Tier 1 renewal from india- pregnant woman

[hsmpindia]

Hello,
I hold HSMP visa which is going to expire in 17th september 2009.
I am still employed UK employer and availaing sabatical leave (without pay)
I came to india in Mid Jan 2009 to take gynac treatment and I am now pregnant. I was advised bedrest and was not able to join work.
I want to renew my HSMP so that i can claim my maternity leave.
I have enough salary and other points to cover the 75 points.
Please help how shld i go ahead regarding it.
Regards
HSMPIndia

[geriatrix]

You cannot make a leave to remain application (read extension application) from outside the UK.

In other words, if you need to extend your HSMP status then you must return to UK and submit an application there.

regards

[hsmpindia]

what if i can prove that i am not medically fit to travel by air.
i see another post which says that one can apply outside uk for extension.

[geriatrix]

what if i can prove that i am not medically fit to travel by air.

As far as I know, it is not possible (or not allowed, shall I say). I would advise you to check with UKBA directly if an exception can be made in your case, given your medical condition, and that you can substantiate your claim to UKBA's satisfaction. If UKBA agrees to it they will advise you how to go about making the application.

i see another post which says that one can apply outside uk for extension.

It will be helpful if you could provide a link to this post you are referring to. And please do not confuse your case with those of others who (had to leave UK because of changes in extension criteria announced in Nov 2006 and therefore) are affected by HSMP Judicial Review of April 2008.

regards

[hsmpindia]

hello
pls can you give me contact details of UKBA. so that i can call them and check.
i had contacted the Public enquiry office and they said that it is not mandatory to be in UK to get the extension.
I had also informed them about my critical medical condition not allowing me to travel.
Before submitting the letter i will get my maternity leave sanctioned from my employer. As the maternity leave overlaps with the visa expiry date.
Cheers
HSMPINDIA

[bani]

You should contact the public enquiry office again to find out where and to whom you should address your application to because yours is an unusual case. Good luck.

hello
pls can you give me contact details of UKBA. so that i can call them and check.
i had contacted the Public enquiry office and they said that it is not mandatory to be in UK to get the extension.
I had also informed them about my critical medical condition not allowing me to travel.
Before submitting the letter i will get my maternity leave sanctioned from my employer. As the maternity leave overlaps with the visa expiry date.
Cheers
HSMPINDIA