Hi there, thanks for your reply... so are you applying under the old rules or Tier 1... i have got all my paper work ready as per Tier 1... so is it ok for me apply for Tier 1 eventhough i qualify under old rules??...the fees are the same anyways...

Please Advice!

Hi there,
As you mentioned you applied under old rules for extension..can you give a list of the documents you applied with.... cos the old rules state that applicant has to only show that he has made efforts to secure employment. is that correct?

regards,
Rohan...

Hi there, I just called today to the HSMP customer service and the person told me that they are looking at 31st July applications now... My current HSMP is due to expire in October 2008 and i was granted HSMP in october 2006. I fall under old rules as per the judicial review. I have been sorting out...

[quote="astro"]HSMP Extension granted last week, details are: Application received by home office on 9 June. Letter confirming receipt of application dated 9 June. Fee deducted from account on 10 June. Approval Letter dated 15 June. Documents & passport received on 18 June. I submitted my extension ...

Hi thanks for the reply.
So just to make sure again..i can register myself as self employed and set up my own company and offer my services directly and pay my taxes myself?

is that right?

regards,
rohan...

Does any one know under HSMP visa if say one is contracting, does he have to use an umbrella company to handle taxes? Or can this be done by himself by registering as self employed? Can a holder of HSMP visa take up contract work directly with a company? or is it necassary to either be self employed...

Also guys, LondonBlonde, you mentioned that i shud go for contracts one week to week basis (which i wud assume are short term ones). what if i get a long term contract with a firm... what happens then..is this going to affect me when i go for extension? the fact that i have been contracting with one...

Cheers Guys,
Thanks for all the replies..very helpful...i will keep you posted on my situation...


Many thanks!
Rohan...

Hi, I got my HSMP initial 2 years stamp in october and am in london contracting as a QA analyst. My company is pushing for me to go permanent. I would like to stay contractor...i am currently on 200£ a day which is near about £50,000 per annum. I was wondering if apply for self employed, how would t...

Ok guys, Here is my situation - Got my HSMP approval on August 4th (in-country aplication in the UK) I was on a Masters student in the UK. I have finished my Masters now. I went to mumbai to apply for entry clearance. i got it and i am back in the UK with a HSMP visa stamped for 2 years - till 2008....

if not permanently , is it possible for me to give a sponsor letter for visitor(tourist) visa for my mum. i am an HSMP holder initially on 2 years visa. is this possible?
regards,
Rohan...

Hey no worries it worked...i got it stamped for 2 years... All i submitted was the papers that i had submitted for HSMP approval. (previous work experience, degrees IT returns etc etc) Letter from current part time job along with payslips for last 6 months... Letter of job offer from uk company HSMP...

Hey, apparently they dont seem to call the reference. i had a friend sign my job offer letter. But they dint seem to call the number on the letter. (however the number was of a genuine company in the UK). They have offered me the job. But i submitted: All papers i submitted for HSMP approval (previo...

Hi, I got my EC stamped for 2 years!!! Hurrah...i went to mumbai VFS office on 24th oct. She looked at my papers and asked wat all i want to submit. (Aparently they dont tell you wat you need to submit). All she said was "you can submit wat you think will help your application" anyways i submitted 1...

Hey As far as i know they only call for interview if they are not satisfied with your papers. i just went to india to get my EC (i am a student in the UK). i submitted my papers and they called me next day to collect..they leave a list with names there the next day..if your name is on the list you w...

Anyone who are students working part time in the UK and applying for HSMP EC in mumbai??

Do we have to show funds in indian bank accounts or is the part time job payslips and bank statements from uk enuf to prove that you have enuf funds to live in UK...

PLease advice,

artfreak9

Thanks susdmetha, will call them and find out... you would think that since i am : 1)already a resident (valid student visa) in the uk 2)working part time and have accomodation in the uk and 3) also due to graduate 4) have secured a full time job offer in the UK (have job offer letter) 5) Can provid...

yes thanks for that but that hasnt answered my question below: I have a query...in section 6 of the VAF1 form (to apply in india) ...it asks for "Your Finances and Employment details" is that for finances in india and employers in india? I am a student in the UK but applying for HSMP EC in mumbai. i...

hi, I am applying from India cos i havnt still graduated yet. i am in the process of handing in my dissertation and will graduate next year. my current student visa is valid till jan 31st 2007. So i want to go to india to apply for the HSMP EC. i aplied for HSMP in the uk and got approval. Since i a...

Hi,
Yes, as a student i can work part time cant i? i am still enrolled on the course...and i am doing 20 hours a week...why shud that be a problem?
Rohan...

Hi, I am currently in the UK working part time (am a student) and renting in a house share. will i have to show any amount in the bank (i am applying for HSMP EC from mumbai india). Cos i am already living in the uk and working part time so i am capable of surviving without govt support. Can i just ...

Hi Don13, Thanks for your reply. the thing is i have been given a previous extension on my dissertation so i doubt the HO will issue another extension on my student visa. Anyways i am planning to fly to mumbai while my student visa lasts to apply for EC from there. Hopefully i should get it. i am cu...

hi people, i have a query...in sectoin 6 of the VAF1 form (to apply in india) ...it asks for "Your Finances and Employment details" is that for finances in india and employers in india? I am a student in the UK but applying for HSMP EC in mumbai. i work part time in the UK currently but have secured...

Yes this is for EC for HSMP. All i need to confirm is if i can apply within the country (eventhough i havnt still graduated)...though i have completed all my modules on my course and have my marks transcripts and pass letter...i am currently trying to hand in my dissertation after which i will gradu...

has anyone else got any more views on this?