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RE: HSMP (Tier 1) Extension Query - Please advise
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:46 PM
From:
"WPCustomers" <
wpcustomers@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk>
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XXXXXXXX@yahoo.com
Dear XXXXX
Thank you for your email,
You should apply for an extension around 4 - 5 weeks before your visa expires. It is important that applications are made before the applicant’s current leave to remain expires.
If you do apply earlier you will need to write a covering letter explaining the reason for making the application early. It will then be up to the caseworker if they accept that and process your application early.
Regards,
YYYYYYYY
Customer Service Advisor
Work Permits Customer Contact Centre
UK Border Agency
Home Office
PO Box 3468
Sheffield
S3 8WA
Telephone: 0114 207 4074
Fax: 0114 207 4000
Email:
wpcustomers@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Website:
www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk.gov.uk/
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From:
XXXXXXXX@yahoo.com
Sent: 14 September 2008 09:56
To: WPCustomers
Subject: HSMP (Tier 1) Extension Query - Please advise
Dear Team,
My HSMP visa expires in Feb 2009 (initially granted for 2 years). Please could you advise when is the earliest I could apply for my extension.
Homeoffice website states that the application should be recieved atleast 5 weeks before the expiry. I assume this is the latest by which you would like to recieve the application. I just wanted to know what is the earliest I could apply.
Appreciate your response
Thanks,
XXXXXXX