Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
People who were refused an extension of stay and are in the process of making an appeal
This page explains the arrangements that have been put in place for migrants covered by HSMP Forum judicial review judgment who have been refused an extension of stay under the HSMP arrangements in place after 5 December 2006 and have an appeal or judicial review outstanding against that refusal. We will withdraw the decision that led to the appeal or judicial review claim and will reconsider your case and decide whether you meet the HSMP extension of stay requirements in place before 7 November 2006.
You do not need to make a special application. We are withdrawing existing immigration decisions at the earliest possible point in the legal process. If you fall into this group, your case will be sent to us for a new assessment under the HSMP criteria that were in place before 7 November 2006. We will let you know when your case has reached us and we may need to come back to you for further information.
Your application will be reviewed under the HSMP criteria that were in place before 7 November 2006. If you are successful, we will grant you either three years' leave or enough leave to take you to the settlement threshold, whichever is the greater.
You will not be charged a fee.