Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??

[shivaa]

Hey abhishek, congrats to you..well i also sent my final year BE degree mark sheet and degree certificate for english..still 5 more days to cross 28 days...
Again congrats and thanks for your listing..
BTW are you with Infy?
regards,
shiva

Hi All,

I have some good news to share.
I got my approval for my wife and myself and received docs today.

Here is timeline:

Applied : 12th April
Payment taken: 14th April
Ref number received: 16th April
Received documents on 16th May.
Approval details I'll post once I reach home. I havn't seen the docs yet.

Here is application summary:

I am in Uk on WP and applied now to switch to tier 1.
Straight forward case with 80 points claimed(and awarded)
qualification - 30
previous earning - 40
Age - 10

Docs provided

1. BE degree and final semester marksheet for english and for qual. (my qualification is on BIA calculator)

2. 12 months salary slip (stamped and signed) and bank statements (on bank stationary). Also I attached the excel sheet for mapping wach months salary and amount deposited in bank.

3. Also for maintenance funds, I provided multiple accounts. Also I used the transactional arrangements put in place by the HO for maintenance funds. Bank statements and letter from bank on bank stationary.

4. Formal marriage certificate

I would like to thank you all for all the help. This forum has been of great help. Good luck to all waiting for decision.Let me know if there are specific queries and I will see if I can help.Thanks again. Also you can send me PM in case its urgent.

Thanks again,
Abhishek

[kmore97]

Abhishek,
Is it required to send degree marksheet for english language requirement?
Regards,
Kmore

Hi All,

I have some good news to share.
I got my approval for my wife and myself and received docs today.

Here is timeline:

Applied : 12th April
Payment taken: 14th April
Ref number received: 16th April
Received documents on 16th May.
Approval details I'll post once I reach home. I havn't seen the docs yet.

Here is application summary:

I am in Uk on WP and applied now to switch to tier 1.
Straight forward case with 80 points claimed(and awarded)
qualification - 30
previous earning - 40
Age - 10

Docs provided

1. BE degree and final semester marksheet for english and for qual. (my qualification is on BIA calculator)

2. 12 months salary slip (stamped and signed) and bank statements (on bank stationary). Also I attached the excel sheet for mapping wach months salary and amount deposited in bank.

3. Also for maintenance funds, I provided multiple accounts. Also I used the transactional arrangements put in place by the HO for maintenance funds. Bank statements and letter from bank on bank stationary.

4. Formal marriage certificate

I would like to thank you all for all the help. This forum has been of great help. Good luck to all waiting for decision.Let me know if there are specific queries and I will see if I can help.Thanks again. Also you can send me PM in case its urgent.

Thanks again,
Abhishek

[beever]

CONGRATS ABHISHEK!!
So happy for you!

the waiting is all over now... well done!

congrats again
beever

Hi All,

I have some good news to share.
I got my approval for my wife and myself and received docs today.

Here is timeline:

Applied : 12th April
Payment taken: 14th April
Ref number received: 16th April
Received documents on 16th May.
Approval details I'll post once I reach home. I havn't seen the docs yet.

Here is application summary:

I am in Uk on WP and applied now to switch to tier 1.
Straight forward case with 80 points claimed(and awarded)
qualification - 30
previous earning - 40
Age - 10

Docs provided

1. BE degree and final semester marksheet for english and for qual. (my qualification is on BIA calculator)

2. 12 months salary slip (stamped and signed) and bank statements (on bank stationary). Also I attached the excel sheet for mapping wach months salary and amount deposited in bank.

3. Also for maintenance funds, I provided multiple accounts. Also I used the transactional arrangements put in place by the HO for maintenance funds. Bank statements and letter from bank on bank stationary.

4. Formal marriage certificate

I would like to thank you all for all the help. This forum has been of great help. Good luck to all waiting for decision.Let me know if there are specific queries and I will see if I can help.Thanks again. Also you can send me PM in case its urgent.

Thanks again,
Abhishek

[shivaa]

ashraya:
======
Date Applied :6th march
Reached Home office : 8th march
Debit charged: 13th March
Reference Number received :18th March ( PB2988....)
Approval Date: 9th April
Docs Received: 15th April

asiar08 ( Tier 1 with Valid HSMP letter )
=====
Date Applied : 11 March
Reached Home office : 12th march
Credit card charged: 13th March
Reference Number : PB299***
Decision : Approved
Documents received :22nd Apr


aylee:
======
Date Applied :11th march
Reached Home office : 12th march
Debit charged: 13th March
Reference Number received :14th March ( PB2993....)
Decision : Approved on 19th March
Passport Stamped 1st April.
Docs Recieved :3rd April


lisa_simpson
========
Date Applied : 11 March
Reached Home office : 12 March
Debit card charged: 13 March
Reference Number Received: 14 March
Reference Number : PB299***
Decision Received: YES!! Very Happy
Documents Received: 8th April

butterfly08: ( HSMP to Tier 1 )
=======
Date Applied :12th march
Reached Home office : 13th march
Debit charged: 13th March
Reference Number received :14th March ( PB2994....)
Decision : Approived and got documents back on 16th April

hsmpaspirant2007:
================
Date Applied:15th March
Payment Taken: 17th March
Reference Number Received: 18th March
Decision Taken: 31st March
Passport stamped: 4th April
Current Status: Approved.
Documents Received: 9th April

sinspider:
=========
APPLIED: March 13th
RECD at Home Office: March 14th
Charged : 18th March
REFERENCE no: 19th March
Decision :Rejected 2nd April( Reason mentioned: Degree was in Swedish)


GobOOst:
=======
Date Applied:14th March
Payment Taken: 20th March
Reference Number Received: 25th March (PB299**)
Decision : Approved on 10th April
Stamped: on 10th Apirl
Documents received: 18th April


Laskk:
================
Date Applied:15th March
Payment Taken: 19th March
Reference Number Received: 20th March(PB299**)
Decision : Approved.

irf_bar:
================
Date Applied:15th March
Payment Taken: 17th March
Reference Number Received: 18th March(PB299**)
Decision : Rejected -- Reason HO refused the application on the basis of previous earning.


qqq
========
Date Applied :17th March
Reached Home office : 18th march
Credit card charged: 18th March
Reference Number received :20th March ( PB2999....)
Approved on 2 April 2008
Stamped on 24th April 2008
Valid until 2 April 2011
Documents recieved: 30th April


rajiv502
======
Date Applied :19th march
Reached Home office : 20th march
Credit card charged: 25th March
Reference Number received :28th March ( PB3001....)
Approval date: 31st march
Received date: 16th April

Carpra
===========

Date Applied : 19 March
Reached Home office : 20th March
Credit card charged: 20th March
Reference Number : PB300***
Decision : Approved on 26th April
Documents received :06 May


SSTier1:
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Posted my Tier 1 Application: 25-March-08
Recieved Home office : 26-March-08
Debit card charged: 26-March-08
Reference number recieved : 29-March-08
Decision : Approved
Visa stamped: 08-April-2008
Passports received : 12-April-2008

Tier1HSMP
===========

Applied Date - 25/03/2008
Debit Card Charged - 04/04/2008
Reference number allocated - 04/04/2008
Reference number received - 08/04/2008
Passport stamped - 29/04/2008
Documents received - 07/05/3008 (by RoyalMail recorded delivery)


mmmsa5:(From student to Tier 1 )
=======

Application received at HO: 26 March
Payment Taken: 26 March
Reference number received: 29 March (PB300***)
Decision Taken: 3 April (Approved), 4th April for dependants
Documents Received: 15th April

getkumars:
=========
Date Applied : 25 March
Reached Home office : 26th march
Debit card charged: 27th March
Reference Number Received: 29th March
Reference Number : PB3007***
Passport stamped: 3 rd April
Documents Received: 15th April


cisman:
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Application Sent : 29 March 2008
Application Received : 31 March 2008
Payment Processed : 31 March 2008
Reference no. Allocated : 31 March 2008
Reference no. Received : 02 April 2008 (.....)
Decision : Awaited


urgent:
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Date Applied :29th march
Reached Home office : 31st march
charged: 31st March
Reference Number received :2nd April( PB3012***)
Passport stamped: 17th April
Documents Received: 22nd April

AmitGoyal
---------
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Date Applied :1 April
Reached Home office : 2 April
Debit charged: 3 April
Reference Number received :4 April ( PB3014....)
Approval Date: 16th April
Docs Received: 21 April

Twinkle.
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Date Applied :2 April
Reached Home office :
Debit charged:
Reference Number received :
Status: Approved
Docs Received: 30 April

mg
====================
Date of application:2nd April.
Payment date: 9th April.
Reference: Received
Results: Approved.
Docs received : 13th.


nibbs:
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applied by special delivery-4th april
fees deducted - 7th april
reference no - 7th april
passport stamped - 28th april
docu+pp recieved - 3rd May - by special delivery post
(self addressed send with application)


wp2tier1:
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Applied:5th April
Received at HO: 8th April
Payment taken: 8th April
Ref number received: 10th April
Called HO on 28th April and they told Its waiting to be assigned to case worker
Called HO again on 6th May and they told its under consideration and with case worker.
Called HO again on 7th and they told documents despatched on 6th.
Received documents on 7th May.
Approval letter dated 28th April
Passport stamped 28th April(for myself and spouse)
Validity till 28th April 2011



SKris:
==========
Applied - 7th April
Fees deducted - 8th April
Ref number received - 10th April
Approval date - 29th April (as indicated in the HO letter)
Docs received - 7th May


emacmac
=======================
(HSMP to Tier 1 )
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Applied:7th April (claiming 105 points)
Received at HO: 8th April
Payment taken: 8th April
Ref number received: 9th April (PB/3020)
Called HO on 9th May and they advised it is “under considerationâ€

[shivaa]

Hi,
In my degree marksheet ,they stated mediumof instruction is english..Thats the reason i sent along with degree certificate.
regards,

Abhishek,
Is it required to send degree marksheet for english language requirement?
Regards,
Kmore

Hi All,

I have some good news to share.
I got my approval for my wife and myself and received docs today.

Here is timeline:

Applied : 12th April
Payment taken: 14th April
Ref number received: 16th April
Received documents on 16th May.
Approval details I'll post once I reach home. I havn't seen the docs yet.

Here is application summary:

I am in Uk on WP and applied now to switch to tier 1.
Straight forward case with 80 points claimed(and awarded)
qualification - 30
previous earning - 40
Age - 10

Docs provided

1. BE degree and final semester marksheet for english and for qual. (my qualification is on BIA calculator)

2. 12 months salary slip (stamped and signed) and bank statements (on bank stationary). Also I attached the excel sheet for mapping wach months salary and amount deposited in bank.

3. Also for maintenance funds, I provided multiple accounts. Also I used the transactional arrangements put in place by the HO for maintenance funds. Bank statements and letter from bank on bank stationary.

4. Formal marriage certificate

I would like to thank you all for all the help. This forum has been of great help. Good luck to all waiting for decision.Let me know if there are specific queries and I will see if I can help.Thanks again. Also you can send me PM in case its urgent.

Thanks again,
Abhishek

[abhishekagrawal79]

Thanks a lot mate and all the best. I am not infy but ya through Indian Software company.

Abhishek

Hey abhishek, congrats to you..well i also sent my final year BE degree mark sheet and degree certificate for english..still 5 more days to cross 28 days...
Again congrats and thanks for your listing..
BTW are you with Infy?
regards,
shiva

Hi All,

I have some good news to share.
I got my approval for my wife and myself and received docs today.

Here is timeline:

Applied : 12th April
Payment taken: 14th April
Ref number received: 16th April
Received documents on 16th May.
Approval details I'll post once I reach home. I havn't seen the docs yet.

Here is application summary:

I am in Uk on WP and applied now to switch to tier 1.
Straight forward case with 80 points claimed(and awarded)
qualification - 30
previous earning - 40
Age - 10

Docs provided

1. BE degree and final semester marksheet for english and for qual. (my qualification is on BIA calculator)

2. 12 months salary slip (stamped and signed) and bank statements (on bank stationary). Also I attached the excel sheet for mapping wach months salary and amount deposited in bank.

3. Also for maintenance funds, I provided multiple accounts. Also I used the transactional arrangements put in place by the HO for maintenance funds. Bank statements and letter from bank on bank stationary.

4. Formal marriage certificate

I would like to thank you all for all the help. This forum has been of great help. Good luck to all waiting for decision.Let me know if there are specific queries and I will see if I can help.Thanks again. Also you can send me PM in case its urgent.

Thanks again,
Abhishek

[abhishekagrawal79]

Thanks Kmore97. They havn't mentioned it, but I sent it as an additional document.

Abhishek

Abhishek,
Is it required to send degree marksheet for english language requirement?
Regards,
Kmore

Hi All,

I have some good news to share.
I got my approval for my wife and myself and received docs today.

Here is timeline:

Applied : 12th April
Payment taken: 14th April
Ref number received: 16th April
Received documents on 16th May.
Approval details I'll post once I reach home. I havn't seen the docs yet.

Here is application summary:

I am in Uk on WP and applied now to switch to tier 1.
Straight forward case with 80 points claimed(and awarded)
qualification - 30
previous earning - 40
Age - 10

Docs provided

1. BE degree and final semester marksheet for english and for qual. (my qualification is on BIA calculator)

2. 12 months salary slip (stamped and signed) and bank statements (on bank stationary). Also I attached the excel sheet for mapping wach months salary and amount deposited in bank.

3. Also for maintenance funds, I provided multiple accounts. Also I used the transactional arrangements put in place by the HO for maintenance funds. Bank statements and letter from bank on bank stationary.

4. Formal marriage certificate

I would like to thank you all for all the help. This forum has been of great help. Good luck to all waiting for decision.Let me know if there are specific queries and I will see if I can help.Thanks again. Also you can send me PM in case its urgent.

Thanks again,
Abhishek

[abhishekagrawal79]

Hi Beever,

Thanks a lot. All the best for you application. Hope that you reach France on time

Abhishek
[quote="beever"]CONGRATS ABHISHEK!!
So happy for you!

the waiting is all over now... well done!

congrats again
beever


[quote="abhishekagrawal79"]Hi All,

[emacmac]

Hi Abhishek

Big congratulations to you and your wife!

emacmac

[abhishekagrawal79]

Hi Shiva,

Thanks for taking this up.


Abhishek[quote="shivaa"]ashraya:
======
Date Applied :6th march
Reached Home office : 8th march
Debit charged: 13th March
Reference Number received :18th March ( PB2988....)
Approval Date: 9th April
Docs Received: 15th April

[abhishekagrawal79]

Thanks a lot and all the best to you.

Hi Abhishek
Big congratulations to you and your wife!
emacmac

[neel17]

The good news of Abhishek to some extent breaks sadness we had so far.

This is good news for everyone who are waiting anxiously...

One more day for this week to go!

[krishna186]

Congrats Abhishek. I too have appiled on 12th April and the Payment was taken on 14 April . Ref number PB30260210**/001 . I called HO today and they said it is still with the case worker . Anxious waiting .

Did you call HO before today and what was the staus they were reporting to ? Also do you have Indian Allowance + Uk salary since you are working for a Indian Software Firm ??

Congrats once again and all the best for your UK based career.

Cheers

[kmore97]

Why? Have they given birth of a baby?


kidding - don't feel offended, please.

Hi Abhishek

Big congratulations to you and your wife!

emacmac

[abhishekagrawal79]

hahahahah ... Thats perfectly fine... Still there is time for such good news

Why? Have they given birth of a baby?


kidding - don't feel offended, please.

Hi Abhishek

Big congratulations to you and your wife!

emacmac

[emacmac]

Haha - not ever having had a child, I can't imagine the stressful time when waiting for it to arrive.

But it can't possibly be as stressful as waiting for the home office!

[KrisCross]

Friends,

With all your guidance/suggestions finally all my documents/Cover letters seems to be in order and am ready to send my filled Tier 1 application and dependent application form this saturday.

There are small things which is still nagging me

1. My Name in BE certificate and indian bank statements is

Gopa Kumar N but in passport my name is expanded Gopa Kumar Narayanan as N stands for Narayanan which is the way my name is shown in all India/UK payslips and HSBC bank statements as they insists your name to be given as per the passport.

So will it cause any problem? Do i need to mention this explicitly in the tier 1 application form where they ask "Were you know by any other name" and cite BE certicate/Driving License as proof?

2. I'am planning to send my application by royal mail special delivery next day service
Please confirm to which address i need to send

UK Border Agency
Tier 1 (General)
PO Box 496
Millburngate House
Durham
DH99 1WQ

or the other address given for sending application by courier

UK Border Agency
Tier 1 (General)
Millburngate House
Durham
DH99 1SA

As i understand from royal mail website for special delivery there should be some one sign the item. So i think we need to send to the courier address.Those who have already send the application please guide me.

And Abhishek ,

Congrats and all the best. Really happy that yours and dependent's applications got approved.

I'am sure, but still please confirm that we have to send dependent application form also filled along with the main applicant form


Thanks
Kris

[abhishekagrawal79]

Hi Kris,

Thanks and all the best for your application. The correct address is

Border and Immigration Agency
Tier 1 (General )
P.O. Box 496
Mil lburngate House
Durham
DH99 1WQ

Also I sent the filled application form along with my application in the same envelop. ( Since if you send it separetly it is chargable)

I am not too sure about the name thing. Best way is to call up home office and get it clarified. Ph. 0114 270 4074.

Let me know if there are any other queries.
Abhishek

Friends,

With all your guidance/suggestions finally all my documents/Cover letters seems to be in order and am ready to send my filled Tier 1 application and dependent application form this saturday.

There are small things which is still nagging me

1. My Name in BE certificate and indian bank statements is

Gopa Kumar N but in passport my name is expanded Gopa Kumar Narayanan as N stands for Narayanan which is the way my name is shown in all India/UK payslips and HSBC bank statements as they insists your name to be given as per the passport.

So will it cause any problem? Do i need to mention this explicitly in the tier 1 application form where they ask "Were you know by any other name" and cite BE certicate/Driving License as proof?

2. I'am planning to send my application by royal mail special delivery next day service
Please confirm to which address i need to send

UK Border Agency
Tier 1 (General)
PO Box 496
Millburngate House
Durham
DH99 1WQ

or the other address given for sending application by courier

UK Border Agency
Tier 1 (General)
Millburngate House
Durham
DH99 1SA

As i understand from royal mail website for special delivery there should be some one sign the item. So i think we need to send to the courier address.Those who have already send the application please guide me.

And Abhishek ,

Congrats and all the best. Really happy that yours and dependent's applications got approved.

I'am sure, but still please confirm that we have to send dependent application form also filled along with the main applicant form


Thanks
Kris

[tier1applicant]

Hi:

I am considering applying under the Tier-1 scheme, and have a query regarding the application.

The complication in my case is that I overstayed in the UK for 3 days after the LTR on my first WP expired. My employer then filed for a new work permit and I was back here in the UK after one month. I am not showing this one month for my previous earnings qaulification.

1. Could someone please let me know if the 3 day overstay would cause disqualification of the application?

I would really appreciate some valuable feedback on this post.

Thanks.

[sr1992]

I rang again today cause the waiting has been killing me, and I was told by the HO that my documents were sent today! YAY! Should arrive Monday, of course I will add all the details once recieved (and hopefully approved!).

Congrats Abhishek, all the very best and have a fantastic weekend! you reciept letter was 1 day before mine, so it makes sence (in my head at least) for mine to come monday - even though I know it doesnt work like that!!!

Cheers to everyone!

Steve

Just phoned for an update as my 28 days are up, and I was advised that the caseworker made a decision on this May 13, and that it should be back in the post in the next 2-3 working days... Fingers crossed!!! Good luck to all those also waiting, I know how much it sucks!

SR1992:(HSMP to Tier1)
========
Applied: 14th April (Royal Mail Special Delivery)
Received: 15th April
Payment Taken: 15th April (Postal orders)
Reference Number: PB30270XXXXXX/001 dated April 15.
Called for update 14th May, was advised a decision was made May 13.
Decision: Made May 13, awaiting what that decision was
Dispatched May 16, awaiting delivery Monday by Special Delivery.
Documents Received: Eagerly Waiting !!!

[aamirmalik]

Date Applied :15th May
Reached Home office : 16th May
Debit charged: Awaiting
Reference Number received :Awaiting
Approval Date: Awaiting
Docs Received: Awaiting

[mahinderkumargola]

Guys i need your help

I have completed AMIETE (B.TECH) from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication ... Delhi lodhi road .

The above Institution is not in list of BIA .

I called NARIC also they told that IETE (http://www.iete.org/) also not in their list .

I am really not getting what to do ?

Please help.

[rahsmp]

Your institution will not be in the database , but check you university were your instituion is affilated it might be listed in BIA

-Ra

Guys i need your help

I have completed AMIETE (B.TECH) from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication ... Delhi lodhi road .

The above Institution is not in list of BIA .

I called NARIC also they told that IETE (http://www.iete.org/) also not in their list .

I am really not getting what to do ?

Please help.

[hsmpinuk70]

As far as I know, AMIETE is a membership certification and considered quivalent to graduate level only in India (and that too only by government departments/institutions).

It is likely that AMIETE will not be equivalent to British bachelors standards, but the only way to find out is through NARIC. You can apply for a NARIC letter of comparison to be sure.

Sorry, but no alternative here.

regards

[abhishekagrawal79]

I agree to rahsmp. The institutions are not necessarily listed but the universities are. In my case also, my coll. is not listed but my univ. is.

Abhishek

Your institution will not be in the database , but check you university were your instituion is affilated it might be listed in BIA

-Ra

Guys i need your help

I have completed AMIETE (B.TECH) from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication ... Delhi lodhi road .

The above Institution is not in list of BIA .

I called NARIC also they told that IETE (http://www.iete.org/) also not in their list .

I am really not getting what to do ?

Please help.