In my case my previous visa issue was not HSMP. It was an in country visa extension that was refused, went to appeal and granted. As far as I know, throughout this time (with successful eventual extension), the visa remained continuous and unbroken (unless I have read the law wrong). Thats why I don...

I have searched high and low and not a single guidline for this. Thanks SYH, how about saying no but still adding a cover letter explaining as you have below? Anything wrong with that? See if the guidance indicates if there is time limit as to how far back you should go in reporting a rejection. Not...

Thanks SYH, how about saying no but still adding a cover letter explaining as you have below? Anything wrong with that? See if the guidance indicates if there is time limit as to how far back you should go in reporting a rejection. Not sure either if this is asking your first application, not for re...

Hi all, I'm applying for HSMP and urgently need your help. The VAF1 has a question under section 4: Have you ever been refused a UK visa? Once a long time ago a visa renewal / extension was refused, I appealed because the refusal grounds were baseless, won the case and the visa was successfully rene...

I have read that the 12 year rule applies to the work permit category and HSMP lies under the permit-free category. Please advice if I'm wrong.

In a similar situation. But I'm curios about Victoria's statement about WHV not being able to change until after 12 months. I have never heard of such a thing. Can you please direct me to where it is written on Work Permit documents? Thank you! The letter is valid for several months so you could app...