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The visa will generally be granted from the date of approval even though you might write that you wish to enter UK in 03/10.rams08 wrote:I am eligible to apply for Tier 1 General category visa. I am in US currently on H1 visa and would like to apply for UK Tier 1 as fallback. I have the following queries :
1. I intend to travel to UK next year March 2010. Can I apply for the visa now and in the application indicate the date to enter UK as 03/01/2010.
3 yearsrams08 wrote:2. If I apply for HSMP now, how may years do I get the visa for ? 2years or 3 years.
You can travel any time after you get the visa. This could be 3 months, 6 months or even 1 year after stamping. The Immigration Officer may ask you the reason for late arrival but a reasonable answer will suffice.rams08 wrote:3. If I get the visa, how soon should I travel to UK ? Can I travel to UK after 1 year I got the visa ?
You will have to apply for Tier 1 (remember it is not called HSMP any more) again if you do not enter UK. The extension/renewal option is only for those who are in the UK and wish to extend their leave.rams08 wrote:4. If I get the visa for 2 or 3 years but do not go to UK at all, can I renew my visa again or go through the whole process of applying HSMP again.
rams08 wrote:Your advise will me most appreciated.
rams08 wrote:Many thanks. In the UK visa website, it is mentioned that visa will be issued for maximum of 2 years ? So is it 2 or 3 years ?
How long will I be able to stay in the UK?
The visa will be issued for a maximum period of two years.
Visa will normally not be post dated for more than 3 monthscrowbar6 wrote:The visa will generally be granted from the date of approval even though you might write that you wish to enter UK in 03/10.
yasa wrote:rams08 wrote:Many thanks. In the UK visa website, it is mentioned that visa will be issued for maximum of 2 years ? So is it 2 or 3 years ?
How long will I be able to stay in the UK?
The visa will be issued for a maximum period of two years.
Read it carefully.... Initial Tier 1 applicants 3 years....Extension 2 years
from HSMP to Tier 1 extension 3 years....