Gul,

As the rules currently stand, and since you moved from WP -> HSMP with no gaps, I'd say you would be OK to apply for ILR next year.

Hi EdgeHillMole, Could you pls clarify following: 3. HSMP/Tier 1 Visa holders who later move from HSMP/Tier 1 to Work Permit/Tier 2 will NOT qualify for ILR after RESIDING in the UK for 5 years. To get ILR, one must be 5 years solely working on a Work Permit, or 5 years on Work Permit + HSMP where ...

IMHO, my reading so far of the 2006 rule changes and what they mean: 1. HO intends to apply any new rules, including anything such as a new Tier system, to all existing HSMP applicants WHO NEED TO MAKE ANY EXTENSIONS. We can perhaps also infer they will make the new Tier system apply to extensions f...

Can't help but wonder what effect John Reid's resignation might have on the HSMP, the new point system, HO appeal, etc:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6629877.stm

olisun wrote:

viren68 wrote:The salary is 20K.

A bit off-topic, but I wonder how do you manage in a 20K salary and I believe you have a family as well...

Up here in the North West, 20K is actually a fairly good salary. I have friends here who are British Citizens and seem to be doing alright on far less.

My extension was granted. 7th Nov: Posted envelope 8th Nov: Envelope reached HO 9th Nov: Payment process + Confirmation letter 1st Dec: Approval granted 6th Dec: Received approval + passport + orig documents in post Extension granted until December 2010. Good luck to all who applied after the 7th. O...

End of the Work Permit Scheme -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Wednesday 15 November 2006" The Government has announced that, from 2007, the current rules for managed migration will be replaced by a new points based system and the current w...

Aqil, What Home Office e-mail address did you use to get that reply: hsmp.workpermits@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk or wpcustomers@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk ? For my own documentation and case, I would also like to receive an e-mail directly from them. I will add it to my legal stack of Special Delivery...

Well...that's the thing. The new HSMP doesn't measure any particular skills (other than one's skill at being young, finishing any degree, and earning a certain amount of money any legal way possible) and doesn't take any particular shortage areas into consideration. In fact, the only assessment of ...

indianpirate wrote:Hi Guys,
I am given entry clearance into the UK in December-2005 and it took me 2 months 28 days to relocate and 2.5 months to find a skilled job.

I have a similar story. I had a house to sell, and then it took a few months once in the UK to find a good job.

yes it is easy to apply for the HSMP, but it will not be easy to get the extension. Why not easy to get extension... I believe this statement was directed to people who are outside of the UK applying on the HSMP for the first time. In these cases, it will be hard to get an extension after 12 months...

I also submitted my extension application and original documents on the 7th November 2006. Envelope was posted and sent Special Delivery Royal Mail on 7th November (I am saving my receipt!) Documents arrived at HO on 8th November. Payment was accepted and generic letter sent out on 9th November. I u...

Good morning, My employer is interested in the HSMP programme. As a successful out-of-country applicant, I have been able to provide them with information on what the HSMP letter looks like, as well as what the out-of-country Entry Clearance (EC) stamp in the passport looks like. However, my employe...

dokwal wrote:people got short memories

Are you sure we are talking about the British?

Not sure about the short term effects, but I fear you may be correct about the long term effects.

majic, I completely agree with you. A temporary hold on new apps while they finish cleaning up the July-November 2004 backlog. Then remove the hold and take new apps in the order in which they were received in the queue . Advise applicants the approximate time to process (For example, 'We anticipate...

Chess wrote:
good luck. It will all be over pretty soon...

Chess, how do you know this? Unfortunately, I don't think we're seeing much information recently out here on this board to prove this theory....

I don't know whether I should vote here or not. I am an October 2004 applicant who resubmitted in May 2005. I never got a decision on my first application.

So, I'm technically an October applicant that reapplied in May, still awaiting a decision.....

Congratulations, f2k! Been watching you out here since I joined the board in October '04, wondering when they were ever going to finally get to your application! f2k, I'm sure you'll do very well in the UK. You have proven to us over and over again on this board that you are intelligent, determined,...

f2k, Thanks for all your help. I went to my employer to get copies, and my agent is turning these in. Some of the original pay slips that were lost were indeed the ones I needed to resubmit, as I sent them in after my original application (Through the beginning of 2005). In retrospect, it is a good ...

Hi everyone. Does anyone have any good advice for the following situation? Thanks: After waiting eight months, I decided to speed up the process by withdrawing my application and reapplying. I contacted my agent and requested that they withdraw and request the original documents back from the HO. My...

I am an October 2004 applicant in the '2004 long-wait' queue, and I thought AlexStiva's comment was hilarious. (LOL) In fact, this wait is SO bad, I might actually take up his suggestion and consult an attorney to figure out how I can bequeath my HSMP application in my Last Will and Testament, in ca...

I expect it will take between 12 to 24 months before the new system is up and running. (earliest period will be 2007/2008

Hi Chess, what if us 2004 applicants still have not made it through the decision queue by then?

Terrific article. Thanks for sharing. Which now leaves everyone with the following question: If HO admits to making a mistake, and admits that July applications have not yet been processed, Why then does the website still show the July 12th date? Usually when people make a 'mistake' and admit it to ...

I agree with you that more informative communications, and more consistent communications, should be made a priority goal of the Home Office.