Hi,
I have a very important question regarding HSMP Extension.
HSMP_Guidance_final_mar04.pdf says -->
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26.5 Q: How long can I stay in the UK if I enter as a skilled migrant?
A: You will initially be given 12 months stay. If you want to remain in the UK under the HSMP, you should apply for an extension of your stay in the last month before the expiry of your permission to stay in the UK. For further information, please see “Extension of stay in the United Kingdom” section. You will be able to amalgamate leave in other categories that lead to settlement for example, please see “Extension of stay in the United Kingdom section.” towards the end of that period you can apply to remain in the same capacity for a further period of up to three years. After four years in the UK as a highly skilled migrant you can apply for settlement. The main criteria for settlement will be that you have spent a continuous period of four years in the UK (except for trips abroad of three months or less, totalling less than six months in the four year period) in a category leading to settlement and that you continue to be economically active in the UK as a highly skilled migrant.
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From this I could interpret, one can stay atmost 3 months outside UK at one time.
I would appreciate if you could email me what shall
happen on completion of 4 years period, given that, I
had spend more than 6 months outside UK.
[Though
1. employed & getting payed in UK
2. paying my taxes in UK
3. Taking a few trips of 3 month or less during that period.
Will I be granted further indefinite extension ?
Will I be granted PR ?
Or what should I do if this happens ? [which is most
likely given the nature of work I am involved in,
which shall require me to travel outside UK].
Best regards
Ashish
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