Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!

[crowbar6]

HSMP -> Tier 1 (General) Extension
Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 20 Aug 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 21 Aug 2009
Points Claimed: 105
Fee Debited: 21 Aug 2009
Reference Number Received: 25 Aug 2009
Application Status: approved
Approval/Denial Date: 16 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 18 Sep 2009
Total Processing Time: 27 days

Extension granted for 3 years from date of expiry of current leave.

[help11]

hello,

I am sure many of you must have received a approval letter when you received tier1 extension.Did the approval letter talk about police registeration please let me know....

Is it applicable for people in india..

Thanks a Lot.

[crowbar6]

hello,

I am sure many of you must have received a approval letter when you received tier1 extension.Did the approval letter talk about police registeration please let me know....

Is it applicable for people in india..

Thanks a Lot.

Not applicable to Indian citizens unless there is an exception to the circumstances. You will be informed if you need to register.

[mailgopal80]

Hi All,

Need your help

I am currently in UK since March 2008 under Highly Skilled Migrant programme.

My visa is expiring on Feb 21st 2010 I need to start preparing for it.

Could you please let me no where can I download the FLR Extenstion Application from. Also could you please let me no whether Highly Skilled Migrant Programme is scrapped.

Thanks and Regards,
Gopal

[vidya]

hi

i am currently on hsmp visa which expires soon .....my spouse is on hsmp dependent .....can some one tell me which application forms to use for extension ( under tier 1 rite ?) ....and where i can download them

sorry for asking such a basic question ....am pregnant and have been sick , sick and sick for ages now .......didnt know it wud be this hard !

i wud be really grateful if someone cud answer my query as i need to get my in person appt asap.thanks so much

[alladin]

hi

i am currently on hsmp visa which expires soon .....my spouse is on hsmp dependent .....can some one tell me which application forms to use for extension ( under tier 1 rite ?) ....and where i can download them

sorry for asking such a basic question ....am pregnant and have been sick , sick and sick for ages now .......didnt know it wud be this hard !

i wud be really grateful if someone cud answer my query as i need to get my in person appt asap.thanks so much

hello., u need to use the form available at ===> http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... extension/ for main applicant and ==>http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... ationform/ for ur dependent. Please cross check what I told., I think these are the forms you need.

thanks,
alladin

[alladin]

Hi All,

Need your help

I am currently in UK since March 2008 under Highly Skilled Migrant programme.

My visa is expiring on Feb 21st 2010 I need to start preparing for it.

Could you please let me no where can I download the FLR Extenstion Application from. Also could you please let me no whether Highly Skilled Migrant Programme is scrapped.

Thanks and Regards,
Gopal

hello,

Please go see this link ==>
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... extension/

thanks,
alladin

[mailgopal80]

Thanks Alladin much appreicated.

I had look into the entire application I have got doubts regarding some section

Within Page16

C. Passport or travel documents and Identity Card for Foreign Nationals.

C6. They are asking for current passport or travel document which is fine.

C9. They are asking for applicant Identify card for Foreign Natinals. I currently do not have any Identify card as such Do let me no whether I need to ignore that session (i.e) from C9 to C12.

I currently hold Indian passport.

Thanks and Regards,
Gopal

[WalkOn]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of completing and submitting my extension application (HSMP -> Tier 1 (Gen)).

However, I'm rather confused with some of the questions.

D11. What is the applicant's current immigration status in the United Kingdom? - I'm assuming this is 'Limited leave to remain'. Is this correct?

T5. Previous Earnings. - How is the table to be completed? I'm confused with the division in the 'Earnings in pounds sterling' column. Should the amount be entered at the top or bottom of the 'division'?

Further to this, I'm sending my current valid passport as well as a renewed passport. The reason is that my current passport has only one page empty. Should I mention this in the cover letter and (should my application be successful) ask that the case worker affix the renewed visa in the new passport? Is this possible?

Thanks in advance.
WalkOn

[marshall]

Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 12 Sept 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 14 Sept 2009
Points Claimed: 100
Fee Debited: 14 Sept 2009
Reference Number Received: 17 Sept2009
Application Status: approved
Approval/Denial Date: 22 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 24 Sep 2009
Total Processing Time: 11 days

Thanks you guys for the information on this website.to be honest l researched all the information on these pages.

l have a problem to ask my previous HSMP expired 24/08/09 l got my extention 22/09/2009, this gap will it be a problem on the 5 years period stay.l never left UK during that time.

[alladin]

Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 12 Sept 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 14 Sept 2009
Points Claimed: 100
Fee Debited: 14 Sept 2009
Reference Number Received: 17 Sept2009
Application Status: approved
Approval/Denial Date: 22 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 24 Sep 2009
Total Processing Time: 11 days

Thanks you guys for the information on this website.to be honest l researched all the information on these pages.

l have a problem to ask my previous HSMP expired 24/08/09 l got my extention 22/09/2009, this gap will it be a problem on the 5 years period stay.l never left UK during that time.

I don't think it should be a problem, since you are allowed to stay in the UK while your application is being processed. Please verify with others too.

thanks,
alladin

[cheshiregoan]

Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 12 Sept 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 14 Sept 2009
Points Claimed: 100
Fee Debited: 14 Sept 2009
Reference Number Received: 17 Sept2009
Application Status: approved
Approval/Denial Date: 22 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 24 Sep 2009
Total Processing Time: 11 days

Thanks you guys for the information on this website.to be honest l researched all the information on these pages.

l have a problem to ask my previous HSMP expired 24/08/09 l got my extention 22/09/2009, this gap will it be a problem on the 5 years period stay.l never left UK during that time.

Did you apply after your initial visa expired? I'm surprised that they even considered your application in such a case.

[mailgopal80]

Hi All,

I am in the process of filling the HSMP Extenstion Application form I have few doubts.

Can anybody post a sample HSMP Filled in Extenstion form those who have got their extenstion please.

Thanks and Regards,
Gopal

[cadari]

Dear Members,

Need some urgent help.

I applied for Tier 1 extension on 21st of September 2009 and visa fees payment did not go through because bank thought that it was a fraudulent transaction and did not authorise it(I gave my debit card details in the application).

I received a letter of acknowledgement on 23rd and got back all my documents on 1st of october 2009 with a letter dated 29th september asking me to make a fresh application.
Issue is my visa expired on 25th of september. So, don't know if my application will be successfully or not and NOT SURE if i have to if fill the D5 part of section2 which asks "IF my leave it remain is unavailable" and the questions after that are very scary.

very urgent any kind of suggestions or success stories will boast my moral.

Thanks in Advance
Chandra 0789 4471 671

[namastelondon]

HSMP to Tier 1 extension
Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 7 Sept 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 8 Sept 2009
Points Claimed: 110
Fee Debited: 9 Sept 2009
Reference Number Received: 10 Sept2009
Application Status: approved
Approval date: 30sept 2009
Paperwork Received: Oct 2 2009
visa valid till feb 2013

I applied 4-5 months in advance without giving any reason for extension and it was fine.

So guys dont wait till the end date and apply 3-4 months in advance to be safe.


Thanks to moderator and all the member of this site...

[raviskar]

Hi,

I have had asked some of the questions earlier, but could not arrive at a conclusion.

My HSMP visa expires on March 2010, and we have got a new baby born last month. We are planning a trip to India in Dec. So we would like to apply for early extension (HSMP-Tier1 migration) and visa for my baby

1) Will be there any delay due to early extension or applying 3 applications together (myself and 2 dependents (my wife and my baby))? We have booked our tickets for Dec1st. So I am little worried whether we would be able to receive our passports back by that date (in case if we apply next week).

2) What is the form to be used for visa for my baby. Would it be the Tier1 dependent application form or FLR(O)?

3) Whether the fees for my baby's visa application would be as 50 or 465? I had sent a mail to homeoffice, but did not get any response on this.

4) I had sponsored visitor visa for my mother couple of months back and she is currently staying with us. I had quoted that I will take care of her expenses during her stay here. Would it affect the maintenance funds requirement by any chance? Do I need to show more funds than the normal (850+533+533)?

I had shown 3000 pounds as funds for her visa. I am going to show the same as maintenance fund now. Would this be okay?

Many thanks in advance for your replies.

Regards,
Ravi.

[dpnagarajan]

Hi All
HSMP to Tier 1 extension
Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 4 Sept 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 7 Sept 2009
Points Claimed: 85
Fee Debited: 8 Sept 2009
Reference Number Received: 8 Sept2009
Application Status: approved
Approval date: 25 sept 2009
Paperwork Received: 28 Sep 2009
visa valid till Oct 2012

I applied for myself & dependant Spouse & Dependant Child.

Thank you very much for the group helping every one here.

Great job done.

Thanks
Nags

[jeet1979]

Hello Guys,

My HSMP is getting expired on Jan 2010 and I am preparing new application for extension.

Could you please answer my following two questions.

1. As i am already on HSMP can i claim qualification points based on my Bachelor degree. (No Masters).
2. I have already proved English language points in 2007 when i got HSMP. DO i need to prove it again?

Thanks in advance.

Jeet.

[jeet1979]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of completing and submitting my extension application (HSMP -> Tier 1 (Gen)).

However, I'm rather confused with some of the questions.

D11. What is the applicant's current immigration status in the United Kingdom? - I'm assuming this is 'Limited leave to remain'. Is this correct?

T5. Previous Earnings. - How is the table to be completed? I'm confused with the division in the 'Earnings in pounds sterling' column. Should the amount be entered at the top or bottom of the 'division'?

Further to this, I'm sending my current valid passport as well as a renewed passport. The reason is that my current passport has only one page empty. Should I mention this in the cover letter and (should my application be successful) ask that the case worker affix the renewed visa in the new passport? Is this possible?

Thanks in advance.
WalkOn

Hi Did you get the answers to your question?

[dpnagarajan]

I applied with my batchelors and got extension approved.
No need to prove your english skills as you have already proved it .

Read the guide thoroughly to get most of your questions answered.

Nags

Hello Guys,

My HSMP is getting expired on Jan 2010 and I am preparing new application for extension.

Could you please answer my following two questions.

1. As i am already on HSMP can i claim qualification points based on my Bachelor degree. (No Masters).
2. I have already proved English language points in 2007 when i got HSMP. DO i need to prove it again?

Thanks in advance.

Jeet.

[dpnagarajan]

Hi all,

I'm in the process of completing and submitting my extension application (HSMP -> Tier 1 (Gen)).

However, I'm rather confused with some of the questions.

D11. What is the applicant's current immigration status in the United Kingdom? - I'm assuming this is 'Limited leave to remain'. Is this correct?
Ans: I wrote ' HSMP '
T5. Previous Earnings. - How is the table to be completed? I'm confused with the division in the 'Earnings in pounds sterling' column. Should the amount be entered at the top or bottom of the 'division'?

Ans: Dont bother too much. I wrote earnings from the first employer in the first row & Second employer in row 2. And entered the total in the 3rd row. Just common sense should be good enough.

Further to this, I'm sending my current valid passport as well as a renewed passport. The reason is that my current passport has only one page empty. Should I mention this in the cover letter and (should my application be successful) ask that the case worker affix the renewed visa in the new passport? Is this possible?

Thanks in advance.
WalkOn

Hi Did you get the answers to your question?

[vish_shan]

Hello all,

I have just received my HSMP extension stamped under TIER 1 General.
Here goes my time lines

Expiry before application : April 03 2010
points claimed : 110 (90 + 20)
Application sent : September 15 (by next day delivery)
Payment deducted : September 16th
Reference letter : received after 3 days
Visa stamped : October 05
Documents received : October 10 ( by recorded delivery)
Just an hour ago
Current Expiry : April 03 2013
Total turnaround time : 25 days

Thanks a lot for every one who contributed to this forum and helped others like me

My application was rather straightforward and simple. If any one needs any help you can send me a private message any time

Cheers
Vish

[alladin]

Hello all,

I have just received my HSMP extension stamped under TIER 1 General.
Here goes my time lines

Expiry before application : April 03 2010
points claimed : 110 (90 + 20)
Application sent : September 15 (by next day delivery)
Payment deducted : September 16th
Reference letter : received after 3 days
Visa stamped : October 05
Documents received : October 10 ( by recorded delivery)
Just an hour ago
Current Expiry : April 03 2013
Total turnaround time : 25 days

Thanks a lot for every one who contributed to this forum and helped others like me

My application was rather straightforward and simple. If any one needs any help you can send me a private message any time

Cheers
Vish

hello did you give any specific reason for early extension??

thanks,
alladin

[r25j]

Hello all,

I have just received my HSMP extension stamped under TIER 1 General.
Here goes my time lines

Expiry before application : Oct. 03 20o9
points claimed : 105 (85 + 20)
Application sent : September 17 (by next day delivery)
Payment deducted : September 18th
Reference letter : received after 3 days
Visa stamped : October 08
Documents received : October 12 ( by recorded delivery)
Just an hour ago
Current Expiry : Oct. 08 2012
Total turnaround time : 25 days

Thanks a lot for every one who contributed to this forum and helped others like me

I am working through a limited company.If any one needs any help you can send me a private message any time

Cheers
Rajesh

[intruder]

hey guys i have a question and ill appreciate if u guys could help me with it

actually my visa expires on 22nd nov and i am planning to apply for Tier 1 HSMP visa between 10 to 15th Nov..but one of my friend told me recently that one needs to apply atleast 1 month before current visa expiration for HSMP..is that so? i mean i thought as long as ur visa is valid u can apply for extension any time even 1 day before..is it different for HSMP?

ill appreciate your response