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I will be visiting London, UK for an onsite Job interview next week. For the purpose of this visit, I applied and got a standard visitor visa. I have booked return ticket, hotel, pickup and drop service for airport & travel insurance. I am carrying printout for all of them. Besides that, I am also carrying a printout of PDF of invite letter from my prospective employer & a confirmation email. I am also carrying a copy of my current employment certificate along with business cards. I have also kept a few copies of my resume. It is a short 3 day trip.
- What additional documents they might ask for?
- What kind of questions can I expect?
- I am carrying some Pound sterling in cash and have international credit cards. Will this be OK for proof of funds?
As far as I understand, if asked a direct question - 'What is the purpose of visit?', I should tell the truth that I am here for a Job interview and I should not lie. However I am skeptical, that it might arise unnecessary suspicion that I might stay here if I get the job. I understand that on a visitor visa I am not allowed to work. In case I get the job, I intend to return to UK on a different visa which allows me to work.
Does anyone has any experience with any such things, attending interview for job abroad? By the way, I have citizenship of India.
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I will be visiting London, UK for an onsite Job interview next week. For the purpose of this visit, I applied and got a standard visitor visa. I have booked return ticket, hotel, pickup and drop service for airport & travel insurance. I am carrying printout for all of them. Besides that, I am also carrying a printout of PDF of invite letter from my prospective employer & a confirmation email. I am also carrying a copy of my current employment certificate along with business cards. I have also kept a few copies of my resume. It is a short 3 day trip.
- What additional documents they might ask for?
- What kind of questions can I expect?
- I am carrying some Pound sterling in cash and have international credit cards. Will this be OK for proof of funds?
As far as I understand, if asked a direct question - 'What is the purpose of visit?', I should tell the truth that I am here for a Job interview and I should not lie. However I am skeptical, that it might arise unnecessary suspicion that I might stay here if I get the job. I understand that on a visitor visa I am not allowed to work. In case I get the job, I intend to return to UK on a different visa which allows me to work.
Does anyone has any experience with any such things, attending interview for job abroad? By the way, I have citizenship of India.
uk customs-and-immigration indian-citizens paperwork officials
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did you get a standard visitor visa for this trip or did you already have some sort of multientry visa?
– nkjt
2 hours ago
that's a tricky one
– Fattie
1 hour ago
I got a standard visitor visa for the interview. While applying for the visa, my cover letter and the visa application both clearly stated my purpose of visit - Job interview.
– sole007
47 mins ago
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I will be visiting London, UK for an onsite Job interview next week. For the purpose of this visit, I applied and got a standard visitor visa. I have booked return ticket, hotel, pickup and drop service for airport & travel insurance. I am carrying printout for all of them. Besides that, I am also carrying a printout of PDF of invite letter from my prospective employer & a confirmation email. I am also carrying a copy of my current employment certificate along with business cards. I have also kept a few copies of my resume. It is a short 3 day trip.
- What additional documents they might ask for?
- What kind of questions can I expect?
- I am carrying some Pound sterling in cash and have international credit cards. Will this be OK for proof of funds?
As far as I understand, if asked a direct question - 'What is the purpose of visit?', I should tell the truth that I am here for a Job interview and I should not lie. However I am skeptical, that it might arise unnecessary suspicion that I might stay here if I get the job. I understand that on a visitor visa I am not allowed to work. In case I get the job, I intend to return to UK on a different visa which allows me to work.
Does anyone has any experience with any such things, attending interview for job abroad? By the way, I have citizenship of India.
uk customs-and-immigration indian-citizens paperwork officials
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I will be visiting London, UK for an onsite Job interview next week. For the purpose of this visit, I applied and got a standard visitor visa. I have booked return ticket, hotel, pickup and drop service for airport & travel insurance. I am carrying printout for all of them. Besides that, I am also carrying a printout of PDF of invite letter from my prospective employer & a confirmation email. I am also carrying a copy of my current employment certificate along with business cards. I have also kept a few copies of my resume. It is a short 3 day trip.
- What additional documents they might ask for?
- What kind of questions can I expect?
- I am carrying some Pound sterling in cash and have international credit cards. Will this be OK for proof of funds?
As far as I understand, if asked a direct question - 'What is the purpose of visit?', I should tell the truth that I am here for a Job interview and I should not lie. However I am skeptical, that it might arise unnecessary suspicion that I might stay here if I get the job. I understand that on a visitor visa I am not allowed to work. In case I get the job, I intend to return to UK on a different visa which allows me to work.
Does anyone has any experience with any such things, attending interview for job abroad? By the way, I have citizenship of India.
uk customs-and-immigration indian-citizens paperwork officials
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did you get a standard visitor visa for this trip or did you already have some sort of multientry visa?
– nkjt
2 hours ago
that's a tricky one
– Fattie
1 hour ago
I got a standard visitor visa for the interview. While applying for the visa, my cover letter and the visa application both clearly stated my purpose of visit - Job interview.
– sole007
47 mins ago
add a comment |Â
did you get a standard visitor visa for this trip or did you already have some sort of multientry visa?
– nkjt
2 hours ago
that's a tricky one
– Fattie
1 hour ago
I got a standard visitor visa for the interview. While applying for the visa, my cover letter and the visa application both clearly stated my purpose of visit - Job interview.
– sole007
47 mins ago
did you get a standard visitor visa for this trip or did you already have some sort of multientry visa?
– nkjt
2 hours ago
did you get a standard visitor visa for this trip or did you already have some sort of multientry visa?
– nkjt
2 hours ago
that's a tricky one
– Fattie
1 hour ago
that's a tricky one
– Fattie
1 hour ago
I got a standard visitor visa for the interview. While applying for the visa, my cover letter and the visa application both clearly stated my purpose of visit - Job interview.
– sole007
47 mins ago
I got a standard visitor visa for the interview. While applying for the visa, my cover letter and the visa application both clearly stated my purpose of visit - Job interview.
– sole007
47 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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Let's pretend for a moment that you're not going to be allowed in if you answer "for a job interview" when they ask you. I don't think that's the case, but let's pretend.
You are carrying several different piece of paper that demonstrate unequivocally that you are here for a job interview. You have an appointment in your phone that says "job interview" on a date between your arrival and departure. You doubtless also have a number of emails in your phone setting up the appointment. Absolutely everything you are carrying says that you are here for a job interview.
The only difference between telling the truth and lying is that you will have torpedoed your entire chances by lying. You will not get away with the lie: everything you have with you tells the truth for you. So there is no benefit to lying. And there is a cost - there is always a cost. Because it's their job to find out if you're lying, and then you're denied (maybe permanently), for lying. Even though your original reason may have been ok.
You said in the letter you're here for an interview, and you got your visa. So being here for an interview is ok. Yes, if you get the job, you'll need to apply for a different visa. You want them to believe that you will dutifully go home and apply for that. About the only thing you have to show them that is that you tell the truth about everything when you're interviewed. Be honest. Be forthright. Be a person who follows the rules. You can't get away with less.
answered 27 mins ago
Kate Gregory
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Thanks Kate. I do not mean I want to lie or advocate lie in any way. I haven't come across much content on this topic. Just to be safe and completely prepared, I am also printing my leave application from current job.
– sole007
17 mins ago
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1 Answer
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active
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active
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up vote
3
down vote
Let's pretend for a moment that you're not going to be allowed in if you answer "for a job interview" when they ask you. I don't think that's the case, but let's pretend.
You are carrying several different piece of paper that demonstrate unequivocally that you are here for a job interview. You have an appointment in your phone that says "job interview" on a date between your arrival and departure. You doubtless also have a number of emails in your phone setting up the appointment. Absolutely everything you are carrying says that you are here for a job interview.
The only difference between telling the truth and lying is that you will have torpedoed your entire chances by lying. You will not get away with the lie: everything you have with you tells the truth for you. So there is no benefit to lying. And there is a cost - there is always a cost. Because it's their job to find out if you're lying, and then you're denied (maybe permanently), for lying. Even though your original reason may have been ok.
You said in the letter you're here for an interview, and you got your visa. So being here for an interview is ok. Yes, if you get the job, you'll need to apply for a different visa. You want them to believe that you will dutifully go home and apply for that. About the only thing you have to show them that is that you tell the truth about everything when you're interviewed. Be honest. Be forthright. Be a person who follows the rules. You can't get away with less.
answered 27 mins ago
Kate Gregory
57.8k9154251
Thanks Kate. I do not mean I want to lie or advocate lie in any way. I haven't come across much content on this topic. Just to be safe and completely prepared, I am also printing my leave application from current job.
– sole007
17 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
Let's pretend for a moment that you're not going to be allowed in if you answer "for a job interview" when they ask you. I don't think that's the case, but let's pretend.
You are carrying several different piece of paper that demonstrate unequivocally that you are here for a job interview. You have an appointment in your phone that says "job interview" on a date between your arrival and departure. You doubtless also have a number of emails in your phone setting up the appointment. Absolutely everything you are carrying says that you are here for a job interview.
The only difference between telling the truth and lying is that you will have torpedoed your entire chances by lying. You will not get away with the lie: everything you have with you tells the truth for you. So there is no benefit to lying. And there is a cost - there is always a cost. Because it's their job to find out if you're lying, and then you're denied (maybe permanently), for lying. Even though your original reason may have been ok.
You said in the letter you're here for an interview, and you got your visa. So being here for an interview is ok. Yes, if you get the job, you'll need to apply for a different visa. You want them to believe that you will dutifully go home and apply for that. About the only thing you have to show them that is that you tell the truth about everything when you're interviewed. Be honest. Be forthright. Be a person who follows the rules. You can't get away with less.
answered 27 mins ago
Kate Gregory
57.8k9154251
Thanks Kate. I do not mean I want to lie or advocate lie in any way. I haven't come across much content on this topic. Just to be safe and completely prepared, I am also printing my leave application from current job.
– sole007
17 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
Let's pretend for a moment that you're not going to be allowed in if you answer "for a job interview" when they ask you. I don't think that's the case, but let's pretend.
You are carrying several different piece of paper that demonstrate unequivocally that you are here for a job interview. You have an appointment in your phone that says "job interview" on a date between your arrival and departure. You doubtless also have a number of emails in your phone setting up the appointment. Absolutely everything you are carrying says that you are here for a job interview.
The only difference between telling the truth and lying is that you will have torpedoed your entire chances by lying. You will not get away with the lie: everything you have with you tells the truth for you. So there is no benefit to lying. And there is a cost - there is always a cost. Because it's their job to find out if you're lying, and then you're denied (maybe permanently), for lying. Even though your original reason may have been ok.
You said in the letter you're here for an interview, and you got your visa. So being here for an interview is ok. Yes, if you get the job, you'll need to apply for a different visa. You want them to believe that you will dutifully go home and apply for that. About the only thing you have to show them that is that you tell the truth about everything when you're interviewed. Be honest. Be forthright. Be a person who follows the rules. You can't get away with less.
answered 27 mins ago
Kate Gregory
57.8k9154251
Let's pretend for a moment that you're not going to be allowed in if you answer "for a job interview" when they ask you. I don't think that's the case, but let's pretend.
You are carrying several different piece of paper that demonstrate unequivocally that you are here for a job interview. You have an appointment in your phone that says "job interview" on a date between your arrival and departure. You doubtless also have a number of emails in your phone setting up the appointment. Absolutely everything you are carrying says that you are here for a job interview.
The only difference between telling the truth and lying is that you will have torpedoed your entire chances by lying. You will not get away with the lie: everything you have with you tells the truth for you. So there is no benefit to lying. And there is a cost - there is always a cost. Because it's their job to find out if you're lying, and then you're denied (maybe permanently), for lying. Even though your original reason may have been ok.
You said in the letter you're here for an interview, and you got your visa. So being here for an interview is ok. Yes, if you get the job, you'll need to apply for a different visa. You want them to believe that you will dutifully go home and apply for that. About the only thing you have to show them that is that you tell the truth about everything when you're interviewed. Be honest. Be forthright. Be a person who follows the rules. You can't get away with less.
answered 27 mins ago
Kate Gregory
57.8k9154251
answered 27 mins ago
Kate Gregory
57.8k9154251
answered 27 mins ago
Kate Gregory
57.8k9154251
answered 27 mins ago
Kate Gregory
57.8k9154251
57.8k9154251
Thanks Kate. I do not mean I want to lie or advocate lie in any way. I haven't come across much content on this topic. Just to be safe and completely prepared, I am also printing my leave application from current job.
– sole007
17 mins ago
add a comment |Â
Thanks Kate. I do not mean I want to lie or advocate lie in any way. I haven't come across much content on this topic. Just to be safe and completely prepared, I am also printing my leave application from current job.
– sole007
17 mins ago
Thanks Kate. I do not mean I want to lie or advocate lie in any way. I haven't come across much content on this topic. Just to be safe and completely prepared, I am also printing my leave application from current job.
– sole007
17 mins ago
Thanks Kate. I do not mean I want to lie or advocate lie in any way. I haven't come across much content on this topic. Just to be safe and completely prepared, I am also printing my leave application from current job.
– sole007
17 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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did you get a standard visitor visa for this trip or did you already have some sort of multientry visa?
– nkjt
2 hours ago
that's a tricky one
– Fattie
1 hour ago
I got a standard visitor visa for the interview. While applying for the visa, my cover letter and the visa application both clearly stated my purpose of visit - Job interview.
– sole007
47 mins ago