Immigration newsletter 3 June 2009
On 20 May 2009 the UK Border Agency (UKBA) put in arrangements that will benefit many HSMP visa holders. This is following the judgement of 6 April 2009 in the judicial review brought by HSMP Forum Ltd and relates to the continuous residence requirements to gain indefinite leave to remain in the UK; also known as settlement or permanent residence.
If you came under HSMP you will benefit from this judgement in the following circumstances:
If you were sent a Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) approval letter on the basis of an application made before 3 April 2006