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Then you take a quick trip to the UK to get the visa stamped and serve out your notice.gmuralik wrote:This is scary, I have got my visa in July and since i have to serve 3 months notice period in my current company. i couldnt go. I am planning to leave in Nov 1st week. Can you some one help me whether the visa will become void or i can still travel. Do i need to carry any proof that why i couldnt enter UK with in 3 months???
I appreciate your help because i am leaving in nov 1st and if i can make any arrangements i will certainly do before going...
Well, I also called HSMP Team today n response was the same that you have to apply for EC and enter UK within six months. And if its true then all my efforts gone into drain as my initial HSMP was approved on 10th April and today its exactly 6 months passed and I m still planning to leave.cooldesk wrote:Hi All
I got my HSMP approval on 20th August 2007. I have not applied for EC yet. I am outside UK.
I am clear about the 6 months period after HSMP approval within which I should apply for Entry Clearance or Visa.
Do I also need to make first entry in UK within 6 months of HSMP approval (19 Feb 2008 in my case) or I can make first entry any time, even after one year of HSMP approval.
When I called HSMP Team, HO, they told that you need to do both things (EC and entry in UK) within 6 months after HSMP approval.
I look forward to your reply.
Best wishes
Sima
Lastly, I have my passport in front of me n it just says the validity of HSMP Visa which of two years i.e. 21 Aug, 2007 till 20 Aug 2009 (in my case). The only instruction it has is no public funds to be used while on HSMP. Nothing else.Dear xyz,
IMMIGRATION ACT 1971 – HIGHLY SKILLED MIGRANT PROGRAMME (HSMP). APPLICATION AGAINST THE QUALIFYING CRITERIA FROM 5 DECEMBER 2006
APPLICATION BY:
Thank you for your application under the above programme. We have considered the application against the HSMP qualifying criteria and are able to approve this application.
This permission document is valid for six months from the date of this letter. If it is not used to apply for entry clearance or further leave to remain within this period, this document will become invalid and leave will be refused. In this event, you must make a new HSMP application with full supporting evidence (including required evidence supplied to us with any previous application) and the appropriate fee.
If you are currently outside the United Kingdom (UK) you must now make an application for entry clearance to come to the UK under HSMP. This document should be submitted to the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in your country of residence to support the application. The location of your nearest British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate can be checked on the UKvisas website: www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
If you are residing in the UK at present, and eligible to switch immigration status to HSMP, you should now complete form FLR(HSMP) to apply for further leave to remain in the UK. This application should be made before your current leave to remain expires. If you are not eligible to switch immigration status, you may return overseas and make an entry clearance application.
The FLR(HSMP) application form is available by telephoning 0870 521 0224. Forms can also be downloaded from the Home Office website: www.workingintheuk.gov.uk. Forms should be submitted enclosing your passport and those of any dependants, the appropriate fee and it should be addressed as indicated on the form.
Yours sincerely,
HSMP Team
You should enter the UK within three months of visa issue.
Victoria