Covering Letter For HSMP Application , HSMP Skilled Immigration

The Covering Letter for the HSMP (Highly Skilled Migrant Programme) should be as follow. It is a sample Covering Letter change in it according to your own need.

For your refererence (Formatting was lost in copying from MSWord):

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Address
Address
Address

Immigration & Nationality Directorate
Work Permits (UK) HSMP
7th floor, Fountain Precinct
Balm Green
Sheffield, S1 2JA
United Kingdom

Subject: Application for Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am sending an application for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme along with all educational and other relevant documents.

The fee for HSMP application that is £ 315.00 can be charged through credit card.

The details of points claimed are mentioned below with supporting evidence and have attached the following documentation to support this application:

1. Age - 20 points claimed
   
   . Original Driving Lincense.
   
   . Certified copy of XXXXX passport showing date of birth as XXXX - age 27. Also showing current United Kingdom working holiday visa, due to expire XXXXXXX.
   
   
2. Educational Background - 30 points claimed
   
   . Letter from University of XXXXXXX confirming Bachelor of Commerce degree conferred XXXXXX.
   
   . Certificate of admission to the Institute of Chartered Accountants XXXXXX as of XXXXXXXXx.
   
   
3. Past Earnings - 25 points claimed
   
   . Copy of SA100 self assessment UK tax return as submitted to Inland Revenue for 2005-2006 tax year.
   
   . Dividend certificates and P60 for 2005-2006 tax year.
   
   . Letter from XXXXXX.. , my accountant and company secretary, supporting my income claim and attesting I actively work through a Limited Company.
   
   
4. Appendix - Other Useful Enclosures
   
   . Proof of savings.
   
   . Job Advertisements showing sample earnings.
   
   . Original supporting documents; photocopies for your records have been supplied in the aforementioned sections.
   
   
5. English Language
   IELTS Test Reports Form - band 7.5
   

TOTAL POINTS CLAIMED : 75


Yours Faithfully,

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX



Only for Old Applications

Part 2 - Can you continue your career in the UK?

Some of the Questions in Part Two of the application form ask for further clarification:

Question 8: Do you Speak English?

As New Zealand is an English speaking country and my degree was obtained in English I think this should suffice as evidence.

Question 9: Do you hold the necessary relevant qualifications and/or memberships to work in chosen field?

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales allows reciprocal membership to Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand. I am also already working as an accountant in the UK

Question 10: What arrangements have you made to seek work upon your arrival in the UK?

I am currently living in the UK and am working through a limited company providing short-term contract accounting work.

Question 11: Do you have an offer of work?

Not applicable, as stated above I am already working in the UK.

Question 12: What do you expect to earn in the first 12 months in the UK?

XXXXXXXX. Please see applicable job adverts in appendix and tax return as supplied.