This is all "Game Theory" . The best possible practical application by anyone on this world. Shame on HO if this turns out to apply to HSMP holders. Its turning out to be complete opposite here. I am pessimistic like nionlight whereas he is optimistic. or may be i am tired. Never minds gu...

well this is our speculation and our hope. technically HSMP may be replaced by Tier 1 or whatever. but, from the annoucemnt, it is clear that ONLY TIER 1 visa holder will be exempted. no other visa category will be exempted. be it HSMP even though its 100% same as Tier 1. officially thas what it mea...

I agree with nionlight. I think all HSMP holders will need to comply with new rules if they want to extend their leave to remain. The main reason is 1.We are HSMP holders not Tier 1 2. We are seeking to extend and switch both. NOT just extend. Can you apply to extend your stay? You can apply to ext...

"Migrants applying for their first period of leave under Tier 1 (General) will receive no points for Bachelors degrees or for previous earnings of less than £20,000. This change will not affect migrants who already have leave under Tier 1 and are seeking an extension of that leave ." thi...

"Migrants applying for their first period of leave under Tier 1 (General) will receive no points for Bachelors degrees or for previous earnings of less than £20,000. This change will not affect migrants who already have leave under Tier 1 and are seeking an extension of that leave ." thi...

reladith wrote:Thats conclusive and set in stone as far as i am concerned. You must get a master level entry. Its there in black an white...
Get cracking lads....

please tell me any single university in the whole world, that provided masters in 5 months because thats what i have left for my renewal..

Guys, this is really shocking...go to page 40 on below link. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/statementsofchanges/2009/hc314.pdf?view=Binary Migrants applying for their first period of leave under Tier 1 (General) will receive no points for Bachelors degrees or f...

Changes to the Immigration Rules have been announced: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/statementsofchanges/2009/hc314.pdf?view=Binary Amendments to Tier 1 of the Points Based System 7.14 Tier 1 of the Points Based System caters for highly skilled migrants and was...

nnj10 wrote:Hi All,

Look here, absolute shocker....

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=36524

this is ridiciolous... now where are the call center guys who said we will not be effected? on page 40 of this annoucement, it doesnt say anything about HSMP. all it says about Tier 1.

this is set for 17th March. But m not sure if its the same 10.30am Home Affairs Subject: Managing Migration: Points-Based System Witness(es): Professor David Metcalfe, Chair, Migration Advisory Committee; Phil Woolas MP, Minister of State for Borders and Immigration, Home Office Link: http://servic...

GUYZ! Dont apply for early extensions. Complete waste of money and time. Nionlight, please inform everyone accordingly as you suggested this route. THe rules are out in parliment on 9th March. IF you dont believe the email then better wait until Monday. Its a shame that only one of us got a reply f...

I received the same e-mail.... Dear xxx, Thank you for your enquiry. Proposed changes to the requirements for Points Based System Tier 1 (General) and Tier 2 were announced by the Home Secretary recently, and are expected to come into effect for applications made on or after 31st March 2009. Detail...

Hello Friends, Keith Vaz is an MP of Asian/Indian origin in the British Parliament who has been very vocal in his support for the rights of the migrants. I have interacted with him and he is sympathetic to us. I would request all of you to write emails out to him explaining our difficulties, and re...

also please mention about the judicial review that home office lost and judge said this changes were illegal. infact any retrospective rule in immigration will be illegal. no where in the world they make it retrospective. Uk always says, they are trying to follow australian point system. but in aust...

Hello Friends, The time has now come to voice our resentment direct to the Prime Minister, about the proposed retrospective changes to HSMP. I have created an e-petition, request you all to sign it for creating pressure on the government to do justice to us. Here is the link: http://petitions.numbe...

Hello Friends, The time has now come to voice our resentment direct to the Prime Minister, about the proposed retrospective changes to HSMP. I have created an e-petition, request you all to sign it for creating pressure on the government to do justice to us. Here is the link: http://petitions.numbe...

Hi Chandra, What if we contact hsmpforum which is a organization set up to support and assist skilled migrants in the UK http://www.hsmpforumltd.com/index.html They have the right experience and probably are already aware of these new rule changes. Does anybody on the forum is a member of this grou...

Or to spread more panic by making people wait this is exactly there plan is. to give as less time as possible so that HSMP holders get no time to prepare them selves to apply before april. how pathetic it is, today is march 4th 2009. and they will make drstic change from april 1st 2009 and wants ev...

So judging by what I have read on this forum we now wait till the bill goes to parliament on March 9th? Very ambiguous situation with regard to who is going to be affected. yes the bill will go in 9th march and they will keep on discusiing arguing.. and few weeks will past then just few days before...

Many here confirmed that application for extension can be made much earlier before expiration. So why don't all of you who fear the worst would happen just file your applications now? extension application can be made any time but the visa will be valid from the processed date not from the date of ...

Many here confirmed that application for extension can be made much earlier before expiration. So why don't all of you who fear the worst would happen just file your applications now? extension application can be made any time but the visa will be valid from the processed date not from the date of ...

Yes, i called the 0870 606 7766, and asked them , the lady say "we don't have any guideline sir, please refer the websites for updates". I asked her if i could apply early, her reply was ambiguous, sounded she did not know. I discussed with her wether it would be a switching TO TIER1 or a...

The following written letter from Dr.Doug Naysmith (MP SouthWest Birstol) in response to the email that I sent him on 23rd Feb: *********************************************************** Dear Mr.xxxx, Thank you for your recent email regarding the changes to the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. I ...

then you will be losing the time that left over in your current HSMP visa. because if you apply more then 5 weeks earlier of you current visa expiry date then in general, your visa will be start from the visa approval date. that means after 3 years u need another extension to qualify for ILR 5 year...

How about this, apply now for switch for Tier-1 before April 2009. then you will be losing the time that left over in your current HSMP visa. because if you apply more then 5 weeks earlier of you current visa expiry date then in general, your visa will be start from the visa approval date. that mea...