Thank you very much for your replies to help to clarify this issue. It is clear then that law is just not an option, at least for now. what a pity.

Hi guys, I come to the UK with HSMP visa (2+3) and I want to pursue a career in law. However, according to the English laws, I will need to do 2 years full time study before qualifying. That means by the time of visa extension, I will be a full time student and have earned no income at all since ent...

this did not happen to me

Hi, I have sent all documents on 6th Feb and still my account has not been debited. I had given my Credit card details. I think there might be any issue with my payment details.. If that is the case, can anyone suggest me what I should do going forward. Will they post back all teh documents to me.I...

thanks a lot for your replies, guys. this is a really good news, after hearing so much about changes in rules, which make me worry a lot.

Could one tell me what kind of public benifits migrants are entitled during the first 5 years? Or mirgants are just purely cash cows?

my ref no is 2494XX, received on 15 Feb

Hi Folks, Can any one tell me the way you guys send the application packet to HSMP office in UK? Can govt EMS/regd post also be reliable? And I also want to know how I can get a cheque payable at UK from India? How do I arrange collection of docs back frm UK? Please do respond. Chrs, Gopinath I onc...

HSMP_feb11 wrote:

Should I? I emailed them yesterday.

Ya. Its better. somany people are getting the reference number through call only. i am planning to make a call on 18th Feb. Number is 00441142074074.

Thanks for you reply, HSMP_feb11. Luckily, I got my ref no from them this morning. Wish all of us good luck.

HSMP_feb11 wrote:Hi goodssb,

Y don't you make a call to HO reg reference number?

Should I? I emailed them yesterday.

Applied: 6 Feb
Fee: 7 Feb
Have not heard anything from them till now

According to the hsmp1guidance, new application should be sent to:

Border and Immigration Agency
PO Box 3975
Sheffield
S1 9BL

But I just contacted UPS and DHL and was told they cannot deliver letters and goods to a PO Box. What you guys do? Please help! really urgent!

Hi guys, I have some questions regarding the HSMP. Your help would be really appreciated. 1. Do I have to be in full-time employment when I submit my application? 2. I quit my job in Nov 2007 and my previous employer paid me my bonus and standing overtime payment later in December. But I was unemplo...