Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria : 4 Year HSMP JR + 1 year ILR
Method of application : NCS (Cheshire East)
Date of receipt by UKBA : 07.09.2011
Date of debit of fees : 13.09.2011
Date of receipt of ackn. : 14.09.2011
Date of receipt of approval : (Waiting)
Date of Ceremony : (Waiting)

Dear KCK9, If you look at past earnings section in the FLR (HSMP) application form, you will see that there is one period allowed to claim earnings. Therefore, it has to continuous period of 12 months in the last 15 months. In other words, you can claim either initial 12 months or last 12 months and...

Hi all, My HSMP extension application is with Home Office. My current leave will expire tomorrow (i. e. 01/03/2007). My employer needs confirmation from Home office that I am eligible to work during this period. Is there any way to arrange such sort of letter from HO or through some other legal repr...

Rella, Appreciate your detailed comments. Just a couple of queries to clarify some doubts. Is it possible to apply as fresh Applicant while in the UK and then get EC from home country or do I have to start the complete process from home country? I am from Pakistan and my previous job over here was a...

I mailed HO for clarification and after 3 days received an automaed response to check FAQ section. Its very difficult to contact them on phone during working hours. I am planning to apply for extension during 3rd week of Feb and then will apply for HSMP again if I decision is not in my favour. I wil...

Markie / LondonBlonde / All members, Thanks for your comments. My problem is that I entered UK in SEP. It took me around 3 months to find my first job and my visa is due for extension in Feb 07. Although, I meet salary threshhold if considered on pro rata. I can't shift to workpermit as well because...

krssubbu, As far as I know, you will be paying GBP 335 only once. If you are confident that your application is going to be successful then go ahead with your FLR application. The only issue is that you will not get your £335 back if your HSMP application is refused resulting in refusal of FLR. Rega...

LondonBlonde-Could you please elaborate your response as why do u think that its not going to work out? Is there any limitation as per the rule or something else?

Hi all, What about applying for fresh HSMP while one is already in the UK under HSMP? This will be helpful for members like me who arrived late in the UK and might not have even completed 8 months by the time their visa renewal is due but they still qualify as fresh applicant based on their earnings...