Question for push_hsmp and all senior members...

[nad]

Hi All,
I've been working for a firm for the last 7 months, I've got enough points to eligible for HSMP extension under Tier 1 ,
my questions
1. Will it be enough to work for just 7 months and apply for early extension.
2.can the HO ask the reason for early extension.
3.I'am getting paid through cheques.
4.can we count as bonus or commission in gross salary.
finaly who is responsible to pay the tax employer or employee...

apprecaite any comments please...

[nksg]

1. Will it be enough to work for just 7 months and apply for early extension.

If you are getting enough points you should be fine. But how early you are planning to apply.

2.can the HO ask the reason for early extension.

I have not seen any one posting issue on this. You can always mention some reason on the cover letter.

3.I'am getting paid through cheques.

As long as you can prove the income by bank statements and salary slips it should be fine. I would take a letter from my employer on this as well (that i am paid y cheques not by BACS)

4.can we count as bonus or commission in gross salary.

Yes, if this is reflected on the salary slip.

finaly who is responsible to pay the tax employer or employee...

Depends but my understanding states it should be employer (please correct me if i am wrong).

[nad]

Hi All,
I've been working for a firm for the last 7 months, I've got enough points to eligible for HSMP extension under Tier 1 ,
my questions
1. Will it be enough to work for just 7 months and apply for early extension.
2.can the HO ask the reason for early extension.
3.I'am getting paid through cheques.
4.can we count as bonus or commission in gross salary.
5.finaly who is responsible to pay the tax employer or employee...

apprecaite any comments please...

[nad]

Hi All,
I've been working for a firm for the last 7 months, I've got enough points to eligible for HSMP extension under Tier 1 ,
my questions
1. Will it be enough to work for just 7 months and apply for early extension.
2.can the HO ask the reason for early extension.
3.I'am getting paid through cheques.
4.can we count as bonus or commission in gross salary.
finaly who is responsible to pay the tax employer or employee...

apprecaite any comments please...

[push]

1. Will it be enough to work for just 7 months and apply for early extension.

Yes you can

2.can the HO ask the reason for early extension.

When some ppl applied much ahead of the expiry of their current leave there were some issues initially but not any more.

3.I'am getting paid through cheques.

Thats fine

4.can we count as bonus or commission in gross salary.

Yes

finaly who is responsible to pay the tax employer or employee...

Primary responsibility is on the employer to deduct the tax at source. In case of any discrepancy, the employee settles it directly with HMRC by filing a return

[nad]

Thanks Push_Pump,
Wot if the the HO checks with HM revenue about my tax return, and if they found out my employer is not paying it so who's to be blamed for that me or the employer,

finally I know this topic has been discussed earlier but just wanna confirm can the HO refuse the application on the basis of applying to early...
or is it possible that they will ask to apply later before the visa expires,
appreicate your comments..

thanks again.

[push]

Thanks Push_Pump,
Wot if the the HO checks with HM revenue about my tax return, and if they found out my employer is not paying it so who's to be blamed for that me or the employer,

finally I know this topic has been discussed earlier but just wanna confirm can the HO refuse the application on the basis of applying to early...
or is it possible that they will ask to apply later before the visa expires,
appreicate your comments..

thanks again.

As I said that the primary responsibility lies with the employer as he deducts the tax from your monthly salary. At the year end though a P60 is issued and if you discover any discrepancy the onus lies on the employee to sort that out with HMRC by filing a return. The fact that you are raising this question suggests that your employer is not depositing tax on your behalf at the same time you are aware of it ---- smacks of a scam mate.

[nad]

Hi Guru,
Cheers for ur reply, wot u reckon I should do now, I've got 7 months pay slip and bank statement I was thinking to apply it very soon,
most of the people say the HO will not check with HM revenue, they will only check with the company...

secondly is it work sending the application with with OISC consultant,will they get any extra priority or will the application will be process more quickly..

appreciate ur comments.