I got my HSMP on 3rd November 2006. I want to confirm few things
1. According to this http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... er-remain/
it says that I will not need to meet the 'knowledge of language and life in the United Kingdom' requirement. Is that still the same after 6th April 2011 changes???
2. I want to apply in person at Solihull PEO. Because I am on HSMP (Not Tier 1) I am little confused whether I can apply in person at Solihull office or not
The services that are available are here
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/conta ... oservices/
That doesn't clearly say whether they can accept hsmp candidates applications for Settlement.
It only says
Can someone let me know if any one applied in person at SolihullApplications for settlement or extension of stay
Public enquiry offices accept applications for permission to extend your stay (known as 'limited leave to remain') or settle permanently (known as 'indefinite leave to remain') in the UK, in the categories below.
General
husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner - forms FLR(M), SET(M), FLR(O) and SET(O)
children - forms FLR(O), SET(O) and SET(F) (only if the child entered the UK with the correct entry clearance)
UK ancestry - forms FLR(O) and SET(O)
visitor - form FLR(O) (for medical visitors, academic visitors and parents accompanying children under 12 years of age who are receiving private education in the UK)
Specific jobs
domestic worker in a private household - forms FLR(O) and SET(O)
offshore worker - form FLR(O)
work permit applications - form FLR(IED)
Points-based system
Tier 1 (Post-study work)
Tier 1 (General) - for highly skilled migrants
Tier 2 (General) - for skilled workers
Tier 2 (Intra company transfer)
Tier 2 (Minister of religion)
Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
Tier 4 (General) - for adult students
Tier 4 (Child)
Tier 5 (Temporary worker - creative and sporting)
Tier 5 (Temporary worker - charity worker)
Tier 5 (Temporary worker - religious worker)
Tier 5 (Temporary worker - government authorised exchange)
Tier 5 (Temporary worker - international agreement)
dependents of migrants who have permission to stay under the points-based system - form PBS (Dependant)
(Croydon only) transfer of conditions for migrants who have permission to stay under the points-based system. You must book an appointment online if you want us to transfer your indefinite leave to remain into a new passport (using form NTL). If you want us to transfer your temporary permission to stay (using form TOC), you can come to Croydon between 09:00 and 12:00 without an appointment - you will be seen on the day, but waiting times will vary according to the level of demand. Your permission to stay will not be transferred into your new passport, but instead you will receive a biometric residence permit.
Medical studies
postgraduate doctor or dentist - form FLR(O)
Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test - form FLR(O)
clinical attachment - form FLR(O)
Government and military
(Croydon only) armed forces (no form needed)
armed forces indefinite leave to remain following discharge - form SET(O)
armed forces dependants - form FLR(O)
civilian emloyee of armed forces (civilian component) - form FLR(O)
forces recruitment - form FLR(O)