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that is correct but who would have a valid HSMP approval letter now when this scheme was finished about 3 years ago so whats the point of this then?kiran2009 wrote:"Where a Tier 1 (General) applicant has a valid HSMP approval letter, but has yet to obtain the associated leave to remain, the fee payable is £500 for applications made by post or courier"
The HSMP approval letter you received is VALID for ONLY for 6 months, and this line must be printed on your letter.
Hi Talha,Talha.Munir wrote:Hi Kmunir,
Have you got the answer of your query? My scenario is exactly the same and it would be highly appreciated if you share your experience.
Cheers,
Talha
kmunir wrote:Hi All,
I have an HSMP approval letter dated 12 September 2008 on the basis of which I got my current Tier 1 (General) visa under transitional arrangements for HSMP approval letter holders in February 2009.
I have now been residing in the UK since last 3 years and have to apply for an extension but I am a little confused about which fee would apply to me. It is written on the website (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... eral/cost/) that
"Applicants and their dependants can pay the following reduced fees if they submit a valid Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) letter with their application"
and the fee applicable in this case is £500 (main applicant) and £250 (per dependant) for postal applications.
Also in the Tier 1 (General) application form (version 04/11), it is stated on page 4 section "Reduced fee where applicant has a valid HSMP approval letter: applicable transitional arrangements" that
"Where a Tier 1 (General) applicant has a valid HSMP approval letter, but has yet to obtain the associated leave to remain, the fee payable is £500 for applications made by post or courier, or £700 for applications made in person at our Public Enquiry Offices."
Since I have the HSMP approval letter and I have not been granted a leave to remain/extension (contrary to the leave to enter I got initially under transitional arrangements), am I eligible to the reduced fee or I would have to pay the full fee which is £1000 (main applicant) and £500 (per dependant) for postal application?
Anyone answering the question, it would be great if you could give some concrete reference from home office as well?
Thanks.