Legal Chinese immigrants, Work Permit ( WP ) and Highly Skilled Migrant Programme ( HSMP ) Visa holders, march to Parliament and demonstrate in protest against Home office extension of the qualifying period for settlement in the UK from 4 to 5 years for both existing and prospective holders of WP and HSMP Visas. Settlement had followed 4 years of continuous contributions to the Exchequer without seeking any public funds and benefits. London, 16.6.2006.