Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!

sunny158 · Post by **sunny158** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:07 pm

ynn132 got extension visa which is 3 weeks short, I think it was a HO's error, but nothing you can do, cus they say they can give up to 4 years visa. I sent my hsmp extension application today, which is more than 2 months before my current visa expires, I called to FLR HO, they said I can apply eariler. However, some are told that we cannot apply 2 months early, cus different people gives different answer. will update my application if I get it back.

rhino · Post by **rhino** » Thu May 04, 2006 5:56 pm

Hi All.

I have received my HSMP Extension for 4 yrs
Visa expiry July 1,2006

1) Application sent on April 18
2) Application received by HO in Walsall on April 19
problem with credit card no.,so HO asked for resubmission of payment
sent with correct details and payment cleared on 28th april
Passport stamped on may 3
3) Return documents(with stamped passport) received on may 4th

I applied more than 2 months before expiry of my visa

sunny158 · Post by **sunny158** » Wed May 10, 2006 4:00 pm

Hi everybody,

I have received my 4 years HSMP Extension today.

1) Application sent on 27 April.
2) Application received and payment taken on 28 April.
3) Return documents(with stamped passport) received on may 8th May.

I applied almost 3 months before expiry of my visa.

The documents I sent:
1.0 Cover Letter, FLR (IED) Form.
2.1 Passport.
2.2 Two Pieces of Photos.
2.2 The Police Registration Certificate.
2.4 Copy of HSMP Approval Letter.
3.1 Current Account Bank Statements.
3.2 Saving Account Bank Statements.
3.3 Business Account Bank Statements.
3.4 Business Plan.
3.5 Visa Appointment for busines trip.

It takes around 6 working days, which is quick.

AdiPsych · Post by **AdiPsych** » Wed May 10, 2006 5:00 pm

hi sunny 158 and rhino congratulations on your 4 year extension. Can you tell me if in the accompanying letter of FLRIED approval Home Office mentioned that at the end of 4 years you may be eligible for ILR

sunny158 · Post by **sunny158** » Wed May 10, 2006 6:06 pm

AdiPsych,

It says that at the end of my stay, we should apply on form of FLR(IED). We should be able to apply ILR at that time, but the immigration policy is changing all time, who knows what will be in 4 years time.

AdiPsych · Post by **AdiPsych** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:29 pm

thanks 4 reply

viren68 · Post by **viren68** » Wed May 10, 2006 9:34 pm

Hello Moderators and friends,

Bravo Home Office Guys. Really I appreciate them.

I got my passport back in just 6 days. This includes sat and sunday as well. My extension visa is valid upto 2010. They gave me four years extension.

The documents I sent:

Cover Letter,
FLR (IED) Form.
Passport.
Two Pieces of Photos.
Copy of HSMP Approval Letter.
Current Account Bank Statements. 6 months
Salary Slips
P-60
Office details where I work

The home Office is very very efficient and quick

I thank this forum due to which I got HSMP approval, Came to UK, Got a job and now got extension as well.

I dont know who made or created this forum. But thanks to the persons behind it.

Viru

Grateful Dead · Post by **Grateful Dead** » Thu May 11, 2006 6:00 pm

Dear viru

Congrats!!

Can you let us when you applied and when you got your passports back

thanks

viren68 · Post by **viren68** » Fri May 12, 2006 8:47 pm

Hello,

Posted on 04/05 thursday via special delivery
Reached HO on 05/05

Passport received on wednesday 10/052006
Received all documents back except Postal orders

Really HO Guys are magnificient

Viru

Indian2005 · Post by **Indian2005** » Mon May 15, 2006 1:08 pm

Hi All,

I will apply for my extension early next month as its expiring on 2nd week of July. While reading the application form, I got confused with the note about the photographs. The note on the application form says :

HSMP, TWES and WP applicants only. Two recent passport-sized photographs of each dependant applying for an extension of stay in the UK with you with each dependant’s name written on the back of the photograph.

Do I have to submit 'passport size photos of each dependant with me' or their 'individual passport size photos'.

Please advise.

jaas · Post by **jaas** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:48 pm

dependents individual passport size photos with thier names written back...

Ideal · Post by **Ideal** » Tue May 16, 2006 1:14 pm

Application sent: 04 May 2006
Payment Deducted: 09 May 2006

Still waiting for decision.........

OneTen · Post by **OneTen** » Tue May 16, 2006 6:29 pm

Hi all,

I sent my application for extension on 10 May, received by HO on 11 May, payment received from my credit card on 12 May, acknowledgement received on 16 May 2006.

My organization planned to send me to outside UK destinations in EU for inspections from 29 May.

I have two questions:

1. Any Idea of how many days HO is likely to take. (As I need to have my passport ready for Europian visas by 22 May).

2. My role requires my overseas travels. May I know if there are any restrictions on number of weeks/months one can stay out of UK.

Looking forward to have valuable inputs.

Best regards
OneTen

MUGHALL · Post by **MUGHALL** » Tue May 16, 2006 7:21 pm

Dear Rhino,

Hi,
Many congratulations on extension. Would you please write in reply the address of home office where you sent your HSMP Extension documents. This will graetly help those forum members who are about to apply for their extension cases and need address for a relevant office to save time and documents.

Thanks

Mughall

rhino · Post by **rhino** » Wed May 17, 2006 7:58 am

hi mughall
the address I sent the documents was to

Work Permits (UK) – FLR(IED)
Home Office
Walsall Road
Cannock
WS11 0JA
and the documents sent were
1. Completed application form and copy of HSMP approval letter
2. Wage slips for 12 months
3. Bank statements for 6 months
4. Marriage certificate
5. Birth certificate
6. 2 photographs (self and 2 dependants-wife & daughter)
7. Passports
8. CRB
regards

desiguy · Post by **desiguy** » Wed May 17, 2006 10:34 am

Got extension approved for 4 years.

here's the timeline:

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HSMP expires - 1x June, 2006

Application sent: 2 May, 2006
Delivered to HO: 3 May, 2006
CC charged : 4 May, 2006

Payment confirmation letter: 8 May, 2006

Passport received: 17 May, 2006

Extension given: 4 years (until 1x June, 2010)
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Also has a nice letter along with which is self-explanatory.

Basically the letter says:

Dear Mr <My Name>,

We are pleased to inform you that your application for FLR has been approved. We are returning your documents and passport with endorsment. .....extension under the hsmp programme is normally granted for period for 3 years but due to recent changes made to the immigration policy, the Home Secretary has used discretion and approved extension for 4 years. If at the end of 4 years date, if further extension is required, please use form FLR.
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so, since I came to UK in Nov and hence will be 4-5 months short of the reqd 5 year stay, I will have to apply for FLR again and then ILR. Not a problem, if they keep the efficiency levels as it is at the moment.

Didn't the other guys who got approval get a similar letter?:roll:

Cheers

Boom05 · Post by **Boom05** » Wed May 17, 2006 6:29 pm

Got extension till 2010 (4 years).

Submitted application - May 3, 2006
Acknowledgement - May 5, 2006
Rec'd Document back - May 16, 2006

My initial EC expires July 1, 2006 and the FLR date is effective JULY 1, 2006 To July 1, 2010.

MUGHALL · Post by **MUGHALL** » Wed May 17, 2006 6:30 pm

Dear Desiguy,

Hi,
Many congratulations on extension. Would you please share your documents details you submit for extension with other forum mates.

Regards

mughall

Ideal · Post by **Ideal** » Thu May 18, 2006 5:26 pm

Application sent: 04 May 2006
Payment Deducted: 09 May 2006
Passport received with 4 yrs extension: 18 May 2006

Thank you everyone. thank you so much.

guly3 · Post by **guly3** » Fri May 19, 2006 11:38 am

Hi Guys,
I got my extension approved for 4 years today. Following is the timeline

Application sent: 5 May, 2006
Delivered to HO: 7 May, 2006
Payment deducted: 8 May, 2006
Confirmation letter received: 9 May, 2006

Passport received: 19 May, 2006

Grateful Dead · Post by **Grateful Dead** » Fri May 19, 2006 11:07 pm

hi everyone

got my extension today

timeline:

application posted: 4 May 06
acknowldgement received: 9 may 06
passports received back: 19 may 06

extension of 4 years granted

thanks very much for all the help on this forum

best of luck to everyone

WoodieG · Post by **WoodieG** » Sun May 21, 2006 4:07 pm

[quote="OneTen"]

2. My role requires my overseas travels. May I know if there are any restrictions on number of weeks/months one can stay out of UK.

[/quote]

If you stay outside for 3 months all time before that is NOT counted towards an ILR application, ie your 'clock' is re-set to zero.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:59 am

Hi

No extensions approved since 19th May, whats going on at HO, what can be the reason of such delay?

I have applied for 2 weeks now...but heard back nothing, should I call them to check or wait 2 more weeks?

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:17 pm

Hi

I got 4 year extension today.

Application posted 22 May 06
Received & Payment Debited from my account 23 May 06
Acknowledgement Received 27 May 06
Passports Stamped 05 Jun 06
Docs & Passports Recevied 07 Jun 06

Thanks to all specially moderators for keeping this forum active regarding all kind of queries and problems and maintaining this platform of discussion which is beneficial for all of us.

Now big four years ahead...........

ana10027 · Post by **ana10027** » Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:00 pm

I am preparing my docs for HSMP extension.

Becasue my original passport is about to expire, I've got a new one already. Thus I am wondering if I will have to leave the country to get my clearance again, or if the samp will allow me to travel in and out of the country without a need for further clearance.

I will be sumitting:

a cover letter
FLR application
2 passport size pictures
my old passport with HSMP visa
my new current passport
Police registration certificate
bank statements since nov 05
wage slips
P60
employment contract, and
letter from the employer

thanks a million

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