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by xxbade
Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 decision made yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1580

Re: Tier 1 decision made yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi guys, i have been waiting for my Tier 1 for almost 2 years now. They have been asking me to send additional documents which i have. My passport has even expired with them. I just spoke to the home office representative that contacted me for the documents and he said they made a decision yesterda...
by xxbade
Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Hi Folks, Just checking for advice- submitted my Tier 1 (IGS to HSMP) in May 2008,however the application is still pending final decision. HO told my MP in October 2008 and January 2009 that they were conducting an 'extended check' of my oversea earnings . Kindly drop me a line if you had gone thro...
by xxbade
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:48 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 decision made yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1580

Re: Tier 1 decision made yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi guys, i have been waiting for my Tier 1 for almost 2 years now. They have been asking me to send additional documents which i have. My passport has even expired with them. I just spoke to the home office representative that contacted me for the documents and he said they made a decision yesterda...
by xxbade
Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 decision made yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1580

Tier 1 decision made yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi guys, i have been waiting for my Tier 1 for almost 2 years now. They have been asking me to send additional documents which i have. My passport has even expired with them. I just spoke to the home office representative that contacted me for the documents and he said they made a decision yesterday...
by xxbade
Wed Mar 03, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bank accounts declaration for Tier 1
Replies: 4
Views: 800

2 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! did i read it correctly? Yes you read correctly, 2 long harrowing years i have been waiting to be free from this prison!!! I dont have any extra bank account and i have let them know. I also do not have any account where they can question my earnings, i only have the minimum...
by xxbade
Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Bank accounts declaration for Tier 1
Replies: 4
Views: 800

Bank accounts declaration for Tier 1

Hi all, my Tier 1 application has been with the home office for almost two years now and i recently was asked to submit additional documents which i have. The case worker recently contacted me to ask if i have other bank accounts apart from the ones i submitted for my application. He is about to mak...
by xxbade
Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Hi Folks, Just checking for advice- submitted my Tier 1 (IGS to HSMP) in May 2008,however the application is still pending final decision. HO told my MP in October 2008 and January 2009 that they were conducting an 'extended check' of my oversea earnings . Kindly drop me a line if you had gone thro...
by xxbade
Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

I guess it is just me left now. First of all huge Congratulations to hoopsy. Man that was a long wait for u. and xxbade, nah mate not just you. mine has been in since mid nov 2008...hahahah :? ..extended checks now i only hope they have lost the passport and they get me a new one made..only red in ...
by xxbade
Tue Jun 30, 2009 3:57 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Hi Folks, Tier 1 visa finally approved! God is truly awesome! Waiting since January 2009. Approved June 2009 for 3years. For all those still waiting I urge you to hold on strong, this too shall pass...and you shall be smiling sweetly as long as you're genuine. Don't get discouraged or frustrated by...
by xxbade
Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

No, there's no dependant. Pls: 1. Do you know anyone who has gone through extended checks and received their passport back? 2. What was the outcome? Visa granted? 3. Was there any explanation given for the delay or what was being checked? Any apology? 4. How long did the process take? Thanks for ur...
by xxbade
Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

What exactly is being checked with extended checks........it's not previous earnings....what exactly is going on? Hoopsy, that is my question, i am so confused. I dont know what they are checking out of the ordinary!!!!!!!!! I even called my former office and learnt that HO has not even called to v...
by xxbade
Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

What exactly is being checked with extended checks........it's not previous earnings....what exactly is going on? Hoopsy, that is my question, i am so confused. I dont know what they are checking out of the ordinary!!!!!!!!! I even called my former office and learnt that HO has not even called to v...
by xxbade
Wed May 27, 2009 3:33 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

What exactly is being checked with extended checks........it's not previous earnings....what exactly is going on? Hoopsy, that is my question, i am so confused. I dont know what they are checking out of the ordinary!!!!!!!!! I even called my former office and learnt that HO has not even called to v...
by xxbade
Tue May 19, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

An update.....Now i keep calling the operations manager i was referred to and it now automatically goes to her voicemail Called HO for an update and was told my application is still under further consideration and i have to keep waiting ...since september 2008!!!!!!!!!! the representative was so non...
by xxbade
Fri May 01, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Thanx flygirl, that was what a lawyer told me too. After contacting the MP and all, i feel that i cant do anymore. I continue the struggle...
by xxbade
Fri May 01, 2009 11:53 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Congratulations flygirl, really happy for u. The waiting is really hard so u must be so relieved . Was yours subject to extended checks? @ Hoopsy, i still have nothing from them, i have sent so many emails, i am sure i am now a nuisance! The manager i spoke to was so nice ,i honestly thought she wou...
by xxbade
Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Hi scopeD, you have given me the best piece of information since i started this process, i checked out the link, really good stuff, almost unbelievable! my stupid solicitor could have told me this, i am so angry and deeply upset, i could have avoided all this stress i am going thru. Pls send me ur s...
by xxbade
Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

wow, ScopeD, amazing story. So HO does not like litigation? interesting. Maybe i shld have done that instead of making a fresh application. I would like to meet your solicitor, he/she sounds good, my solicitor is rubbish! and congrats on the visa.
by xxbade
Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Raxs1983- Ans 1- see where???
by xxbade
Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:13 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Thanks guys, getting in touch with the MP certainly helps because they have a direct line to HO. @ Raxs1983-it is okay to ask about my certificate, i am not offended at all,i know alot of people are dubious. They are very welcome to have it all checked out, i attended one of the top schools in my co...
by xxbade
Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Hi guys, I just spoke to one of the operations managers courtesy of the MP of where i live. She was very nice, told me extended checks means double checking your degree certificetes and dependants information if you have any. She also told me most of the team are not in because of the holidays so ca...
by xxbade
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

Extended checks!!!!!!!!

I had to complain to the MP of my trouble with HO, so he wrote them for me beginning of march, they just replied saying they kept my file on hold for extended checks, the letter also says that they need to do this in some cases. I just dont get the extended checks, this is my second application, for...
by xxbade
Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

hoopsy, i am as surprised as everyone who hears about my case. I have been dealing with this since february 2008,more than one year now. First refusal was like i said because they could not be bothered to make a UK LANDLINE CALL! Meanwhile i call their 0870 office number all the time. This awaiting ...
by xxbade
Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

kingfahad35, i cant believe HO called your job place for verification,you are so lucky,i think u will get good news very soon. My HSMP was denied last year because HO said it was not their responsibility to verify anything. They refused to call the university i attended here in the UK to verify if i...
by xxbade
Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:10 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Student to Tier 1 (G) UK: Does it Really Take Forever???
Replies: 264
Views: 42783

hey raxs1983, a big congratulations man,just saw your post. Hope i get good news soon too!