guys , "You can apply 28 days before the 5 years, so that is in effect the grace period." i was wondering about this grace period . Even if you have considered using the grace period of 28 days , your HSMP VISA expires and then how can you apply for a ILR when you don't have a VISA to sta...

I just got my HSMP extension and wish to highlight my case to encourage other HSMP (FLR) applicants. I got my HSMP approval in Sept 05 and my Entry clearance (one year) in Oct 05 without an interview in an African country. My dependants (one wife and four children) applied for entry clearance in Ja...

I have applied for extension under transitional arrangement and my application is still pending Application sent - 20 Oct 2007 and paid through cheque Received reference number dated 29 Oct 2007 How much time is expected to be taken? Hi I am applying my HSMP 1+3 status in a week time under transiti...

My three year extension letter after the first year of HSMP very clearly states in black and white that at the end of the 3 year FLR period I can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Only after showing this letter, I could get a decent employment. At some point of time even before they annou...

Hello I am under 1 + 3 status and ready to extend further 1 year and i am self employed mortgage advisor iam looking to apply under Transitional arrangements. Any one who applied recently can give me some idea what to fill in the FLR application at salary stage. Any one got sample covering letter an...