HSMP extension

[vinoth7007]

Hi I am new to this forum. I wonder if any one can advice me on this which is a new issue.

I was due for HSMP extension last month and applied on 29 th april 2008, my payment was processed and I recieve an acknowledgement stating that my payment is processed and cleared on 30 th april 2008.

In the meantime my visa expired on 17 may 2008, and as per guidance I was eligible to work as I made the application before my LTR expired.

I receive a letter on 3 june stating that my application became invalid as I paid less fees. It also mentioned that I filled the incorrect form (but it was a mistake from their side - I clarified from home office)

Only then i realised that I paid 350 instead of 750. I thought I am extending and my HSMP is already approved 2 years ago when I initially applied for the 2+3 HSMP.

It was my mistake being careless. Mistake can hapen with one but i am paying a lot for this

I was told to make a fresh application with the correct fee and advised not to work by homeoffice as I made the reapplication out of date (after my LTR expired)

I have sent the application with the correct fee and I am sitting at home without a job.

I was told by home office that there were 1000s of applications like this and they were all sent back

Can any one advise what i should do in these circumstances and is there any guidance on reapplication out of date regarding living and working in the UK. Do you know the guidance on working if we are apealing in case application is rejected. I am just wondering if the same rule applies for reapplication too.

Many thanks for your help

regards
vinoth

[geriatrix]

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