Well, as H.O. announced new point system for HSMP initial and extension, it will be very difficult for a person currently on HSMP aged over 34 to satisfy minimum 75 points for further extension. When HSMP initial approval was granted, there was no clue for such rules for HSMP extension. People sette...

Well, as H.O. announced new point system for HSMP initial and extension, it will be very difficult for a person currently on HSMP aged over 34 to satisfy minimum 75 points for further extension. When HSMP initial approval was granted, there was no clue for such rules for HSMP extension. People sette...

Well, as H.O. announced new point system for HSMP initial and extension, it will be very difficult for a person currently on HSMP aged over 34 to satisfy minimum 75 points for further extension. When HSMP initial approval was granted, there was no clue for such rules for HSMP extension. People sette...

Well, as H.O. announced new point system for HSMP initial and extension, it will be very difficult for a person currently on HSMP aged over 34 to satisfy minimum 75 points for further extension. When HSMP initial approval was granted, there was no clue for such rules for HSMP extension. People sette...

Any suggestions...

Is maximum continuous time period of absence for a person on WP/HSMP 3 months or 6 weeks, so that it should not be a problem, while applying for ILR after 5 years(unfortunately not 4 years now) ? I can't find any information on homeoffice website for guidance on ILR. The only thing I found is in the...

ppron747 Thank you very much for providing helpful information. ********************* I have reported this to police, and they will provide a report in couple of days and without that report nothing can be done. I spoke to few people and friends regarding this, and someone told me that aim of these ...

sudeep_n , thank you very much for your valuable suggestions. I have registered a police complaint and they said they will send the report in the post in couple of days. One of my worry is if after been issuing a duplicate passport, and with new visa stamp, will my new passport have record of my las...

Hi I came to this country 4 years back on Work Permit. Changed my status to HSMP on 15th June 2006, and my passport was stamped untill 14th June 2008. My passport, HSMP approval letter, my degree, driving licence, pay slips and bank statement (everything was in one folder) has got stolen from my roo...

http://www.workpermit.com/news/2006_06_15/uk/immigrants_amnesty.htm 15 June 2006 The Home Office has not ruled out an amnesty for illegal immigrants, despite previously denying one would go ahead. Home Office minister Liam Byrne said it is too early to tell whether he will allow the controversial mo...

Sams, there might have been some hope you getting ILR if the application had been posted prior to 3rd April, and action taken to slow up its consideration ... by deliberately paying by cheque rather than using a card. No guarantee that would have worked but it might have been worth a try. However I...

Smit wrote:That's right, HSMP extension applications can only be made by post and cannot be made at any PEO.

Does it mean only for HSMP extension applications or for Initial approved application as well?

I still doubt how can it be possible as the applications did not even meet the min 3yrs 11 months requirements... But did they meet that requirement when the application was actually considered by the person looking at the application? I suspect the answer to that might have been yes, on the "4 yea...

guys, I have just spoken to my lawyer about this and he told me to wait another year. he also mentioned that it is impossible to change the rules back. I have to apply anyway to get the extension. As I understand I should not lose my fees during this transitional period, though it will be quite pai...

LUCKy wrote:Surprised..... I contacted HO via e-mail about my status. They replied (WITHIN ONLY TWO HOURS) my application has not been decided as yet. Very good & fast service.

Could you please let me know, which HO email-id did you contact!

Thanks

hsmp_april wrote:My approval was done on 4th May, I received it yesterday i.e. 9th May

Congratulaions HSMP_April!
Any idea when your appliaction was assigned to a caseworker.

Thanks

Great news from Joseph. The HO official web is not working but it is true. Good for those by June. Also did an interview with David Ho, seems home office annouce on the 3/5 that people can continue to use the old form to apply for ILR, ie only need to stay here for 4 years to qualify, until the new...

http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/news/announcements/changes_to_immigration.html Transitional Arrangements * We recognise the difficulties customers may experience due to the forms not being updated immediately. Consequently, we are introducing an interim arrangement, w...

hsmp_april wrote:HO does not inform when your application is allocated to case worker, they will let you know only if you call them to find out status.

Could you please tell me the HO's Tel number, to check the status.

Thanks and Regards

: Home Office website is currently having technical difficulties, I have been unable to find the new announcement there yet There isn't still any news or announcement after 24/04/2006, regarding "Changes to Immigration Rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain Application" neither on http://www.workingi...

"I'm assuming, please correct me if i'm wrong, that a reference number implies that your file is now with a caseworker?" I received reference number on 13th still my application was not allocated to case worker till 27th, so this assumption is incorrect. Do HO informs that the application is alloca...

I think its true, processing times are very slow in April, after new forms.
My friend's (in-country application) status:

Applied - 4th April
Received by HO - 5th April
CC debited - 11th April
Reference number recieved - 25th April

Website Link http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/news/announcements/changes_to_immigration.html Changes to Immigration Rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications 24 April 2006 Background On 3 April 2006, revisions to the existing Immigration Rules will bring into ef...

proska wrote:I wonder why no one can answer my question?

Any success of getting answer to your question?
I am stuck in the same situation..

Hi I am planning to apply for HSMP. Currently I am on WP for 3 years in UK. 1 year WP (previous employer) + 2 years (current employer) 1) Do I need to send Original Work Permits while submitting the application? 2) In Part 2 of HSMP Application Form: What do I need to fill in Q7 - Q13 and which evid...