HSMP to Tier 1 Extension approved in 3-4 weeks

[toufik7]

Hi All,

My HSMP visa was due to expire in Aug 2009, I posted my application on May 18th, and received all my documents (except covering letter) back on June 10th with 3 years Tier 1 Visa :D i could not believe how fast it was!

Anyway here's my cover letter which details the documents i sent, i hope it's of use to anyone.


UK Border Agency

RE: Extension Application under Tier 1 (General) – Highly Skilled Migrants

Dear Sir or Madam:

Please find enclosed my application form and supporting evidence for an extension of leave under Tier 1 (General).
I have claimed a total of 100 points on a self evaluation basis using the ‘Self Assessment Tool’ available on the Agency website at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
Below is a breakdown of points claimed and the supporting evidence provided for each section of the application form:

• Age Assessment
o 20 points claimed: I was born on xx-xxx-xxx, and I am 26 years of age at the time of this application
o Supporting evidence:
 Original Passport stating date of birth

• Qualifications
o 30 points claimed for a UK Bachelors degree
o Supporting evidence:
 Original academic degree certificate (previously provided with initial HSMP application).

• Previous earnings
o 45 points claimed, as total earnings £xxxxxx
o Dates of earnings period claimed: 01 May 2008 to 30 April 2009.
o Breakdown of earnings:
 Employer1, May 2008 – June 2008 (inclusive):
• Salaried earnings = £xxxxxx gross earnings.
• Supporting evidence:
o Payslips (covering period May 2008 – June 2008 inclusive).
o Bank Statements (covering period May 2008 – June 2008 inclusive).
 Employer2, August 2008 – Apr 2009 (inclusive):
• Salaried earnings = £xxxxxx gross earnings.
• Supporting evidence:
o Payslips (covering period August 2008 – Apr 2009 inclusive).
o Bank Statements (covering period August 2008 – Apr 2009 inclusive).

• UK Experience:
o 5 points claimed (previous UK employment).
o Supporting evidence:
 Evidence supplied for the Previous Earnings section.

• English Language:
o 10 points claimed
o Supporting evidence:
 Original UK Bachelors degree certificate

• Maintenance Funds:
o 10 points claimed
o Supporting evidence:
 Original Official bank statements of Current Account xxxxx with NatWest Bank, covering period 2 May 2008 to 5 May 2009.
 Original Official Savings Account (Cash ISA) statement with NatWest Bank, covering period 25 April 2008 to 24 April 2009.

• Contacts
o Should you need to contact Employer1 , please use the following details
 Phone:
 Fax:
 Email:
 Address:
o Should you need to contact Employer2, please use the following details
 Phone:
 Fax:
 Email:
 Address:

Please do not hesitate to contact me on the following contact numbers and email address should you have any questions or need any further information: Mobile xxxxxxxx; Email xxxxxxxxxx

Thank you for your time in considering this application – it is much appreciated.

Sincerely,
[Name]


On a final note, i was required to register with the police within 7 days of arrival, but i hadnt done so until 1.5 years afterwards but they didnt seem to mind (or maybe they didnt even notice??)

Hope it helps.

T :D :D

[crowbar6]

Congratulations and well done toufiq7. Till when is your new visa valid up to?

[salonbalm]

Congrats Tofiq.

Could you tell me when does ur FLR visa start from?? is it from after Aug 09 or from June??
As my visa expires in Oct 09, I called up the home office and they told me that if I apply in July and my application gets approved in July, my FLR will start from july and not october???

Thanks.
Salon

[push]

Congrats Tofiq.

Could you tell me when does ur FLR visa start from?? is it from after Aug 09 or from June??
As my visa expires in Oct 09, I called up the home office and they told me that if I apply in July and my application gets approved in July, my FLR will start from july and not october???

Thanks.
Salon

These days they are extending leaves from the date of expiry of current leave and not from the date of approval.

[salonbalm]

Really.. I wonder why the home office told me otherwise..
Guess I will have to give them a call again to find out? Push_hsmp, would you know if it mentioned somewhere on the home office site???

[push]

Really.. I wonder why the home office told me otherwise..
Guess I will have to give them a call again to find out? Push_hsmp, would you know if it mentioned somewhere on the home office site???

Thats what they have been telling over telephone. But if you look at posts of other members you will find that the extensions are being granted from the date of expiry of current leaves. Some members have got extensions post-dated by as many as 9/10 months. HO website is silent on the issue.