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Although, HO seem to be doing it as a norm, There is no rule to suggest that when one applies for an extension well in advance of expiry of current leave one would be granted an extension for 3 years from the date of expiry of his/her current leave.Archanapuru wrote:Hi Seniors,
I just got my HSMP (initial 2 years) to Tier1 extension and to my surprise the visa was stamped for only 2 years from today - 16Sep09.
But my HSMP visa was supposed to expire on 10 Jan 2010 and the new visa is granted till 10 jan 2012. When I enquired immediately they told me that the visa is for 3 years keeping in mind current year 2009 and leave date Jan,
ie: they told me that the visa is granted for 3 years = 2009+3 = 2012.
Now I almost missed a year and would need to go for another extension.
Please help me how to resolve this issue.
Thanks.
You should contact the Home Office and ask them the reason for awarding you with a 2 year visa.Archanapuru wrote:Thanks Push for your quick response.
But this is neither 2 years nor 3 years, thereby I may miss 1 year for ILR.
Just wanted to know what I can do further in this regards or has anybody undergone same experience.
Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Hello, did you give any cover letter for the application when you submitted citing the reasons for applying early?Archanapuru wrote:Thanks cheshiregoan for your suggestion and the policy guidance reference. I will contact as suggested by you and update this post.
Thanks a lot
Hello,Archanapuru wrote:Hi Seniors,
I just got my HSMP (initial 2 years) to Tier1 extension and to my surprise the visa was stamped for only 2 years from today - 16Sep09.
But my HSMP visa was supposed to expire on 10 Jan 2010 and the new visa is granted till 10 jan 2012. When I enquired immediately they told me that the visa is for 3 years keeping in mind current year 2009 and leave date Jan,
ie: they told me that the visa is granted for 3 years = 2009+3 = 2012.
Now I almost missed a year and would need to go for another extension.
Please help me how to resolve this issue.
Thanks.
Congrats. That was a very quick turnaround.Archanapuru wrote:Hi,
I would like to thank everybody for your kind advice.
I am happy to say that today morning I got a call from HO and they told me that my visa was stamped incorrectly and asked to come in person and get it corrected. Today I have done that and got an extension for 3 years
Once again thanks a million.
I understood from this that if the case is genuine, please do not hesitate to ask and rectify. HO people are very kind and helpful in responding and solving our problems.
Thanks.
Archanapuru wrote:Hi,
I would like to thank everybody for your kind advice.
I am happy to say that today morning I got a call from HO and they told me that my visa was stamped incorrectly and asked to come in person and get it corrected. Today I have done that and got an extension for 3 years
Once again thanks a million.
I understood from this that if the case is genuine, please do not hesitate to ask and rectify. HO people are very kind and helpful in responding and solving our problems.
Thanks.
Can you brief a little about the whole process after you came to know it was stamped incorrect until you got it stamped correct. Have you raised any official complaint or it is just through emails you have contacted them.Archanapuru wrote:It was in-person and re-stamped based on the call from HO.
Thanks.