In-country switch: HSMP spouse -> HSMP proper

inso · Post by **inso** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 11:08 am

I have a strange query: My wife and I both qualify for HSMP (both old and new rules), but for simplicity we only applied for her visa. Now we're both here and working, and my plan is to apply for my own HSMP in a year's time, so that we have a safety net should something happen to either one of us before we need to apply for FLR.

The question is: how do I perform an in-country switch from an HSMP dependant visa to an HSMP proper visa? Hopefully I don't have to go through EC back in my home country!

sudhirg · Post by **sudhirg** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 10:18 am

y become a dependent in the 1st place!!!

inso · Post by **inso** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:25 am

1) It is simpler, and less documents could get lost
2) It is cheaper, since we're only paying £315 once
3) I was contracting for most of the year, so my financial status would have been significantly more difficult to prove than her salaried employment

Any other questions?

sudhirg · Post by **sudhirg** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:04 pm

than y throw your safety NET for HSMP? As I c dependent status should suffice.

inso · Post by **inso** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:10 pm

I don't know if you've been following, but the HSMP rules have changed and could change at any time in the future. Besides the fact that they can change the current income points allocation, my wife could lose her job (you never know what the future holds) and then she would not qualify for FLR, and consequently both of us would be in a pickle, since my income would count nothing as a spouse.

We applied and qualified under the old rules -- I'm asking this with the new rules in mind. So, I fail to see what your line of questioning is about?

sjgul · Post by **sjgul** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 1:15 pm

inso,

u can apply for an independent HSMP for urself. You don't have to go back to your country for EC.

Its good to have backup.

cheers.

inso · Post by **inso** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:01 pm

Hey sjgul

Thanks for the confirmation; from the HO website that seems to be the case. Do you know what the procedure is -- from the guidance notes it seems to be a two-step process:
1) Apply for HSMP in-country, and
2) Apply (using FLR(HSMP) ) to vary my current LTR.

sjgul · Post by **sjgul** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:04 pm

Do you know what the procedure is -- from the guidance notes it seems to be a two-step process:
1) Apply for HSMP in-country, and
2) Apply (using FLR(HSMP) ) to vary my current LTR.

I am not 100% sure, but it should be a 2 way process similar to getting an FLR, You file for an independent HSMP and then for the stamping.

It is best if you mail the HSMP mailing address and see what they reply.

inso · Post by **inso** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:06 pm

Yeah, I did mail them, but I'm still waiting for a reply. Will post here if/when I get any answer

WoodieG · Post by **WoodieG** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 2:12 pm

As a dependent's visa is a non-switchable category you can't apply for FLR(HSMP). You apply for HSMP as normal, then return home to obtain entry clearance.
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In-country switch: HSMP spouse -> HSMP proper

In-country switch: HSMP spouse -> HSMP proper