HSMP extension? Any Chance

Mrs Khan · Post by **Mrs Khan** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 7:49 pm

Hi

I came to UK on HSMP in Mid April 06 though i was given EC in January 06. I was not much enthusiastic coz i was sure i will get a job keeping in view the experience i had.
Unfortunately it didn't work like what i was expecting. I am still job less and searching for job. My hubby got a job and we are no more using the savings that we brought to UK.
My question is i am due for my Extension in Jan 07, i have a savings of at least £ 5000/. I am paying council Tax. all utility bills etc. Is there any chance that i will get extension? i have been once denied a very good job on the ground that i didn't had a long term visa on my passport. I would welcome comments and suggestions!

itsme · Post by **itsme** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:13 am

Hi, YOu havent mentioned your field of experience. Although not advisable..you might take up a odd job with tesco or some other store so that you will be economically active - which is suffice for your extension approval. All the best for your approval.

sajid.razzaque · Post by **sajid.razzaque** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:23 am

hi itsme,

can they provide extension with odd job, i could not get it thats why i am asking u.

itsme · Post by **itsme** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:05 am

as per extension guidelines your job should be in-line with your experience/skill set.... but i have seen umpteen number of cases where extension is granted if you are just economically active.. how much you earn / what you do -- doesnt impact your ext. appliication.

-- just my 2 cents

arm · Post by **arm** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:47 am

It is not important that you work in you profession.
Extension is granted if you are just economically active.
You can be IT specialist but work as a waiter.

HSMPGUY · Post by **HSMPGUY** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:48 am

Yes It is not a complusion that you have to work in the field of your skills. In the begining try to find any job to keep your cash register running. once you start gettting money it will also facilitate you in job search.

for extention all you just need to show that you are earning money no matter from where.

rckybhardwaj · Post by **rckybhardwaj** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:41 pm

what about getting ILR with the odd job.
Would HO give ILR if we r working in odd job as well.
I have seen the SET(0) form for Indefinite Leave to reamin, even in that it does not show you have to be in your field of profession.

HSMPGUY · Post by **HSMPGUY** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:21 am

rckybhardwaj wrote:what about getting ILR with the odd job.
Would HO give ILR if we r working in odd job as well.
I have seen the SET(0) form for Indefinite Leave to reamin, even in that it does not show you have to be in your field of profession.

As long as you are economically active you will get you extension.

dajumper · Post by **dajumper** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:31 pm

What about if one only works for full time for the first 9mths earning salary in the highest tax bracket but does not work at all in the last 3 months. Will this suffice for an extention? thanks

HSMPGUY · Post by **HSMPGUY** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 5:40 am

dajumper wrote:What about if one only works for full time for the first 9mths earning salary in the highest tax bracket but does not work at all in the last 3 months. Will this suffice for an extention? thanks

I think so, becos i have heard that company are ver reluctant to give job offer if one dont have enough visa. if you have two or more years visa you can always get good job

arm · Post by **arm** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:04 am

Guys do you know how this situation will considered during HSMP applying not for extention.

For instance if I earned the necessary amount in past 10 month but dont work at all during past 2 month ?

arm · Post by **arm** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:36 pm

Hi,

Can someone answer me...

sac · Post by **sac** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:29 pm

arm: as far as i am aware - you have to show that if not economically active, you should be actively trying to be so. your 10 months work is good, but the caseworker will wonder how, if you're not working now, you are supporting yourself right now and how will do so in the months to come. so make sure you include evidence of savings or other income, and any evidence of trying for a new job (interview letters etc) or at least newspaper cuttings showing the kind of jobs you plan to apply for in the very near future. and mention this in your covering letter.
good luck

HSMPGUY · Post by **HSMPGUY** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:05 am

sac wrote:arm: as far as i am aware - you have to show that if not economically active, you should be actively trying to be so. your 10 months work is good, but the caseworker will wonder how, if you're not working now, you are supporting yourself right now and how will do so in the months to come. so make sure you include evidence of savings or other income, and any evidence of trying for a new job (interview letters etc) or at least newspaper cuttings showing the kind of jobs you plan to apply for in the very near future. and mention this in your covering letter.
good luck

Agreed with sac

arm · Post by **arm** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:49 am

No guys.

I meen when I want to apply for HSMP NOT for extention.

So any comments???

Please advice .....

HSMPGUY · Post by **HSMPGUY** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:46 am

arm wrote:No guys.

I meen when I want to apply for HSMP NOT for extention.

So any comments???

Please advice .....

for HSMP you have to show required amount for last one year. otherwise it will create a prblem for you.

arm · Post by **arm** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 7:52 am

For instance if I earned the necessary amount in past 10 month but dont work at all during past 2 month.

Will I have a problem why???

I earned the necessary amount......

HSMPGUY · Post by **HSMPGUY** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 8:08 am

arm wrote:For instance if I earned the necessary amount in past 10 month but dont work at all during past 2 month.

Will I have a problem why???

I earned the necessary amount......

if you look caseworker guidence i think its clearly mention there, that one has to show required amount of your country bracket for last 12 months.

now if you say you are earning for last 10 months and you didnt work for 11th and 12 months then you can add last two months of preivous year.
but those last two months earning has to be in the required earning bracket of your country.

So in short rules are, if you are living in Country "A" where they required HSMP earning amount is 50, 000 BP. then you have to show proof, that you have earned that required amount in past 12 months, which is equvilent to 50,000 BP.

Mrs Khan · Post by **Mrs Khan** » Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:53 pm

Thanks you all for your valuable inputs.
What i have gathered is that one needs to be economically active to get an extension; but i have gone through the FLR guidance and apart from this rule there is also a point
" If you are not economically active you will need to provide evidence to show that you have taken all reasonable steps to do so during your stay in UK, eg job applications relevant to your skills etc"

I guess so far only one person is able to get an extension though for only one year without being economically active. I am wondering if there are any other such like cases and if they can share their experiences.

Mrs Khan · Post by **Mrs Khan** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 3:16 pm

No body seems to comment ???

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