maxima wrote:Does that mean - I can work under HSMP (without any restrictions) up to 6 months, then apply to FLR ? (the reason I am asking - I need to travel soon and my wife is forcing me to get a holiday in April - I can apply on HSMP then have a holiday and once it approved - get a new job and fly to customer abroad and then apply on FLR).
Even if your HSMP is approved you are free continue to work for your present employer and never take up HSMP status. However, until your FLR based on HSMP is approved you cannot use the benefits of working under HSMP rules.You can work only under the WP rules. So to answer your question, you cannot take up unrestricted work till your HSMP based FLR is approved.
Since you already hold a valid WP, go ahead and take your holiday, and on your return apply for HSMP based FLR. Once you get your FLR you are free to change jobs at will.
Do you really hear - it is works ? I thought - they will return you a passport and stop the whole case. When you return back - they will start again.... Am I wrong ?.
Alternatively, you can apply for FLR and then apply for urgent treatment based on pre-booked holidays (you will have to send proof). In this case if HO thinks that the case is valid, then your passport with FLR stamp will be returned to you.
I think by the way - if I will travel after HSMP approved with old WP LR I can have problem on arrival airport - I think computer will clear old company where I was working and show HSMP approval. And immigration officer will look for LR stamped for HSMP - not sure - are the stamps different ??
You will still need to be employed by the same company when you go for your holidays. Therefore, you are legally allowed to enter the country to continue with your employment. And if asked you can honestly say that.
