HSMP Extension application sent

[indian_in_uk]

Hi,

Today, I sent my application for HSMP extension. My intial visa was expiring on 7th April' 2006 so nearly six weeks before.

Documents sent:

1) Cover Letter
2) Xerox Copy of initial HSMP approval letter
3) FLR(IED)Form
4) Passports
5) Photographs
6) Salary slips (April - Feb) (Me and my wife's)
7) Bank Statements (March - January)
8 ) Employer reference letter saying that I am working with them since october'04 and earning £35700
9) Employer letter stating increase in salary from January'06
10) Marriage certificate
11) Self addressed special delivery envelope

I have two questions:

1) What is time taken by home office for FLR-IED application these days?

2) What are the chances of my HSMP extension?

Thanks,
Indian_in_uk

[MWazir]

1) What is time taken by home office for FLR-IED application these days?

a week to 10 days

What are the chances of my HSMP extension?

By the looks of your evidence, 100%

[b007]

Hi,
I have a doubt here. I'm also going for extension shortly. Is it mandatory to get a letter from employer stating that you are still working for them or just send the initial offer letter + salary slips + bank statements ? Andlalso could you let me know about covering letter ? what should I write?

Cheers,
Ram

[MWazir]

Hi,
I have a doubt here. I'm also going for extension shortly. Is it mandatory to get a letter from employer stating that you are still working for them or just send the initial offer letter + salary slips + bank statements ? Andlalso could you let me know about covering letter ? what should I write?

Cheers,
Ram

Not really, its not mandatory. There is a compulsory checklist of documents in the FLR(IED) application itself. A covering letter that shows your intent to apply for an extension and outlines the documents you are submitting should be sufficient. If you want to bring the case worker's attention to some point, you could also do that here.