Get acquainted – UK
I have created this page because i thought the information contained in this blog would help you and you
would have little less hard time compared to me.
One who comes to London will have following questions in his/her mind.I have tried to answers almost all questions but you can probably contact me by posting comment to get more info.
- How much Pound i should carry for the first time ?
You should carry atleast £ 1400 to £ 1600 GBP with you ,so you can survive quite easily for atleast 3 months.
- What are the living expense in London ?
Living expense depends upon the area where you live and on life style but single person survive in £ 300 to £ 400 quite easily.For a couble expense would much more higher.If couple wants to live in Sharing house then it would cost you around £ 650 and in rented 1 BHK flat , it would cost you around £ 1000.
Please note this figures including everything like Council Tax , Water , Electricity & Gas etc.
- What is best place to live in London initially ?
I would recommend to start with Wembley as you will feel pretty homely in Wembley and you will get everything in cheap price plus you get every item which you get in India.
There are lots of ppl who lives in far far away from Wembley but they come to Wembley for stuffs like Groceries , Autentic Restuarant etc.
I used to be fan of Kashmiri soda which i used to drink a lot in my childhood but afterward it wasnt available in India but i do find it here in Wembley ,so i guess you got my point.
- Where to get to Pound converted from INR ?
There are so many banks and agents who does it.Here are few of them.
Thomas cook
Moneygram
Western Union Monry Transfer
SBI
BOB
HDFC
ICICI
- Who will give best rate for GBP ?
The Bank of Baroda will give the best rate for conversion.SBI is also good in that case.
- How to book flight ticket ?
Go for Makemytrip.com because there you get special rates setup by makemytrip.com else you will have to pay more if you go for some local agent.
- what is the best time to enter in UK ?
Starting of March is the best time to enter in UK because you get around 6 months to settled down before the bluddy winter starts.
- Do i need to carry chest X-ray or not with me ?
You must carry the X-ray for Chest with you because if you dont get it with you then you will have to queue for X-ray in immigration area and which would waste a lot of time.
- How to reach to particular destination from Heathrow airport ?
London is famous for its Transp0ort.You get all kind of of transport from Heathrow.Just come out immigration area and you will find sign boards which would lead you to bus station or taxi stand.Please dont forget to have Costa’s coffee before you leave Heathrow.
- Where and how to get accommodation and will it fit into my budget or not ?
Search for accomodation using gumtree.com.its one of the best site i have ever seen.It has very good search options.Just select the part in gumtree and search for accomodation which suits to you.Note that Wembley is in North London.
- What are the ways of public transport in London ?
London stands second in Transportation across the world ( Japan is first ).
There are four ways for public transport.
- The world famous Underground Tube ( Cuts down the journey time to great extent )
- Bus ( Chepest One )
- National Rails ( Fucking costly )
- Tram ( No idea )
- How to plan the travel ?
Go to http://tfl.gov.uk or http://transportdirect.info and plan the travel using Post codes.
- What is Oyster Card and where to get it from ?
Oyest Card is common pass for Bus and Underground trains. You can get it from Any train station or from any local news agent.
If you do not have Oyster card then jouney within one zone would cost you £ 2 but if you have oyster card then same journey would cost you £ 1.
You can get more info on ,
https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/oyster/entry.do
- How to get mobile number in London and what docs are required to get the mobile number in London ?
There are two possible options available.
- Pay as go ( In india – prepaid )
- Monthly Pay ( In India – post paid )
You have to go for Pay as go option because for second option you need to enter into 12 0r 18 months contract with your sim card verdor and as you will be new to UK , no one will give you contract.
Pay as go is damn costly but easily available where in Monthly pay has very good schemes and cheap compared to pay as you go.
- How to and where to start job hunting ?
I am an IT guy ,so i have only idea about IT.
Before you start your hunting , i would recommend to visit famous place of london coz you may not get leisure time afterwards.
For IT guys here are the wellknown job portals.
- www.jobserve.com
- www.cwjobs.co.uk ( I got the job using this one )
- www.jobsite.co.uk
- www.s1jobs.com ( Only for scotland jobs )
- How to prepare for Interview ?
Before you prepare yourself for an interview , you need to prepare the resume as per UK standards.
N most imp things in UK standard based resume is that you need to do lot of show off that you have done this n that blaw blaw…
If you have any certification than use their logo in resume. Logos are very important because UK’s consultants gets lot of resume per day and they dont have time to go though it ,so if you put logo then they will find it more interasting.
Now coming down to your preparations,
Go and buy new Complete suit if you are not carrying it with you.You must wear a suit while going for any interview for any kind of job.
Speaks slowly and softly.
Make them believe that you are the only one who fits into the job spec.
You will be able to crack the interviews quite easily if you follow above guidance because in UK technical knowldge does not matter as compared to personality.
- What are the most famous place of London to visit ?
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Buckingham Palace
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Charing Cross Road
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Chinatown
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Commercial Street
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Connaught Square
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Docklands, The
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Elephant and Castle
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Fleet Street
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Haymarket
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Imperial War Museum
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Kensington Gardens
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Mall, The
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Millenium Dome, The
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Monument to the Great Fire of London, The
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Museum of London, The
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National Gallery, The
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Old Bailey, The
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Oxford Street
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Portobello Road
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Regent Street
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Royal Albert Hall, The
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Royal Botanic Gardens
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Russell Square
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Science Museum, The
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Shaftsbury Avenue
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St Pauls Cathedral
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Tate Britain
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Tate Modern
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Tottenham Court Road
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Tower Bridge
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Tower of London, The
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Trafalgar Square
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Victoria and Albert Museum, The
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Westminster Abbey
- How to and which Broadband i should go for ?
Go for O2 broadband.Its number one in terms of customer service and operation else you can go for Virgin broadband as well.
- Where to get home stuffs from ?
- IKEA ( Cheapest – Entire house hold items )
- Argos ( very good for electric and small furniture )
- ASDA ( Groceries n almost everything )
- TESCO ( Value for money )
- Sainsbury’s
- Morrisons
- V.B & Sons ( Awesome pickles and Groceries )
- Fruit Asia ( Very good for Vegetables and Groceries )
- How to make calls india ?
The chepest option is using www.voipraider.com
Best quality , www.airtelcallhome.com or www.skype.com
Hi Dev,
I can not appreciate your work with just 1 or 2 words.
This is your another blog i felt very great useful to all who plan to come to UK.
Kudos to your work.
Hi Dev ,
I have a query.
I want to apply for jobs from India.(Holding Tier1)
I am planning to buy UKs land line number and route calls to skype account.
We can manage that we are in UK in all our telephonic interviews, but what to do if they ask for personal round(face to face) interview.
Hi dev,
Is there any limition of UK pound a person can carry. If yes then what is the maximum pounds can carry?.
Thanks and Regards
Loganathan
Hi Loganathan,
There is no limit on the money you can carry but it must not be more than £ 1000 in cash.
Any Money transfer agent would give you maximum of £ 1000 in cash and you need to carry travellers cheque for rest of the pound which you can en cash in UK.
You can en cash in Barclays Bank for free of cost.You need to carry your passport when you want to en cash it.
Regards,
Dev
Hi,
My husband is planning to apply HSMP for him and HSMP dependent visa for me. I have one doubt. I have done Master’s degree(MCA) in Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam , Kerala. I just went through the PBS(Point Based Calaulator).I found that my university is not recognised for earning points based on education taught in English. What is the next step I have to do?Any alternative other than IElTS?
Hi Dev,
Thank you very much for the guidnace.
vidhya
Hi Dev,
I have been following your blog for a long time and at the outset, I would to thank you for the helpful information you have put up on this blog.
I am planning to come to UK some time in end of March 09. Is this a good time for jobs in IT? esp C/C++/Linux/JAva?
How much money in GBP should i carry initally for the first 2/3 months? PS note that, i would have to be pretty much on my own and find a job thr? PS take into considetation the cost of living for accomodation, utils bills, commuting, broadband, initial hosuse deposit, setting up stuff at appartment – essential things, grossories…. etc for 1 person?
Thanks
Hi Dev,
Thank you for all the information in this blog. Really appreciate it.
I’m planning to apply for my general tier 1 visa (HSW), hence I approached Y-Axis consultancy for suggestions and process, even though I had all the info available, but wanted some sort of confirmation.
My question is that, when I calculate in the PBS I’m earning exactly 75 points which makes me eligible to apply for HSMP, but Y-axis consultancy differs and says right now I’m ineligible due to the earnings factor.
I calculated as follows:
1. Age = 20points
2. Education: 30 points
3. Income (Salaried)= 390000INR (approx equal to 5200GBP by the current conversion rate at 1GBP=75INR) = 25points
Hence total is 75points.
However, for the last 1.5 years, I was staying in USA on a L1 Visa.I work for a wholly owned indian subsidiary of US Headquarted company, and they sent me to USA on a intra company transfer. Although my company doesnt pay any amount in terms of salary in USA, but covers all my expenses including (Food, Stay,Transportation,General expenses.) Since, I was staying in USA for the last 1.5years, Y-Axis consultant told me that, my indian income of 390000 (approx 5000GBP) is not counted and I should show an US Dollar income.
The scenario was something like this. I was initially sent to USA in Nov 07 to Jan 08 on a Business visa (B1).
I returnted to India and again in the month of April 08, I was again sent to USA and this time I was on a L1 Visa. I returned to India on Oct 08, and again went back on L1 visa in the month of Nov08 and returned back to India on Jan 09.
As far as I understand, I should still be eligible, but can you please help me out on my eligibility?
Many Thanks and God bless you.
Regards,
Shadab
My husband is applying for HSMP. For my application as a dependant, is it enough if we show funds availability in my husband’s account for the last 3 months or should there be any bank statement in my name showing required funds are available (for dependant)?
Will it be sufficient if we show sufficient funds for both of us from a joint account where I am the secondary applicant whilst my husband is the primary account holder?
Hi ,
Vidhya,
You can show funds either in your husbands account or you can show in your joint account.Anything is fine.
Please hurry up with the application as UK BA Agency is changing rules massively from April 2009 and you wont be eligible afterwards.
For more info ,
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/migrantworkerstoughertest
Regards,
Dev
Hi Dev,
Thank you very much for the advice and for the information.We are going to the apply at the earliest.
Regards
Vidhya
Hi Dev,
Truely your blog is a boon to people who are aspring to live and work in the UK! Thank you for the good work!!
I am from Bangalore, and have got my tier-1 visa along with my dependents(husband, and my 2 children).
I have a few queries that i would appreciate if you can provide some guidance on:
1. I am a PMP certifed IT Project Manager with over 10 years IT experience, my core expertise is in to Oracle ERP(financials, SCM, and HRMS) and Software Development(.Net, SQL, SDLC, Agile), and I also have delivered some IT Infrastructure projects like Deployment, Roll-outs and set-ups of Data Centers, Messaging(Exchange 2007), MOSS, Windows Server 2003, Vista Roll-outs etc. I also hold ITIL v3 certification. I have domain experience in Govt(Civil and Defense), Telecom, ITO, and SCM. I would like to know whats the UK job market like for my profile? (Though, i see a lots of job matching my profile at monster, and cwjobs, i would like to know from a person who is on the ground there.)
2. My husband is a SAP Material Management consultant, he has over 10 years of work experience out of which 6 years have been in to the core Supply Chain domain, and 4 years as the SAP functional consulting. How s the jobs for this skillset?
3. I was thinking to enter the UK along with my family, is it advisbale as you are searching for a job and settling down process?? What do you advise???
4. I am planning to arrive in the UK around early August, this would be about 3+ months from the day my visa is stamped, would this be a problem for extention/ILR???
I would be vert greaful to you if you can help me find answers for the above questions!
Thanks and best regards,
Asma
Hello Dev,
Thanks a million for your response, indeed its a big relief! really appreciate it!
Also dev, where can i find the detailed info on the ILR/FLR queries? I mean any forums, or any websites…. do let me know if you have any thing with regards.
See you soon in London!
Thanks agian….
Cheers,
Asma
Hai Dev
Hi Dev,
I am planning to apply for HSW Teir1.
I have an query regarding rules..as it was earlier mentioned that rules for HSW1 is going to change from April..so does that changed or they are still in pipe line?
If changed than would you please tell me what are they.
I have done MCA, and have almost 4 year of IT experience in feild of Software Testing. I have also done foundation level ISTQB (Its equivalent is ISEB of UK) certification. Do you see any chances of getting me an Job?
Please try to reply to this.
I’ll really appeciate your help.
Thanks,
Prasoon Saxena
Sorry for writing Atul instead of Prasoon, actually I was talking with my friend at that point and my mistake have written his name.
No.its not required but make sure that you get registered to NHS asap once you are in UK.
Hi Dev,
I will really appreciate your help if you tell me the earning formula used to calculate for HSW teir 1.
I am planning to apply for HSW teir1, as mentioned in one of your response that new rules will apply from April so its been done yet ? If Yes than what’s that.
Please help.
Thanks,
Prasoon
Hi Dev,
Want to say that this is very nice of you to have this up. I can see that a lot of people have come to you for assistance and I cannot believe that you are doing this in your personal time. Kudos! I have just decided to apply for the Tier 1 (many thanks to you)although I must admit that I am very scared as this would mean that my husband and I will have to leave a very comfortable life for the unknown.
I wonder if you would have any information about the wireless technology job market. Is it possible for my husband to arrive there first and look for employment even if I am the main applicant.
Am not sure if you are the best person to ask about financial jobs as well.
Thanks for your help
Hi Himanshu,
You can show all the earnings as long as its genuine and you can produce supporting document for that.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Dev,
Thanks a lot for solving my earlier queries!!!
I got the Tier-I visa within a week after applying!!!
I have few more queries:
1. My visa is valid from 1-July-2009. So, is it mandatory for me to travel by October (three months from the validity of the visa)? Or can I travel any time till the visa expires?
2. Can we apply for a dependent visa for my spouse being in India? Or do I have to travel UK first, get a job and accommodation and the sponsors?
Thanks in advance!!!
Regards,
Santosh
Hi Dev,
I am a MCA holder and I was working from Dec2006-Dec2008. Can I apply for HSMP?
Regards
Vidhya
Hi Dev,
I am planning to come to UK by Aug 09. Is this a good time for jobs in IT? esp C,C++,Linux,core programming/developer jobs? Would getting some certifications help getting job in UK?
Thanks
Anil
Hi Manpreet,
If you dont see your course in PBS than you can contact UK NARIC to get it confirmed and if they say no than no one can help you out.
Regards,
Dev
hi dev.
excellent information. am searching for these information for the last one month.
i satisfied with this blog and gained more information wat i expect
THANK u SSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH
PHANI
Hi Dev, So nice of u for the precious inputs. Really I appreciate that. I’ve few queries, can u pls clarify? How much lugguage do we need to carry? if we have extra lugguage, how much they charge? do u have any idea about this?
Iam in bangalore, so, chest x-ray in the sense, r thr any parameters? eg:do we get from any xray clinics? or we need to get from branded hospital? And any certificate needs for that?
Any air travel insurance required?
I really appreciate ur support.
Thank u,
Regards,
Kala.
Hi Aishwarya,
You will get accomodation on sharing basis quite easily shared by indians.Not in all area but there are some like Wembley , Reading , East London etc.
Search on http://www.gumtree.com
Regards,
Dev
Hi dev, Any air travel insurance required?
Hi Dev, thanks a lot for UK info. Iam from India, bangalore. Iam looking for accomodation in london.
Is there any chance to get the house which is sharing by Indian people.
Regards,
Aishwarya.
Dear Dev,
I am 34 yrs old and working in an pvt insurance co.My query is that I am interested for applying for tier 1 hsmp visa. I had the evaluation done from y-axis, gurgaon. I got 45 points for my earning but since I have done my post graduation from Institute of Marketing and Management, New Delhi i the yr 2002, they say that my PG course is not recognized by any university.
My question is how an a PG course which is a 2yr course can be recognized by a university, even IIM’s are also then not recognized. Otherwise i am having sufficient balance of rs 4lac in my bank a/c.My teaching has been in english only due to non recognition of m PG course I am not qualifying for HSMP according to y-axis solution. PLease guide me for my eligibility whether I can proceed with my case.Thanks!!!!!!!!
Hi Dev,
Thank you very much for your suggestions.
Please let me know how we submit the documents. Do we need to keep it in a file/folder or just gave the forms and documents.
Thanks,
Babu
hi Dev, you doing a great job
please clarify one point about previous earning , i just want to know whether commissions drawn along with the salaries would be considered in net income or not,,,,as my salary from the company in total is around GBP3750 PLUS I also get commissions drawn from other company’s that I get from freelance work and I get paid by cheque for it, I deposit this cheque in the same a/c as my salary goes in and I would also show this income in my tax returns, total income comeout to be around GBP6100/-
which means 35 points as per the guidelines.
how much is the fees for tier1 with homeoffice for us as i have my wife and a child below 1 year of age as dependents
waiting for your early reply
regards
himanshu
Hi Dev
Thanx for your reply..I have some other queries as well…please can u tell me in some sites it says minimum qualification to qualify for tier1 is masters and few sites it says they still provide 30 points for bachelors …can u provide more information on above…(i hold a bachelors of arts in entrepreneurship degree from delhi university)
and also please can u tell me how much is the fees for tier1 with homeoffice for us as i have my wife and a child below 1 year of age as dependents
waiting for your early reply
regards
himanshu
Hi Dev,
How r u ? I need a favour from u. Last weekend i landed in London. Got accomodation in Kingsbury. I just wanted to discuss few things from u.
Can u pls send me u r mail id or mobile no , my mail id is : syedimran.sjce@gmail.com
My mobile no : 07933142611
Thanks
Imran
Hi Dev – good stuff on your site …. have added your link on my site blogroll – please have a visit – cheers
Hi Dev,
I am planning to apply for HSMP in mid of Sep. I was maintaining the balance of 2800 GBP since last one month but somehow has spend some amount & now have around 2700 GBP in my a/c. What if I add the rest 100 pounds now. Will it solve the problem..As, in the bank statement my end balance will be 2800 only in that case. Pls suggest.
Also, when do I ve to show this fund proof. Is it initially or it takes a month time ?
Thanks and Regards,
Preeti
Hi Preeti,
Dont apply.Visa will be rejected surely.
Your maintainence fund must not fall under 2800 GBP in last three month.Not even for 1 min.
Add 100 GBP into account and wait for next 3 month.
I would recommend to maintain 3000 GBP so if even if you spend some in urgency than you will have buffer of 200 GBP.
Regards,
Dev
Thanks Gavin.
Hi Preeti,
You need to submit proof for maintainence fund for last 3 month ,so end balance wont help.
Regards,
Dev
Hi
I want to apply for HSMP visa for me. I have few queries -
1.That the funds which has to be in account for 90 days, can be in the form of Fixed Deposit ?
2. If my yearly in income is 257000 INR only, and I have a part time earning ( 3 months of a software project) of 150000 INR. If I submit both my salary slips(full time and part time), along with the offer letters, is there any chance of rejection of my visa based on the salary constraint.
Please answer my queries, its going to be of a great help.
Thanks !
One more query…If the pound rate is 79 Rs at that time I can still apply (as will ve 2800 gbp as per that rate) but if it exceeds that I will ve to wait for more time.
How is the rate calculated? Is it on the date of submission of aplication or some other way.
Kind Regards,
Hi Dev, My visa stamping says “no recourse to public funds”. So does this means that one is not eligible for medical/hospitalization with NHS?
Also can you let me know what is the time line for entering UK ? Can a person with stamping enter after 1 year also ?
Kind Regards.
Hello Dev,
I was planning to come down to the UK in a month or so, heard a lot of stories from my friends about bleak and gloomy job market. Now i am re-thinking it, may be to postpone my visit for a couple of months more.
How is the Job Market condition in the UK? Any signs of recovery? How long do you think it will take before we see more jobs coming in? What do you suggest for people like me who wish to enter the UK in a month or 2?
Regards,
Asma
Hi Asma,
Are you planning to fly from Pune..
cheers
Rajesh
Hi Dev,
Couple of hours bak i have posted my question.The thing is i am maintaining 2800 GBP in my account from the past 4 months.
Actually my age is 32yrs.
Qualification is MCA from JNTU.
And i am working as software engineer and my current CTC is 5,25,930.00
Please suggest me, am i eligible for this tier 1 visa.Actually i met one consultant he said i am fall of 5points out of 75 points.
I have calculated my point in this website : http://www.workpermit.com/uk/uk-immigration-tier-system/tier-1/general-highly-skilled-migrants/points-calculator-initial.htm
Please correct me if iam not wrong.
Thanks & Regards,
Kumra.
Hi Dev,
I have been wiating for you reply…Please respond to my earlier questions.
Thanks in Advance…
Regards,
Kumar.
Hi Dev,
Pls confirm if Masters from IGNOU will be valid to apply for HSMP.
Dear Mr.Dev,
Hearty wishes for a great work. I seek your advice on the following:
1. My bank statements do not reflect the deposits as ‘Salary’ but just as a transfer made through the cheque given by my Company.
2. At times, the salary is given in two cheques at two different dates in a month.
3. My company balance sheet gives the total amount paid to me as Project Development Fees – for the previous financial year. Can this statement support that I earned my salary/fees from the Company?
4. In case If I can get a statement of payments made to me from the Company’s account statements would that supplement the requirement for proof of salary remitted to my accounts?
5. Can I include Project consultation fees from other sources/accounts in my earning potential ?
6. Can Pensions be included in the amounts?
7. Do I need to produce the copies of appointment letters?
8. What if I am unemployed for about two or three months during the past 15 months?
Please forward me any formats related to the above, if you could.
thanks and regards,
Ramesh
Hi Imran,
Sorry but i can not give my number of email id as its voluteer work and i dont wont to convert into professional buisness.
You can post me your question here and i would get back to asap.
Regards,
Dev
Himanshu,
You must have master’s degree else you are not eligible for visa.
Go to UK BA website and VFS website to get to know about fees.
Regards,
Dev
Hello Rajesh,
I will be flying from Bangalore.
Regards,
Syeda Asma
Hallo Rajesh,
Are you planning to fly from Pune? Pls reply or give yours cell phone number.
with kind regards
Sanjay
Hi Dev,
Thanks alot for “Prepare yourself for UK” blog.
i browsed most of the sites to get all the info but u posted as a one shot.
Thanks,
Suresh
Hi Dude,
Thanks a lot for maintaining such a good stuff…….
I’m sure your blog will clears all the doubt about HSMP visa processing and what to do next after got the visa to UK.
Hello,
I am mechanical engg. Experinced in design (CAD) . Is it the right time to be in UK? What is the job situation in UK now for mechanical engineers?
Hi,
Need your help to advise me, I have consulted many consultancies but confused. my details are 1)age 25 yrs, 2) MCOM 2006 & ELECTIVE MBA 2009 3)3 Years job exp 4) Full time is nearly 300000 (inclusive of bonus)which credits in Bank 5) Part time is 72000 rs which is paid in cash. I can a file an income tax which will show both salaries. My doubts are 1) Am i eligible in UK, (actually interested to go to Scotland) 2) do we need a document from our employer saying that there will be job assured we are returining to India. 4)Is 2.5 lacs fixed deposit enough 3) Documents required
It will be great help, if you reply to me at the earliest. Thanks Vasantha
Hi Dev,
I got my HSW Tier I General Visa stamped on July 1st. I tried looking for jobs in cwjobs,monster etc but in vain. I work for a Tier I IT Company (Chennai) in HR/Recruitment/Workforce Management (10 yrs exp).
How do I go about getting a job in the UK. Going to UK and looking for a job is not in my list right now.
Thanks.
Daisy
Hi Dev,
I am planning to travel in the comming month.
Can you let me know if any airline would allow 40 kgs of luggage to be checked in?
From my previous expr, all US flight allow 2 pieces upto 40 kgs, but I heard that UK flights allow only 20 kgs + hand baggage?
Do you know of any airlines which would 23 * 2 kgs check in baggage + hand baggage?
Thanks.
Sunaina
Hi Dev, Iam regularly following ur site. Really many thanx for ur service. Recently I came to Birmingham(UK)from India and searching for job as SAP BI Consultant. I got more than 10 calls past 1 month. They have taken all my details but no one scheduled for the interview till now. May I know what is the process for recruitment here. If I stay in London, what difference can I get? Thanx in advance.
Hi,
I am applying for HSMP tier 1. But presently i am not applying for my wife. Do I need to necessarily apply for my wife also and do I need to show the marriage certificate even though i am not applying for my wife.
regards,
Suresh
Hi All,
This is Shaik From Hyderabd(India). I am working as Software test engineer. I am planning to come to london in March end, Can you please let me know the current market in UK for Testing.
Waiting for the replay
Thanks & regards,
Shaik
I have done Master(MTech) in Digital Electronics under Visweshwaraiah Technolgical University and have convocation certificate for the same. And also I have done BE in ECE uncer Mysore university but i dont have convocation certificate for the same(have provosional certificate). Am I eligible for applying HSMP Tier 1 General.I have 6.4yrs exp in IT
Hi Dev,
This is a very useful and a very goof forum for all people planning for UK. Its nice to see someone doing it in his personal time. Than you so much:) My hubby is having 6 yrs of experience in C++,PL/SQL,STL,Design Patterns,Boost and RTOS. He will be getting HSW by September 2010. I need to know as how is the job market in UK for C++??
Hi Suhani,
Market is not very good to be honest.I have one friend going back to india after searching for Oracle DBA job in UK.Dont panic because it depends upon luck as well.
All the best to you and your hubby.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Dev,
I have gone thru this forum and this is really helpful, I have some queries kindly clarify the same,
1) I am planning to apply for HSMP. I have done PMP and I have done ITIL V3.
Will i Get job…….
2) If i am having 2800 pounds for exactly 3 months, can i apply for the hsmp as soon as exact 3 months completes or i need to wait for 1 more month to apply for HSMP.
3) I have completed MCA in Ignou and I am confused how to produce English certificate.
Or Is this university already exist in UK NARIC database.
or What documents i should provide in proof of English language.
4) Also advice me what are all the documents i must submit for my visa application.
Thanks in advance,
Hemalatha
Dev,
I forgot to mention.. My hubby is already there in UK with ICT visa which ends by april 2011. Kindly suggest me whether i can process dependant visa first and go. later i can process HSMP.
If i go as dependent will i get IT jobs with dependent Visa.
I got to know from one of my frnd that if i process dependant First and later if i apply for HSMP. HSMP will get rejected, Is that true.
Kindly advice.
Hi Dev,
I need one more info regarding HSW. I heard that immigration rules will be changing by July end. Is it true? And if yes,how long would it take to be implemented. Latest,by when should we apply? Please help out…
Thank you so much for the quick reply
Cheers,
Suhani
Hi Dev,
I saw in your “PREPARE YOURSELF FOR UK” section, you have said once someone in job will not get leissure time to roam places in London. Just was wondering like work pressure is too high for all jobs ? I heared like contract jobs are more hectic and people paid more for this where as permanent jobs are less hectic. Can I have your view on this?
Thanks,
Arghya
Hi Arghyajit,
I didn’t mean about work pressure.Jobs are pretty flexible in UK but you don’t prefer to go central London usually in your weekend because Tubes wont be working completely and going to central London by car is not a good option.
I live in London from 2 years and i have been central London only 4-5 times.
Regards,
Dev
I’m planning to apply HSMP tier1,
I have few quaries,
1. Do I need to get 75 points apart from medium of instruction and funds maintenance or together should be 75 points
2. I have discrepancy in name display as below combinations, does it is a problem? If yes, can I make affidavit for them but I can’t make uniform right now. Can I go ahead to embassy without doing any affidavit or change in name of consistency.
Passport :
Full Surname and first,last name
10th,+2 certificates :
Sur name and first, last name
Offer letter, payslips and bank statements of present company:
First, last name and surname
OD’s of Degree and PG:
First letter of surname . and first,last name
Offer and payslips of previous company:
First,last name and first letter of surname
3. I heard new rules are very tough do I get job in java or testing.
4. How many days will it take to grant visa
Regards,
Raju
Hi Dev,
This is an interesting and informative article for sure.
I am a SAP BI/ BW consultant and plan to travel on Tier I by first week of October.
Thanks again for the information.
Regards,
Nitin
Hi Dev,
First of all I must say that ur blog is very insightful and helpful for the people who want to come to UK.
I am writing u this mail because I thought probably you’ll be able to help me. I am an advertising professional working in India for the last 9years. I am now interested to move to UK on Tier 1 visa. I am quite hopeful that I’ll get the visa. Now my main worry is how to go about searching jobs as I have heard from friends and relatives that Brits don’t allow Indians to enter marketing/advertising jobs. Although I am working in McCann Erickson (an MNC with offices in 160 countries) which has an office in London too yet I am not sure if I’ll be able to get the right break. Also, I am not able to get in touch with the right kind of consultants. As a beginner I am ready to take any kind of job but eventually I would like to work in my experience area only.
Please let me know if you know any good consultant or if you have any friends in the same or related field.
Thanks a ton in advance.
Rgds,
Archana
Hi archana,
I don’t have any information about media market in UK.
Market is not good at the moment in UK at the moment.Brits are very good and far better than indians.no offence.
Person with UK experience is given priority at the moment.
You won’t be able to get job from India.u have to come to UK before you can secure the job.don’t believe any consultant as they all are money makers.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Dev ,
Please help me ,
I am planning to come UK with HSMP. For the previous earnings attribute section I am missing 5 points for that I want to add my part time earnings I am currently working as a Trainer in one Institute weekend day as part time for that I am getting 60 k for 3 months that money I am taking through the Bank cheque , Can I show my bank statement for part time earnings for getting the points in in the Previous earnings attribute section .
Please help me I have already maintaining the funds 2800 pounds also from last one month.
Thanks & Regards
Reddi
Hi nitin,
Are you in UK now,
can you please give ur mail id.
Thanks
inayath
i am a IT Professional and i am serching job in UK, can i go through HSMP visa ? how to get HSMP Visa ? if somebody can give me answer i will very appriciate
Hi Prahlad,
I think you believe in spoon feeding.I advice you to educate yourself about HSMP ( Tier 1 ) visa on your own to get more confidence about the process.
The following url should help you.
http://sysdbaonline.com/?page_id=54
Regards,
Dev
Hi Reddi,
You need to provide proof from institute as well saying that you are working with them part time and you are getting paid 60k.
letter from institute and bank statement would do the trick for you.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Sridhar,
Thanks for your kind words.
I am really happy to see my efforts are not getting wasted and ppl finds it useful.
You can get call routed to india using skype but i wont recommend to do it because consultant may ask you come for personal interview with them first and then they may take you to client and if you are not able to do so then that particular consultant would not call you in future.
You can buy a time by bluffing but its not confirmed that you would get the job even if you come to UK in short notice.
The only options is come to UK and start looking for job.I can help you in finding initial accommodation if you don’t have any friend or relatives in UK.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Vidhya,
It seems that you are bit confused.As your husband is gonna be the main applicant then you dont need to produce any document for claiming the points.
Your husband must have enough point to get application approved.
For you he has to have Marriage Certificate , Fund Maintained in bank from last 3 months and sposership letter with accommodation proof.
I hope this clarifies.Please drop me comment if you need further help.
Regards,
Dev
Hi Asma,
I really regret the delay in reposnse but i was out of England.
I think you n ur hubby will rule the UK because you have got wonferful exp and your hubby is a SAP consultant.
SAP is very very hot in UK.
ITLT has got very good reputation in UK market ,so u both can earn very well in UK.
You can enter into UK with your family though you do not have job.its fine.I recommend to come together so if either of you gets the job then other can survive quite easily before second gets the job.
If you do not enter UK in forst 3 months then you may feel problems during FLR.Please see i said you may.
Regards,
Dev
Thanks
Hi Kala,
I dont know much about laguage but generally they will allow 30 KG per person but you can check with your airline.
Chest X-ray is mandatory ,so please carry it with you.If you dont bring it with you than you need to wait in long queue for x-ray on heathrow’s immigration area.
Regards,
Dev