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UKbound wrote:It was a straightforward renewal. I didn't ask for any consideration under the old rules. When I applied initially it was already 2/3, and 5 years to ILR.
hskhan2008 wrote:can anyone tell me what JR reference we can use in the covering letter, whille applying for hsmp Extension visa
It might not make any sense now to mention JR when you're applying for your extention even if you are able to claim the 75 points. But what you need to consider is that there will definitely be some advantage in future. Getting your extention under the "Old Rules" will mean you're still considered as old hsmp holder and any benefits of the "Old Rules" will be yours. Trust me, more and more changes are on the way and the moment you're made to switch away from the old hsmp then those new rules will apply to you. A very good example is what is happening now. It might seems a long wait now if you mention the JR in your cover letter, but I will say the benefit is worth te wait.gidoc wrote:If you qualify under PBS Tier 1, why do you want to confuse the issue?
I believe some one has had their application put on hold just for that very reason.
Well I agree with Justice, the wait is worth it.....HO cannot hold passports of people for ever......more the time passes more will be the pressure on HO to take decision & react....I mean even HO would be knowing consequenses of delaying JR implementation to the boiling point before someone files another law suit against them.....which they in all probability will loose again!justice_will_reign wrote:It might not make any sense now to mention JR when you're applying for your extention even if you are able to claim the 75 points. But what you need to consider is that there will definitely be some advantage in future. Getting your extention under the "Old Rules" will mean you're still considered as old hsmp holder and any benefits of the "Old Rules" will be yours. Trust me, more and more changes are on the way and the moment you're made to switch away from the old hsmp then those new rules will apply to you. A very good example is what is happening now. It might seems a long wait now if you mention the JR in your cover letter, but I will say the benefit is worth te wait.gidoc wrote:If you qualify under PBS Tier 1, why do you want to confuse the issue?
I believe some one has had their application put on hold just for that very reason.
Obviously this is a personal opinion and that is exactly what I did when I applied for my extention almost 4-5 weeks ago and I'm happy to wait for as long as it may last. HO can't hold the application for ever and at some points with the mounting pressure, they will have no other choice than to send it back approved. It's just a matter of time!
I beleive that wait is worth and will paid off in longer run..justice_will_reign wrote:It might not make any sense now to mention JR when you're applying for your extention even if you are able to claim the 75 points. But what you need to consider is that there will definitely be some advantage in future. Getting your extention under the "Old Rules" will mean you're still considered as old hsmp holder and any benefits of the "Old Rules" will be yours. Trust me, more and more changes are on the way and the moment you're made to switch away from the old hsmp then those new rules will apply to you. A very good example is what is happening now. It might seems a long wait now if you mention the JR in your cover letter, but I will say the benefit is worth te wait.gidoc wrote:If you qualify under PBS Tier 1, why do you want to confuse the issue?
I believe some one has had their application put on hold just for that very reason.
Obviously this is a personal opinion and that is exactly what I did when I applied for my extention almost 4-5 weeks ago and I'm happy to wait for as long as it may last. HO can't hold the application for ever and at some points with the mounting pressure, they will have no other choice than to send it back approved. It's just a matter of time!
Hi Sreedhar, I applied (my HSMP to Tier 1 extension application) on 08th July, and below are my timelines:sreed_iyer wrote:I applied for extension on the 9th of july. Has anyone applied at around that time and whats the approval timings.
I havn't got the reference number yet. How does one get it ?
any ideas
sreedhar
Hi, In my case I have spent already 2 years in work permit and 2 years in HSMP, that's the reson I applied a bit early. Otherwise you need to apply only 4 to 5 weeks before. If you apply early then they will stamp from the application approval date, then you will fall 1 or 2 months short of 5 years for applying ILR. Hope this helps.sattu.vijay wrote:Hi Ram
I came to know that your HSMP visa is valid till sept 08.My visa is valid till
oct 08.can i apply for HSMP extension under Jr judgement now it self or shall i have to wait 5 weeks prior to visa expiry as stated in new guidance?