How to travel when tier 1 application is in consideration?

[vv129]

Hi,
Wanted to have a clarification on two things...
1. Approximately how much time does it takes to get the hsmp tier 1 visa if applied in the UK?
2. Lets say i apply for tier 1 hsmp in the week starting 15th sept, and i have to travel to inida on 26th october. If i do not receive my passport back by then, how can i travel back abroad?

thanks

[geriatrix]

Unless your embassy can issue you a "temporary / emergency passport" or some other "travel document" (I believe some countries do allow such things), the only option for you is to withdraw your application.

34J. Where a person whose application or claim for leave to remain is being considered requests the return of his passport for the purpose of travel outside the common travel area, the application for leave shall, provided it has not already been determined, be treated as withdrawn as soon as the passport is returned in response to that request.

regards