Can I say application to....?

[Patundsig]

I'm writing a visa application letter for my boss. The following are the queries.
1. Can I use application to , not for, followed by a country. E.g. Application to India
2. I certify that the above mentioned are correct. Is the sentence correct?
I appreciate all answers.

 

[emsr2d2]

1. He/she is not making an application to India. He/she is making an application for an Indian visa.
2. I would hyphenate "above-mentioned". The rest is OK.

 

[tedmc]

Above-mentioned (singular) is correct.

not a teacher

 

[Polyester]

Why if the word missing "-" isn't incorrect?

 

[emsr2d2]

I don't understand your question, Polyester.

 

[Polyester]

I don't understand your question, Polyester.

My question is simple.
"Above-mentioned" is correct.
"Above mentioned" is incorrect.
Why does the second question incorrect?

 

[Raymott]

Do you mean "Why is 'above mentioned' incorrect?"

 

[Polyester]

Do you mean "Why is 'above mentioned' incorrect?"

Yes.

 

[Raymott]

The dictionaries give "above-mentioned" and "abovementioned".
"Above mentioned" is not a well-formed adjective.

 

[emsr2d2]

Google (or find in your textbook) "compound adjectives", also known as "hyphenated adjectives".

 

[Matthew Wai]

Why if the word missing "-" isn't incorrect?

Should it be changed to 'Why is the word incorrect without the hyphen?'
Not a teacher.

 

[emsr2d2]

That's one way of rewording it, yes.