Your HSMP visa will initially be issued for a period of 24 months, during which you may seek work or self-employment opportunities. After the initial 24 month period, you can apply for a HSMP extension of up to five years as long as you, and your family if applicable, have been able to support yourselves and you continue to meet the HSMP criteria.

If you are the holder of a HSMP visa your family (spouse, partner and children) can enjoy the same benefits as UK people. This means that your family will be able to work and study in the UK without any restrictions.

If you are a HSMP visa holder and you live in the UK continuously for five years on the HSMP you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

The initial grant is for a period of 12 months, during which the HSMP visa holder may seek work or self-employment opportunities. After the initial 12-month period, a candidate may apply for an HSMP extension visa of up to 4 years as long as they (and their family if applicable) have been able to support themselves.

If your HSMP application is successful you can seek and take any type of work while you are in the UK under the HSMP scheme. This includes being self-employed.

Under the HSMP, the HSMP holder's family (partner and children) can enjoy the same benefits as UK nationals. This means that the HSMP holder's family will have access to a free education, free healthcare and permission to work in the UK as they choose. There are no limits on the work they may perform

No, like most of Western European visitor a visa for a period of 30 days will be issued on arrival at the airport. You would need to register with the local authorities, but this will be done for you at the reception of every hotel. Long-term visa (D) can be obtained from the Bulgarian Consular service in London. Visa control has been considerably relaxed between the UK and Bulgaria. For further information please contact the Bulgarian Embassy in London on 0207 584 9400 or check www.

On a study (F, M) or exchange (J) visa you may enter the U.S. no more than 4 weeks before the official start of the program. On a J or M visa, you may stay 30 days after the official end of your program. On an F visa, you may stay for 60 days after the conclusion of your studies.

On the E, H, L, O, P, Q, and R you may enter the U.S. 10 days before the official start of your work and you may stay 10 days after the official end of your work.

ANSWER: There is no top limit on the number of years a person can be on temporary TN status. Nevertheless, I expect that some day INS will say "no more renewals. . .after all, this is a temporary visa." Review current developments regularly for any news on this.

You can stay out of USA for any duration you like, until the very last day that your visa is valid. Of course, if you do so, and your stay is fairly lengthy, this may raise questions in the mind of the inspecting USCIS officer as to whether you are still working for your H-1B petitioner, for instance. Legally, there is no time frame to join employer. You can join at any time within the validity of H1 visa status.

U.S. immigration will admit the holder of a V visa for an initial period of 2 years. After two years, the V visa holder may apply for an extension of stay, if a visa number is not yet available for his or her use, or an immigrant visa, if it is. Your child is only eligible for V visa status while under the age of 21. If he or she turns 21 before the immigrant visa is issued, he/she will lose his or her entitlement to V visa status.

Fresh Talent Scotland Scheme is to help overseas graduates to stay and work in Scotland. Now, international students who have graduated with a first degree, Masters, PhD or HND from a Scottish University or College and who have lived in Scotland while studying, are eligible to apply for the scheme to stay in Scotland to live and work for up to two years. Holder of this kind visa can also work in other parts of the UK.

The BHC aims to operate a fast and effective entry clearance service. Last year, 91% of straightforward, non-settlement applications were resolved within 24 hours, with most applicants receiving a same day service. If an in-depth interview is required, we aim to process non-settlement applications within 10 working days, but please be aware that during peak periods, dealing with increased volumes of visa applications, it can take longer.

If you are from an EU country you can stay as long as they like, but you must apply for a National Insurance number through the Local Benefits office and apply to the Home Office for the Working Registration Scheme within the first four weeks of working in the UK.

If you have a visa label in your passport, the label will indicate the length of time you are allowed to stay in Australia, for example: If the until date has passed you are unlawfully in Australia and should contact the Department immediately. If you are the holder of an Electronic Travel Authority or an electronic short-stay visitor visa and do not have a visa label, you are allowed to stay in Australia for three (3) months from the date of your most recent arrival in Australia.

When you enter the United States on an exchange visitor visa, you will usually be admitted for the duration of your program. The immigration inspector at the BCIS (formerly INS) at the port of entry/airport makes the final decision on how long anyone may stay in the U.S.

HSMP application times vary depending on Home Office processing times. At present HSMP applications are taking between 5 to 14 weeks.

Initially the HSMP visa will be granted for 3 years and later extended for another 2 years on meeting the Home Office requirements.

ANSWER: Good question. Many people look at the name of the visa, "The L-1 Intracompany Transferee", and say "It's not for me. . .I'm not being transferred to the U.S." They feel it's not for part-time work. In fact, as long as you are performing services for the U.S. subsidiary, you can still be paid through the overseas parent. (Of course, you can be paid from the U.S. subsidiary, if you'd like. The INS may find it easier to deal with, if your salary comes from the U.S.

The HSMP visa service has several advantages over UK work permits. Firstly, it offers more flexibility because unlike applying for a UK work permit, visas for the HSMP service do not require a specific job offer in the United Kingdom to be in place. The program also differs from a UK working permit, as it does not require an employer to obtain a permit for work for the individual. HSMP visa applications are submitted by the individual and candidates are therefore not tied to a single employer.

The tourist visa purchased on entry to Turkey is valid for up to three months. If you wish to stay in Turkey for longer periods it is possible to apply for a residency visa, providing you can show evidence of your ability to support yourself during your stay. The application for a residency visa should be started from the UK by contacting the Turkish Consulate in London for the relevant forms and advice.

You can stay in Brazil for 90 days on a tourist visa. However, this can be extended locally in Brazil for another 90 days totaling to 180 days per calendar year. Inquiry Form, Please fill in your name and contact information and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

The time you could actually stay in China, or "duration of stay after entry" is usually 30 days. However, a maximum of 90-day duration of stay is available upon request. To get a 60- or 90-day duration of stay, you must write down such number on the Chinese Visa Application Form. If you did not specify the number of days on the form, you will be allowed for 30 days.