HSMP Transitional arrangements -- March Applicants

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:00 am

sonubanna wrote:Amit / Bhumi,

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

Yes Sonubanna,

I called HO on tuesday..requesting them to give me some info..
The gentleman finally told me that my case was allocated to the caseworker on 14th Apr..so depending upon the complexity of the case it might take another week before i get my passport...so i am planning to call them again tommrow to find out the status..will keep you all posted...

cheers

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 5:12 pm

Bhumi wrote:
sonubanna wrote:Amit / Bhumi,

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

I called HO on tuesday..requesting them to give me some info..
The gentleman finally told me that my case was allocated to the caseworker on 14th Apr..so depending upon the complexity of the case it might take another week before i get my passport...so i am planning to call them again tommrow to find out the status..will keep you all posted...

cheers

I called HO today and a lady told me that my application is with case worker and it would take atleast 1 more week for reply. But nothing guaranteed

If needed i can request for an urgent treatment but there are so many such requests that HO is not looking into them !!

Anxiously waiting with fingers and toes (of all my 4 limbs) crossed !!
I have-not seen a single transtional arrangement application approved yet.

sankar · Post by **sankar** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:48 pm

Hi Bhumi,
Don't be so panic. you will get a good news soon.

Bhumi wrote:
sonubanna wrote:Amit / Bhumi,

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

I called HO on tuesday..requesting them to give me some info..
The gentleman finally told me that my case was allocated to the caseworker on 14th Apr..so depending upon the complexity of the case it might take another week before i get my passport...so i am planning to call them again tommrow to find out the status..will keep you all posted...

cheers

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:48 am

Bhumi / Sonubanna,

Any updates from HO on your applications ?
Did you sent your current WP with the Tier1 application ?

Rgds,
- Amit

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:28 pm

Hi Amit,

When I called up HO on Friday, guy said that your application is under consideration (didn't clarified my query whether it is with case worker or not ).

Yes, I sent my original WP with my application. Although that was not mentioned in list of docs to be submitted.

Its more than three weeks since I submitted my application.

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:13 pm

sonubanna wrote:Hi Amit,

When I called up HO on Friday, guy said that your application is under consideration (didn't clarified my query whether it is with case worker or not ).

Yes, I sent my original WP with my application. Although that was not mentioned in list of docs to be submitted.

Its more than three weeks since I submitted my application.

Thanks for the reply.
Since it was not asked in the applicaiton, I have not submitted WP with my Tier1 application. Fingers crossed !!

I called HO on friday too. They told that its with caseworker. But they can't tell when the decision would be made.

For me, its 6 weeks now after my application was submitted.
Anxious wait continues !!

actuary.jk · Post by **actuary.jk** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:43 am

Hi
It will be of great assistance if you could answer the following queries. I am from india and had applied for HSMP in feb 2008 and had received approval letter prior to April 1, 2008.

1) Is it possible to ask for a post dated Entry-Clearance?

2) The fees for me would be 17425 Rs. How much is it for the HSMP dependant?

3) Now when I go for HSMP EC, Will I get 3 years or 2 years as the
term of stay? Pretty confusing bcos of the transition.

3) My wife will be joining me by August. Will I be able to apply EC
for her now and still she will be able to travel in August?

4) Is a proof of accommodation in UK a necessity?

5) How much bank balance to be maintained if I have 1 dependant?

6) Please send me a complete list of documents required for HSMP EC dependant. Should I attach CV, Cover letter, etc., for her as well?

7) What is the VAF form no. for the HSMP primary applicant and dependant?

She is a Sri Lankan Passport holder and an Indian resident. Will she b able to apply from India?

9) Should my wife have a valid IELTS as well?

Thanks and Regards
actuary.jk

actuary.jk · Post by **actuary.jk** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:54 am

Hi
It will be of great assistance if you could answer the following queries. I am from india and had applied for HSMP in feb 2008 and had received approval letter prior to April 1, 2008.

1) Is it possible to ask for a post dated Entry-Clearance?

2) The fees for me would be 17425 Rs. How much is it for the HSMP dependant?

3) Now when I go for HSMP EC, Will I get 3 years or 2 years as the
term of stay? Pretty confusing bcos of the transition.

3) My wife will be joining me by August. Will I be able to apply EC
for her now and still she will be able to travel in August?

4) Is a proof of accommodation in UK a necessity?

5) How much bank balance to be maintained if I have 1 dependant?

6) Please send me a complete list of documents required for HSMP EC dependant. Should I attach CV, Cover letter, etc., for her as well?

7) What is the VAF form no. for the HSMP primary applicant and dependant?

She is a Sri Lankan Passport holder and an Indian resident. Will she b able to apply from India?

9) Should my wife have a valid IELTS as well?

Thanks and Regards
actuary.jk

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:14 pm

Frnds,

Finally after looooong wait i got my passports today..what a sigh of relief...

Here are my timelines
Applied : 12th march (Tier 1 with HSMP approval letter)
Received in HO : 13th Mar
Amount debited: 13th Mar
Approval letter : 14th Mar
Passport stemped : 15th Apr validity 2011 apr
Documents received : today 22nd Apr.

Thanks everyone for your help and support..

Wishing all the best to people still waiting...dont worry you should receive it soon....

mpunaskar · Post by **mpunaskar** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 1:18 pm

removed

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:40 pm

Congratulation Bhumi.....

So have you got new job ??

I am still waiting for my passports...

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:53 pm

Bhumi wrote:Frnds,

Finally after looooong wait i got my passports today..what a sigh of relief...

Here are my timelines
Applied : 12th march (Tier 1 with HSMP approval letter)
Received in HO : 13th Mar
Amount debited: 13th Mar
Approval letter : 14th Mar
Passport stemped : 15th Apr validity 2011 apr
Documents received : today 22nd Apr.

Thanks everyone for your help and support..

Wishing all the best to people still waiting...dont worry you should receive it soon....

Congrats Bhumi !!

Your patience paid off

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:21 am

mpunaskar wrote:@Bhumi

What all documents did you submitted along with application form.

1> HSMP approval letter
2> Bank statements (as maintainance funds proof)

Any thing else?

Thanks in advance.

Mandar

mpunaskar
1. i submitted 3 months salary slips, 3 months bank statements, copy of approval letter this is for myself..
2. For dependant - 3 months bank statements (i have 2 accounts so with higher amount was shown for me and lower amout for my partner although make sure it more than 800 GBP) , our respective passports and employment letter

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:23 am

sonubanna wrote:Congratulation Bhumi.....

So have you got new job ??

I am still waiting for my passports...

Thanks amit and sonubanna

Well i was already on a work permit past 3 yrs..so already had a job..i might continue working here for a while anyway..but i wanted freedom..so i switched to HSMP

hsmpseek · Post by **hsmpseek** » Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:23 pm

Hi Bhumi,

Congratulations!

Is your new visa valid for 3 years? Previously it used to be 2 years right?

Please someone let me know.

Thanks,

HSMP Seek

Bhumi wrote:Frnds,

Finally after looooong wait i got my passports today..what a sigh of relief...

Here are my timelines
Applied : 12th march (Tier 1 with HSMP approval letter)
Received in HO : 13th Mar
Amount debited: 13th Mar
Approval letter : 14th Mar
Passport stemped : 15th Apr validity 2011 apr
Documents received : today 22nd Apr.

Thanks everyone for your help and support..

Wishing all the best to people still waiting...dont worry you should receive it soon....

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 3:05 pm

hsmpseek wrote:Hi Bhumi,

Congratulations!

Is your new visa valid for 3 years? Previously it used to be 2 years right?

Please someone let me know.

Thanks,

HSMP Seek

Bhumi wrote:Frnds,

Finally after looooong wait i got my passports today..what a sigh of relief...

Here are my timelines
Applied : 12th march (Tier 1 with HSMP approval letter)
Received in HO : 13th Mar
Amount debited: 13th Mar
Approval letter : 14th Mar
Passport stemped : 15th Apr validity 2011 apr
Documents received : today 22nd Apr.

Thanks everyone for your help and support..

Wishing all the best to people still waiting...dont worry you should receive it soon....

hi HSMP seek,

Yes got approval for 3 yrs..2011...

cheers,

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:33 pm

Friends !!

Finally, after 46 days of long & anxious wait, i got my passports today stamped with 3 years validity

Application sent - 7-Mar (WP --> Tier1 with valid HSMP approval)
Application received - 10-Mar
Money deducted - 10-Mar
Tier 1 reference number - PB299*
Results - Approved on 21-Apr (Got passports back on 24-Apr)

Thanks very much for all the support and help.
Best wishes to all the people waiting. Things will work out good for everybody.

- Amit

mpunaskar · Post by **mpunaskar** » Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:37 pm

removed

sonubanna · Post by **sonubanna** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:27 am

@Amit...

Congratulations Amit....

I have sent urgent treatment request yesterday for my application..

Lets see what happens....My application is now in fifth week...

Bhumi · Post by **Bhumi** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:00 pm

mpunaskar wrote:@bhumi

Did you supplied payslips even though it was not necessary?

(I couldn't find mention in application form that one ALSO need to submit payslip)

Thanks,

Mandar

yes i did..to be on a safer side....

mpunaskar · Post by **mpunaskar** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:03 pm

@bhumi

Thanks for reply

Mandar

amit_9aug · Post by **amit_9aug** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:30 pm

sonubanna wrote:@Amit...

Congratulations Amit....

I have sent urgent treatment request yesterday for my application..

Lets see what happens....My application is now in fifth week...

Thanks sonubanna,
I also faxed an urgent treatment form on 21st-Apr and got the passports back on 24th

Don't worry, You will also hear soon.

Cheers,
Amit

ammu28 · Post by **ammu28** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:00 pm

Congrats bhumi and Amit.

ammu28 · Post by **ammu28** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:02 pm

hi Amit,

I hope bhumi submitted 3 months bank statement.

what about Amit? Did you submitted 3 months statement?
Please let me know.

Cheers!!

mpunaskar · Post by **mpunaskar** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:08 pm

@ammu28

I dont think thats necessary.I would definitely avoid sending documents when they are not required.

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