HSMP to WP ....... URGENT Please help

[pr4t4p]

Hello,
I am currently under HSMP visa in the UK which expires on the 25th April'08, due to the recent change of maintenance funds I can not apply for my extension, however my employer is willing to sponsor me a work permit.
My problem is my employer can only apply for my work permit after the 16th of April as the post has to be advertised for atleast 28 days. So what will happen if my work permit is not issued before my current leave to remain expires? Can I still apply for FLR under work permit section stating that am awaiting a reply from Work Permit department and if I can do that what will be work status?
Will it be better for me to apply for a FLR under tier 1 first which will let me work until the outcome of the application and probably after getting refused I get 42 days grace period to apply for work permit.
I am totally lost any help would be appreciated,
Many Thanks
Ajay

[pr4t4p]

Any1 with any suggestions ?

[eliasuk4u]

You have posted in a wrong section of this forum. This is Immigration for family members section. Moderators please take action to move this to relevant place.