I am in the same position as well. It has now been 3 weeks since my appeal was allowed and I am needing to travel for work. Has anyone had any success with sending their passport to the original caseworker? I am very reluctant to send my passport to someone who is not expecting it as I have just for...

Hi All, I received my rejected Tier 1 general extension application today. I have finally calmed down enough now to write this message. I would really appreciate some advice on how to proceed and hope that my experience/misfortune/stupidity can prevent this happening to someone else (apologies for t...

Thanks everyone!

The same day service sounds like a good option. Is there a link where I can get some extra information?

What is the best phone number to call to make an appointment and ask advice?

Hi All, My current HSMP is due to expire at the end of June. I would like to submit my application for extension under Tier 1 (General) but have just noticed that you have to send your passport but I need my passport to travel with in May. I had mistakenly assumed that the application and visa added...

Hi All, My HSMP visa will expire in June 2009 and I will apply for an extension under Tier 1. The complication, is that my Australian passport containing my current Visa will expire at the end of 2009. I would really appreciate any advice on what order to apply for Visa extension and passport renewa...

Hi All, My partner and I were successful in obtaining HSMPs. We are now applying for EC from Australia and would appreciate any advice. From what we have read all we need to do is complete the VAF1 application form, supply HSMP letter, passport, passport sized photograph, bank statements showing pro...

Thanks Melimango for your comments and details of your case. Were you able to sort out your bank statements? If you have original bank statements on letterhead issued by the bank, do these have to be stamped and signed? (wasn't listed as a problem in the rejection letter but we don't want to take an...

My partner is in a similar position to Lysergik in that his application was rejected due to 0 points being awarded for Previous Earnings. "The pay slips you supplied are not acceptable because they are not original and in this form would require stamping and signing by the employer". "...

1. The address for courier delivery is outlined in point 40 on the bottom of p.19 of the Guidance notes under the heading "Applications sent by courier". 2. Once you have received your reference number, you need to send a fax to the Home Office to request courier collection (see point 125 ...

Further to my previous post I organised my documents to be collected by Frank from Mail Boxes Etc. Sheffield. I was able to organise the collection via email with MBE. Once they had collected the documents from the Home Office, they provided quotes with delivery options. I then called them to advise...

Hi All, I am having problems organising the collection of my HSMP documents. As previous people have suggested, I included a pre-signed DHL return airways bill and return envelope with my original package to facilitate collection. I rang and booked a delivery via the Australian office on Wednesday a...