any ideas? is this a stupid question?

My HSMP approval letter from the HO was dated 10 May.

My EC date is 1-Aug, and the sticker explains that the expiration date of the EC is 1-Aug of this year.

Should I be applying for my FLR(IED) in anticipation of the May date, or the Aug date?

Thanks

Just got back from the USA(NY) consulate, visa application was successful, and wanted to document my experience. - Because I have some job opps in-hand which might require immediate presence in London, I chose to appear at the consulate in person. - I used e-fastrack online and paid online. I'm marr...

Thanks - I expected somebody to mention 'birth certificate', since that would be the most official thing... if only I knew where it was! I've never needed it for job applications, so probably it's buried deep in the family warehouse/treasure trove/junk collection. With the wife I'm sure it's the sam...

I'm going for my EC visa in a couple of days - decided to appear in person and avoid things getting lost in the mail. Currently in the USA, I filled out the e-fastrack forms for my VAF-1. In the e-fastrack response email, they list the documents I'll need, and I'm a bit confused about it. The list t...

- package shipped from New York 25-Apr
- CC charged 27-Apr
- received case #0417XX in the mail on 30-Apr
- approved 10-May
- received materials 18-May (didn't use courier)

didn't use a professional, just the great advice offered here - many thanks

- package shipped from New York 25-Apr
- CC charged 27-Apr
- received case #0417XX in the mail on 30-Apr
- pacing the halls and climbing the walls thru 5-May...

best of luck to all applicants in-process at the moment!

thanks - leaving it blank in lieu of ~100pts elsewhere

I have plenty of points to spare, and don't intend to claim any for section 4 ('achievement in chosen field'). Is it ok to leave this completely blank and take my zero points, or does that make me look like I haven't achieved anything?