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djbabyboom,
Have you sent the Urgent Treatment Form then? If so, what was the outcome?
Please update us, if possible.

Thanks
shayar

How long does it take for a HSMP extension these days?
Anybody who recently got an extension can share the timelines??

Are the WP and HSMP extension applications in the same queue?

Thanks

shayar

that's really surprising nadeem.
What is your email id? i can send u some useful information which may help me with your application.

shayar

If somebodys Work Permit expires in Oct. and his employer not ready to renew his work permit; can he apply for HSMP(switch from work permit to HSMP- incountry application) and remain in the country waiting for the decision?

shayar

Has anybody applied for an HSMP-Extension sooner that the normal time frame allowed, i.e. 2 months before expiry date ?
If so, how sooner was it? and what was the result?

Has anybody had their application returned because they applied much before initial expiry date?
Thanks

Shayar

eachuna,
When is your HSMP-1st year anniversary?

shayar

Staff list showing my level in the company + Company brochure - is this necessary??? I don't think the above would be necessary if you have a item # 2 & 5. Item no. 9 is not necessary. You can do it on a plain paper. I guess, you could also attach Credit Card statements, utility bills.. if any....

Would appreciate if anybody can share their experience on this...

Thanks

shayar

Oh really ! Is that true ?
Anybody else had the same experience ??

shayar

Do that ?
I didn't have my score on the approval letter.

shayar

Excellent Pixi ! Thanks.
Congrats and best wishes...

shayar

Pixi,
Congratulations !
3 year extension is from your initial visa expiry date or it is from the date you applied for an extension ?
Secondly, what the evidence you provided for being self-employed ?

Shayar

Cosmopol,
Appreciate you indicating that to me, however, my interest was having views on filing an early extension and getting rid of the one year clause. The soon the extension is approved, the better off you are...do u agree ?

shayar

Oh..so do u think it is advisable to apply for an extension sooner ?
I guess HO should not have an objection specially if you meet the requirements..(like being economically active..etc..etc...)
Any views or experiences ???

shayar

Pixi,
So, has your initial 1 year visa expired now ?

shayar

"If the HSMP renewal is approved early - then there is a possibility that one may not be able to meet the '4 year period' of stay at ILR stage - .. " This would not be a point to worry as long as the Home Office starts the extension from the expiry date of the original visa(first one year...

gopijags/raoms,

So, in that case, is it advisable to file an extension ahead of time ?
Would Home Office allow that ?(normally it is just one month before expiry)

shayar

shayar

I guess one of the previous post covers this topic..
Thanks to all......

Shayar

Take an example here... Say I got approved/stamped in Feb 2004. Moved to UK in August 2004. Got extension in Jan 2005(for 3 years) and then continued until Jan 2008. Now the question is==> Is finished my 4 years HSMP quota but have actually lived in UK for three and a half years only; so I won't qua...

Can anybody suggest good accomodation(hotel/hostel) in and around London. I will be in London on the 4th April.
I would also need Internet access. Any ideas/suggestions...I will be carrying my own Laptop.

Thanks

Shayar