Comments on: UK immigration: Highly skilled migrants win legal battle

By: Binod

Binod — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:31:35 +0000

15 November 2009 at 8:31 PM

It is always good to know problems and solutions. I liked it and I trust it is beneficial to everyone (HSMPians). I have one querry what is the threshold (time limit) to make a compensation mentioned in the judgement?(for HSMPians)

By: Dr Z Khan

Dr Z Khan — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:29:36 +0000

This should be extended to work permit holders as well and the 5 year term should not be applied retrospectively to them either. i.e. those who obtained work permit before November 2006.

By: iqbal khan

iqbal khan — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:56:05 +0000

i had WP nearly 4 years and wondering if i can apply and i got my visa before april 2006 please help

By: Gareth GlobalVisas

Gareth GlobalVisas — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:30:12 +0000

Hi Mark, really depends on if you’ve been out of pocket due to the retrospective changes they applied to people before april 06?

Sounds like you are one of the lucky few tho that don’t have to wait another year for ILR!

By the sounds of things congrats, if u need help with your application get in touch!

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:07:52 +0000

Hello.
I was granted my HSMP on 5th October 2005. I understand I am now eligible to apply for ILR as of 5th Oct this year. What I am unsure of, is whether I am entitled to any refunds or financial settlements.
I was issued a 1 year HSMP visa on Oct 5th 2005, then 1 year later a 4 year visa as the changes were made by the home office during my 1st year.
Any information you have that could help me would be wonderful.
Many thanks.

By: Shohisnu

Shohisnu — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:14:05 +0000

Hi There:
I tried to get mortgage from a bank with 35% deposit but I was refused because currently, I am on HSMP visa and waiting for the indefinite leave to remain(ILR) in the UK. Is there anyone aware of that rule which denies the HSMP applicant from gettting mortgage? Thanks in advance for the feedback.
Cheers.

By: Gareth Global Visas

Gareth Global Visas — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:17:25 +0000

The UKBA have stated policy and procedures for all those affected by the judgment will be published on or by 20 May 2009. As soon as these changes are published they’ll be uploaded onto the Global Visas website.

By: Ali

Ali — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:37:04 +0000

When I said ILR in the condition it said ”remove conditions attached to the work permit”
thanks

By: Ali

Ali — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:34:08 +0000

Is there anything we can do (as WP holders) to be included in this decision? I think it is unlawful for us as well, and the main thing on the back of the WP document, it is clearly stated that if you spent 4 contiouse years in the UK you may be able to apply for ILR. so it is clearly stated in the WP conditions you can all check yours.. any ideas how to battle this?

By: Ammar Khalid

Ammar Khalid — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:41:08 +0000

Hello, thanks that this judgement has been made. However, for me, it is only half way to justice, as I had to get FLR instead of ILR last May and 4 years were completing then. Now, this May, I am completing 5 years and they are announcing this decision. This leads me to comment/ask following:

1- The justice would be really served if the people who have completed 5 years on HSMP and were affected by Home Office decision, now are given UK passports directly instead of ILR. Can this be done?

2- There is news everywhere that Migrants could get millions in compensation, which they surely deserve e.g.

However, I want to ASK, how can POOR migrants (those who were affected by this rule) apply for that. What is the ROADMAP for them after this ruling…The ways they were affected are many e.g.

1- They couldn’t claim benefits while they were jobless (I was).
2- They could claim child allowance (I had two children)
3- They couldn’t apply for council house (I deserved that at one time)
4- They had to waste upto 1 year before applying for ILR etc.

Any way where is the accountability of the home office now?