The other day I was discussing with a friend of mine and he presented a very interesting case.
- He is in UK on an HSMP visa (prior to which he was on WP).
- His current leave to remain expires on MARCH' 10.
- He is a bit worried about loosing his current job.
- He wants to apply for Tier 1 extension ASAP in order to cover himself for ILR which is due on September' 10
- To qualify for Tier 1 General he requires atleast 35,000 GBP which he will get in his current employment on FEB' 09
- This means he can apply for Tier 1 General Extension from HSMP on or before May' 09
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If he looses his job on or after FEB 09, can he apply for his Tier 1 General Extension On or before May 09, considering the fact that his Leave To remain is valid until MARCH '10
Assuming NO to the previous question, Can he apply for Tier 1 General, not as an extension but as a fresh applicant?
Assuming NO to the second question, what are the options that he is left with?
Do post your thoughts.
Cheers
PG