You will need to send your passport with FLR/EC so whichever country you are in when you do this, that will tell you which one to use.

Assuming you are applying for initial HSMP, you should fax the form back to HO using the number published on the HSMP FAQ page: http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/schemes_and_programmes/hsmp/hsmp_faq.html? (If you are apply for an extension/LTR the fax number is on the fo...

The HSMP approval letter is valid for 6 months, however, you can only switch from WHM to HSMP once you have been in the UK for 12 months, so you are not going to be able to do this. Victoria Hi Victoria, is this a recently introduced rule then? because I applied for my HSMP after only being in the ...

If you have had problems with your past applications, perhaps you would consider using an immigration agent? Although they are an extra cost, the chances of success are might higher and they can make sure all your documents are right. A friend of mine made three unsuccessful applications and ended u...

Not sure I can help with all your questions, but here are answers to what I can... [quote="danalis"]Issues / Questions[/b] In the event that the approval letter arrives after we have we have already obtained entry clearance under a WHV or have left Australia, can we rely on that same HSMP approval l...

Thanks jes2jes, appreciate the support. The reason I ask questions on the forum is because I've searched and not been able to find information myself. SYH's suggestions were completely unhelpful - the information was not in the locations suggested and if he/she is so sure of where to find it, why no...

Can anyone else offer a more efficient approach to getting this information?

pantaiema wrote:Unless there was a miracle, I am pretty sure U will be rejected if U include loan as part of earning, and I believe U already know about this.

Umm, no I don't already know about this and did a search before posting the question. If there's another thread, can you direct me to it please?

I'm looking at an arrangement where my salary package would include some PAYE salary and some interest-free loan. Tax would be paid on the loan as a "benefit in kind". I'm not sure what implications this would have if I needed to get an HSMP extension or if the ILR rules were changed to require a mi...

Does it specify anywhere whether time spent in British Overseas Territories counts as an absence from the UK for settlement purposes? I'm thinking about doing some contracting in Gibraltar, but wouldn't do it if that counted as an absence. its an absence, look at the residence requirement in the an...

Does it specify anywhere whether time spent in British Overseas Territories counts as an absence from the UK for settlement purposes? I'm thinking about doing some contracting in Gibraltar, but wouldn't do it if that counted as an absence. its an absence, look at the residence requirement in the an...

Does it specify anywhere whether time spent in British Overseas Territories counts as an absence from the UK for settlement purposes? I'm thinking about doing some contracting in Gibraltar, but wouldn't do it if that counted as an absence.

Hi Ajex, The information you need is on the workingintheuk.gov.uk website. For an HSMP Extension ie FLR-HSMP, the form is here (use the Urgent Treatment Form 540k, the fax number is on the form) http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk./working_in_the_uk/en/documents/all_forms.html (if you are applying for ...

With my initial HSMP application, the postman let my neighbour sign for my documents - not that I had authorised that! I didn't even know my neighbours at the time, but they were given all my documents like passport, bank statements, uni degrees. Luckily they saw me coming into my house and brought ...

Okay I can relax now My HSMP Extension was approved even though I applied as "Salaried" while working through a limited company. Details if anyone wants them are in the main HSMP Extension Forum, here:
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... &start=540

Sasman,

My extension has now been approved (was processed more quickly cos I submitted an Urgent Treatment Request). Details on the main HSMP Extension Forum, not sure if the link will work but try this:
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... &start=540

Yay my HSMP Extension has been approved for 4 years (I initially had 1 year)!!! Thanks lots to everyone on this board for their help, it has been so stressful preparing an application so soon after the changes in rules. TIMELINE ----------- Visa due to expire on 20 Feb 2007 Fri 26 Jan - sent documen...

I've applied for an extension but am concerned I may have applied as Salaried when I should have been Self Employed (based on the new FAQ). If my existing leave expires while they are making a decision on my current application, and it is rejected, can I continue working while I make a new applicati...

Has anyone applied as "Salaried" with a limited company and been successful/unsuccessful with their extension? I receive a salary + dividends from my company so applied for my Extension as "Salaried". This was based on previous advice was Work Permits that this was okay, plus wanting to avoid any In...

I've used CityPak and City Sprint before to courier documents (including sending them to Home Office). But not sure if they can pick up documents without signature...

Can anyone point out the section on the Home Office website where it says your clock "resets" if you switch from HSMP to WP? Since they are both categories leading to settlement, I would have thought so long as there was no break between them then time would continue to count...

Sasman, I'm in the same situation as you. I'm sole director & shareholder of a limited company and applied on 25 January as "Salaried" (I receive salary and dividends). I applied as Salaried because it seemed from the form/guidance that this was the right category if you were basing your application...

mine reached them on 27 January and when i called today (9 Feb) to check status, it still hadn't been assigned to a caseworker.

if it's urgent, give them a call to find out.

In view of the above, I am concerned that my accountant is not giving me the best advice, especially because I don't think they have many clients from outside the UK. (They also told me that certified copies of documents would be okay for HSMP which I know is not the case.) Can anyone recommend a go...

Under the new rules for HSMP, I will need to include my dividends to meet the earnings threshold. However, I think I need to prove that tax has been paid on them. I'm director of a limited company so my accountant says I won't get a "corporate tax voucher" and that all I can provide is photocopies o...