Hi, I managed to get an appointment for 10th March 2013. I become eligible for ILR on 16th March (which is 28th days before my visa expires). I don't complete exactly 5 years because I entered UK in May 2008 but there is now allowance for upto 3 months which is fine. Now my question is, though in th...

Hi, I have entered UK under HSMP and started working in a company. Every month 5% of my salary is contributed to PF, so is employer's contribution... This is very good thing considering the retirement planning. However, I am worried about what would happen to this PF if I decide to go back to India ...

Good to know that Tier-1 and HSMP are unaffected !! Thanks all senior members..

Hi push_hsmp, What about existing HSMP holders from China and India who are searching for a job? Does this new proposal mean the employer has to be careful before employing them ("British-based companies will have to prove they cannot fill skilled posts with a resident worker and must show that...

The new announcement (6 may, 2008) says that "The strict new criteria announced on Tuesday require British employers to prove they cannot fill skilled posts with resident or European workers." This makes the employers very apprehensive about hiring an HSMP holder! Once we have proved that ...