travel time for HSMP dependant after EC recieved

[mariahansari]

dear all
my husband applied for hsmp at that time he was not married
after applying we got married and when he recieved his approval , he applied for the entry clearance along mine as his dependant
we both recieved our EC visa
he went to UK and i as his dependant is still in pakistan
kindly urgently let me know in how many months maximum do i have to travel to the UK and my EC will be valid
we have a 2 yrs visa

[vinny]

See also 1.3 - Validity of entry clearance and leave to enter and 1.8 - What happens on arrival in the UK? and Chapter 9 - General ground for the refusal of entry clearance, leave to enter or variation of leave to enter or remain.

Under certain circumstances the IO has authority to cancel an entry clearance and refuse entry to the traveller. (Paragraph 321 of the Rules)

Basically, the Immigration Officer has to be satisfied that that none of grounds for refusal within paragraph 321 is applicable, especially any relevant changes in circumstances, due to the late arrival. If a visa holder delays travel, the IO may be more inquisitive of the circumstances, but ultimately he may only refuse entry if the these have materially changed.

See also Dependant entry clearance. When are you planning on traveling?