NED university

[hsmp2010]

Degree from this university is comparable to UK bachelors degree but this university is not listed in standard english universities list on BIA website. has anyone applied with this university letter taught in English.

[shah175]

I m from KHI Uni, having Master degree i didnt take risk and gave IELTS and got 6 band, I think u have time, TIER 1 will apply in pakistan in Summer may in JUNE 2008, so better Take IELTS instead of reying on Letter from NED.

[MUGHAL]

hi,
shah please my brother has got IELTS band 6 as well but now hmsp holders are suppose to get 6.5,
he got 6 when there were rules to get 6 so he got in advance although he is suppose to apply after 3 months. so what should he do either he should appear again in IELTS OR he could qualify with band 6 because h.o advised the people to qualify with 6 band in past that was announced to be valid for two years.
regards.
mughal

[shah175]

hi,
shah please my brother has got IELTS band 6 as well but now hmsp holders are suppose to get 6.5,
he got 6 when there were rules to get 6 so he got in advance although he is suppose to apply after 3 months. so what should he do either he should appear again in IELTS OR he could qualify with band 6 because h.o advised the people to qualify with 6 band in past that was announced to be valid for two years.
regards.
mughal

Hi Mughal
If ur bro is in uk and applying for leave to remain or extention then he comes under TIER 1 and to my knowledge for extention language suitability is not required. and if he is outside UK then he is to file his case as per old HSMP 08/07 guidline that requires 6 band `coz right now TIER 1 only applies on UK residents. and if he gets HSMP approval then at the time of EC he will not be asked for IELTS gain even if he reaches to Uk and definitely applies for extention under TIER 1 after 2 years the language criteria doest apply on extention. Please note that TIER 1 is coming in india from 1 April and rumors are there for pakistan also so hurry up, other wise as per TIER 1 6.5 band wud be required, by the way in TIER 1 not only IELTS they have also included other easy test please see Guidline.

[hsmp2010]

I got HSMP approval before Nov,2006 when there was no language requirement now I need to apply for extension at end of year. will I NEED to demonstrate this language criteria?
if No where its written can u plz give reference.

[shah175]

I got HSMP approval before Nov,2006 when there was no language requirement now I need to apply for extension at end of year. will I NEED to demonstrate this language criteria?
if No where its written can u plz give reference.

Check this out http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... angements/

""If you apply with a valid HSMP approval letter, you are charged a reduced Tier 1 (General) - highly skilled worker fee for your application. Read the section on costs to work out the fee you must pay.

If you have been issued with an HSMP approval letter, you must now make a Tier 1 (General) - highly skilled worker application. You are automatically awarded the 75 points required to qualify under the attributes points assessment of Tier 1 (General) - highly skilled worker and will not need to show you meet the English language requirement.

You do not need to fill in the attributes section, so you can go straight to the maintenance section of the application form.

If you already have a valid HSMP approval letter, you should go to the maintenance section of the points assessment and complete the rest of the application form.""

Please also read the last paragraph

Transitional arrangements for extension applications by existing highly skilled migrants


Hope it might help you

Best of Luck

Shah