I got my Passport back today from HO with Tier 1 approved.
I have the limited leave in UK up until 18 Jul 2011.
Points claimed:
Age- 20
Earnings - 40
Degree - 30
Maintainence - 10
English - 10 (Toefl)
Documents provided (All originals)
10,12 and Undergrad Degree certificates
Payslips and bank statements (stamped and signed)
Toefl Score Report
One month bank statements for Maintainence ( applied before 29 June)
I have been studying here for a year. So, also gave a letter from Univ stating that I am a student, so earnings before I was a student were taken into account.
Here are my timelines: Student -> Tier 1 ; within UK
Applied: June 2, 2008
Acknowledgment received on June 7, 2008 ( dated June 4, 2008)
Mail from Case Worker to complete application form: Jul 15, 2008
Sent mail with completed application: Jul 15, 2008
Visa Approved on 21 Jul 2008
Documents received on 29 Jul, 2008
Now, I can go home to India for a while, before I join work.
All the best to all of you who are still waiting and are intending to apply.
Cheers,
IronMan ...