required to provide 15 months bank statements in which the last 3 months should reflect 2800 GBP..
• Integra form.
• Valid HSMP approval
• All documents submitted for HSMP

Employment
• Previous employment’s pay slip
• Offer letter
• Hike letter of recent employer if any
• IT returns for the last 2 years
• Also provide contact details for employer(s) (Mostly u would be mentioning it in your covering letter no harm to make another letter)

Education

• Evidence of educational certificate [10th, +2, Degree & Marksheet]

Applicants are required to submit the documents in original along with a set of photocopies of the same.

An extra set of photocopies of the following documents have to be provided for Integra:
• All Pages of the visa application form VAF-9 AND Appendix1.
• The additional Integra form
• HSMP Points Proforma
• The Pay slip
• All pages of the passport including all blank pages
• The educational certificate
• Contract of employment

********* NB: THIS IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST *********
AN ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER MAY REQUIRE FURTHER DOCUMENTATION
IF HE OR SHE DEEMS IT NECESSARY, BEFORE THEY CAN MAKE A
DECISION ON AN APPLICATION

Covering Letter

Dated: 1st August, 2008

To
The British Deputy High Commission
Chennai, India

Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings,

Sub: My Application for UK visa under HSMP scheme

I, XXXXX applied for HSMP application and it was approved by Work Permits (UK) with Reference Number XXXXX on 25-July-2008. Now I wish to travel to the UK under HSMP and I am applying for Entry Clearance.

In this connection I have enclosed all the required supporting documents along with the EC application form.

Finance for initial settlement in the UK

I have liquid funds of Rs.XXXXXX (GBP XXXX.XX) as on 30-July-2008. I will be able to use this amount for the expenses towards initial settlement in UK and I will not need any public funds for this purpose.

I am submitting latest bank statements and also a letter from bank stating that I have maintained daily balance of Rs.XXXXXXX.XX (GBP XXXX.) for the period of 30/4/2008 to 30/7/2008 satisfying the maintenance fund requirement of GBP 2800 pounds.

Employment Details
Current Employment Details

I am employed with XXXX Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd. as a Senior Software Engineer in Bangalore since XX-XX-XXXX. I have software development experience of more than X years.

I am enclosing the following documents as a proof of my employment:
1. Offer letter
2. Payslips
3. Copy of hike letter
4. Salary account bank statements of last 6months
5. IT returns filed in India
6. Provident Fund statement duly sealed and signed from the company
7. ID card copy (optional)

XXXX Technologies HR contact details:

Accommodation in the UK

I have booked a hotel for our (me, wife and son) stay in UK. Details of the hotel are:
Heathrow Inn
140 Coldharbour Lane
Hayes, UB3 3HG
United Kingdom
Tel: +442085618725
Fax: +442085737487

I have attached the confirmation mail of the same from the hotel.

Job search in the UK.

I am applying to job adverts in the job websites jobserve, LondonJobs, jobsite, Computer People, totaljobs and the like. The search details which I had done with some of the job websites which are matching my job profile and also email communications with some of my job consultants are enclosed.

Most of the companies I interacted showed interest in my CV, but were asking me to be physically available in the UK for further discussions. So, I expect to find a suitable position shortly after arriving in the UK.

HSMP Documents

I have claimed XX points while applying for HSMP. All the documents and covering letters that I have submitted for HSMP are enclosed.

I have filled the EC application forms truthfully to the best of my knowledge. In the event of change in any of the information provided by me, I would be informing the British Deputy High Commission in India immediately.

I am willing to provide any additional information required to enable a right decision on my EC application. I am reachable by phone at +91-XXXXXXX or e-mail at XXXX&YY.com.Kindle grant me entry clearance to enter UK under HSMP scheme.

Thanking you Sir/Madam,

Yours truly,

XXXXX

Accommodation Letter Format

Name: XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXX
UK
Mobile: XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Email Id: XXXXXXXXXXX

Date: XXXXXXXXXXX

To,

The Immigration Officer,
British Deputy High Commission,
Chennai-600006,
India.

Sub: Accommodation Invitation for XXXXXXXX- Passport No XXXXXXX

Dear Sir / Madam,

This is to inform you that I would like to invite Mr. XXXXXXXX, a close friend of mine, who is applying for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. After he arrives in the UK, he will be staying with me, until he finds a suitable job and accommodation.
I have been working and staying in UK for the last X Months.
I rent a 2-bedroom house at the above address, which is currently occupied by myself and another friend. I have no problems in accommodating XXXX in my house. I have attached my council tax bill and tenancy agreement as a proof of residence.

I will be accommodating him until he gets a stable job. I would like to assure you that XXXXXXXX and I would not claim any public funds in this regard.

If you need any further details with regard to accommodation, please do not hesitate to call me at XXXXXXX or email me at XXXXXXXXXXX

Yours Truly,

Name: XXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX, UK
Mobile: + XXXXXXXXXXX
Email Id: XXXXXXXXXXX

Enclosures:

Council Tax Bill
Copy of Tenancy Agreement or House Registration Papers

Posted in HSMP Application Forum on 27 Aug 2008

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

Hi all,
One good news to this forum. My decision on visa has been taken, but yet to know the status. Hopes for the best one. Status has been changed to "Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on 27 Aug 2008" . Can any one tell me that what was the status for those who applied close to my date

*******************EC Progress ********************
EC applied on :4th August
Applied From : Chennai VFS
Integra Verification : No updates
BHC Direct Verification : No updates
Called for Interview : No
Interview Date : N/A
EC Status : Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on 27 Aug 2008
EC Approved on : Pending
Passport Delivered on :Pending
***************************************************

Regards,
krb

Posted in HSMP Application Forum on 26 Aug 2008

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

Hi Raja_HSMP,
Can you please giveme your email id & the contact number

Regs
krb

Posted in HSMP Application Forum on 26 Aug 2008

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

Marriage Certificate will be more than enough

Posted in HSMP Application Forum on 24 Aug 2008

Topic: AUGUST & SEPETMBER - EC - APPLYING

Hi dinu015,
You should apply through VFS only. And you need to maintain 2800GBP. Entry Clearance is totally diff from leave to remain.

Regards
Krb