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HSMP Visa help
« on: March 09, 2006, 05:41:40 AM »
Hello,
I am new to this site because I am one of those girls who fell for a British man!  I was going to apply for the HSMP visa because I don't have an employer in the UK and I had wanted to work for myself when I got there.  There seems to be many hoops to go through to get everything correct and right.  I found www.skillclear.com [nofollow] and the hsmp services website but I wasn't sure if I really needed to go through an agency to do this.  It seems like its pretty hard to get access, but I think it gets pretty pricey for one of those companies to go through it with you.  Are ther any other forms that can better explain in DETAIL how to make sure I get everything perfect for my application???  Has anyone gone through one of these companies???
Thanks :) Rachelle


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Re: HSMP Visa help
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2006, 11:20:06 AM »
First of all, there are lots of companies (including mine!) - you can find us all listed on www.oisc.gov.uk

Secondly, it is difficult to say whether or not you actually need our services.  If you have calculated yourself that you easily fit the points criteria, and you have all the evidence to back it up, and you are a reaosnably intelligent person, in all honesty you probably don't and could do it yourself.

However, do bear in mind that there is quite a lot of detailed, specific evidence that the Home Office need to see to approve these applications, and most people who are refused are refused because they either a) haven't calculate their points correctly or b ) haven't given good enough supporting documentation.

The application form from www.workingintheuk.gov.uk does give a lot of detail, but obviously consultants have the advantage that we make hundreds of these applications and know the Home Office's little nuances.

At the end of the day, it depends on how confident that you are that your application is solid.

Oh, and if you decide to compile the application yourself, some companies will look through the paperwork and check it is ok, for a much smaller charge than for doing toe whole application for you.

Do feel free to PM me if you'd like more info.


Victoria


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