HSMP Extension - absences

[gypsum]

Hi all,
I have the HSMP visa for 2 years since December 2007. I am spending time outside UK for business trips and I am wondering if time spent outside UK is an issue or not while applying for extension of HSMP visa under Tier 1. Or is it only considered when applying for indefinite leave to remain?

Do we need to report the absences when applying for the extension first time and if so what is the allowed time to spend outside UK?

Thanks a lot,

[anandsun]

Hi gypsum,
List of absences is needed only for ILR application and not for Tier 1(G) extensions.

And if you are away on business, it doesnt matter for ILR application either if you can get a letter from the employer for the dates u were away on business.

Hope this helps.
Cheers,
A

[racingfire]

Hi gypsum,

As far as i know they will not ask you about absences or even it did not effect on ur extention. I know about myself when i was away 7 months continous and i still got my extention without any problem, so don,t worry i don,t think so there will be any problem.

anyway best of luck