Noises have been made (by Liam Byrne, according to Hansard) that tier 1 will be implemented in March, and according to the recent SoI, the tier will issue three-year initial visas. As your course starts in October, it seems to me that you might consider holding off a few months -- given what you wa...
That said, I don't see that there's very much of a problem. Initial leave under HSMP is currently two years (the SoI suggests that this will become three years under the new tier system). Even under current terms, someone could get entry clearance under HSMP and spend the first year as a full-time ...
Gordon, thanks for those links. I read through both documents and like you said there was no mention of special provisions for full-time study. However, I came accross the following link which did mention: http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/developmentarea/hsmp/extending/pointsassessment/ See section ...
I believe that rule applies if you have not got your HSMP approval already Hmm.. I don't think so. The points calculator clearly states that if "You were granted HSMP for 12 months or less" you're required to show your "Income over last 8 months in UK Currency (if you are a student f...
Can I bring your attention to this points calculator: http://www.workpermit.com/uk/hsmp_extension_calculator.htm In the secion that says Earning Power, you're required to give the "Income over last 12 months in UK Currency (if you are a student for the 12 months before you became a student)&quo...
If I were to migrate to UK on the HSMP, can I follow a master's program at a University? I have friends who are studying part-time, but I wish to know if I could do it full time?
Yes, I assume the law is different for academic/research type posts I'm pretty sure the law isn't different for academic posts. Why would it be? The reason is academic posts, in particular research posts, are not the type of jobs that require a standard skill set that people can be easily trained t...
I think that is true. UK is part of the EU so you would expect it, wouldn't you? I don't think it's anything to do with the issuance of WP's, more to do with the UK's obligation to the EU. Yes, but does the law specifically state that this precedence holds for all job categories, or only for suppor...
Hi All, I wish to apply for _research_ jobs in the UK. However, being a non-EEA national, I wish to know if the vacancy will only be made available if it cannot be filled by an EEA national. I.e would EEA nationals be given precedence over candidates who would need work permits in order to work in t...
