Hi,

I received my visa yesterday, i.e. 23rd Sep 2011 and I have been given 3 years visa on second extension , it took just 18 days.

My application time lines and details 1. Current visa: Tier 1 (General) -- was Renewed under HSMP JR Scheme in Oct 2008 2. Date of expiry of current leave: 13th Oct 2011 3. Date application posted: 05th Sept 2011 (Royal Mail Special Delivery) 4. Date application reached: 06th Sept 2011 5. Payment de...

Friends thanks for the reply. Yesterday I sent my application by post, I used FLR Tier 1 (HSMP) form. let see how it goes. I will post the updates

Friends, My situation is unique. I know that candidates covered by Judicial Review schema don't have to apply for second extension if the short fall for the settlement is less than 3 months. But in my case the short fall is 3.5 months and I was away from UK for 5.5 months in between, hence I believe...