HSMP extension while I am yet not settled in UK

[Isbdian]

Hello Everybody,

I am granted HSMP visa in 2008. I have visited UK twice to secure work in UK afterwards but failed due to unfavourable economic conditions and due to some unavoidable personal circumstances.

My HSMP is going to expire in 2010. I would like to know if there is a way that I can get extension in my current HSMP visa validity.

In case it is not possible, can I reapply under Tier-1 category? I still meet all requirements for Tier-1 application. Please suggest what should be my course of action now?

Regards

[tvn_ramesh]

Hello Everybody,

I am granted HSMP visa in 2008. I have visited UK twice to secure work in UK afterwards but failed due to unfavourable economic conditions and due to some unavoidable personal circumstances.

My HSMP is going to expire in 2010. I would like to know if there is a way that I can get extension in my current HSMP visa validity.

In case it is not possible, can I reapply under Tier-1 category? I still meet all requirements for Tier-1 application. Please suggest what should be my course of action now?

Regards

You can get your current visa extended if you can earn enough points through Earnings, maintenance funds, and other categories.. (mainly the earnings part)..

if not YES you can re apply for fresh Tier1(G) visa.

[ChetanOjha]

Earnings should be in UK or through UK employer.

[FLR]

Hi tvn_ramesh,

This is interesting to know that if his application is refused he can then apply a new application, although I'd like to know if this has happened to anyone before or if this is an assumption?

Also, if he knows that his extension is going to be refused as he's not been living in UK and haven't worked here, why should he waste money in applying for extension, will it not be good to apply as new applicant instead, to save time and money?

Just my thoughts...