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by JamesLu
Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Re: HSMP - Tier 1 (not JR)

Hi Guys I have called the Home office today and asked for a clarification on the date of application which the home office consider as 'Application Received'. I was told that it's the date that the reference letter has. In my case I have posted my application on 14-Jan-09 but received by the Home O...
by JamesLu
Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Work Permit holder to Tier 1 dependent
Replies: 8
Views: 3234

Re: Work Permit holder to Tier 1 dependent

Hi, My husband has his own work permit and has been working in the UK for less than 1 year. I moved to the UK on the new rules of HSMP Tier 1 in General category. My question is can my husband switch from his Work permit visa into my Tier 1 visa as a dependent ? Can he apply for a tier 1 dependent ...
by JamesLu
Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!! James... You finally did it mate... really happy for you,... good for you Thank you, Ramesh. I am certainly you will get yours soon. Wow, thats cool - you made it!! HO rocks :lol: JamesLu, where is is Old Monk bottle? :) hsmp28122006, Thank you so much for your sugg...
by JamesLu
Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

tvn_ramesh wrote:C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!! James...

You finally did it mate... really happy for you,... good for you
Thank you, Ramesh. I am certainly you will get yours soon.

Many thanks to HSMP and Coolchap as well. Your help encouraged me a lot.
by JamesLu
Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

HSMP, Fantastic news mate..... Congrats...Ur updates are very helpful James pl keep us posted on ur progress as well (telephone calls etc) Good Luck to everyone who are waiting. As you wish, I called HO today and they said that my passport has been delivered this morning. So it is my turn to keep m...
by JamesLu
Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

HSMP, Fantastic news mate..... Congrats...Ur updates are very helpful James pl keep us posted on ur progress as well (telephone calls etc) Good Luck to everyone who are waiting. As you wish, I called HO today and they said that my passport has been delivered this morning. So it is my turn to keep m...
by JamesLu
Fri Feb 20, 2009 2:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

HSMP, Fantastic news mate..... Congrats...Ur updates are very helpful James pl keep us posted on ur progress as well (telephone calls etc) Good Luck to everyone who are waiting. As you wish, I called HO today and they said that my passport has been delivered this morning. So it is my turn to keep m...
by JamesLu
Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Great news, HSMP. You deserve it. Hard time passes. Wish you a good future.
by JamesLu
Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:02 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Called HO, my status has been changed to 'Under consideration', don't know when the visa can be issued?

Anybody got news around my date of application?
by JamesLu
Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:14 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Application Submitted: 03/01/2009 Application delivered: 05/01/2009 Acknowledgement Received: 07/01/2009 Fee authorized: 05/01/2009 Fee debited from credit card: 08/01/2009 Application type: Tier-1 extension application Application Status: No news yet! An update: Application Submitted: 03/01/2009 A...
by JamesLu
Tue Feb 17, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Called at 9:30AM today, status is still "under consideration". Why it is so slow now. I am wondering if it is because of the economy in UK, to push HO slow down foreign competition?? Don't know - may be caseworker is having to spend more time on my application. Did you call HO again? Stil...
by JamesLu
Tue Feb 17, 2009 3:34 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Called at 9:30AM today, status is still "under consideration". Why it is so slow now. I am wondering if it is because of the economy in UK, to push HO slow down foreign competition?? Don't know - may be caseworker is having to spend more time on my application. Did you call HO again? I ha...
by JamesLu
Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:47 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

hsmp28122006 wrote:Called at 9:30AM today, status is still "under consideration".
Why it is so slow now. I am wondering if it is because of the economy in UK, to push HO slow down foreign competition??
by JamesLu
Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Just called them again, new status of my application is "Waiting for further consideration". I am getting anxious now as I know its going to take a lot of time now. It's very strange, why your status changes so quickly. Don't worry, maybe the tel operator just tired to answer too many cal...
by JamesLu
Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Just called them again, new status of my application is "Waiting for further consideration". I am getting anxious now as I know its going to take a lot of time now. It's very strange, why your status changes so quickly. Don't worry, maybe the tel operator just tired to answer too many cal...
by JamesLu
Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Called this morning - status is still "under consideration". I called, my status is "waiting for consideration", it's very strange..... This means that a caseworker has to be assigned to your case yet. If you don't mind, can you please add your timelines as a signature (the way ...
by JamesLu
Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

hsmp28122006 wrote:Called this morning - status is still "under consideration".
I called, my status is "waiting for consideration", it's very strange.....
by JamesLu
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Very disappointed week. Anxious waiting all the time. Don't worry, I am with you. We will surely hear something from HO next week... Thanks you for your comfort. The waiting time of HO website has been updated: During the week commencing 16 February 2009, we expect to be considering applications th...
by JamesLu
Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Very disappointed week. Anxious waiting all the time.
by JamesLu
Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:19 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: December 2008 timeline (UK Applications)
Replies: 61
Views: 12615

Application sent : 30 Dec 08 by Royalmail special delivery Fee deducted : 31 Dec 08 (Impressively fast this one!) Acknowledged application/payment/reference number : 3 Jan 09 latest status as on 13 Feb 09 : no news whatsoever Which number should I call to check the progress of the application? You ...
by JamesLu
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

hsmp28122006 wrote:I called HO this morning and the lady said "Your case is under consideration". What does it mean? Should I expect the outcome soon?!
I think it is positive. Yours will be issured soon.
by JamesLu
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

appl sent 15 th Jan. Ref letter dated 19th. I have to attend a science conference in india and have to leave UK on the 25 th Feb and have communicated recently to HO and got a supporting letter from employer as well. called sheffield office 0114 2072966. They said a decision has been made and that ...
by JamesLu
Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:09 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

appl sent 15 th Jan. Ref letter dated 19th. I have to attend a science conference in india and have to leave UK on the 25 th Feb and have communicated recently to HO and got a supporting letter from employer as well. called sheffield office 0114 2072966. They said a decision has been made and that ...
by JamesLu
Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: 2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines
Replies: 1595
Views: 319361

Guys, see his/her extension approval (pretty quick - just 28 days!): www.spammer.com/member/Begemot/ I am still trying to understand how HO work with applications. I also found these cases. It's very strange, maybe one case worker has worked so quick unitil 20 Jan but our cases unprocessed??? hsmp2...
by JamesLu
Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Approval for Jan UK Applications?
Replies: 32
Views: 5619

hsmp28122006 wrote:
drjabberwocky23 wrote:Sadly, no.

The wait continues...
I reckon Jan applicants will start getting the results this week.
Good Luck!
I will wait for your get news unitil mine. :D