HSMP Extension under Tier 1 General System 8 months before

[eashkuma4]

Hi,

Can any one let me know if I can apply for a extension of my HSMP Visa under Tier 1 General Extensions now though my Visa actually expires in Dec '09.

The basic reason why I want to extend my visa now is I am looking for some new job outside and every one is saying my visa expiry is in this year Dec 2009 so they are unable to provide me some offer.

Had any one extended thier visa before 8 months of the expiry date if so please let me know.

also between If I extend the visa now how many years further the extension will be given?

Regards,
Kumar

[gotcha]

Hi,

Can any one let me know if I can apply for a extension of my HSMP Visa under Tier 1 General Extensions now though my Visa actually expires in Dec '09.

The basic reason why I want to extend my visa now is I am looking for some new job outside and every one is saying my visa expiry is in this year Dec 2009 so they are unable to provide me some offer.

Had any one extended thier visa before 8 months of the expiry date if so please let me know.

also between If I extend the visa now how many years further the extension will be given?

Regards,
Kumar

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[Kaff]

Yes you can, but if approved you extension will be from the date of issue means either in March or April-2009. You will ne another extension (which means proper job and maintenance fund at the time that extension) to complete 5 years for ILR. hope this helps

[eashkuma4]

Yes you can, but if approved you extension will be from the date of issue means either in March or April-2009. You will ne another extension (which means proper job and maintenance fund at the time that extension) to complete 5 years for ILR. hope this helps

Okay , Thank you

[saayinla]

Yes you can, but if approved you extension will be from the date of issue means either in March or April-2009. You will ne another extension (which means proper job and maintenance fund at the time that extension) to complete 5 years for ILR. hope this helps

This is contraary to this post http://www.immigrationboards.com/postin ... e&p=232404

Hi,

I applied for my visa extension in January even though my visa expires only at the end of april. I was granted visa yesterday for 3 years 2 months so I DIDNOT loose any leave because of early application.

Hope it clarifies. In my case it is 3 month early application.

[straight]

They said if I applied 9 months early more than likely it would be rejected and I would loose my fees.

Who knows? It seems to be who picks up your paperwork and who you speak to.

[ChetanOjha]

Send an email inquiry to home office asking them if you can apply before your current leave expires. Include printout of that email reply with your application and it should help.
Check this thread http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... highlight=

I have pasted email reply I received from HO. Hope if should help.

They said if I applied 9 months early more than likely it would be rejected and I would loose my fees.

Who knows? It seems to be who picks up your paperwork and who you speak to.