HSMP renewal and changing qualifications

saurya_s · Post by **saurya_s** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:06 am

Hi all,
I got HSMP through the MBA program in 2007. I got thru the MBA program only because at that time the MBA applications were fast tracked. I also hold a PhD from a reputed UK university. Can I use PhD to claim points while seeking extension?
Thanks
S

Post by **ChetanOjha** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:09 am

saurya_s wrote:Hi all,
I got HSMP through the MBA program in 2007. I got thru the MBA program only because at that time the MBA applications were fast tracked. I also hold a PhD from a reputed UK university. Can I use PhD to claim points while seeking extension?
Thanks
S

If your PhD is recognised by PBS then why not?

saurya_s · Post by **saurya_s** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:30 am

Thanks mate. My Phd is earned in 2002 and MBA in 2007 both from UK university recognized in PBS. I got HSMP in 2007 because of accelerated process. So, you are sure they will not object if I claim points based on different degree? I assume so- here is an excerpt from UKBA website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... appendixa/

"Specified documents must be provided as evidence of the qualification, unless the applicant has, or was last granted, leave as a Highly Skilled Migrant or a Tier 1 (General) Migrant and previously scored points for the same qualification in respect of which points are being claimed in this application."

Thanks
S

Post by **ChetanOjha** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:40 am

saurya_s wrote:Thanks mate. My Phd is earned in 2002 and MBA in 2007 both from UK university recognized in PBS. I got HSMP in 2007 because of accelerated process. So, you are sure they will not object if I claim points based on different degree? I assume so- here is an excerpt from UKBA website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... appendixa/

"Specified documents must be provided as evidence of the qualification, unless the applicant has, or was last granted, leave as a Highly Skilled Migrant or a Tier 1 (General) Migrant and previously scored points for the same qualification in respect of which points are being claimed in this application."

Thanks
S

You can use PhD qualification. If you have not used this qualification in your initial application, you would need to send the Degree Certificate along with your application.

saurya_s · Post by **saurya_s** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 9:55 pm

The year of award of degree doesn't matter?

Post by **ChetanOjha** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:06 pm

saurya_s wrote:The year of award of degree doesn't matter?

It's your degree mate.

mvent00 · Post by **mvent00** » Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:38 am

saurya_s wrote:The year of award of degree doesn't matter?

If PBS calculator awards you 50 points for your Ph.D. then nothing matters, you can use your Ph.D. degree to claim 50 points.

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