@Thaman: I have driving conviction which went to court. I'm due to get ILR in may 2011. if these new rules be implemented then i wont be eligible for ilr. hope the new rules will not be implemented in april 2011 by gods grace. Hi York, am in the same boat...had drink & drive offence this month....

I got my hsmp in may 2006 (pre nov 2006) and my ilr is due in july 2011. however i might get driving ban in court (which is a criminal conviction for drink & drive) by march Now new rule change in april 2011 states that you shld not have unspent conviction for ILR. I believe there would be many ...

will these new rule for settlement apply to people who are on verge of settlement.

for e.g. conviction can happen anytime...traffic offence in court is a conviction, but then someone who is on verge of getting ILR will have all his years wasted?

Hi, I got a drink & drive offence last week and am awaiting court decision. But I might get a 12 month driving ban with some fine. My concern is that my ILR/PR is due in July 2011. Obviously my ban wouldn't be over by then. Will this have any negative effect on my ILR application? I got my hsmp ...

Well the ques originally was for T1 but I dont see any issue in discussing with members the effect the scenario might have on an ILR application! Forum is for disucssing any possible immigration topic...I am just trying to workout if the period of unemployement while on T1 will have ay effect on ILR...

So does this mean....when applying for ILR...if we have gap in employemet it will not be taken against us?

coz for ILR their is no salary points etc....in 5 years if I have a gap of 3 & 4 months separately i.e. not working & rest period employed...is it considered as negative?

It looks like HSMP Extension under Tier 1 are getting delayed.... Any Idea??? I made my application on 9th June for HSMP Extension under Tier1 (JR was not there at that time). Now since the Judgement Ruling is implemented, to consider the old HSMP rules, I'm wondering what is happening to the appli...

Hello, I am an extension applicant. I am reaching 75 points considering my earnings and everything else. I am working in a call centre and part-time in a hotel and both these jobs have nothing to do with my previous education or experience. And in no way these jobs could be called highly skilled . ...

yeah quite a nice website.....but depends upon how much users update it....but neways thanks for sharing..

well congrats for finally sending the forms...probably first ones to send on new forms....i am not sure about urgent treatment thing as HO is having quite a backlog of held up applications due to JR....but hope good....best of luck

letmec2006 wrote:This is a new initial teir 1, Got HSMP approval on 14/07/2008.

well when & where did u applied from? as they stopped hsmp in feb 2008.....r u asking documents for getting visa stamped or what?

when wass ur initial hsmp approved. if ur JR affected then u need to send 12 months payslips to show ur economic activity.

I think in the light of recent UKBA announcement on HSMP JR, there was a vacuum created as to how original HSMP extensions are handled now. I have sent my application(as of June 16th and no results yet) for extension according to new Tier 1 rules, but this would be handled under HSMP JR rules now. ...

I made the application for HSMP when I was in India. Since my friend was travelling to UK, I thought it would be safer for me to send the documents through him and get the same posted with in UK, rather posting it from India. Now I have received a letter and my documents stating that they will not ...

well...i think it would be a bit too risky to study on tier 1...coz if HO found out that u studied on T1 visa...u had it!!!! so y risk ur career and money which very clearly isn't right to do.....y give HO an open chance to put u in stress......just a suggestion....go the right way...u'll be much ha...

well people are getting their hsmp extensions who applied in may end....recently someone spoke to HO & they said they are on 29th May 2008 date...probably their is a different queue for initial hsmp and another for extension cases....

are u guys planning or have applied for extension in recent time?

R u guys in for ur initial HSMP visas...coz i think for extension they are processing may end applications...

hi As mentioned above....UKBA is expected to put up guidelines for HSMP extensions for Pre nov 2006 people in the week of 7th July 2008. And as per the JR....the old rules have to be considered. Therefore: 1. no english requirement. 2.no maintenance funds 3. no points. However, it is still to be see...

Hi My age is 31 years and about 100 days. Do I qualify for 5 points if I am to make an application ASAP , before I turn 32. The tier 1 guide lines say 30 or 31 years of age -- 5 points This is a bit confusing for me. Can anyone please reply as soon as possible Hi Reach Well yes u do get 5 points......

If you qualify under PBS Tier 1, why do you want to confuse the issue? I believe some one has had their application put on hold just for that very reason. It might not make any sense now to mention JR when you're applying for your extention even if you are able to claim the 75 points. But what you ...

hi thaman. i dont think that u should fill sec 3 c n specially if u r below 75...s what i think it might hit to their eyes.....if it was exceeding that i dont think there is ne harm..otherwise dont fill sec 3 at all n put the covering letter with JR conclusion... but still i will invite others to p...

hi all, just wondering if u put ur views on PRE NOV., 2006 cases. As we all know that we won the case and while submitting an application we have to sent a copy of JR. But i have a question ...so Do we have to fill section 3 C as this section is also points based and as per JR..we should be conclud...

Hi any one knows what's the reference number on an IELTS test report? i eman the test report form number is too big to in the main application form...

Hey, has anyone a caseworker guidance (HSMP extension) valid during 2005 and Nov 2006 (before fatal changes to the programme have been made)? Regretfully, I erased my copy from a hard drive, but desperately need in now. Please help! I have got some of those docs. Let me know if u still havent found...