HSMP to Highly Skilled Tier 1 - General sub-category

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http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/ ... ntent.pdf

Refer page 14:


Highly skilled tier, General sub-category
Specific criteria (pass mark = 75)

The specific criteria will be those that have been in
force since 5 December 2006 for the Highly Skilled
Migrant Programme.

The extension test will use the same criteria as those
for initial entry (see Annex B), except that:

a. Points for age awarded on entry will be
carried forward under the extension test.
Separate provision will be made to
accommodate those who are applying under
the extension test from pre-points system
categories and who have not previously been
awarded points for age under the Highly
Skilled: General sub-category;



I have been issued with a 2 year HSMP visa with 10 points awarded for age.

However, on switching from HSMP to Highly Skilled Tier 1 - General Sub-category after 2 years, will I be awarded any points for age considering the fact I will be 32 then.

Should I switch to Highly Skilled Tier 1 - General Sub-category before the expiry of my 2 year HSMP visa to be awarded points for age and use the same points awarded at the time of extension too.

Under Highly Skilled Tier 1 - General Sub-category EXTENSION, the points awarded for age are those awarded ON ENTRY not considering the current age at the time of application for extension.

Please advise.

[Hiro]

Many including myself are in the same situation. I understand that statement to mean that:

1. When its time to renew, the points for age will remain fixed from the first time the application was made (in your case 10 points will be carried forward). And I hope there will be a provision for this on the renewal application forms and guidance notes that will come out next year.

2. Your plan of changing to tier 1 - general now and then use it again for renewal, would be a waste of time and money. I do not think you can change from the current HSMP visa to tier 1 - general at any time of year because you want to (because they are the same). You will change it on renewal down the line when the visa is about to expire. I hope that makes sense.

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/ ... ntent.pdf

Refer page 14:


Highly skilled tier, General sub-category
Specific criteria (pass mark = 75)

The specific criteria will be those that have been in
force since 5 December 2006 for the Highly Skilled
Migrant Programme.

The extension test will use the same criteria as those
for initial entry (see Annex B), except that:

a. Points for age awarded on entry will be
carried forward under the extension test.
Separate provision will be made to
accommodate those who are applying under
the extension test from pre-points system
categories and who have not previously been
awarded points for age under the Highly
Skilled: General sub-category;



I have been issued with a 2 year HSMP visa with 10 points awarded for age.

However, on switching from HSMP to Highly Skilled Tier 1 - General Sub-category after 2 years, will I be awarded any points for age considering the fact I will be 32 then.

Should I switch to Highly Skilled Tier 1 - General Sub-category before the expiry of my 2 year HSMP visa to be awarded points for age and use the same points awarded at the time of extension too.

Under Highly Skilled Tier 1 - General Sub-category EXTENSION, the points awarded for age are those awarded ON ENTRY not considering the current age at the time of application for extension.

Please advise.