February 2008 HSMP applicants post here!!!!!!!!!!!

Aary · Post by **Aary** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:50 am

Hi Guys

The PBS [TIER1] starts in UK today. Check the BIA website
I was looking at the application forms and seems once we have the HSMP approval letter, we will have apply for FLR using the Tier1 form and not the FLR(HSMP).

Does this mean we will get an initial leave for 3 years or 2 years.

Kindly share you thoughts

*FC* · Post by ***FC*** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:12 am

Aary wrote:Hi Guys

The PBS [TIER1] starts in UK today. Check the BIA website
I was looking at the application forms and seems once we have the HSMP approval letter, we will have apply for FLR using the Tier1 form and not the FLR(HSMP).

Does this mean we will get an initial leave for 3 years or 2 years.

Kindly share you thoughts

Hi Aary,

Check the following Link
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... lications/

It is 3 years for the initial approval noe.

Cheers!

hur · Post by **hur** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:45 am

Hi,

Which rule applies to the approvals got in old system?.
I mean, many of us who have applied for initial approvals in the month of february would get the approval as per old system. So, for the next step of VISA stamping, what would be the form,fee and the number of years stamping ?.

Many thanks..

Aary · Post by **Aary** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:58 am

Hi Hur.

For all who applied for Initial HSMP application in the month of Feb and for those who have the approval letter and have not applied for FLR(HSMP), the FLR will be granted based on the new Tier 1 system.

check the below link for Transitional arrangements for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and plz share ur understanding.

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... angements/

shakeelahmadch · Post by **shakeelahmadch** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:10 pm

Aary wrote:Hi Hur.

For all who applied for Initial HSMP application in the month of Feb and for those who have the approval letter and have not applied for FLR(HSMP), the FLR will be granted based on the new Tier 1 system.

check the below link for Transitional arrangements for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and plz share ur understanding.

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... angements/

does it mean - we have to pay 350 pounds again ?

alphauk1 · Post by **alphauk1** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:29 pm

Hi,

Does anyone had a reply to application submitted on 7th of FEB? Please let me know.

Regards
A

shakeelahmadch · Post by **shakeelahmadch** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 12:33 pm

alphauk1 wrote:Hi,

Does anyone had a reply to application submitted on 7th of FEB? Please let me know.

Regards
A

i just checked - their telephonic system mentioned that they are currently processing the applications for 28th January.

foreign_immigrant · Post by **foreign_immigrant** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:06 pm

what is the contact number to check for the reference number and staus.

I sent the application from within Uk on 26th Feb 2008 by royal mail spl delivery

received on 27th Feb.

The payment has not yet been taken from my card and I have also not received an acknowledgement. I tried calling 0114 207 4074 but this number is not working.

alphauk1 · Post by **alphauk1** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:55 pm

Many Thanks for reply,

Probably they will be working on Feb application next week.

Regards
A

arunhsmp · Post by **arunhsmp** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:24 am

Guys,

What a relief after a period of 4 weeks of suspense.

HSMP Application Sent: 4th Feb
FLR Application Sent: 4th Feb (my visa was expiring on 7th Feb)
HSMP & FLR Payments Deducted: 5th Feb
Urgent Treatment form for HSMP Sent: 11th FEb
Urgent Treatment accepted: 20th Feb (after faxing for 10 times)
HSMP Approved Letter: 28th Feb
Urgent Treatment Form for FLR Sent: 28th Feb
FLR Passport with visa stamp returned: 29th Feb

Its been quite a up and down few weeks as my 1st HSMP was declined due to one document missing. But All is well which ends well. Thanks a lot for this forum its very useful.

All the best guys!

bhavyaanil · Post by **bhavyaanil** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:18 am

foreign_immigrant wrote:what is the contact number to check for the reference number and staus.

I sent the application from within Uk on 26th Feb 2008 by royal mail spl delivery

received on 27th Feb.

The payment has not yet been taken from my card and I have also not received an acknowledgement. I tried calling 0114 207 4074 but this number is not working.

hi
If ur calling from Mobile please dial 00441142074074.After this u get automated message please dial 1 and tehn 2...after this u got tpo wait for abt 5 mins and then u will be asked ur DOB and ur name.

I called up and got the ref number.
Bye

alphauk1 · Post by **alphauk1** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:06 am

Morning Everyone,

Has any one had a confirmation on their application applied on 7th or after that?

I applied on 7th FEb and I am still waiting for the info. My consultant told me that it is very normal to take upto weeks. This week it will be 4 weeks since I applied.

Please can anyone reply.

Regards
A

alphauk1 · Post by **alphauk1** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:00 pm

Hi Everyone,

This morning I recieved a letter from Border & Immigration Agency. Please see the letter below. My ref number is: LT2977******/***

Please let me know in your opinion if all is fine:

Regards
A

britches · Post by **britches** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:34 pm

Hi everyone,

I'm a kiwi! My timeline thus far is:

Sent application from NZ: 22 Feb
Application arrived in Sheffield: 26 Feb
Payment deducted: Feb 28 (though only showed up in online banking this morning 3 March)
Waiting for email regarding case number...

;o)

p_rameshpandy · Post by **p_rameshpandy** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:06 pm

Hi All,

My Timelines sofar

Applied from within UK
Application Sent on 21/02 by Royal Mail SP Delivery ( I have attached PostalOrder for Payment )
Application Recieved by HO - 22/02
Received Reference No - 2523XX - 03/03

satheeshkumar · Post by **satheeshkumar** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:05 am

Hi
DId you apply from out of UK?

I have applied from India, and would like to know whether most people do receive any such letter from HO on reference number?

After how many days of your payment getting debited, did you receive the letter by the way?

Regards.

alphauk1 wrote:Hi Everyone,

This morning I recieved a letter from Border & Immigration Agency. Please see the letter below. My ref number is: LT2977******/***

Please let me know in your opinion if all is fine:

Regards
A

alphauk1 · Post by **alphauk1** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:49 am

Hi,

I applied within UK (WP to HSMP in country application). I have both my payments debited HSMP (second day of submitting the application and FLR second day as well).

It has been exactly 22 working days so far (applied 7th FEB). Normally the letter shoudl go to my consultant but I think it was a mistake.

I am hoping to get postive news this week. Fingers cross.

Regards
A

satheeshkumar
Junior Member

Hi
DId you apply from out of UK?

I have applied from India, and would like to know whether most people do receive any such letter from HO on reference number?

After how many days of your payment getting debited, did you receive the letter by the way?

Regards.

satheeshkumar · Post by **satheeshkumar** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:12 pm

Hi
I have received the ref no. which is 252011.
Application reached HO on 18th Feb.
Payment debited : 22nd Feb (paid by cheque)
Ref No : Assigned.
Not assigned to caseworker yet...

Regards.

shakeelahmadch wrote:Received APP HO: 20 Feb'08
Fee debited: 21 Feb'08
Referrence Recieved: 23 Feb'08
referrence # 25160*

lets see how much time they take now.

nznewbie · Post by **nznewbie** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:54 am

britches wrote:Hi everyone,

I'm a kiwi! My timeline thus far is:

Sent application from NZ: 22 Feb
Application arrived in Sheffield: 26 Feb
Payment deducted: Feb 28 (though only showed up in online banking this morning 3 March)
Waiting for email regarding case number...

;o)

Hi Britches

I too applied from NZ around the same time as you.

Sent application from NZ: 21 Feb
Application arrived in Sheffield: 25 Feb
Payment deducted: Feb 26
Ref. no.: Waiting

Have you received a ref. no. from them yet? I've emailed them 3 times and have not yet received a ref. no.

Raji_karmlaw · Post by **Raji_karmlaw** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:45 am

Hi Itsmanu,
Yes u can definitely apply for ur HSMP provided u qualify with the minimum 75 points. Your dependant staus does not prevent u from doing that. Although, on second thought I'm wondering why u would want to do that, as u can legally enjoy all the perks that ur spouse is entitled to.

bond011 · Post by **bond011** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:15 am

I dont see any status updates apart from pending status for =Feb applicants. Any idea about this?

bond011 · Post by **bond011** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:19 am

www.spammer.com/ should be helpful in analyzing the existing system.

kiladik · Post by **kiladik** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:40 pm

Hi HSMP_feb11,

Do you have any updates on the HSMP processing?

Best RegardsKK

britches · Post by **britches** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:31 pm

nznewbie wrote:
Hi Britches

I too applied from NZ around the same time as you.

Sent application from NZ: 21 Feb
Application arrived in Sheffield: 25 Feb
Payment deducted: Feb 26
Ref. no.: Waiting

Have you received a ref. no. from them yet? I've emailed them 3 times and have not yet received a ref. no.

Hi!
No haven't received a ref no. yet.

I'm hoping that I will get one by early next week.

When are you leaving for the UK? I'm leaving at the end of May, but not arriving until end of June. If I don't get this in time (my deadline will have to be middle of april), I will apply for the WHM, and then pay for a trip home sometime in the next year to get EC. It's sooo annoying how they changed the law at this time.

I had all these plans to do a switch to HSMP whilst living in London, but now have had to stress out to get all the necessary doco before the law changed etc.

Keep in touch, would be keen to know when you get your ref no, and acceptance.

Good luck.

bond011 · Post by **bond011** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:00 pm

one guy applied in the month of Feb Feb 11,to be exact , has got decision on his application today. let me know if anybody else has got approval in Feb month.

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