COVER LETTER

 

01/08/2021

To

Entry Clearance Officer

UK Visas & Immigration

Re: Applying for Business Visitor Visa (PLAB Visa)

 

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, Dr. PREMSAI CHILAKULURI, Visa application reference no: ______, Passport No ______, applying for Business Visitor Visa to appear in the PLAB Part 2 examination, which going to be held on 22nd February 2022, Manchester, United Kingdom M3 3AW. I had previously appeared and passed PLAB 1 in Chennai on 18th February 2021.

 

I am a fully qualified doctor who is registered and licensed with the Gujarat Medical council, India under the registration number ______ to practice medicine.

I am also registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), UK, as a candidate to appear in PLAB 2 examination. My GMC reference number is ______. (Documentary evidence of this has been attached.)

WHY I AM APPLYING FOR THE UK BUSINESS VISITOR VISA FOR THE EXAM:

 

I am applying for Business visitor visa to appear in the PLAB part 2 examination that I wish to take on 22nd February 2022. This exam is held only in Manchester, UK. PLAB Part 2 examination is not held in any other country. It is the second part of licensing exam for International Medical Graduates who wish to practice medicine in UK. I passed PLAB part 1 examination in March 2021 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (only part 1 of the PLAB examination is held in other countries).

  

The General Medical Council has invited me to their Clinical Assessment Centre at 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, United Kingdom on 22nd February 2022. I have also attached a confirmation from GMC for my exam invitation.

 

All of the above shows that I’m genuinely seeking entry into the UK as a visitor, to appear in the PLAB Part 2 examination. You may confirm my registration details with the GMC UK and my exam invitation from the General Medical Council by calling at +44 161 923 6602 or by

e-mailing them at gmc@gmc-uk.org or plab@gmc-uk.org.

WHY I WANT TO TAKE THE PLAB EXAM:

I have worked as a doctor (Intern) in India for a year; now I want to work as a doctor in a better system where I can improve my skills even more. There is no doubt in the fact that the UK’s healthcare system is one of the best healthcare systems in the world. I want to make myself a better doctor by working in the UK and by learning from the doctors in the UK.

After gaining a sufficient amount of knowledge and experience as a doctor, and after serving the UK for a few years, I would like to come back to India to help the people of my country, like many others have done before me.

MY TIMELINE:

DECEMBER 2019: I graduated from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

FEBRUARY 2020: Started my Internship in SVP hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

JULY 2020: Passed IELTS 

FEBRUARY 2021: Finished Internship training in SVP hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

FEBRUARY 2021: Attempted PLAB 1 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

APRIL 2021: Registered as a medical practitioner under Gujarat Medical Council, India.

MARCH 2021: Passed PLAB 1

 

I plan on leaving for UK by Mid January. The one-month practice period will be very crucial to pass PLAB 2 as it is a very difficult exam and failure rate is very high unless proper effort is put into it. I am also planning to take the guidance of few friends and seniors in UK who have recently passed the PLAB 2 exam and are working under the NHS, to get acquainted with the exam and NHS protocols.

 

After I reach UK, I plan on staying at my uncle’s house (Name:______) for my preparations for PLAB 2 until February 24th. Invitation letter and other necessary documents showing his support during my stay at their place is attached. He is willing to provide food and accommodation for the said period.

MY DOMESTIC AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS IN INDIA:

My Father.                   : (name)

Occupation                  : 

My Mother                  : (name)

Occupation                  : 

My Grandfather           : (name)

My Grandmother         : (name)

 

I live with my mother and my grandparents at our family home in ______. My father retains full ownership of the property and housing (A copy of home utility bill and my fathers national ID is attached)

My father is self employed and lives in Qatar. Since my father lives abroad and my mother is a full time employee, I took the responsibility to look after my grandparents. They are physically incapable of taking care of themselves because of their health conditions. Both of my grandparents are handicapped and have recently recovered from COVID-19. I look after them personally by arranging their appointments and performing basic health checkups myself regularly. So I definitely have to return after my exam to take care of them as I am the only doctor in my family who understands their health issues. 

My father has several properties including the building I reside in, which they have set aside for me. As my father stays in Qatar and being the only son, it is my responsibility to look after them personally time to time. (A copy of affidavit declaring my parents properties is attached)

IMMIGRATION HISTORY:

I have travelled to Qatar thrice in the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 to visit my father for 20 days. I have attached the proofs of those visits. During all my stays I had abide the country’s rules and regulations and returned to my home country within specific duration. All appropriate travel history entry and exit proof is attached.

FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP FOR MY VISIT TO UK:

My father, ______ will be my financial guarantor. His letter of support along with his related financial documents and an Affidavit declaring his sponsorship towards my visit are attached for your consideration.

Monthly income:

(Salary certificate has been attached)

Savings bank account no: 

Account balance as of 3rd November 2021: 

 

MY PLAN FOR ACCOMMODATION IN THE UK:

During my course of stay in the UK I will be staying at my uncle’s residence at ______, United Kingdom till my exam ends. An invitation letter from __(name)____ along with copies of his passport, residence permit, rental agreement and pay slip from employer are attached.

 

MY EXPECTED EXPENSES IN UK

Plane tickets	700 GBP
Living expenses	None (as I will be staying at my uncle’s place)
Food	250 GBP
Transport	250 GBP
Hotel expense at Manchester	200 GBP
Miscellaneous	100 GBP
Emergency funds	500 GBP

The amount of money that my father is willing to pay for my visit is approximately 9406 GBP and my maximum expected expense amounts to 2000 GBP. I will only be spending 21% of the total amount. So I have more than enough financial backing to finance this trip.

MY ITINERARY FOR THE UK TRIP: (Visa Application Reference No.______)

15th JANUARY 2022: Departure from Chennai (Tamil nadu, India) to London, UK.

16th JANUARY 2022: Reach London, UK and travel to my accommodation (uncle’s residence) at Milton Keynes, relax and unpack.

16th JANUARY TO 20TH FEBRUARY 2021: Prepare for PLAB 2 thoroughly and revise with guidance of few colleagues and seniors.

21st FEBRUARY 2022: Travel to Manchester, UK.

22nd FEBRUARY 2022: Appear in PLAB 2 examination.

23rd FEBRUARY 2021: Rest and pack.

24th FEBRUARY 2021: Departure from London, UK to Chennai, India.

NOTE:

I am a fresh graduate and I recently completed internship from SVP hospital. Since I have very little clinical experience, I would like to come back after my PLAB part 2 examination to work as a doctor in India to gain more clinical knowledge. This strategy will provide me with adequate experience and maturity making me a well-rounded doctor.

 

I can assure you that I am going to leave the UK at the end of my visit as I have a responsibility to take care of my grandparents and look after my father’s properties. I love to live with my family and I cannot emphasise how important it is for me to come back. 

 

SUMMARY OF MY VISA APPLICATION

I am a law abiding citizen of my country, and aspire to be a sincere and hardworking doctor.

I will obey all the rules and regulations of the UK legislation. I will return within the specified frame of time. I will not overstay my visit.

I have a genuine invitation from the General Medical Council UK to appear in the PLAB Part 2 examination. I am genuinely seeking entry into the UK as a visitor.

I would by highly grateful to you if you grant me visa clearance to appear in PLAB Part 2 examination and make a success story out of my life.

Thanking you for considering my application.

 

NAME: Premsai Chilakuluri

SIGNATURE: 

 

General Medical Council (GMC) UK Reference Number: 

Gujarat Council of Medical Registration, Registration Number: 

Permanent Residential Address:

Phone Number:

Email: 

 

I have attached the following documents:

1. My passport
2. Copy of my National ID
3. A letter from relevant UK authority confirming arrangements:

1. My PLAB 2 booking confirmation from GMC UK

4. Other documents related to General Medical Council (GMC), UK:

1. My PLAB 1 passing letter and test results
2. My GMC reference number details

5. My Academic Certificates:

1. Copy of my MBBS certificate
2. Copy of Internship Completion Certificate
3. Copy of my IELTS Academic Test Report Form

6. Copy of my Full Registration with the Gujarat Medical Council (state registration under Medical Council of India)
7. Evidence of family members in my home country whilst I travel:

1. Copy of Mother’s National ID
2. Copy of Grandfather’s National ID
3. Copy of Grandmother’s National ID

8. Evidence of home address:

1. Copy of home utility bill
2. Copy of Fathers National ID

9. My accommodation in the UK:

1. Invitation letter from my Uncle 
2. Copy of his Passport ID, Rental Agreement, Residence Permit, Bank Statement

10. Documents related to Financial Sponsorship by my father:

1. My father’s letter of support
2. My father’s passport copy
3. My father’s bank statements for the past 6 months
4. My father’s payslips for the past 6 months
5. My father’s salary certificate 
6. My father’s residence permit
7. Affidavit declaring financial sponsorship/property evaluation

11. Immigration history to Qatar (covered in the passport)