Transitional Arrangements for HSMP applicants outside UK

[atc_guy]

Hi Guys,

I am not clear as regards transitional arrangements for non India people who have received (or are about to receive) the initial approval leter under HSMP and have applied from outside UK.


I hope I will receive my approval letter within March and I am not sure whether I should wait until HO announces the dates for the start of Tier 1 rules for the rest of the world or attempt to apply as per old system.


Any advice welcome!

many thanks,

atc_guy

[intalex]

You can apply for EC under the old rules up to the date that they will announce for Tier 1 to be effective for the rest of the world (early summer 2008 from what I hear).

From the announced date, you will apply under the new rules. Under old rules, I think you will get 2-years LTR, but I'm not sure of the case under new rules - it could be 2 or 3 years.

[atc_guy]

thanks mate!!

You can apply for EC under the old rules up to the date that they will announce for Tier 1 to be effective for the rest of the world (early summer 2008 from what I hear).

From the announced date, you will apply under the new rules. Under old rules, I think you will get 2-years LTR, but I'm not sure of the case under new rules - it could be 2 or 3 years.