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Subject: Re: special HSMP case Posted on: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:05:41 BST


"toffee" wrote in message
news:f8oas5$c4r$1@news.freedom2surf.net...
> Unfortunately, i am not in a category that allows me to apply for anything
> after 5 years. Only the 10 years concession would.
>
> The guys at my workplace said they can get me work permit; however this
> would tie me down to 1 company. That's why i opted for HSMP instead, i
> could
> then switch employers seeing as I have high employability.

If they get you a work permit then the residence requirement to get Right to
Remain goes to five years.

So you should qualify for RtR almost right away, if they'll let you...

Then you'll have to do the 'Life in the UK' exam. The major problem with
that is not haemorrhaging from boredom when reading the book...

>
> I've booked my flight already - so we'll see how it goes; hopefully the
> fat
> lady will be singing for me when I pay the EC officer a visit
>
> Just another Q - should i mention in the VAF1 form that i left the country
> when visa expired or when i actually left the country ?

My advice is 'always tell them the truth'.

It's way too easy to check your National Insurance payments and tax records.

--
William Black


I've seen things you people wouldn't believe.
Barbeques on fire by the chalets past the castle headland
I watched the gift shops glitter in the darkness off the Newborough gate
All these moments will be lost in time, like icecream on the beach
Time for tea.



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