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by rckybhardwaj » Thu Sep 02, 2004 1:35 pm
Hello Dear,
First of all from which country are you appearing for an EC interview. As far as i know there is no interview for HSMP candidates. Just submit your Work Permit along with passport and supporting docs, that's it. It automatically gets stamped from the Britsih Embassy in 2 days. I never had an interview for myself.
Second thing, this is a Highly skilled migrant programme, not a usual Work permit.Britain wants HSMP candidates who can make UK their home. So they would be looking at your application at th time of renewal and say that it seems you dont intend to make UK your home as you have come after 5 months.
I understand your domestic problem, but if you could try and come within 1 to 1 and a half month that would be great for you.
Also read the guidelines properly, within the 4 years of your stay here (after the 1st year you get a 3 year stampng) you are allowed holidays not amounting to more than six months.
Please take note of all this, you are very lucky to get a HSMP, and dont lose it.