Thanks Chess.

'United Nations'...indeed this is a mini version.

Many congrats on the FLR(IED).

I'm sure this will be a great encouragement to others still in the queue.

sorry my mistake.. £121 is for FLR(IED).. lol I am embarrased for this stupid question :) Cheers! Ish, you should not be embarassed to ask....that's the reason for the forum - to exchange ideas and experiences and hopefully to clarify members' misunderstandings of the mountain of guidelines on HSMP...

N/A with a line across the section is what I use.

Sher wrote: Ghee-Shaqar taiyar rakhna.

haan yaar, sab taiyar rakhunga

Dear moderators,

I thought the language of use on the forum should be English - for the common good???[/quote]

Tom,

Go to this HO website and print off the Urgent Treatment Form.

Your case may be decided faster on grounds of urgent travel but rather than simply quoting the Air Ticket No., I would enclose the original ticket itself or at least a copy.

Square

Best of luck Rajesh.

Papafaith,

What is this premium service all about?? Please provide me with some more info on it.

Regarding HSMP extensions, all I know is the FLR(IED) and the Urgent Treatment consideration.

Square

Lisa, Welcome to the forum! There's plenty of very useful posts on the forum to give you good guidance. I'd suggest you inform your employer of your intentions (I'm sure they'll appreciate so that they can do some succession planning), and following that, request your manager for a written reference...

I'd suggest you apply for extension near the expiry of the first year of your HSMP visa in line with the guidance notes.

Square

Alagomeji,

I'm afraid you might have to put off some travel plans if you have to get that EC sticker into your passport as you can't have one without the other!

square

NZ_Engr,

Chess is spot-on on that.

Phew!!

I wonder whether these proposed increases are not a double-edged sword to help fund immigration as well as control the numbers!!

Square

Cancer, I figure your employer operates the equivalent of a PAYE system which is operational in the UK...where the employer deducts any tax payable before paying you. The responsibility of remiting the tax then becomes that of the employer as they deducted it from source. As far as you are concerned...

Hi guys,

I submitted mine last week...and now the waiting begins. However as always, I'm very grateful for guidance from forum members which is incredibly helpful in putting such applications all together.

I remain positive that 2005 will see major improvements in HO processing times.

Square

Yes indeed!!

Be positive...things can only get better...

Sai,

IMHO I don't think your wife is eligible for unemployment allowance (benefit) as this is on the list of public funds...If she is able to make a successful claim, that may work against her in the future ie extensions etc.

Square

Many of your questions are addressed in several posts within this forum if only you could take sometime and look.

Best of luck otherwise

IMHO it is not necessary to travel to the UK on a return ticket under HSMP visa as it is presumed that you are going to stay 'permanently'. If it is not more expensive (many times it is), buy yourself a return ticket but surely you shouldn't be turned away upon arrival simply because you didn't have...

Shankar,

Best of luck on your HSMP book project...I'm certain it'll be of great benefit to the readers.

Yes, just handwrite.

In the past I have assisted to develop software for YOGA, Stress management, Diet, Nutrition etc. The company sells software products in those fields. If I start a company and market those products in UK, will it be considered as Economic activity in the same field of IT for Extension. I seem to ag...

Could any one help. I have not taken my National Insurance number and my employer has paid the insurance to a temporary number. It is taking 4 to 8 weeks to get a NI number. Is it a must to submit the NI number with HSMP application if you apply from UK. It is not a must to submit the NI with HSMP ...

Chess,

I'm enjoying my job...I don't have much choice at the moment as I MUST build up UK experience. But I continue to keep my eyes open for the ideal job.

I'm looking forward to meeting you in person sometime.

Shall I write to ask or wait for more since it usually takes only one or two days for first class air mail within UK to be delivered? I think Fuman should be a bit patient...the postman will soon deliver the long awaited package. Surely having waited this long for a decision, you can wait a few mor...