Hi, I assume that your query is regarding HSMP. If so, I do not think a gap in employment is an issue as long as you can show evidence to prove work experience at graduate level covering the entire period that you want to claim points for. I suggest you wait till you can show "actual" expe...

Home Office current performance and service standards - July 2006 HSMP Service Standard : 50% of new applications to be decided within 5 weeks of receipt at our payment handling service and 90% within 14 weeks. Current Performance (year to date): % of applications decided within 25 working days = 8...

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You can switch to HSMP visa from WP visa from within the UK itself. No need to go back to India to get an HSMP visa. Once you have the HSMP approval, use FLR(IED) to apply.


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Hi,

I am afraid there's no other option for you but to back to your home country to apply for EC based on your HSMP approval.


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Hi, Not sure if I understand your message correctly, but - HSMP application is only for HO to approve your eligibility under the HSMP scheme. Once you have approval, you will need to either apply for extension of stay (if you are already in UK) or for Entry Clearance (if you reside outside UK). It i...

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You need VAF1 form, and not VAF2. VAF2 is only for ILR (settlement). In the VAF1 form under Section 1, mention HSMP against "Others".

Sorry, but I don't know the answers to the other queries.

Check the BHC India website at http://www.ukinindia.com for forms and guidance.

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http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/news/announcements/changes_to_payment0.html ---- 03 July 2006 We are experiencing some temporary delays in the processing for Leave to Remain and specific Work Permit work streams including Worker Registration Scheme and Highly Skilled ...

1. If your spouse applies for HSMP and gets an approval. Since your spouse is in UK as a dependent, she will have to go back to India to apply for EC on the basis of HSMP. Once she returns to UK on her HSMP visa issued in India, you will then be able to apply for extension of stay in UK as her depen...

You need to provide evidence of earnings for the last 12 months from the date the HSMP application is received by HO. If you have been out of work during these last 12 months, the income will be taken as NIL for those months. You being out of a job is a personal issue. Only if you have been studying...

Hi, Unless it can be proved that the relationship has subsisted for the last 2 years (with 3 different forms of evidences to cover the 2 yr. period), points will not be awarded. In my humble opinion, I don't think a Team Leader role qualifies for a "senior / specialist" level work experien...

Hi,

You can get a letter of comparability from NARIC (http://www.naric.org.uk) to know for sure if your MSc is equivalent to a British Masters !! It will cost you aboyt 30-40 pounds.

Part-time qualifications are not considered in HSMP.

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Hi,

Going by the rule that 2 forms of evidences must be submitted, you should be okay if you submit the salary slips and bank account statements.

You could explain the situation in the covering letter, to make it easier for the caseworker to understand.

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Hi,

New forms are available on the website since 12-Jun. Download those and fill them up if you wish to send in your application on or after 19-Jun.

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Though I am not an expert here, but my personal suggestion would be to re-apply for HSMP afresh.

I say so because the reasons for not entering UK (while you had the HSMP approval) were personal.

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Rajeev, First, you will need to make sure if your PG qualification is equivalent to a British masters. You can get this done through NARIC ( http://www.naric.org.uk ) and it will cost you about 30-40 GBP. Once, it is established that your PG qualification is equivalent to a British masters degree, y...

Pabhi,


If you are going to apply for EC from India, it takes about 5-10 working days to get back your passport - provided you sumbit all the relevant supporting documentation and make it a straight-forward case for ECO.

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Relax !!

It takes about 10-15 working days.

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Surpising that you did not notice this guidance given in the FLR (IED) application form !! ----- Following changes to the Immigration Rules, applications for an extension of stay (limited leave to remain) will only be approvable for applicants already in the UK who satisfy the requirements of the im...

Please view:

http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/workin ... rant3.html

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Check this site: http://www.naric.org.uk

NARIC issues a letter a comparability to state whether qualifications earned overseas match similar ones from UK educational institutions (British degrees / qualifications).


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mdmfolsom wrote: how will they know that we've separated?

Worst scenario - your husband can write to the HO and tell them that you both have separated / divorced.

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Hi HSMP_APRIL_2006, In my opinion:- Mentioning that you pay a mortage of 1000 quids is definitely NOT going to negatively affect your FLR application. I have a few friends paying rent of approx. the same amount but they never had any problem in their leave extension. 1800 quids monthly salary (NET) ...

Here's what the footnote in the command paper says about previous earnings (ranging from GBP 16K to 40K):- Figures here are UK equivalent: the actual earnings will be weighted to take account of the country in which they were earned as they are at the moment for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme....

Yes, you can switch from WHM to HSMP visa while in UK (in-country switching allowed).


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Best to get your qualification assessed by NARIC. The website is http://www.naric.org.uk

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