The method in which your decision is sent does not allude to it being an approval or rejection Post sent within the UK is either 1st class or 2nd class. 1st class post is usually delivered the following day after posting wheras 2nd class post is usually deleivered 2-3 days following posting. 1st cla...

For claiming 10 points under “spouse”, do I have to be married for more than 2 yrs. Yes you must have been married or in a relationship akin to marriage for a minimum of two years. Hence why the HSMP Team require evidence of the subsistence of your marriage/ relationship akin to marriage through th...

The key thing is to emphasise that you will be mixing work with holiday as opposed to highlighting that all you intend to do is work. A standard response should be you plan to have 50:50 split between work and holiday time.

Good Luck

An in-country application for HSMP scheme is also considered an application for variation of leave to remain in the UK from whatever status you currently hold to HSMP where this is allowed in the immigration rules. This is why you also submit an application form FLR(HSM) in addition to the standard ...

DoubtingThomas, No your parents cannot be included in your application for ILR. However once you obtain ILR there is scope in the immigration rules to sponsor them for ILR where the requirements of the rules are met namely para 317 which states: 317. The requirements to be met by a person seeking in...

Do I need to apply to Homeoffice to get the Dependent Visa stamped on baby's passport ? Yes unless your baby will never travel out of the U.K. This is really outrageous. 250 pounds for such a small straight forward thing. I am sure its cheaper than the swiss trip if its just to avoid paying this FL...

Joseph, Agree that on first appearance fresh applications in such cases seem unfair. However the residence time counted for ILR purposes for employment related categories leading to settlement is four years. Residence for ILR purposes means physical presence and or/ consideration of ordinarily resid...

I don't think there is any harm in calling them to clarify things so go ahead.

kissnkar - need to know when you entered the UK on your WP and what is its validity to give you a range of options.

Post subject: Original Documents Posted: 16 Mar 2004 16:09 3. What original docs they require, (as it is not mentioned) Posted: 18 Mar 2004 13:24 They asked me for 1. updated application 2. qualification dcos 3. reference letters but I could not do so. Now I am planning to send them updated applica...

I never said it is easy, by the way; I will keep the forum informed about the developments - hopefully it will be of use to someone else as well

Good things rarely are easy but I too wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing of the outcome.

hsmphopeful, These statements in the HSMP guide would typically apply say to accounting where qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA may be achieved without one holding a degree - IMHO its only fair to equate those elements of coursework, formal study and examinations in such cases which equate to work/ ...

Applicants must submit their application at the Canadian dipomatic post serving their country of nationality or country where they have been lawfully admitted for 12 months or more. You can submit your application at Buffalo or Islamabad. Check the Buffalo site to see their processing times for thos...

hsmphopeful, Criteria for membership is approved by the Privy Council and is specified in the Charter and the Bylaws - therefore they are approved by the highest level of Government Such approval still does't mean its equal to a degree. BCS is a Royal Chartered institution and can grant Chartered ti...

My understanding of the HSMP scheme is that membership at a certain level for any relevant profession/ organisation does not in itself equate/ make up for a lack of a formal qualification at the undergradaute or postgraduate level precisely for the fact that there may not be any criteria for the awa...

1. You cannot apply for ILR earlier than 4 weeks (for an in person application) or 5 weeks (for a postal application) before the required residence time in your category leading to settlement which for HSMP/ HSMP allowed amalgamation cases is 4 years. 2. As Chess has highlighted maximum HSMP extensi...

To add on to comments by Chess & Dip refer to response on the same from US Embassy in London FAQ. I have renewed my expired passport which contains a valid U.S. visa. Can I still use the visa? If the passport in which your visa has been endorsed has expired, the visa in the old passport can still be...

From: minu_sunny To: Kayalami Posted: 17 Mar 2004 04:26 Subject: HSMP Application Dear Kayalmi, I wish to apply for Highly Skilled Migration Programme. I am MCA with 11 years of experience from India and i have the required pounts for HSMP. I want to clarify the following pounts with you. 1. How muc...

kissnkar, Any letter/ reference in relation to claimed points for work experience at the standard and/or senior/specialist level must clearly state your duties, responsibilities and tasks. Mention of the word senior and length of service on its own does not highlight the scope of your work now does ...

3. What original docs they require, (as it is not mentioned) They asked me to submit original docs but I couldn't send them becuase I was sending those to UK Immigration. But I can't tell them about it I guess. So: 1. The Canadian Officials asked you for a distinct set of original documents. 2. Whe...

It may be that your offer to pay if it does not materialise is not enforcable by law. It might be best in this instance to let your friend in the UK receive the originals and forward them to you - you would of course have to authorise the HSMP Team to do such in writing. Depending on your country of...

The employer must notify Work Permits UK when an employee changes the address at which they will be working. Of course if you are merely moving short term (IMHO < 3mths) between sites say for project purposes/ on secondment then this is not necessary. The notification must be accompanied with a copy...

In my time I either got to milk the cows or muck out the shed .

bouncingboy, Proof that you have been married (and that it was not a marriage of convinience). Obviously it would help to have sufficient evidence that you 'never' met your wife a 'week ago'. Clearly it would be helpful if you had documentary evidence spanning a period of 2 years. The presentation o...

The fact that Home Office ignored the 'No WP' to 'HSMP' in between period in question when granting you fresh HSMP LTR indicates they continued to be considered as being in a category leading to settlement so can be included in your 4 year clock counter for ILR.