Hi - My HSMP is due to expire on 20th december. I was going to put in for an extension in the first week of december. I got a call from the agency I contract through and they want to see the new visa. I tried to explain to them that while the new visa is being processed I am covered under the same ...

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try it again with an age of 30, it will automatically give you 20 points, not ever asking you if you are currently on HSMP or Tier 1.

This is from the policy guidance: Claiming Points – Extension Applications only Applicants should note that the available points for age differ at extension stage depending on whether the individual’s previous grant of leave in the United Kingdom was under Tier 1 (General) or the Highly Skilled M ...

I think I've worked out the problem. The calculator assumes everyone applying for an extension is already on a Tier 1 but the points awarded for age are different for those on a hsmp visa wanting to extend to tier 1.

Hi I recently used the home office tier 1 points calculator to assess my points for a tier 1 extension. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator It is showing 20 points for someone who is 30 years old at the date of application. On the policy guidance this should be 10 points. Is that just ...