Hi, With the new rules related to WP/HSMP in 2008, I am a bit worried about the ILR processing. I am in UK since June 2003 and I was on WP till July 2007. I recently changed my status to HSMP and I will be eligible for ILR in May 2008. Will the new rules affect my ILR processing in any way? Kindly l...

Hi, I just read in the recent immigration newsletter that there is a major change to the immigration in 2008 and that they are going to count the number of people in and OUT of the country. As there are only occassional checks at the security now, are they going to have an immigration control at the...

Thanks for your reply.

I have seen the format of the draft letter to be obtained from the Uni somewhere in this forum. But, I am not able to find that post now..
Please can someone pass on the draft letter please? Thanks in advance.

thanks for your prompt replies meggles...

Hi, the hsmp document says, we need to get a letter from the awarding body. Should it be from the University or can we get it from our college itself?

Please could you clarify this.
Many Thanks

Hi, Many thanks for your prompt reply. Even I am planning to apply in a month or so. I am a bit confused about the submission of past earnings. If I am submitting my application in Dec 2006, do I need to show my income proof since Dec 2005? I have my P60 form for Apr 2005 - Apr 2006. I recently swit...

Thanks for your responses. Glad to know that the initial approval period is for 2yrs so if granted, I can go for ILR in 2008. When checking the eligibility, I am confused about the points for age. I am 30 now and so, please can you tell me how many points will I get? In one of the HSMP documents, I ...

Hi Amber,
Any idea if an MSc from Indian University be recognised as Masters by NARIC? I did my MSc in India, Tamilnadu and it is a 17yrs of education.
Any info would be very helpful.

Hi, I came to UK on Business Visa in September 2002 and went back to India in Mar 2003. Came back in June 2003 on WP and I have my FLR-IED valid till Aug 2009. Please could you let me know, if my stay on Business visa will count towards ILR? or will I need to be on full 5yrs on WP to get my ILR? Man...

hi sathya,
could you please tell me the outcome of your application? I DID my MSc in Bharathiyar and will know for sure if its been recognised from your status.
Many thanks

Hi, I am on work permit since June 2003 and my FLR-IED is valid till Aug 2009. I will get my PR in June 2008. But, I am looking for a job in London and I am planning to switch over to HSMP as it is difficult to find an employer who will sponsor my work permit. My queries are 1. Is it advisable to sw...