Guys, how long does it take to receive the reference number usually? once the fee has been debited?

It is for sure quite frustrating - and its not just the fees, the HO is overall lazy nowadays. My account was debited on 5th of February - been 5 working days since then no sign of reference letter

During the week commencing 8 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 15 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

This was certainly quoted from the HO website

vhsmpuk wrote:hi xeel,

can you let us know when you posted your application?

my application was received at visa office on the 26th of Jan..

quoting from the HO website.. During the week commencing 8 February 2010 , we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 15 January 2010 . Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider. However, last weekend it said: During...

hold your horses friends, mine was deducted in 10 days .. so you should expect yours to be soon ..

Now, am counting days yet again to receive my reference number :/
i hope that is not another 10 day job!..

Atlast got my fee deducted.


Type: HSMP to Tier 1 (General) Extension (Non-JR) In-country application
Application date: 25-Jan-2010
Application received: 26-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : 05-Feb-2010
Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet

Hello Guys, My situation is as below: Type: Work Permit to Tier 1 (General) In-country application Application date: 25-Jan-2010 Application received: 26-Jan-2010 Payment deducted : Not yet Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet I was wondering what is happening to the HO? Why my money still not been ...

akb wrote:
I think the fees deduction should happen in this week itself for both of you. HO payment section takes about 5-7 working days now.

Best wishes,
akb

I Hope so, though mine should take an extra 5 days.. considering I was stupid enough to pay by cheque

Hello Guys, My situation is as below: Type: Work Permit to Tier 1 (General) In-country application Application date: 25-Jan-2010 Application received: 26-Jan-2010 Payment deducted : Not yet Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet I was wondering what is happening to the HO? Why my money still not been ...

thanks.. its a relief that am not the only.. fingers crossed.. hope to hear back from the soon.. HO website says.. they will be considering applications this week, received on or before 29th of January.. so hopefully mine will be in the same lot..

Hi all, I am a bit nervous, I hope you guys can advice and reduce my nervousness. I applied for my tier 1 extension, and I attached a HSBC cheque for the payment of the fee. However, it has been more than 5 days, and the fee has not been debited from my account. Is that usual? Does it take so much t...