ALL CONFUSED ABOUT THE HSMP VISA!!!PLS HELP GUYS!!!

[Hkalian]

Hi guys,

I currently have a work permit but would like to obtain a HSMP for flexibility. I have been onmy work permit for 2yrs and want to apply for Indef leave later. Am i able to use say 3yrs of HSMP along with the 2yrs to get apply for indef leave or does the 2yrs on my work permit not count?
Secondly - Do i have to always be employed when on the highly skilled visa? What happens if i get the highly skilled visa and not emplyed for a month or two? Will this affect my indef leave to remain application?


Thanks for your help!!

[anjali_devi]

All of this is answered here before, Please wander around and check before asking....

[Hkalian]

All of this is answered here before, Please wander around and check before asking....

Hi,

I have wandered around and did not find anything about whether I am allowed to be without a job on an HSMP without it affecting my Indef Leave to remain!

Please advise...

[MrBaboo]

Being unemployed for a month or two while on the HSMP should not be a problem for ILR purposes.

I believe you need to show some evidence of economic activity for each year of the 5 years claimed for ILR so the longer you are unemployed, the more it may reduce your ability to do this.

It would be good to hear from senior members on how rigid the requirements are for showing this economic activity. It's always good to know the minimum can get away with especially with those nasty economic storm clouds on the horizon...