Not a problem, your new visa will be valid from when they consider your application, not from the visa expiry date as mentioned on HO website When to apply We encourage you to make your application at least 1 month before your current permission to stay expires. However, if you apply significantly m...

First of all sorry to hear about your circumstances. I personally expereinced it, so i can understand truly how disturbing this is. But eventually this will go away, don't worry. Coming back to your questions. You do not need to be in continuous employment during the 12-month period being assessed, ...

kavita1 wrote:Helo,

How early can i apply for extension as I will loose age points, can i apply 2 yrs early.

thanks

Keeping in mind, they grant you extension from the date of approval then
what is the point of applying 2 years early, when they give you only 2 years visa?.

My understanding is, they will consider minimum critera to qualify not the salary level. For example. If I got my visa extended under the salary band 35+ though my requirement was only 30K. I will be able to qualify next time, if my income falls under the band 30, as long as i am qualifying and the ...

You can do a Msc course for 1 year to qualify for 35 points for sure. For that you need to have bachelors degree. For example Msc in Management sceinces. or any similar course.

Interesting, my case is smilary to yours. Let see if any senior can reply.

yes, you can extend multiple times as per current rule to qualify for ILR.

How long can you extend your stay? If we approve your extension application, you will be able to continue living and working in the UK for a maximum period of three years (or two years if you are currently a Tier 1 (General) migrant whose current permission to stay was granted before 6 April 2010)....

Thanks Vicky for posting Richard's email again and clearing the confusion.....

Cool. so we are safe to apply for second extension and the initial HSMP criteria will apply for those who need their second extension under Tier1.

It is really wierd, I have contacted them on phone, and they say, "You need to do it online". For 3 weeks now, have been trying but with no success....

HI,

I am with LLoyds TSB since i came to UK, and never have had any problem with the bank statements.

In few cases i needed the online statement signed and stamped, and they did it for me. If one branch doesnt do it, you just need to go to another branch.

Same problem, have been trying for 2 weeks now, and have not got any appointment since...

That's right..

Wish if they give the same 3 months relaxation to Tier1 Migrant................

Hi there, 1. There is no restriction of studying under Tier1 visa. You need points at the end to apply for extensions. This is tricky that your employer will let you study full time while you are working full time. So if you opt for full time study, no salary points means if you need an extension, y...

Yes, i got my wife's visa in the shared accomdation. They only look if the place is not overcrowded and according to the rule, a couple can live in in a standard double bedroom. Hope it clarfiies..

No there is no issue even you travel after 2 years. You only need to ensure that you qualify for FLR(Further leave to remain) and ILR.

To Rizwan, Really, i thought, you were paid to answer my posts.... Chill mate!!. Do not apply your furstration here if you do not understand anything. FYI i have already asked HO to clarify? They have replied really in a ridiculously manner, that whatever the rule is, if you are not qualifying simpl...

Thanks very much Push, I understood the following mentioned point. i just need some clarificationa and guidance to fill the form and point based calculator. I am pasting that content again for your perusal... If you first successfully applied under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP), Self E...

Yupe, waiting for any senior, or admin to comment.....please push, sush, chetan or anyone? Many thanks

Hi, I am in the same boat, and thinking whether I should go for an early extension or not. Although i have read on the HO Website that, there is no harm in applying early, it is just they will award you visa from the visa stamping date. When did you apply for your extension last time? Did you try Ho...

Can you write down a bit detail too regarding your HSMP Approval Date and Tier1 validity, and if someone please verify thati am filling the form correctly as mentioned above ? Many thanks.....

Thanks Tipu, my confusion is removed now, It is i am just asking now, if i am filling the form correctly. If it sounds ok...?

and these comments will also help others. Many thanks

Thanks again for your reply, If you first successfully applied under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP), Self Employed Lawyers concession or the Writers, composers and artists category and you are applying under Tier 1 (General) enter 29 February 2008. I think that highlighed in red "F...