Don't worry! It can take a while. It may have been signed for but it still needs payment to go through and be given a number, etc etc. If you have confirmation that it was signed for then don't worry. There are people that never get confirmation. I think mine took almost two weeks.
I used my HSBC mastercard to pay in late December 08. Don't worry about the SecureCode. I didn't include that info and it was fine. If they don't ask for it on the form then I wouldn't worry. Securecode is only for internet purchases i believe...
Just on another note, if you are in Scotland or Wales you should write to your representatives for the Scottish Parliament or Welsh Assembly as well. They may not have as much sway as the MPs but they still have plenty to say. Scotland in particular has been trying to get people to immigrate and tak...
I completely agree that it seems ridiculous to apply this to extension applications. How disruptive is it to your UK employer if you have to return home? I personally work for a very small company. My employer spent thousands of pounds training me. If I had to leave it would seriously seriously effe...
I used an ISA for mine and got it approved no problem. I did make sure I had a couple of transactions every month but I am not sure if it made a difference or not... I would think that the statements should at least have transactions for interest earned each month... I would used statements and a ba...
[quote="hsmp28122006"][quote="moneypenny"]My initials are M.G. I imagine you are probably right. I don't know how you presented your docs but my where in a ring binder and I really think it probably got picked up early because of the way it was organised. I made it very simple to...
I had a couple of months with this issue as well. I got my visa without a problem. I wouldn't worry about it. I think it is a pretty common scenario!
Just make sure the amounts correspond.
My initials are M.G. I imagine you are probably right. I don't know how you presented your docs but my where in a ring binder and I really think it probably got picked up early because of the way it was organised. I made it very simple to check, all my earnings and my education were claimed from the...
I wouldn't bother with calling them. I think you are supposed to wait until it has been about 14 weeks before you call. I am not sure of the number. I think my application only got through so quickly because it was very straight-forward. I definitely wouldn't be concerned about yours still being wit...
I got my visa this morning! I sent in the application via Special Delivery on the 30th of December They received it on the 31st of December Payment was taken on the 3rd of January Passport stamped on the 22nd of January Docs and passport received on the 24th of January! It was a very straight forwar...
Well after I said all that about probably having to wait 2-3 weeks more I got my visa this morning! I applied on the 30th of December and sent it special delivery. They received it on the 31st of December with payment showing on the 3rd of January. Stamped on the 22nd January and delivered to me thi...
Not a problem. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1/general/waitingtimes/ It is moving slowly though... Here are the dates for the past couple weeks just to give you an idea of dates. This week was applications up to the 22nd of December. Last week it was up to the 19th of December...
I applied on the 30th of December, still no word. The UKBA website says that next week they will be working on applications received on or before the 24th of December... So it is unlikely that anyone who applied in January will have heard anything.
But an administrative review is different from an appeal in the UK... I believe that appeals have different rules regarding additional evidence. I was told by an advisor that you can send additional information for appeals. I was looking at the AIT forms yesterday and again it appears to me that you...
If you are in Scotland, which I think you might be you can also contact the Relocation Advisory Service. It's free advice and I know that they have dealt with cases like yours in the past couple months. http://www.scotlandistheplace.com/stitp/sitp_display_noflash.jsp?pContentID=444&p_applic=CCC&...
I applied on the 30th of December (within the UK) and the waiting is definitely getting to me already! For previous earnings I provided banks statements and payslips for all three of my positions. The issue comes with my current job. I supplied 9 payslips for 10 months of earnings. My December paysl...
[quote="SAPIENT"][quote="munisa"] 4. The account should be active (in and out trasactions) with a minimum of one page per month not just 3 or 4 trasnactions. [/quote] I am not sure of the in and out transactions ( esp, if you are in India) :).[/quote] I think that sounds a bit ex...
Glad that they could help you guys! I am still amazed that the staff in branch didn't give you that number when they said that they couldn't write you a letter. It seems ridiculous to me...
tvn_ramesh- I did apply without using the maintenance fund letter that HSBC sent me. I used 4 months worth of official statements instead. The letter was just going to be used as additional evidence of funds anyways. I decided not to use it because it wasn't exactly what the guidance notes suggested...
Gradkg- I can actually help you with that. I was told by my HSBC branch to ring their quality assurance number if I needed a letter. It's 0845 602 2097 and they are open monday through friday 830am-6pm. I did call them and got a letter, even arrived the next day! I chose not to use it in the end as ...
I would get a letter from your bank confirming when you opened your account as well. Further evidence that you didn't have one at the time that you got paid.
They have to understand that it is quite difficult to open a bank account when you first arrive in Britain...
