I am switching from HSMP to Tier 1 and am director of a limited company.I have seen a few sites mentioning audited accounts, this seems a bit extreme to me as its only a legal requirement once gross sales surpass 5.2 million pounds ! Just needed a clarification as dont want to throw away £750 on an...

I recieved my HSMP leave to remain in Sept 06, I formed a limited company and have been self employed since June 07 and have all the appropriate paperwork. I can meet both requirements, but from what I see it seems easier to apply for it in the transistional path? is this visa the same as the tier 1...

Hi I got my HSMP in August of 06 for 2 years. I left my job in October and travelled the UK for 4 months then spent 4 months setting up a new buisness (delays and more delays). I willhave worked for 16 months by the time my visa is due for renewal will this be an issue?. I am currently working under...

I have just recieved notice I have been accepted for HSMP. But am planning a holiday for 2 months maybe more. In order to get an extension next time is the maximum time out of the UK 3 months total for a year or 3 months in a single trip. If I decide to apply for indefinate leave outside the UK is t...

Hi, I sent in my application on the 15th June , recieved on the 16th. My card has not been charged nor have I been contacted. I called the help line and was told there was delays due to an office move. Has anyone else experienced this or has your payment gone through promptly?

Hi I just recieved my P60 today and am still employed by that company, I have recieved two payments since the end of tax year. Is it neccessary to send in those payslips (with the others)and a letter from my employer or is the P60 and payslips from the last tax year exclusive of the ones I have just...

Hi, I am considering applying for the hsmp. However I have seen various job descriptions for engineers that seem to be taged to the programme eg railway engineer. I have 4 years experience in a vareity of roles but none for more than 1.5 years in the disciplines I find listed. What I want to know is...