Sending documents after HSMP deadline

[zemblafeu]

Help! I sent in exceptional circumstance documents when I did not qualify. I was in a hurry doing the application and regarded "exceptional circumstances" far too casually. I just found out the true meaning of "exceptional circumstances" (war; natural disasters) and feel like an idiot.

- I left my birth certificate on a photocopying machine and can no longer find it. I was making this application at the last second - having just found out that HSMP was expiring - and left a few important papers. So I sent in a notarized copy of my passport. I also don't have a driving license, and never have had one. (Claiming 20 points for age; I'm 26)

- My diploma was in storage - from undergraduate; I submitted my UK master's diploma - and the school said it would take 8 to 10 weeks to make a new one, so I submitted a very official-looking letter and a transcript. (English language requirement, though I was born and raised in the US)

- I stupidly thought that by "tax return" they meant a US 1040 and not a US W2. (Because that's what we call tax returns here, and I didn't know about the difference in the UK.)

However, I have all of the documents now! Do you think I can send them, although the deadline has passed (and though I sent the rest of the docs two months ago)? I've been feeling really sick over this...

[niw2]

As I recall, you can submit additional documents at any time up until your application is actually considered. If your application has not yet been considered by the HO, you should be able to submit additional material.