does conviction affect HSMP and leave to remain?

[alalalayuyu]

Hi I want to apply for HSMP and leave to remain early next year. I definately qualify regarding the scores. However I have a court conviction for 'failing to pay a bus fare' this year. The result is a fine. I don't think it would influence HSMP application but am not sure about the application for leave to remain. According to the policy people with conviction of >1 year imprision can not get leaves but how about such minor convictions?
does anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

[eliasuk4u]

According to the policy people with conviction of >1 year imprision can not get leaves but how about such minor convictions?
does anyone have any ideas?

I don't think so. Failing to pay bus fare is not a serious crime and it doesn't count against you, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Good luck on your HSMP application.

[avjones]

It is something they can take into account on entry clearance. It's a crime of dishonesty, and they may not like it.