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by ispno1
Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:25 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: English requirement - Academic vs Professional
Replies: 2
Views: 1044

I have a simlar problem. I am a member of a UK professional body called ACCA and also have a Bsc Hon in applied accounting from a UK univ which is obtained due to the completion of the ACCA programme. Do i also need to get a letter from ACCA on the english langauage requirement. Can anyone help me ...
by ispno1
Sat Nov 18, 2006 6:40 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: English Language requirement for new HSMP
Replies: 6
Views: 1960

English Language requirement for new HSMP

Hi everyone. ive come back to this forum after a long time and after seeing the new HSMP scheme decided to apply again. the only problem i have in my application is that previously the english langauge requirement was not an issue but this new scheme lays more stress on it. now my question is that i ...
by ispno1
Thu Feb 09, 2006 4:45 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Experience rejected for not being graduate level- plz help
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Thanks John for replying. I basically gave experience certificates which stated the start and end date of my position and a detailed description of my duties and responsibilities, along with Bank statements, Contracts of employment and a description of each company in my resume. my roles or ...
by ispno1
Wed Feb 08, 2006 4:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Experience rejected for not being graduate level- plz help
Replies: 3
Views: 1397

Experience rejected for not being graduate level- plz help

Hi guys i applied for the HSMP for the second time in January 2006 and received a rejection letter. the first time i applied they rejected my experience by saying that since my experience letter was for a position in Pakistan and i was also doing my ACCA i wud be in UK , hence my experience is fake ...
by ispno1
Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:52 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: reapplication with new supporting docs
Replies: 0
Views: 622

reapplication with new supporting docs

Hi guys. i have revisitied this forum after a long time and just wanted to express my gratitude for being such an informative forum. anyone applying to the HSMP programme should definitely go through this. anyway as far as myself goes i have reapplied for the HSMP. Lats time the case worker bundled ...
by ispno1
Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Does CA form India qualify for 25 points???
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Ravish CFA wont get u any points although being a CFA level 2 candidate myself i know that even level 1 curriculum is equivalent to a Masters level program. As far as the CA from India is concerned the benchmark is the ACCA or ICAEW related program. If any of the two bodies or equivalent bodies are ...
by ispno1
Tue Jul 26, 2005 6:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Urgent treatment without job offer for2004 applicant
Replies: 3
Views: 1000

Hi

i am also an august applicant and i sent in an urgent treatment request with a covering letter stating that it has been too long and it was processed with 3 weeks. u shud also just send in the form with a covering letter.

Thanks and Regards
by ispno1
Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:32 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP refused with strange reason
Replies: 6
Views: 2438

Hi everyone

Can some one guide me whether the time period to send in the paid appeal is also the same 28 days for the free review?

Thanks and Regards
by ispno1
Sun Jul 24, 2005 6:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Query Regarding Paid appeal
Replies: 1
Views: 1123

Query Regarding Paid appeal

Hi everyone

Can some one guide me whether the time period to send in the paid appeal is also the same 28 days for the free review?

Thanks and Regards
by ispno1
Sat Jul 23, 2005 5:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP refused with strange reason
Replies: 6
Views: 2438

thanks for the advice Bani and Vadya on whether i shud go for a paid appeal or a fresh application. Im also more inclind towards a paid appeal rathar than a fresh application as i fear that they will raise fresh querries on the latest experience. Vadya i dont know whether an Indian CA is considered ...
by ispno1
Fri Jul 22, 2005 5:18 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP refused with strange reason
Replies: 6
Views: 2438

HSMP refused with strange reason

Hi everyone I just got my refusal letter today. Here is my case details: Applied on 22 august 2004 Reference number 0253** Urgent Treatment request sent in on 5 July, 2005 Got decision dated 13 July Points claimed 65 Age Under 28 - 5 points claimed and got them Education - ACCA affiliate membership ...
by ispno1
Tue Jul 19, 2005 12:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: summary of my doubts
Replies: 5
Views: 1484

I agree with Yinkuze that if an Indian CA gets an ACCA certificate without writing any further exams u shud get 25 points for that cauz i know lots of ACCA people who have got the 25 point due to ACCA
by ispno1
Tue Jul 05, 2005 1:25 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Docs for Urgent Treatment
Replies: 6
Views: 1767

Hi i also used this technique of attaching potential job offers missed due to not having the HSMP and today i received an email from them that they have put my case in the urgent treatment queue and i shud expect a decision in 2-3 weeks. So i would say draft an appropriate reason for the urgent ...
by ispno1
Sun Jul 03, 2005 7:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Reply from HSMP:case is undergoing Verification checks
Replies: 1
Views: 1059

yeah same here. i also got the same reply back in february that my documents had been sent to my home countries high commision for verification. for the record i am an aug 2004 applicant and am from pakistan
by ispno1
Sat Jun 11, 2005 10:59 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: September Applicant - Refused today on the Phone
Replies: 9
Views: 2555

Hi Jama

sorry to hear about ur rejection. dont loose heart and prepare a better second application or if u feel that ur original application was good enough send in an appeal. btw did they tell u the breakdown of the poiunts and if they did can u share it with us.

Thanks and Regards and best of luck
by ispno1
Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Update
Replies: 19
Views: 6575

Thanks do keep us uptodate on ur application status
by ispno1
Tue May 31, 2005 6:11 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Update
Replies: 19
Views: 6575

f2k i agree with u that there is no definite proof that if ur HND u can claim any points for education or not. But i personally know many people who only claimed 65 points and under those 65 points they claimed 25 points for masters level while they were either members of the Insitute of Chartered ...
by ispno1
Tue May 31, 2005 8:33 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Update
Replies: 19
Views: 6575

tlee i dont know whether the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria is recognised as an equivalent level by ny of the following UK chartered accountancy bodies namely ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS etc. If they consider ur chrtered accountancy equivalent then u can claim masters level of points i.e 25 ...
by ispno1
Mon May 30, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Update
Replies: 19
Views: 6575

Tlee as far as i know if you are a Chartered Accountant than you are most likely to claim Masters level points for education and will get them. But this depends which country have u got your chartered Accountancy so do let us know what is ur exact qualification and location etc. Jama thanks for the ...
by ispno1
Sun May 29, 2005 7:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Update
Replies: 19
Views: 6575

Can you clarify what do u mean by HND?
by ispno1
Sun May 29, 2005 8:00 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Update
Replies: 19
Views: 6575

Dear Jama Thanks for sharing your info.do please keep us informed on ur application status. If your urgent treatment form works than at least ill be putting in my urgent treatment form as well and i recommend to others as well to do so if such a long time has lapsed since there applications. Thanks ...
by ispno1
Thu May 26, 2005 6:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Update
Replies: 19
Views: 6575

thanks for the support and help. Mechanical ill try this email address as well. but just to let u know i dont even get an autonated response. the address i have been using is this one : hsmp.workpermits@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk ill try faxing them as well. btw has anyone sent in an urgent request ...
by ispno1
Wed May 25, 2005 4:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Update
Replies: 19
Views: 6575

HSMP Update

Hi guys

i have emailed the HSMP people thrice and i dont even receive a response as to the status of my application. Has anyone else from this forum whos in the pre November applications also sent an email asking about there application status and not received a reply?
by ispno1
Fri May 13, 2005 4:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: REPLY FROM HSMP
Replies: 11
Views: 3497

i dont know about anyone else but i think one applicant from the september batch sent in an urgent request for without any job offer but only saying that the job season was close by and lots of time had passed since the application. He did get his approval but whether it was due to that or not is ...
by ispno1
Mon May 09, 2005 6:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: All Successful Applicants
Replies: 3
Views: 1347

very good idea cauz most of the rejections these days are on the basis of lack of "Graduate" level experience. My case hasnt been processed as yet so i dont think mine will be helpful but if anyone wants to i can paste the responsibilities i placed in my letter.