FLR - when to apply?

[NationOne]

1. )How long (days) before the expiry of my HSMP Visa should I file for FLR?

2.) I have the initial HSMP visa valid for 2 years (30/03/04 to 30/03/06). Strange! since all documentation says that it should be 1 year.
Should I file for FLR right now or wait for next year?

[Square]

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

[ford]

I think ur better off getting a clarification from the HO, dont wait the good part of 2 years and then find out the HO decides against the ext.

Cheers.

[Ajay Kumar Singh]

NationOne,
You missed my case. I have given all details about my case on this board.
Just to remind you. I also got HSMP for 2 years. I sent e-mail to home office and to Embassy, which issued it. Home Office said to get it corrected to show 1 year, if i want. And Embassy replied .. ..they don't know anything at all...

So i took all the pain again and make it to show 1 year. Eben I have to convince Embassy to do so, they were not willing to change it
It was buy 1 get 1 free
Don't get lured by such offer it's England ..

So better you consider your HSMP validity period as 1 year and get it extened well before the expiry of 1 year, or else you know Home Office .. don't you

cheers
Ajay

[vikramsthakur]

One more querry regarding the FLR,

After yesterday's announcements of the new policy of 5 years to Residency.....

* IF I apply for FLR this month what would be the period of extension of the HSMP /Tier-1 (whatever they call it). i.e. 3 years or 4 years?? Cos if its 3 years then how will the 5th year thing work out? I couldn't make out what exactly will be the effect.