Comments on: Smith and Home Office back in dock over HSMP visa

By: Zainab

Zainab — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:31:39 +0000

I dont understand the rules of UKBA, as they are doing descrimination. The mainatance fund attribute was not in the rules for those who got HSMP before Tier 1 implementation. And I think that for all the HSMP holders who got HSMP for 2 years before the new rules must fall and should have to be allow to apply for HSMP extension under the old HSMP rules.
Also the UKBA has authority to check the person NI contrubution and the TAX paying by that person, UKBA must confirm the salary from the employer and dont relay on the documantion. As it is clearly mentioned in the HSMP rules that HSMP holder have to be active in the UK economy.
Also the case worker are not properly trained and they just simply decide in an hour without thinking about the futur and career of HSMP holders
You all must go for the media campaign.

Thanks

Zainab.

By: Gareth

Gareth — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:05:56 +0000

It does seem unfair. Did you have a right of appeal on this one?

By: d. ole

d. ole — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:00:27 +0000

I have recently found out my tier 1 visa has been refused on grounds that my course (LPC) is no longer recognised!

This seems greatly unfair to me as I started the course before this ruling came into action.

Has this happened to anyone else and what has your outcome been?

By: docright

docright — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 13:09:58 +0000

Are you one of the thousands of people like me, who have had their Tier 1 visa application refused on unfair grounds, the maintenance funds rule, or similar? If so, are you willing to be part of a media campaign to raise awareness of unfair and apartaate guidelines and regulations for the points based system enforced by UKBA.

I am an overseas qualified dentist, currently working in the NHS, and continue to fight a legal battle with the UKBA against my Tier 1 refusal. With channel 4, we are looking for people in similar situation to tell their story and campaign against these BNP style regulations.

Interested, please get in touch. Confidentiality can be maintained by concealing identity on request.
Please email me at docright@gmail.com

By: Fahad

Fahad — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:23:02 +0000

Gareth, I’m not sure how you mean by my email being hostile! I’m not showing hostility towards anyone. I am naturally frustrated. And I am not blaming an individual, I’m merely pointing at the fact that the points based system, aimed at promoting highly skilled immigrants, is not fit for purpose, as the people it is built to promote are the same people it seems to be victimising.

That said, you have your life screwed about like that and you “will be bowad!”

By: Gareth

Gareth — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:41:10 +0000

I went to a Doctor with a broken jaw in four places once and I was sent home as the Doctor said I had a loose tooth. I guess all professions make mistakes. It is no reason to judge everyone the same. That said your email seems a little hostile so I am going to ask you to brush up on your bedside manner.

Resubmit but get some decent help. I would not take my own blood if you get my drift.

Other than that – “Do I look bovvad!”

By: Fahad

Fahad — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:57:10 +0000

I work as a surgeon in an NHS hospital and despite of the fact that I had earned a gross of over £65K in the 12 months preceding my application, saved up enough money to put a 25% deposit for a 5 bedroom house I’m in process of buying, have a permanent job contract, my application for transfer of HSMP to Tier 1 was refused because the UKBA insisted I had not supplied enough evidence that I am able to sustain without relying on state benefits!!!

Also, because I had been saving in NS & I’s premium bonds, my bank balance dipped below the arbitrary £800 limit for a few days, which should not have mattered as the £31,000 bonds I was in possession of were virtually encashed on next day basis!

My life has been thrown in turmoil and I have now spent the last 6 months chasing appeals and tribunals, and although I had won my appeal against the refusal, the UKBA has challenged the tribunal’s decision. I’ve been made to pay three times the illogical £800 their argument revolves around, in legal fees.

And what I find really frustrating is this. The UKBA argues that Tier 1 “guidelines” do not allow use of bonds and other financial instruments as cash investments.

When it takes someone like me, who’s first language is not english, to point out the fundamental difference between “guidelines” and “protocols”, in that in stark contrast to the later, guidelines are NOT legally binding, NOR legislative, that adhering to them is NOT mandatory and they DO allow for discretion by a civil servant in interpretation. This is something the UKBA officials have failed to practice, essentially failing their duties, making this a perfect example of “computer says no”

By: JOHN ACQUAH

JOHN ACQUAH — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:35:35 +0000

YOU GUYS HERE DONT BLAME JACQUI SMITH, IT PHIL WOOLAS WE HAVE TO BLAME, ANY MINISTER WHO GETS TOUGH ON IMMIGRANTS WILL GO DOWN, MARK IT ON THE WALL

By: Nataliya

Nataliya — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:24:39 +0000

Just received refusal letter for Tier 1 (General) as extension for my HSMP visa.
Not earning enough money for my age, plus don’t have Masters degree (already have two full 5 years degrees in my country but here they recognized like bachelors degree.

I’m currently working for one of the biggest, well-known British company, as much as they like to help me to stay in UK, they can’t sort a work permit for me, as my job is not on shortage list.

I’ve been in this country for the last 4.5 years, worked my a… off, paid all taxes, fees etc
What shall I do now?

It’s absolutely unfair to treat people that way.
Maybe they should review benefits system first (sorry if I offended anyone) before start punishing people who is keeping economy of this country alive.

Maybe all emigrants have to go on strike (this seems to be the only way to deal with issues in this country), but shall we do a proper one?

I guaranty if it’s happened this country will collapse in a day (that’s me being optimistic), shall we do this?
Join me

By: Ninoo

Ninoo — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:19:40 +0000

I wanted to change to an HSMP from Work permit because of the shaky job market but becuase of this unfair rule applied without warning I can’t..it seems to me the home office is set to make things difficult for the genuine immigrants who pay taxes, NI contributions and everything yet do not get any benefits..If im laid off I dont have a hope of getting the Job seekers allowance or being able to apply for another job because of the Work permit binding nature. Also the rules are really silly..no consideration given that you might have a Bachelors from the UK coupled with a few professional examinations etc.
Im glad she has stepped down as home secretary..ever since her reign everything has been more of a shambles than ever