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by baskey
Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

Re: approval!

Hi everyone, Just called HO & my visa has been approved. Yay!! So relieved. My passport should have arrived at my place today. My timeline: 4 Jan: Sent applicaiton via Royal Mail Special Delivery 7 Jan: Application received at HO 8 Jan: Payment deducted 10 Jan: I phoned to get payment reference...
by baskey
Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

Hi, I spoke to FLR team this afternoon. She said, my application was received, payment cleared and waiting in the que for processing and not yet alloted to any case worker. I asked her, why your automated message says that you are currently working on 7th Jan applications. She said, it doesn't mean ...
by baskey
Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:17 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

Just wondering if we send a postal order that would be processed then and there, won't have to wait for couple of days to clear like credit cards. Which payment is the fastest do you all think ? Hi , I have sent the postal order but people applied after me got their approval today. So I am not sure...
by baskey
Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:17 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Forum JR
Replies: 5
Views: 1467

Edelweiss wrote:Thanks for the update Rog. Has a date been set, or are you still waiting for this?

Hi,

There is a strong possibility JR wont happen due to fund shortage. Affected people should come forward and support.

Regards,

Baskey
by baskey
Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

Re: Hey...approval received

05 Jan: Sent applicaiton via Royal Mail Special Delivery 07 Jan: Application received at HO 07 Jan: Payment deducted 11 Jan: Received reference number 17 Jan: Received Approved Stamped Passports from HO Its really too quick and unexpected. Congrats. Have you applied for extension or initial HSMP vi...
by baskey
Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

Re: progress report

can you tell i'm anxious...?!! Just called the recorded information service at HO for FLR applications. And guess what... They're now saying applications received up to 7th January are currently under consideration. Yay, we may have caseworkers. Three cheers for HO! Hip, hip... That's excellent. I ...
by baskey
Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

[quote="hsmpLTOWN"]Just called HO again & they're now processing FLR applications received up until December 31st. They're on the move!! quote] 31st Dec!!!!!!!!. Thats really super fast. I believe, they didn't receive more application between 13th and 31st Dec. So ours is next now... F...
by baskey
Thu Jan 10, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

Re: Some urgent treatment info from HO

hi baskey, I still haven't received an email with a payment reference number. So I just called HO and they are still saying applications up until 12 Dec are being considered. Hi, I think, HO updates their service standards on weekly basis only. So this may be the reason that they keep telling the s...
by baskey
Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

Hi,

I got my payment reference by email , it is starting with LT with 10 digit number/001 like LT1234567891/001. Is payment reference and application ref are the same?

Regards,

Baskey
by baskey
Tue Jan 08, 2008 6:19 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR(hsmp) January 08 Applicants - Post your timelines here!!
Replies: 146
Views: 31013

Me again... This timeline is moving much slower than my HSMP processing time. I called today and the recorded messaged said they were only processing FLR applications received up to 12 December. Yikes. Hi, 12 th Dec is not bad at all considering all the Christmas and New Year holidays in between. M...
by baskey
Mon Jan 07, 2008 5:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP, 1+3+1 EXTENSIONS
Replies: 278
Views: 122943

ybyuan2001 wrote:When is the hearing for the HSMP?My 4 years will be expired till the end of July?This really bothers me.....

It is better , you have your questions asked in the HSMP forum website, if you really bother about it :lol:

Regds,

Baskey
by baskey
Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: How can I apply for HSMP without having P60
Replies: 23
Views: 5369

Re: How can I apply for HSMP without having P60

Hi everyone, I am Pavan, working in the UK on work permit from an indian IT company for 1 year. I want to apply for HSMP now, but have 2 issues. 1) I don't have P60 as my company won't provide that. 2) I don't have any Birth Certificate or Driving Licence Without P60, will Home office satisfies wit...
by baskey
Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:30 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: FLR - Processing time
Replies: 13
Views: 3225

Hi All, I got my HSMP FLR approved for 2 years. Ok here it is for all those qstn that will pour in. Congrats first of all... 1. Why they have given you only 2 years why not 3 years. Isn't not a better thing in case if they change again the ILR qualifying period. Already the rumour going around 7yrs...
by baskey
Fri Nov 23, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: No objection certificate from Current Employer - Chennai VFS
Replies: 5
Views: 3375

I have submitted my application for EC without NOC from Current Employer. My argument is " If I am a Highly Skilled employee, as the Government of UK expects, then definetly my current employer would not want me to leave the orginzation and so they would never give the NOC" Anyways... let...
by baskey
Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:22 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: No objection certificate from Current Employer - Chennai VFS
Replies: 5
Views: 3375

Re: No objection certificate from Current Employer - Chennai

It looks absolutely ridiculous on their part. By the way, are you working in a government organisations or private? or if you have any terms and conditions written on your current contract like one months notice etc.. attach with your application, though it is not mentioned anywhere in the guidance ...
by baskey
Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:10 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Good place to settle down in UK
Replies: 29
Views: 17808

Thanks for you advice , but I am thinking of doing things a little differently I have got positive responses from recruiters across UK mainly london area,southampton and leicestershire. Now if I have to choose among these places, I will like to consider the quality of life in these places as well. ...
by baskey
Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:46 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP - DEPENDENT
Replies: 2
Views: 803

Re: HSMP - DEPENDENT

Hello Everybody, Is any body aware regarding new hsmp rules comming in jan 2008 Will HSMP DEPENDENT have to give IELTS Please advice Very cautious thought. If HO does that many wifes and husbands will be separated from their spouse! It will be very nice of them to ask dependant kids also to pass IE...
by baskey
Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:45 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes on HSMP on Jan 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 2910

Re: Changes on HSMP on Jan 2008

I have searched the net but couldn't find any information. are the rules really change on january?if so, does anyone know what the new rules will be? Hi, I don't think any one knows about changes planned in 2008. HO will announce Q1 2008 and ask us to satisfy the requirement from the same day. Rega...
by baskey
Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can You be a Private Hire Vehicle Driver under HSMP Scheme ?
Replies: 11
Views: 2765

Thanks a lot for the quick response. Thats all I wanted to know. I only need to do this until I find a good job so that I can afford myself while I am in UK without a job. As you think, becoming a mini cab driver is not an easy thing. You need to undergo tests and for that you should have proper un...
by baskey
Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: GOODBYE CRUEL BOARD
Replies: 7
Views: 2390

Re: GOODBYE CRUEL BOARD

Hi all, Just got our final FLR stamp good for another three years, but only need one more for ILR. It's been a wild ride and is now finally finishing for me. LondonBlonde Who knows, HO don't make changes again with ILR or even citizenship rules!! We never know!! So keep visit here for latest update...
by baskey
Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP, 1+3+1 EXTENSIONS
Replies: 278
Views: 122943

Re: 1+3+1 Extension

Dear fellow members - Docs attached: 1. Resume' 2. 1st Extension Approval Letter (dated June 2004) 3. Fee 4. Original Degree Certificate (English Language Requirement) 5. Salary Slips ( April 2006 - March 2007) 6. P60s ( 2007, 2006 & 2007) 7. IT Returns (07, 06 & 05) 8. Company Letter (Job ...
by baskey
Wed May 23, 2007 12:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP, 1+3+1 EXTENSIONS
Replies: 278
Views: 122943

We on this forum have our own JR filed too, we are represented by Stephen Kong, info on this can be found on www.vbsi.org.uk. People on HSMP forum are contributing to their JR, we have our own contributions too. Though both JR's have been fixed on the same day, we are represented by different lawye...
by baskey
Mon May 21, 2007 12:34 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: EEA vs Spousal visa
Replies: 7
Views: 2140

EEA permit to residence permit switch over being in the UK

Hi,

I am posting another question which related to yours and I need some clarification. With EEA family permit, whether the dependent can come to UK and start working and later apply for longer residence being in the UK.

Is it possible? Pls clarify.

Thanks.
by baskey
Mon May 21, 2007 12:23 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Dependant of EU national
Replies: 1
Views: 732

Dependant of EU national

Hi all, This query is on behalf of my friend, Who is is a German citizen. His wife is a Srilankan with German resident permit. He wants to move to UK and find a job here and settle. Can any one please let me know, what kind of visa he should apply for his wife. Should he apply EEA dependent visa or ...
by baskey
Wed May 16, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP: The Future Tier system??
Replies: 24
Views: 8806

Hi,

Its highly threadening the existing HSMP holders. It seems , Tier 1 point based system will be similar to Australian Immigration system.

Does any one know, what is the difference between UK- HSMP and Austrailan Skilled Visa? Atleast we get some clue :oops:

Regards,

Baskey