Solutions to Frequently Asked Questions related to HSMP UK Visa
What is the HSMP Points Based Calculator?
Your eligibility for a HSMP will depend on how many points you are able to score in the Points Test. Points are awarded for age, qualifications, work experience, income etc. To enter the UK under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) you need 75 points.
You can find the HSMP calculator in the link mentioned here
What is the Minimum Bank Balance Clause in the HSMP Tier1 application?
At present the waiting time is 14 weeks for Tier 1 HSMP Application. You will need to maintain 2800 GBP balance throughout for 3 months before you Apply. This is in section Z of Tier 1 General Application.
How long is the waiting time to process the HSMP Tier 1 Application?
The UK work permit through the HSMP supposedly takes 6 weeks to process assuming all credentials are accurate.
What is IELTS? Does the new Tier 1 system for UK immigration need IELTS? Is it necessary to complete English language proficiency test for an HSMP UK Visa ?
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.
Source: http://www.ielts.org/
As in the old HSMP IELTS, if your degree is attained through 4 years, you don’t require to take up the test. Check below for more details regarding the English Language Points System. But, Even though you have a degree in English you would still need to provide either a letter from your University stating your course was taught in English or have completed an IELTS test showing an overall band score of 6 or above.
Is it possible to work with in UK with a Dependent VISA? Do I need a work permit?
As a Dependant of an HSMP holder you are allowed to work full time in the UK without any restrictions.
I live in India. Is HSMP Scheme the only way to get permission to Enter UK?
Whether you live in India/Elsewhere, If you don’t qualify under the HSMP, you may be able to get a job offer from a UK company and get sponsorship. If not try a working holiday maker visa. Unless you have family connections, I think you need to apply for jobs in the UK before going there. Once you have secured a job, they would able help you apply for a work permit.
If you failed to score enough points on HSMP, you probably needed more experience or a higher salary to qualify. In the short-terms, either get a student visa and enroll for even higher qualifications or marry somebody with higher education and use his or her points in a re-application.
Worst Case, you can visit a consultancy for guidance.
How long can you remain out of uk on Hsmp Visa?
With a HSMP Visa you can stay out of UK for a maximum of 89 days after which your HSMP will not be renewed.
How Do you get a job offer in UK using HSMP?
The HSMP UK Visa scheme does no guarantee you a job. Its just a passport to enter the UK and seek jobs in the same way as any other uk citizen would via agencies or directly from employers.
If you qualify for HSMP, you should have no problem acquiring employment. The qualification process is designed to ensure only people whose skills are in demand are granted entry. The sensible course of action is to obtain your HSMP from your native country and apply for jobs online. Most Reputable IT firms will meet your traveling expenses to attend an interview, and you need not migrate until you have a secure job offer hence avoiding risk.
Firms who offer work under the employers entry visa will sort the whole process out for you once you secure a job offer. Again, all reputable firms will pay your travel expenses to attend interview.
Again, most employers don’t give job offer over the phone, and require you to be holding HSMP permit and also staying in UK.
If you have a hsmp visa that allows you to live and work in the UK. Does that mean you can bring your mom to UK to without having a UK Citizenship.
She would only be able to come over as a visitor usually, staying for a few months at a time. However, if you can show that she is entirely dependent on you to survive (if her husband has passed away), then she could be a “dependent” on your visa, and stay for as long as you wish her to.
Once you have been in HMSP for five years, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain and then for citizenship.
HSMP!! Too Many Complications. Whom Should I have to contact for H1B 2009?
You have to find a company/employer that is willing to sponsor your H1B. Please note that the H1B 2009 cap does not open until April 1, 2009. Once you find a company that wants to sponsor your H1B, you can submit all of the paperwork and they can file the petition for you on April 1, 2009. For the past few years, the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) has been using an electronic random selection process due to the large amount of petitions that they have been receiving. If your case is selected, the USCIS will process your petition. Once your petition is approved, the approval notice will be sent directly to the company that processed your petition. You will have to book an appointment with the consular abroad so that you can get the H1B visa stamped in your passport. Then, you can begin employment of the H1B visa on October 1, 2009.
In what format do I submit the Proof of the 3 Months Minimum Bank Balance along with my HSMP Application?
You can try the following format. Take the Authority Signatory along with the Bank Seal
Dated: dd.mm.yyyy
To Whomsoever It May Concern
This is to certify the Mr. XXX is maintaining a Saving account no XXXXXXXXXX with us since DD.MM.YYYY.
The account balance as on DD.MM.YYYY is INR XXXX.
The balance maintained during the period DD.MM.YYYY to DD.MM.YYYY for account no XXXXXXXXXX is INR YYYY.The certificate is issued at the specific request of the account holder and holds no responsibility on the official signing on it.
For XXX Bank
Authority Signatory.
I would also recommend you to photostat copies of your pass book and submit the same along with the above mentioned format letter
Here are some useful HSMP UK Links
It is mentioned in the British HC Website that one can apply for HSMP Visa Independently and that you don’t require an agent.
DO we need to maintain minimum 800£ constantly for 3 months before applying HSMP.
Last month 1 day i haven’t maintain minimum 800£ balance in my bank.
Is it become any problem.
@Vijay: If you are applying to a British overseas entry clearance post for permission to go to UK (known as ‘entry clearance’), you must have £2,800 in available funds for the whole of 3 months. Even a day of Non-Availability out of 3 months (even if last day) is considered NOT Acceptable.
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I Was at UK under HSMP visa between Jan 2006 to Jan 2007. During this period a new guideline (Point system) of HSMP came in to the force.In this criteria I was not qualified and that’s why I did not applied for extension and left UK before expiry of my visa.
Now please inform me weather I can be qualified for HSMP visa as per present rules.
Your guidance in this regard will be highly appreciated.
Information on your blog is very useful. I was searching for clear info like this for hours. Thanks for putting it up.
Now I have one question. This is based on Vijay’s question above and your response to that, EC application – is it different from the HSMP application? Is it possible for one person to apply for HSMP and not to go on his own to UK, but find a job thru online job sites, in that case will it be required to maintain the bank balance prior to applying for the HSMP? My question might look like dumb, but I am seeking your help on this.
Thanks.
@Sam: HSMP is just like a passport to go to UK. I mean that takes care of only your Entry level to the UK. Finding a Job is all left to you. It does not come as a package with your HSMP. You could find a job via Online Job Sites/Through Consultants etc.
You need to maintain Minimum Balance to be eligible to Apply for an HSMP. This has nothing to do with finding jobs.
Thanks nuklear, this info helps.
Can you clarify the following question for me, I was under the impression that if you are on HSMP, you can be out of the UK for up to 15 months in a 5 year period, but your FAQ says 89 days.
Can you please confirm which is correct?
Thanks,
Ray
Hi everyone,
Can anyone help me out on applying for a HSMP dependent visa for my wife. I am currently in the UK on HSMP for the past 6 months now. ALso wanted to know the minimum funds requriements in UK bank accout to be shown for the dependent visa of my wife.will funds in any indian account also count?
i will want to know what to do when the application is declined, i made an application in which i have already gotten an HSMP approval letter and i applied to the embassy but my application was not granted
i scored 6 in IELTS. what i want to know, am i eligible to apply immigration under tear 1.
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Hi,
Thanks for providing this helpful information. I am currently 28 and thinking about working in the UK. I know I cannot go there to start work until I am 29, however the points calculator rewards you for being 28 or under. So my question is:
Suppose I apply now and am granted the Visa. Can I wait a year before using it? What is the maximum time I can wait to use the Visa before it becomes invalid?
Thanks.
Hi
I am on work permit and would like to apply for Tier 1 in 2009. I need a clarification. I am single and in that case can I bring my parents as dependents?
Regards
Raja
I am working in UK on work permit I am planning to switch to HSMP.I have a query
DO we need to maintain minimum 800£ constantly for 3 months before applying HSMP.
Last month till 25th i have 6000£ in my bank.But from 26th to 30th my balance gone down to 100£.Again 30th my balance became 2500£.
Could you please let me know do we need to maintain minimum 800 £ for 3 months constatnly every day..
Or is it enough to maintain 800£ average in the month.
Thanks in advance.
@Sree: You need to maintain the 800£ constantly for 3 Months. Average Maintainance is not allowed
Points for maintenance (funds): Can I consider my bank fixed deposits to get points under this clause.
> The Fixed Deposits are in my name and drawn from my savings bank account under the same Customer ID.
Fund maintenance: Is it mandatory that the fund is maintained in the salary account only and that any other account would be considered invalid.
In my case I have a salary account with one bank, an NRI account with another bank and a current account in UK as well. My salary account does not have the required fund balances but the other accounts do. So would those accounts be considered in the Fund maintenance criteria.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, I have alreade applied for my Tier 1 7 weeks ago but still havent recieved it. I have shown 2 accounts to show the maintainence funds. I showed my salary account in which I had funds in excess but the saving went down below £800 for 3 days in the 3 month periods. So, I compensated this by attaching the bank statement of my other account for the same period. Can you please confirm if this is acceptable
I am really worried as I have no clue whats happening with my application
Hi,
I just submitted my application for entry clearance as my hsmp application has been approve.
The question i want to ask is,can a refual of a visiting visa affect my hsmp enry clearance application.
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How many hours legally can hsmp holders work in the UK?
I’m now currently in UK, my initial application for Tier 1 has been refused as they said I dont’ hv enough prove of my salary for last year. (P60 doesn’t count !! this is really annoying)
I am going to sent in a fresh application, and at the moment, I’ve got a job offer and they want me to start work ASAP.
Does anyone know if I can start working with my Tier 1 application in progress?
Thanks much in advance.
I have HSMP approval letter and waiting for 3months of maintenance fee to apply; I wish to find out if I have to fill in my attributes and the list of documents required.
Dear all,
I have a peculiar problem. I want to apply for Tier 1. I have enough funds to show in a Bank and enough points to qualify.
I have one child and at the current time my wife is due to deliver in Jan end.
In the application, I was asked to mention people who are dependant on me. I plan to go first and then take my family by april. How to go about this odd situation?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks,
Ravi
I sent my appliation on the 1st Dec, how long this will take to process? As am currently in a full-time employment, only allowed to work for one month after my visa expired. My previous visa expired on the 13th Dec 2008, in this case, I am only allowed to work till 13th Jan 2009. Is there anyway to chase HomeOffice speed up my application?
Otherwise, you think I will get the visa back by the 13th Jan 2009 if all information provided correct?
Or I can fax/send a letter from my current employer to Honeoffice to clarify my current situation, does this help?
Many thanks.
Hi
I am currently working in the UK under the 2 year HSMP visa issued to me in India on 30th April 2008. My husband resides in the UK under his IGS visa scheduled to expire on 21st Feb 2009.
A) Is he eligible to apply as a my spouse on HSMP visa ?
B) What are the fund maintainence requirements for me as the primary applicant (Min daily amount needed and period)( Do I need to evidence ?)
C) What are the fund maintainence requirements for my husband as spouse applicant ? (Min daily amount needed and period)
Please clarify. As a result of my application falling under the transtional HSMP category the information available is rather insufficient.
Thanks,
Sangeetha
Hi
I have decided that the information on the goverment websites for this subject are complete jargon lol. Can anyone please help to clarify what the official name is for the Tier one as it gets changed a lot? Also:
1) When the Tier 1 general is applied for from outside the UK eg for an Indian or Malaysian national do you have to obtain an LTR (Leave to Remain visa) or entry visa/entry clearance at the UK embassy in home country or does the approval of the Tier 1 give you automatic entrance into the UK?
Is the LTR valid for the same length of time as the Tier 1?
2) What sort of documentation do you get once the Tier 1 is approved?
3) Is the initial Tier 1 application valid for 3 years, then you can apply for a 2 year extension and after this you can apply for permanent residency?
Sorry i am just very confused and hope you can help.
Many thanks
Ange
Hi,
My name is Satya and I have received the UK Entry Clearance.
I need some clarity on the validity of this visa.
I keep hearing that, I should pay a visit to the UK within 6 months from the date of issuance of my visa?
In my case, it is in October 2008 that I have received the visa. Does that call for a UK visit before March 2009?
Please advise, so that I can plan my itinerary accordingly.
Do revert if you need more details.
Regards,
Satya
I got my Tier1 Visa on 10-12-08 and not in postion to go Uk imiditely. Can I go late? If so how long i can delay my visit to Uk on Tier1 HSMP Visa? Please help to uide me further.
Hi All,
Could some one please answer this question.
My Question is going forward After 5 year can i apply for Permanent Residence(PR) claiming the stay from June 2007.
I came on a Work Permit in June 2007 to UK. My Project ended in the month of April 2008 and i am forced to go back to India, after 1 month again i came to UK on a Business Visa and stayed for 2 months and went back to India, and stayed India for more month and in the month of September 2008 i again entered into UK on a new Work Permit.
This time I got 5 years work permit from UK based company.
Starting from June 2007 till Date it’s 18 months of Stay in UK out of that 2 months stayed in India and 2 months stay in UK on Business Visa.
As per Prerequisite applying UK PR, one should not be out of UK for more than 90 days, and in above case it’s not happening.
Thanks & Regards
David Raj.
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Hi All,
Could some one please answer this question.
According to rules I have to maintain 3.5 lacs for 3 months and I started it from 22 dec. to 23 and I am getting 80 pts at present.
Problem is that I will be 30 years old on 23 march (B’day) and my points will become 75 only & I am worried that if pound will appreciate then points may become lesser So it may be problematic & I do not know what I have to do.
Thanks & Regards
sandee
I have managemd my money in my current account. Do I need to show the required amount 2800 UKP in Saving account? Is Current account acceptable?
Thanks for the support for immigration candidate. Please let me know How can I ensure that the english level of teaching at my university is compliant with NARIS standard. Please let me know how to get the info from them..Thanks
For all those who are looking for entry clearance status and waiting for it, please track your application on VFS site.
Hi Dear’s:
i have done MSC in COmputer sciences from UK. i want to apply for HSMP. so shall i need IELTS certificate or shall i make a letter from university. what should i do..?
I am an Indian National and from the past 10 months I am working in UAE.
1)I the minimum salary criterion mandatory for applying visa under TIER?
2) What is the minimum salary (in GBP) is required to apply under TIER1
3) How do I calculate it as Previously I was working in India.
4) If the minimum salary requirement (if mandatory) criterion cannot be fulfilled, can I still apply as I think I qualify all other requirements.
Pushpal
Hi pushpal,
Earnings for 12 months from the last 15 mths prior to the date of application, employment will only be considered. Points for earnings in AED (Band A) can be found on ukvisas website, however from UAE you need to have GBP 40000/- equivalent earnings over 12 months. Calculation of salary can be found out from electronic assessment points based calculator available on ukvisas website. Totally you need to score 75 (from 4 attributes) + 20 ( compulsory for english language and maintenance)
Hiya
could anyone answer me the following question please :-
Q.1 I have applied for my TIER 1 visa on 28/10/08 but I havent received my passport yet. I dont know whats happening with that. so How long does it take to get the passport back with VISA.
Q.2 Until october 2008 if you apply for TIER 1 visa, you only need to send one bank statment with the closing balance of 800 pounds. so in the beginning of the month i dont have the 800 pounds but after 10 days later when my parents send me the money i have the balance 1700 pounds till the end of the month. so is it ok or this will cause any problem to get the visa.
Hi, Does anyone have a format for “Tauht in English” certificate. Please post it if you have one.
Regards,
Here is the format that i used.
Dated: 12th Jan 2008
To Whom It May Concern
This is to certify that Mr. XYZ was a student of the 2 Year Master in Computer Management (MCM) course of the University of Pune from ______ to _______.
It is further certified that the medium of Instruction for this Master in Computer management Course was English.
He passed the MCM course in the April 2002 session.
For XYZ UNIVERSITY
Director
Hi
Currently I am under Company sponsored work permit and am working in UK for the last 15 months. However my company is going to issue the redundancy notice to me in one week’s time. I want to switch to Tier 1 visa (general) and maybe will make the application before the redundancy notice is served to me. I have scored 90 points in the self assessment PBS calculator. My query is the application will take somewhere around 6 weeks time. If my employer goes ahead and makes me redundant next week, am i allowed to stay in UK till I get my Tier 1 visa??
Hi Frds,
I got HSMP Tier 1 visa. In that they had mention I have to travel UK with in six months. Please let me know the whehter I have to go with in six months or not.
If it’s any alternate solution for after six months also to travel plz let me know
Has anybody any suggestion please.
hye.just want to know my fren got a job in post office as clerk cum admin.they r paying her 800 pound a month.isit enough?or its very low?pls give me some info..
Hi Mikie,
800 Pound a month is very very low. You will barely be able to survive in this. Plz check is it 800 per month or 800 per week.
You need a minimum of GBP 1300 to sustain in the UK and a bit higher in London in particular.
Approx Expenses
Housing – Rent + Utility bills £800.00
House Expenses + Groceries £300.00
Commuting £250.00
Telecom + Internet + TV £50.00
Hi All,
How do I get job offer from India using HSMP Visa. Has anybody any suggestion please. Your guidance in this regard will be highly appreciated.
Krish
Hi,
Possibly I will be travelling to UK in March, and then planning to bring my dependents..so can any one help regarding the how to bring my dependents? and how long should i show the UK Bank deposits? for before to apply for visa’s?
Respected Sir /Madam,
Subject : Please advice me about the documentary evidence which I mention underneath is enough or any other for of documents are required if so please guide me for appling for Tier 1.
Sir /Madam ,This is Kashyap writing to you from Hyderabad ,regarding doubts about the documentary evidence that should be provided for assessment of Tier -1 visa , I have been working in a Government Lab as Lab Research Technician and my monthly pay is 7900 and I also work on online data entry job which pays me 19,000 ,but both the payments mentioned are in cash and the amount that I get from data entry is taxable ,they pay cash because there are very few people so managing accounts is not a problem. But 7900 is not taxable .which totally amounts to 26,900 and which comes to 3,22,800 /year which I qualify according to todays pound rate ,but my question is can I produce the payslips for both the earnings and tax return for the taxable amount because I don’t have any regular bank statement to prove my earnings, if this is not enough please let me know what other evidence should be submitted ,awaiting your suggestion at the earliest to proceed further in this regard
Thanking You yours faithfully
Kashyap
my husband s staying in uk for last 6 months on student visa. and i intend to join him within two mmonths or so…so specifically i wud like to know if i apply for a dependent visa so what all documents i need for filing my visa?is it neccessary for me to appear for ielts general module exam. if i apply for a dependent visa? …. i had my passport before my marriage,so if m applying for dependent visa ,do i need to change my surname in d passport as i got married? plz mail me all d information via my e-mail address….waiting eagerly for your reply….
giving ielts exam is neccessary if applying for a uk student dependent visa?
Hi,
this is related to minimum funds in a bank account.
So let’s say I submit my application today. do I have to show a proof of 800 GBP for three months before the date of application of keep it maintained for every single day after I have filed my application.
Please let me know.
Thanks
Jay
Dear all
can u plz solve my quries as mentione below:
1 I M APPLYING FOR HSMP FROM INDIA.I HAVE THE LETTER FROM MY COLLEGE STATED THAT MY MEDIUM OF STUDY WAS IN ENGLISH AND STATED THAT THE UNIVERSITY NAME.IS IT OK OR DO I HAVE TO GO TO UNIVERSITY AND COLLECT THE LETTER ON UNIVERSITY LETTER HEAD OR COLLEGE LETTER HEAD IS OK SAYING THE UNIVERSITY NAME.
2 I HAVE THE JOINT ACCOUNT WITH MY HUSBAND AND I AM THE 2ND APPLICANT
IS IT OK WHEN I SHOW THE FUNDS.CAN I ADD/CONSIDER THOSE FUNDS TO FULFILL THE FUNDS REQUIREMENT.
WHEN MY HUSBAND IS NOT APPLYING FOR THE DEPANDENT VISA.
3 DO I HAVE TO COLLECT THE LETTER FROM NARIC FOR MY UNIVERSITY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE (WHEN MY UNIVERSITY IS ON THE LIST OF NARIC).I M APPLYING THE VISA FROM INDIA.
4 CAN I SHOW THE FUNDS AS
INSUANCE PREMIUM PAID,MUTUAL FUNDS,FDs,Providend Fund,PPF a/c.
LOOKING FORWARD FORTHE REPLY OF MY QUESTIONS THANKS
Please check out the new New UK visa Restrictions on Indian professionals @ http://www.iwebie.com/new-uk-work-visa-restrictions
Hi There,
I am on HSMP, I just saw in home office website that they will going to change migration from april 2009. as i am in hsmp and also i am bachelor degree holder, is there any problem for my extension my extension is in december 2009, please tell me if i need to take any decision before changing the rules.
Thanks
i have received HSMP, i had been hearing from many sources that, after reciving the VISA i need to travel to U.K with in 89 days, is it is manditory or do we have any alternatives….
Please let me know
hi dears i got my HSMP approval letter now i going to apply for EC plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz guide me that what document i need to show for EC. and still they will call my HR etc………..
thanks
Hi All,
I got my HMSP approval letter in Jan 08 and filed EC from Malaysia in April 08. Since May 08 till date (Mar 09) I am in UK on 2 yr HSMP visa. In this meanwhile in 2008 HSMP was replaced by Tier-1, which is a 3 yr visa. Now, UK Govt is changing rules in Apr 09 to include Masters degree and £20k as critirea for new UK entrees. Do these new rules apply to me as well being in UK? I want to complete my 5 yrs before planning to moving out.
1. Do I need to change into Tier-1 now or should I wait and until when
should I wait? If I do it during my 2 yr HSMP visa still running,
will it add 1 more yr to my 2 yr visa to make equivalent to 3 yr
Tier-1 visa? Should I do it before April 09 rules come in or after
(if it does not effect me)?
2. Should I change the status to Tier-1 or should I renew into Tier-1
at the time of renewal after my current 2 yr HSMP expires, when the
new rules of Apr 09 also come into effect (will they effect me while
I’m in UK)?
i applied for the tier 1 (post- study work) and was refused initially as a result of lack of maintainance , i then re-applied by the premium service at the public enquiry office but a decision was not made on my application on that day and was told it will be sent in a weeks time.up until now am still waiting for a reply from home office. in under to make up the £800 funds i used a foreign statement could this be the reason why my papers has not arrived.
Hi.
I am terry. I am currently under Post Study Work visa which i got after my 1 Year IGS visa.
my visa is about to finish on 28 jan, 2010. I have done my B.Eng from India and did my P.GDip here in UK.
At the moment i am working in Natwest and my annual salary is £26k.
I was just confused about new visa rules from 1st April. Would i be eligible for applying HSMP after 1st April with my Pg.Dip
Thanks
Terry
Hi,
I am currently holding a valid UK General Migrant tier 1 visa. I would like to know if there is a stipulated time within which I have to make the first entry to UK from the visa validity start date.
Is it acceptable to enter UK say after, 10 months from the validity start date? If not, does this have a repercussion on visa extension at the end of 3 years or otherwise on filing a PR?
Your advise would be appreciated.
Thanks!
I have Tier 1 Visa and am planning to go to UK for a quick visit, mostly to tour and get a feel for the place. I have a couple of questions:
1) Will I be allowed to enter UK as a short term visitor, if I mention that my intent is to just tour for a short visit?
2) What documents (apart from Passport with stamped Visa) should I carry with me?
3) I will be entering via Train. Any major thing I should keep in mind?
Any help will be very appreciated. If you can point me to any resource that talks about these things, it will also be helpful.
Cheers.
Hi
I am in big trouble I guess!! I have an HSMP approval letter but it has passed the time period of 6 months. Now its 7th month and I am just worried that it’s expired. Is there any other alternative. I dont qualify for the points based system. Please advise asap as my Visa is running out by next month.
Thanks in advance
Suppose I apply now and am granted the Visa. Can I wait a year before using it? What is the maximum time I can wait to use the Visa before it becomes invalid?
Thanks.
hye there
im leaving for my wedding in june 2009
and wish to stay there till the 1st week of august 2009
my extension is due in october 2009 ,
just wanted to know if i will have any problems entering uk
coz at that time i will have only three months left for my extension
hope to get a reply that can be a relief.
hye there
im leaving for my wedding in june 2009
and wish to stay there till the 1st week of august 2009
my extension is due in october 2009 ,
just wanted to know if i will have any problems entering uk
coz at that time i will have only three months left for my extension
hope to get a reply that can be a relief.
Mr Venkkatesh,
Max time for wait is 6 months, as u have to enter uk withing 6 months of getting approval letter.
Rgds,
Alienbats
thanks
but i need to know specifically if i can enter
uk just three months before my extension .
in detail i want to say is that i will be going for my wedding
and am planning to return in august 2009 and my visa extension is due
in october 2009 so will they allow me to enter
Is there a time period to enter the UK once you have your Tier 1 Visa. I have had conflicting info on this and would appreciate if someone coudl point to the official site/link where this is mentioned. Thanks so much for a reply.
Hi,
Anyone planning to apply from Pune in the month of April.
Please get in touch.
mrhajesh@yahoo.com
Cheers
Rajesh
Hello,
I came to UK in HSMP visa in NOv 06. Now my visa has been extended for 3 years till Nov 2011. In the mean time I have been diagnosed for some invertility problem and we have already made our plans to go to India for further treatment since we could not afford for treatment prrvately in the UK and there is a very long waiting list at the NHS (2years)Now my solicitor says if I stay more than 90 days my visa will be cancelled and I will not be able to aply for PR at the end of 2011. I’m so worried and confused i have already made my plans and saved money to do the trip to have this treatment done in India. Is there any exceptional circumstances for medical reasons as such? I have already taken a career break form my job and it will remain till i come and i can immediately rejoin. Please adice, I’m confused and worried – Thanks
Hello,
I came to UK in HSMP visa in NOv 06. Now my visa has been extended for 3 years till Nov 2011. In the mean time I have been diagnosed for some invertility problem and we have already made our plans to go to India for further treatment since we could not afford for treatment prrvately in the UK and there is a very long waiting list at the NHS (2years)Now my solicitor says if I stay more than 90 days my visa will be cancelled and I will not be able to aply for PR at the end of 2011. I’m so worried and confused i have already made my plans and saved money to do the trip to have this treatment done in India. Is there any exceptional circumstances for medical reasons as such? I have already taken a career break form my job and it will remain till i come and i can immediately rejoin. Please adice, I’m confused and worried – Thanks
@Sophie
There is no time limit for Tier 1 Visa Holders. You can enter UK whenever you want. Check this out
http://tier1visashop.com/faq?start=2
@alienbats:
Can you please provide some offical source of your information?
How long can you remain out of uk on Hsmp Visa?
With a HSMP Visa you can stay out of UK for a maximum of 89 days after which your HSMP will not be renewed.
Is this true for Tier 1 General?
Anywhere on the Home office website where this is published?
Anybody is applying for Tier 1 in May from Hyderabad.
Contact me: vittal_email@yahoo.co.in
Hi
I applied for the Tier 1 UK visa in march 2009. I have heard they can post date a preferred start time on the visa by 3 months.
Is there a time period by which I must enter the UK after I have been given the Tier 1 visa? or does the time just start ticking over from June (3 months after I lodged the application in March)?
Roughly how long does it take for them to process the Tier 1 visa applications? I sent it away mid-March 2009.
Cheers
Tina
Please read Piyush’s reply above.
It can take anywhere between 6-8 weeks before you get a result on your visa application
@salman
Yes. You will not be stopped at immigration from entering the country.
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Hi
I applied for the visa in January under HSMP transitional.my visa was refused saying that i have not demonstrated the maintenance.because i had not submitted the bank statements.I submitted only my bank savings pass book.Since my HSMP was expiring in march i reapplied again with two new documents they are the letter from the bank manager and the certified bank statements.i have the required funds for more than 9months.last time within 21 days i got a reply saying that my visa is refused but this time it is more than one and a half months but still no reply yet.i fear that the visa will be refused again.can anyone advice me on why this delay would be?And if it is refused again what should i do?I also have a job offer from a company from the UK.
thanks
Hi,
I am from chennai and i want to apply for HSMP visa n pls could somebody help me in telling the procedures on how to apply and go ahead with Visa. My email id is fluffyahamed13@gmail.com.
Hi,
Please let me know any consultant in pune/mumbai/bangalore for HSMP visa.
thanks
Hi,
I am on HSMP visa and currently working in UK. My HSMP Visa will expire next year and for that I will have to make an application for extension before the expiry. Now, one of the confusing requirements is days spent in UK. Say, if I was working for a company that is in international consultancy then I would be required to make frequent international trips to meet clients etc. Would that periodic short term travel say 1 week or 2 weeks at a stretch would reduce my quota for total ex-UK leave permissible? Secondly, are days spent outside UK will be looked at when I would apply for indefinite leave after 5 years or also at the time of extension after spending initial 2 years in UK?
Thanks
Fayyaz
e-mail: fayyaz.moazzam@sky.com
@luxmy
If it is taking so long, you can rest assured that your application will not be rejected. If it had to be rejected, they would have done it in a short span of time – like how they did it previously. It might just be the fact that the Home Office might be under pressure with loads of applications or maybe that the verification of your documents is taking time.
@Fayyaz
If you are applying only for extension and not for ILR, you need not be bothered at the moment regarding your time spent outside UK. Time spent outside UK, will be taken into consideration only when you are applying for ILR. Even then, it will be given a long duration – almost 9 months – that you can stay outside UK in the preceeding 5 years.
Luxmy, I’m in the same boat – my application dates to early March and I cannot get ANY info on when it will be issued or if there is a problem.
I’ve been offered work that requires travel (ironically it’s for Cross-cultural awareness training!), and have been asking my prospective employer and his clients to wait-wait-wait as I prepare for this job on a volunteer basis… I still have a US business and could work as a contractor for one or two projects, but I can’t leave the UK without forfeiting my workpermit application, so I’m stuck.
If you have any advice or ideas on worst-case processing time, I’d appreciate it. This job is very much in jeopardy now, as is the relationship with the client. I imagine the UKBA staff must be trained to say “we can’t help” and cut off the conversation, but it’s incredibly frustrating.
Hi Lisa
If your training progamme is urgent you could ask that company to send you an email or a letter and you could fax or hand it over to the UK embassy in your country so that they will process your application fast.this is what I was told when I called the embassy.The web site also says that there is a backlog of application which were submitted in March.
Hi
I want someone to advice me on Administrative review
I sent an administrative review in February and Ive not heard anything about it so far.Also since my HSMP was expiring in March i reapplied and in the new application cover letter Ive mentioned about the Administrative Review.I have attached two new docs with the second application.
1.Will I get a reply for the review what sent in February?Or will they cancel the review because Ive applied again?
2 The web site says that the review will be sent to another place not the place where it was refused so will i get a reply and how long will it take?
3.I applied under Tier 1 Transitional.Do they call the present employer and check whether I am still working there?
Thanks.
Hi Guys,
After getting HSMP Tier 1 general visa, within what time period one should go to UK?
Cheers,
Hi,
Anil here from Pune, I am planning to apply for HSMP in this / next month. I am with 5yrs work experience.
1) I would like to know whether to approach a consultancy or can perform this self?
2) How easy the job search is going to be?
3) What % are the chances of visa rejections?
Thanks,
Anil Kumar K, friend.kak@gmail.com , 9673204852
Hi,
Could some one guide me on the documentation of the HSMP Tier 1 visa. Please mail to me on dineshchowdary@gmail.com
Thanks in advance.
Please tell me whether Fixed Deposit will be accepted as Fund maintenance for HSMP?
Kindly mail to karthic.velraj@gmail.com
Can a dependent spouse of Tier 1 General immigrant visa who is a dentist by profession can work or undertake employment as doctor in training. Please mail me on zbakhshi@yahoo.com Thanks
hi
i have a tier 1 general migrant visa which is valid till november 2011. .at the moment i have come to india and have decided to stay here for about a year. .the rule says that i can only stay for 89 days out of india if i want to renew my visa. .is that the total no of days i can stay out of india or i can keep coming to u k every 2 and a half months or so for next year and then it will be okay? or i really need to stay there?
Hi,
Last 6 months I was in UK on work permit and having 2800GBP balance in the UK bank account. now I’m applying from India. can you please advice me the procedure to project that available funds 2800GBP.
Thanks in advance for your assistance. please mail me on mr.srinu@gmail.com
I have done my Bachelors of Engineering (Instrumentation) at Bharathidasan University, Trichy. In the point calculator if I go with this scenario, Qualification -Professional Examinations > Institution or body – Bharathidasan University>Course length – 4 Yrs > Course subject- Engineering, then I am getting scored 35 points.
If I go with this scenario Bachelor’s degree > Institution or body – Bharathidasan University>Course length – 4 Yrs>Course subject- Engineering then I am not getting any points. There is no items excluded based on the Qualifications selected.
So B.E will come under Professional Certification or Bachelor’s degree? Please help me if anyone knows about this.
Hi all
I have already applied for Tier 1. After application must my bank balance remain above £800?
Thanks
Hi,
I have got a tier1 visa last March (26th) and it is valid till March 2012. Although i have got an offer from a company in N.I, the call letter is geting delayed due to the bad economic times. I had been asked to wait and I am still in India. To avoid complications, i travelled to UK in June and got my visa stamped. I did stay there for couple of days of holiday and returned. I have plans to stay in UK for a minimum of 5 years and would file for a PR if possible in furture. But being out of UK currently, might be even more than 89 days, would it cause any issues ??
I know many people have raised this kind of issue. but would be clear if we get a proper answer. i could see that , no where there is a clause made of 89 dayss. pls explain..
Hi,
I had submitted my HSMP Tier 1 Visa application on 30th April 2009. I have got the Visa after 15 days (15th May 2009).
However, the Visa Validity Start date mentioned in there is 15th July 2009 (i entered this as an approximate travel date at the time of submitting this application).
I got to understand that i need to be travelling within 89 days of my Visa stamping..Now, My question is : Would these 89 days period starts from Visa Validity date (i.e 15th July 2009) or the date i recieved my Visa (ie. 15th may 2009)
Your help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Hi,
I plan to apply for Tier 1 soon. The application asks “on which date do you plan to travel to UK”? If I apply now but wish to travel only 6 or 10 months later, is it possible? Is there a maximum limit on that?
AN
Sir/Madam i will like to trivel on october 2009.
I wont to know what to do for all this process.
Hi,
I was in UK from Aug-2008 to Apr-2009 on work permit. Now I want to apply for the UK Tier1 HSMP VISA from India.
Can I show my last 3 months UK bank statement as maintenance of funds while applying for UK Tier1 HSMP visa from INDIA?
Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks in advance.
Ashish
Dear Sir/Madam
I got my HSMP visa in Feb 2008, valid until Feb 2010 and is awaiting extension.
I want to get dependent visa for my wife,
can u please tell me, if there is any need to maintain the minimum balance for lat three months and if it is needed how much should that be,
your prompt help in this regard is much appreciated.
thanx.
Dear Sir,
This information is very helpful. However, I have a couple of queries
1. If I apply for the Tier 1 Visa, and it is accepted, how long will it remain valid. To put it in another way, if I plan to apply in UK for work, before how many months should I apply for the Tier 1 VISA?
2. Regarding the English Language requirement, does a simple letter from my Graduate University stating that I have obtained the degree in English suffice? The choices on points calculator for Tier 1 English Language Requirement option does not allow for chosing such an option??
Kindly reply at the earliest.
Thanks and Regards,
Anurag
Iam currently holding a valid UK General Migrant tier 1 visa(valid from feb 2009-2012). I would like to know if there is a stipulated time within which I have to make the first entry to UK from the visa validity start date.
Is it acceptable to enter UK say after, 10 months from the validity start date? If not, does this have a repercussion on visa extension at the end of 3 years or otherwise on filing a PR?If i had not completed my 5 yrs stay in UK then after 5 yrs do I get further extension on tier-1 visa bcoz at that time I’m not eligible for ILR?
Your advise would be appreciated.
@Riya
Its not mandatory for you to enter UK within some timeframe. However while applying for extension you are required to show 12 months earning period in UK from last 15 months of your visa.
Obviously it will affect your PR application. You are requierd to stay in UK to make a PR application. You have to stay in UK and you can not remain outside UK for longer duration.
You can get extension on your visa even after 5 yrs.
Cheers
Jignesh
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Dear colleagues,
Now I am in process of getting PSW visa in UK meantime I have job offer from an International agency in South Asia for one year. What would be the consequences to my PSW visa if I go for International job? Can I come back to UK after one year work abroad?
Thanks in advance for the suggestions.
Cheers
Sri
Hi there,
I am planning to switch to Tier 1 (HIGHLY SKILLED WORKER)from Tier 1 Post study work. My question is, I finished my dissertation and submitted it on 04.12.08 and started fulltime job on 07.12.08.
My student visa expired in april, but i worked from december and i want to know if i can put those months (4 months)withing the 12 months earning period.
If anyone can help me with this i will be really grateful.
Many thanks and regards,
Amit
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Hi all,
A desparate call for help! A friend of mine is applying for an HSMP Visa extension.
The situation is that, he has maintained sufficient funds through out his previous months, although today he’s ended up with funds under £800.00.
I’ve read all threads regarding insufficient funds (not very impressive), but is he going to be on the safe side if he replenishes his account by EOB today???
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This place is not very helpful i have to say. Anyway regarding my post above, all is ok, if your balance goes just below the required amount of £800.00, and you plan to replenish your account on the same day before EOB, and it’s only a one off. You most probably will get away with it. Pheww!
Hi,
I am on HSMP in UK from april 2008 to till date.
I have gone to india 1 month for my marriage and 82 days for my wives maternity purpose. In this case I have been out for more than 89 days with HSMP visa. whether my HSMP renewal will be processed? Please advice me!
I have a question about instruction certificate for hsmp application whether or not I still need to obtain a certificate if I graduated from university of wisconsin in usa?
Hi all,
I am currently on Tier 1 General visa and have been staying in the UK for the last 3 years. I want my wife to join me in the UK.
She applied for her Tier1 general dependent visa in Sept09 from India and British High Commission rejected because of low maintainence funds. It was surprising as I sponsored her and gave 3 different bank/building society statements for the last 6 months with good enough balance. It seems that the Visa officer made a mistake and only looked at 1 statement and that too the one with lowest balance.
There was no provision of making an appeal. My wife then applied for tourist visa so that she could visit me for few months, go back to India and re-apply for dependent visa. Now, this time her tourist visa also got rejected as Visa officer is not satisfied that she intends to go back to India before expiry of tourist visa. This time she is given an appeal form along with the rejection letter.
I am not sure what is the best option for me at this stage. Since her visa has been rejected twice in the last one month, I am really cautious this time. Should I make an appeal or apply fresh for dependent visa or is there any other option?
Could anybody please advice?
Many thanks,
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