http://vbsi.org.uk/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=112&cntnt01returnid=15 An individual HSMP holder took the HO to the AIT on the ILR4-5 issue and won the case. The Home Office appealed first, but then withdrew the appeal. This person is expected to obtain the ILR. The...

Anyone with a better understanding of the proposed changes - retrospective or not???

There are changes coming into effect sometime next year (2009) to British Citizenship & ILR. Will these changes be retrospective or Not? Will these apply to all currently within UK on HSMP visas, Work Permits or only those coming into UK after the changes have been affected? A person chooses a c...

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The HO has confirmed

Yes, you can enter the UK anytime within the validity of your visa. However, you should be aware of the requirements to be granted an extension of stay as a highly skilled migrant. Further details can be found on our website www.workingintheuk.gov.uk.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=19629&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=limit&start=20 I entred U.K 7.5 months after my EC was issued from Islamabad for just 12 months. Immigration officials at heathrow was also aware of the fact that my visa was issued 7.5 months ...

The HSMP approval letter clearly states 6 months requirement for EC application. If there would have been a time limit to enter UK, the same would have been also mentioned on the visa issued by local BHC. something like "must not arrive after"... Or the visa issued by BHC would have been a...

Rupak, There has been lot of confusion on above. Please post your experience once you arrive in UK. HO decides HSMP applications - they do not decide about entry. (only requirement is EC application within 6 months of approval) Local BHC - they issue visas with a fixed valid from & valid till da...

What are some of the typical questions by IO at the port of entry in UK? Are any supporting documents or evidence required such as Original HSMP approval letter from HO Job offer letter in UK Proof of Funds to stay in UK Proof of Accomodation arrangements Any other documents submitted along with HSM...

At the port of entry, can one can be denied entry on arrival after several months of EC issue?

I was under the impression that Entry can be made anytime before the valid till date mentioned on the visa.

Is there a time limit for entry after EC issue?

As per current HSMP system, Points for Age: INITIAL HSMP application: under 28 - 20 points 28 or 29 - 10 points 30 or 31 - 5 points FLR HSMP Application 29 or under - 20 points 30 or 31 - 10 points 32 or 33 - 5 points As per the new Highly Skilled Tier 1 - General sub-category, Initial under 28 - 20...

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/aboutus/tier1statementofintent.pdf Refer page 14: Highly skilled tier, General sub-category Specific criteria (pass mark = 75) The specific criteria will be those that have been in force since 5 December 2006 for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. The extens...

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/aboutus/tier1statementofintent.pdf Refer page 14: Highly skilled tier, General sub-category Specific criteria (pass mark = 75) The specific criteria will be those that have been in force since 5 December 2006 for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. The extens...

EC application has to be made within 6 months of HSMP approval letter. Otherwise, the HSMP approval letter will be considered as NULL & VOID. However, one the two year HSMP visa has been issued, the entry can be made anytime before expiry of HSMP visa stamped on the passport. However, it is best...

What questions are generally asked by the Immigration Officers for HSMP visa holders at the port of entry?

Evidence such as

Funds
Accomodation
Job Offer

strictly verified by immigration officers?

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Do I have to inform BHC of my change of employer while my application for EC is in progress.

Do they verify the current employer and may reject the application for the given reason?

Successful EC applicants - please list the kind of verification done.

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Can joint accounts with family members like Parents, Siblings be used as Funds Declaration for EC?

Can joint accounts with family members like Parents, Siblings be used as Funds Declaration for EC?

Can Fixed Term Deposits be used to declare Funds for EC application

They are semi-liquid assets - can be encashed anytime with ONLY loss of interest.

Refer this: http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1087554498054 There is a Premium service Tel No: 0900 42748 for more information. You can apply for EC online http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ However, the payment cannot be made...

No, if they are included as dependents, you do not have to pay separate charges for each of them

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Can joint bank accounts with parents/siblings be used for Funds - EC? Can fixed term bank deposits be used too? Money, beyond a certain amount, will go in high interest earning deposits. Also, can I submit attested copies of the various bank statements/deposits/account books for EC application inste...