HSMP Transitional arrangements -- March Applicants

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:53 pm

Hi,

I have a valid HSMP approval letter. I applied for switching from WP to HSMP as an in-country applicant on 26th March'08. alongwith HSMP approval letter. Received ref. no on 31st march. Still awaiting for stamped passports..

Has anybody applied for same in month of March...Let me know about when you got ur stamped passport back....

ammu28 · Post by **ammu28** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:15 pm

hi sonu,

could you please mention here the documents you submitted.

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:02 pm

sonubanna wrote:Hi,

I have a valid HSMP approval letter. I applied for switching from WP to HSMP as an in-country applicant on 26th March'08. alongwith HSMP approval letter. Received ref. no on 31st march. Still awaiting for stamped passports..

Has anybody applied for same in month of March...Let me know about when you got ur stamped passport back....

I applied for Tier 1 (general) with valid HSMP approval letter
Application sent - 7-Mar
Application received - 10-Mar
Money deducted - 10-Mar
Money xtion ref.no received - 12-Mar
Tier 1 reference number - awaited
Results - awaited

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:49 pm

Hi Ammu,

I submitted following documents :
1. Original Passport
2. Original work permit
3. Original HSMP approval letter
4. Bank statements of last four months (bal. always greater than 800GBP)

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:52 pm

Hello Amit,

I received a reference number PB*******/001 for my application(350 GBP deducted frm my account) Have u also received same type of number ?

Any idea about current processing time ?

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:05 pm

sonubanna wrote:Hello Amit,

I received a reference number PB*******/001 for my application(350 GBP deducted frm my account) Have u also received same type of number ?

Any idea about current processing time ?

Yes, i got the reference number starting from PB***. This is ref no. for the fees paid (350GBP).
Not sure about the current processing time. As per the letter from HO, we need to wait atleast 28 days

ammu28 · Post by **ammu28** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:47 pm

thank you sonu...

Please let me know how many days is taking to get the same processed.
My situation is , Now I am on WP.
Current assignment will end by June. When I leave from here I should be able to get stamped.

If I know the processing timings, I can plan accordingly..
Hope some one will help me out regrading the processing timings for
switching from WP to Tier1 with HSMP approval letter.

Ammu

ammu28 · Post by **ammu28** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 10:52 pm

@Sonu.

Sorry to ask you,,
Could you please say which application you filled in?

Is that the same application for Tier1 ? I find both are the same.. from the links...

Was there any other application???

Thanks in Advance,

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:11 pm

yes...I filled in Tier-1 form...

You have to skip attributes section while filling form..

I don't know about current processing time...

But it seems from different threads here that it is taking more time nowadays...

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:41 pm

Hey guys...any updates about current processing time ?

Pls update here...I am anxiously waiting for my passport...

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:42 pm

@ Amit

Do u have any updates ??

smartwave · Post by **smartwave** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:34 pm

HSMP Transitional arrangement is a conspiracy. Once you get your extension on that arrangement, do you think you will get your PR in the future? no way. according to the lastest gov proposal, there will be requirment, the similiar point based sytem, for those applying for PR.
So if you manage to get visa extened by transitional arrangement, and you won't be able to change your finical situation, I don't think you can get the PR nor the UK passport in the next year.

You even will lose your right to appeal once you get tier1 visa.

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:58 pm

sonubanna wrote:@ Amit

Do u have any updates ??

No updates from HO yet

Eagerly Waiting for the passports.
Today is the 30th day after HO received my application

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:43 am

amit_9aug wrote:
sonubanna wrote:@ Amit

Do u have any updates ??
No updates from HO yet Eagerly Waiting for the passports.
Today is the 30th day after HO received my application

Guys me too in the same situation..i think there are many of us like that..
Applied for FLR under Tier 1 with valid HSMP approval letter but as of yet no updates ..
I think some people have already received their passport similar to our situation who have applied around 3rd and 4th march..so i guess they must be dealing with application received on 6 and 7 th now...

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:24 pm

@Bhumi ..Thanks for update...

I read in a thread that few people who applied around 10th March (Tier -1 Initial application) have got their passports back (within 20 days). Ours is only stamping (as we already have HSMP approval letter)...so logically our case should take less time than that......hope this theory works...

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Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:29 pm

sonubanna wrote:@Bhumi ..Thanks for update...

I read in a thread that few people who applied around 10th March (Tier -1 Initial application) have got their passports back (within 20 days). Ours is only stamping (as we already have HSMP approval letter)...so logically our case should take less time than that......hope this theory works...

.

Sonubanna,
People who have applied on 7th mar for FLR under Tier 1 with valid HSMP approval letter have received their passports today..since i have applied on 12th mar i expect my passport next week.
Unlike you have applied at the end of march so i suppose your passport should take another 2 weeks to arrive....

Will keep everyone updated..so do everyone..plzz..

shariqahmed · Post by **shariqahmed** » Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:49 am

thanks

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 6:28 pm

My application is now in 5th week (ending on 14-Apr).
No response from HO yet

Anybody else in the same situation (WP --> Tier 1 via transitional arrangements) ?

ammu28 · Post by **ammu28** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:05 pm

Any updates guys on processing times..

ammu28 · Post by **ammu28** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:21 pm

Hi all,

Could we show funds in Indian account balance if we are applying from UK...

Thanks in Advance,,,

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:20 am

amit_9aug wrote:My application is now in 5th week (ending on 14-Apr).
No response from HO yet

Anybody else in the same situation (WP --> Tier 1 via transitional arrangements) ?

hi Amit,

Me too waiting..for my passport...i applied on 12th mar.

Keep us updated if any of you get you passport sorted...

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:58 am

any updates anyone???

hsmpseek · Post by **hsmpseek** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:58 am

Hello All,

I have HSMP approval letter dtd 19th Dec 2007.
Applied for visa on 28th Feb something.

- Reached HO on 31st Mar 2008.
- Got the reference number on 1st Apr.
- Looking at other posts not expecting anything back in next 1 and half months.

- I was not aware of the new process of attaching the dependents forms along with main application and sent only passports and marriage certificates etc. I realised my mistake later and sent the dependent forms (2 nos) seperately. Then had tough time talking with HO advisors and convincing them to link dependent application with my application (if not linked, I have to pay Â£395 per application).

My struggle got over when HO personnel confirmed that it has been linked with my application (after sending dep. applications twice on diff addresses).
I was not aware of the maintenance part as well. I dont know how much balance I have shown in statements. So no idea about what will get approved when!

I was too careless this time... never do that in your case...

HSMP Seek

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:09 pm

amit_9aug wrote:My application is now in 5th week (ending on 14-Apr).
No response from HO yet

Anybody else in the same situation (WP --> Tier 1 via transitional arrangements) ?

No replies from BIA still

Today is 37th day after BIA received my application. I think transitional applications are taking more time.

Anybody who got a response from BIA for WP --> Tier 1 via transitional arrangements ?

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:03 pm

Amit / Bhumi,

Have you called HO to check progress of your application as it has crossed 28 days ?

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HSMP Transitional arrangements -- March Applicants

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HSMP Transitional arrangement is a conspiracy

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