HSMP Inital approval

[ecker]

Hi there,
Just wondering if the inital approval for the HSMP is for 1 year or 2. There seems to be some contradicting posts around about this?

Cheers

[paramjit2k]

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[ecker]

Excellent, 2 years is a good length of time for inital approval. It Realy needs to be that long tho if trying to settle into a job and earn enough for FLR

[geriatrix]

It depends where you apply from and the documentation you provide to support your EC application.

It seems that if you apply for FLR (within UK) you get a 2 yr. visa, but if you apply from any BHC overseas (out-country applicant), it depends on the evidence you provide to support your application. And it is at ECO's discretion whether to grant a 1yr. or 2 yr. visa.

Read these threads:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=9960
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=7949

regards

[ecker]

Thanks for that reply, very helpfull
Its seems it is based on individual circumstance but generally a 2 year inital visa is given unless the Entry Clearance office feels supporting yourself my be a problem, inwhich case 1 year may be given

I live in the UK under steady employment so shouldn't be a problem there, 2 years should be the outcome if i choose to apply