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by artfreak9
Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:42 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: T1 FLR/Ext application for HSMP visa holders in UK-post here
Replies: 120
Views: 32405

Hi All, I have submitted my Application for HSMP Extension (under old rules)...(although i qualify under new rules). Timelines: Application sent - 12th Sept 2008 Application recieved by HO- 15th Sept 2008 Payment deducted - 17th Sept 2008 Ref number recieved - 19th Sept 2008 Decision - Awaited Retur...
by artfreak9
Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: T1 FLR/Ext application for HSMP visa holders in UK-post here
Replies: 120
Views: 32405

HSMP approval in March 2006. Initial leave to remain under HSMP granted in May 2006. Application sent: 01-May Application received: 02-May Payment deducted: 02-May Reference number: PB304....19X/001 (received 08-May by post) Documents submitted in the application: 1. Cover letter 2. Tier 1 applicat...
by artfreak9
Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: T1 FLR/Ext application for HSMP visa holders in UK-post here
Replies: 120
Views: 32405

Hi all, I just posted my Extension application (FLR Tier1 - HSMP) by special delivery today at 9.00 am. The documents I included are as follows: APPLICATION: ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Passport 2) Original HSMP Approval letter (dated Aug 4th 2006) 3) FLR Tier1 (...
by artfreak9
Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: T1 FLR/Ext application for HSMP visa holders in UK-post here
Replies: 120
Views: 32405

Hi all, I just posted my Extension application (FLR Tier1 - HSMP) by special delivery today at 9.00 am. The documents I included are as follows: APPLICATION: ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Passport 2) Original HSMP Approval letter (dated Aug 4th 2006) 3) FLR Tier1 (...
by artfreak9
Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension
Replies: 12
Views: 3332

Whether or not an HSMPian benefits from the HSMP JR judgment depends on when the initial HSMP application was made and not by the date of the HSMP approval letter. Who can apply on form FLR Tier 1 (HSMP) 2) You should only use this application form if you were granted leave to enter or remain under...
by artfreak9
Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension
Replies: 12
Views: 3332

Whether or not an HSMPian benefits from the HSMP JR judgment depends on when the initial HSMP application was made and not by the date of the HSMP approval letter. Who can apply on form FLR Tier 1 (HSMP) 2) You should only use this application form if you were granted leave to enter or remain under...
by artfreak9
Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying for HSMP Extension under juducial Review
Replies: 5
Views: 1178

Hi hsmpaspire,
thanks for your reply... do we know what are the processing times now?
The HR manager at my work told me its taking 10 weeks to process... :(

regards,
Rohan...
by artfreak9
Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Applying for HSMP Extension under juducial Review
Replies: 5
Views: 1178

hi

Hi there, I am in the similar situation as you and I have been on HSMP since October 2006 (Approval letter - August 2006)... I am about to send out my extension application this week...Could you let me know what documentation you are sending.... I assume under old rules we only have to: 1) Show that...
by artfreak9
Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:14 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Extension
Replies: 12
Views: 3332

Hi, In your email you say you recieved approval on "27th Nov 2006"..I think the Judicial review only covers people who have recieved an approval letter before "Nov 07 2006" and EC clearance based on that letter (or am i wrong..)... I am currently on HSMP visa that i got in 26 October 2006 (Approval ...
by artfreak9
Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: hsmp extension under old rules
Replies: 4
Views: 1008

Hi,
Can you also put up a list of documents that you sent with you application (under old rules)...

Thanks...
by artfreak9
Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: hsmp extension under old rules
Replies: 4
Views: 1008

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!
by artfreak9
Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: old rules
Replies: 0
Views: 485

old rules

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...
by artfreak9
Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: hsmp extension under old rules
Replies: 4
Views: 1008

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...
by artfreak9
Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:16 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!
Replies: 1433
Views: 555116

[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 ...
by artfreak9
Sat Jan 13, 2007 3:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Self Employed - how do new HSMP rules effect?
Replies: 11
Views: 2766

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...
by artfreak9
Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:04 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Self Employed - how do new HSMP rules effect?
Replies: 11
Views: 2766

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...
by artfreak9
Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:56 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Self Employed - how do new HSMP rules effect?
Replies: 11
Views: 2766

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...
by artfreak9
Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:53 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Self Employed - how do new HSMP rules effect?
Replies: 11
Views: 2766

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


Many thanks!
Rohan...
by artfreak9
Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:46 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Self Employed - how do new HSMP rules effect?
Replies: 11
Views: 2766

Self Employed - how do new HSMP rules effect?

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...
by artfreak9
Wed Nov 15, 2006 5:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: New HSMP Format is Helpful or not???
Replies: 21
Views: 6233

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....
by artfreak9
Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: How to get parent to UK
Replies: 3
Views: 1620

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...
by artfreak9
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:43 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Queries on VAF1 FEB 2006 Form
Replies: 10
Views: 2398

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...
by artfreak9
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:37 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC stamped
Replies: 15
Views: 4672

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...
by artfreak9
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP entry clearance queries
Replies: 10
Views: 3029

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...
by artfreak9
Wed Nov 01, 2006 10:12 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: EC INTERVIEW
Replies: 1
Views: 788

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...
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