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vinoth_pr
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by vinoth_pr » Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:25 pm
Hi All,
I got the HSMP approval last year and got the entry clearance on 21st OCT 2004. Since i got a long term onsite ( not to the UK ) opportunity through my Indian company, and i preferred to take that assignment.
Now my Leave to remain expires on 21 OCT 2005 and i have been in the UK only for a weeks time in the past 1 year.
Can i apply for HSMP again ?. Will i need to submit all the documents again or can i quote the previous HSMP reference number ?. Nothing has changed on my side since my last HSMP application.
regards,
Vin
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Ali_UK
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by Ali_UK » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:14 pm
Why dont u apply for extension under HSMP?
Regards
Ali
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vinoth_pr
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by vinoth_pr » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:33 am
Thank you for the reply,Ali.
To apply for extension under HSMP, i should be living inside the UK, isn't it ?. Correct me if i am wrong.
Let me know if there is a way to apply for HSMP extension from outside the UK.
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Smit
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by Smit » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:39 am
You may remember signing a declaration that you intend to make the UK your main home when you first lodged your application, you clearly did not do that, but I would think you should apply for an extension (in the UK and now as you have about 4 weeks left before your EC expires) instead of making a fresh application and going through the EC hassle again.
You may be given a 1 year extension.
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by ND » Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:00 am
vinoth_pr
Are you working here now ? If you are then u may have greater chances of getting u'r extension successful.And you can apply in-country.
But prepare your case stronger for ex, write a cover letter explaining y u had to take that assigment for so and so reasons either
related to your career growth or loss to u'r previous company and also add that u thought it will help you look for better jobs here.
All I am trying to say here is you still have greater chances and dont think of re-applying now think of how you can make u'r case
stronger.
All the best.
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by vinoth_pr » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:10 pm
Thank you all for the replies. This forum is really good.
I am planning to go to the UK and apply for LTR extension. I am currently working in Sweden and i don't want to resign my current job before getting the LTR extended and getting a job in the UK.
I am thinking of taking a three week vacation and go to the UK and apply for extension. Anyone knows about the current timelines for LTR applications ?. Will i get my passports back in 3 weeks time ?.
regards,
Vin
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by bani » Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:50 pm
vinoth_pr wrote:Thank you all for the replies. This forum is really good.
I am planning to go to the UK and apply for LTR extension. I am currently working in Sweden and i don't want to resign my current job before getting the LTR extended and getting a job in the UK.
I am thinking of taking a three week vacation and go to the UK and apply for extension. Anyone knows about the current timelines for LTR applications ?. Will i get my passports back in 3 weeks time ?.
regards,
Vin
hi vin,
they are processing extensions in about 1 week. but without a permanent address in the UK or a UK bank account, I'm not sure what your chances are for extension. prepare your documents carefully. good luck!
