HSMP is a 2 step process as of now.I applied for HSMP visa through a consultant y-axis in Bangalore, India.
They provided good service for getting step 1done(HSMP acceptance). The second part(Entry clearance)
was hopeless service by y-axis. I feel like chewing that consultant who processed it.
They are very keen about proof's (original documents) which has to be genuine and no scope for any errors.
Eg: Say you have your salary credited through cheques, then in the bank statement
you wont have the mention that your XYZ company paid you the salary. So you need
to get a letter for the same from bank or company stating you got the salary from
XYZ company. As long as you prove yourself with the documents the chances of
rejection is very low. Also all your salary slips should be attested by the
corresponding authority.
H1 vs HSMP:
- The chances of getting visa depends on your documentation which serves as the proof of you skills. Not entirely on luck like in H1.
- It is not like H1 visa (phaltu lottery system and only done once a year ). HSMP's points calculator is best and you can calculate before hand if you are eligible for it or not. Also you can apply any time of the year as long as you have your documents right. UK guys are smart at applying rules i guess.
As I said before, it is a 2 step process-
- Get HSMP acceptance from UK consulate by sending your documents, 400 pounds and details to UK. It took me 3 weeks for getting the HSMP accepted. Actually gathering all the documents for proof of salary, bank stmts, medium of instruction letter etc. took me 1 month. On a whole you should get this first part done in 2-3 months.
mumbai. I applied through local VFS in bangalore(VFS sent it to chennai).Paid Rs.17,000
at VFS office fee for EC. It is already 3 weeks since I applied. Yet to get a response. HSMP
visa Entry clearance application status can be checked from here
I have got the first part done(got HSMP acceptance letter), the second one is also done.
Overall the entire process took me 6 months as of now. I could have saved some 2 months had I got all the documents ready. By and large
4-6 months.
Right now I am in UK. More to blog soon.
UK HSMP visa useful Links:
- hsmphelp.blogspot.com/
- Check the blog ec-hsmp.blogspot.com HSMP blog .On the right you can find various useful section's. This blog is one of the best. No need to go to visa consultant and shell out so much fortune.
- http://www.workpermit.com/uk/hsmp_calculator.htm --> HSMP point calculator. This may change in first quarter of 2008. Watch out.
- Job assistance in Uk 00 44 114 207 6020 -Aman http://www.vertex-solutions.co.uk/technical-recruitment/immigrationservices.asp Tel (UK): 08456 448 441
- Direct Dial: (+44) 144 222 1320
- Buy tickets for UK to/from india at
- http://www.ticketstoindia.co.uk/result_new.aspx
- For currency, time, phone number conversion check
- http://www.timeanddate.com
Suggest some possible ways to get a job by seating here in india?
FAQ
What is the cheap and best place to stay in london. What is the price of apartments?
Eastham is cheap with lot of asians but not so safe. For a bachelor it will cost around 300 pounds for a shared acco of 3 people.
Around 450 for 2 people. Thats a rough estimate...Depends on the owner.
How much cash should one carry for travel and job search?
Around 300 pounds for flight + travel.. You might spend 600 pounds a month overall staying here.
If u r traveling for job search you will need some more like 100 pounds more.
So that might cost you 2- 3 lak rs for 2-3 months to come here and stay ,search a job.... Its ur best try and luck how
soon u get the job.
Sitting in India and trying a job is not a good idea. Chances are i can say only 10%. If u want to get work form India , chances are u end up with an Indian company who has UK requirement.... Also many consultants here dont call indian numbers. You need to prepare yourself with finances so that u survive in UK for atleast 2-3 months without a job(that might cost you 2- 3 lak rs).
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