Have not seen the guidance notes, but do they mean to say that all hsmp approval holders can apply for EC within 6 months? Even if the older letters said '3 months'? Dear Members, I would like to confirm that now you can lodge EC application within 6 months of approval not 3 months as i read this in ...

My husband's HSMP approval letter is dated 11/10/05. Since he was dependent on my PFT visa, he was advised to apply for an entry clearance overseas. He applied from Kolkata on 3/4/06. Still waiting for an answer from the Embassy who keep telling him that there are checks on in the UK. Has anyone ...