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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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 See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Embassies are notoriously slow and invariably unhelpful. They are here for trade purposes only and see this as their main purpose. Anything else is secondary. How long it takes depends on what type of visa you are applying for and to what country. An example would be tourist visa to the UK, you could have an interview date up to 3 months after you lodge the application. The same applies for a settlement visa. This also can vary, dependant upon your documentation. See similar questions...

A visa is not required for USA and EU member states citizens for stay up to 30 days. Travelers who intend to stay more than 30 days must secure a Bulgarian visa. Bulgarian visas are issued at the Bulgarian embassies around the world (view addresses of Bulgarian embassies abroad). Travelers of most other nationalities are issued visas. The fees depend on the type of visa ? transit, tourist or business. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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

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

You can stay the number of nights your membership permits within your membership period. The tribe voted and decided that members can purchase up to a maximum of 12 weeks on the island. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...