Tier 1 August 2008 Applicants

[friend_333]

Hi

Did any one got HSMP approved if applied in August.
Can u please share with us timelines.

Thanks

[friend_333]

Hi Neeraj

I called up british high commission and they told me that process is going on .

Thanks

[riteshinlondon]

hi Vijayvvd,

can u help me , what format if there is any u used for the UT u sent and what did u mention in the fax for it to be considered..

have applied for Tier1 as well withen UK

WP > Tier1 appllied on 18/08

thanks
Ritesh

Some hope for me.
Sent Urgent Treat ment last week thru royal mail as well faxed copy 28/08.

I spoke to HO , they confirmed that my urgent treatment application has been recieved and accepted for urgent treatment.
However he refused to suggest me when I can expect a decision, which seem logical.
Any way I will be calling HO on Friday again

Now my timelines are
Wp to Tier 1 ==appln within uk
Applied on 08/08/08
Payment deducted: 14/08/08
Reference Number received on :18/08/08
Urgent Treatment confirmed on 04/09/08

[vijayvvd]

I spoke to CC today , he confirmed that my paper have reached to case worker on this thursday. CW will contact me if he needs any info
let's see how it goes

Some of you have requested format of UT.
I have put my letter in below format, you can improve it based on your need

FORMAT Of my UT letter

name
addrees,
Ref No
To,
The UK Border Agency
Tier 1
Durham, DH99 1WQ

Subject: Request for Urgent Treatment of Tier 1 application, as present Visa will expire on xxxxxx reference number: xxxxxxxxxxx.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have applied to remain in UK as a highly skilled worker (Tier 1 General) under points-based system to work in the United Kingdom, along with application for extension of dependent visa under highly skilled worker (Tier 1 General) dependent category for my wife “ name xxxxxxxx
I have been offered an employment by ‘ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx as ‘xxxxxxxxxt’ subject to fulfilling legal requirements to work in UK. I have been requested to join the ‘xxxxx at the earliest possible date.
Presently I am working with xxxxx in the UK as a work permit holder. Moreover my present Visa (wp visa)will be expiring on xxxxxxxxx

I will be grateful to you if you can consider my case as an Urgent Treatment Tier 1 application. This will help me in smoothly transitioning my career in the UK based Permanent job.
My application Details:

Reference number: xxxxxxxxxxx
Main Applicant Name: xxxxxxxxx.
Date of Birth: xxxxxxxxxx
Dependent Applicant Name: xxxxxx
Date of Birth: xxxxxx
Relationship with main applicant: xxxxxx.

I have already sent a copy of this application and offer letter from ‘xxxx by Royal mail in the last week.
If you need further information I can be reached at Mob: xxxxxx , Res xxxxx xxxx or E mail : xxxxxxxxxxxx



Best regards,




Name and date






[quote="riteshinlondon"]hi Vijayvvd,

can u help me , what format if there is any u used for the UT u sent and what did u mention in the fax for it to be considered..

have applied for Tier1 as well withen UK

WP > Tier1 appllied on 18/08

thanks
Ritesh

[boundary69]

Hi All

I send my application for the Tier 1 (general) application from Australia on August 27. I m getting worried as they still have not deducted the fee and i have not received any kind of confirmation they have received the application.

I tried phoning them a few days ago and got no help whatsoever.

Can someone pls advise?

Thanks a lot
BN

[neeraj_chennai]

Hi Neeraj

I called up british high commission and they told me that process is going on .

Thanks

Hi friend,
Can you inform me how did you contact them? Was this Mumbai?

Neeraj

[vipul1981]

Applied on 06/08
WP- Tier 1
Letter dated 5/08
Stamped 05/08
Recd 09/09

Sent a UT on 15/08 with confirmed ticket.

Thanks to everyone

[friend_333]

Hi Neeraj

I applied in BHC chennai.

[jayakala]

Hi all

Applied for Tier 1 from within UK on 27 August 2008.
Claimed 110 points for earning + age + degree + UK experience
Satisfied english language requirement automatically as I had passed from University of Madras
Maintenance fund requirement satisfied as well.

Payment deducted from Debit card on 28 august 2008.

Waiting for acknowledgement of receipt.
Anybody got acknowledgement of receipt who applied on 27th August please.


Jay

[narsii]

Hi All,

can any one help me in clarifying my doubt

As per the Guidance the evidence for maintainance funds, and bank statements must be dated no more than 7 days before the application is submitted.

Is there any requirement that the Payslips that are attested by the (previous) employers has any time line... ( I.e ) the date of attenstation should be no more than 'n' days before the application is submitted.



Thanks and regards
Narsii

[riteshinlondon]

Thanks A lot Vijay for the UT format

I spoke to CC today , he confirmed that my paper have reached to case worker on this thursday. CW will contact me if he needs any info
let's see how it goes

Some of you have requested format of UT.
I have put my letter in below format, you can improve it based on your need

FORMAT Of my UT letter

name
addrees,
Ref No
To,
The UK Border Agency
Tier 1
Durham, DH99 1WQ

Subject: Request for Urgent Treatment of Tier 1 application, as present Visa will expire on xxxxxx reference number: xxxxxxxxxxx.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have applied to remain in UK as a highly skilled worker (Tier 1 General) under points-based system to work in the United Kingdom, along with application for extension of dependent visa under highly skilled worker (Tier 1 General) dependent category for my wife “ name xxxxxxxx
I have been offered an employment by ‘ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx as ‘xxxxxxxxxt’ subject to fulfilling legal requirements to work in UK. I have been requested to join the ‘xxxxx at the earliest possible date.
Presently I am working with xxxxx in the UK as a work permit holder. Moreover my present Visa (wp visa)will be expiring on xxxxxxxxx

I will be grateful to you if you can consider my case as an Urgent Treatment Tier 1 application. This will help me in smoothly transitioning my career in the UK based Permanent job.
My application Details:

Reference number: xxxxxxxxxxx
Main Applicant Name: xxxxxxxxx.
Date of Birth: xxxxxxxxxx
Dependent Applicant Name: xxxxxx
Date of Birth: xxxxxx
Relationship with main applicant: xxxxxx.

I have already sent a copy of this application and offer letter from ‘xxxx by Royal mail in the last week.
If you need further information I can be reached at Mob: xxxxxx , Res xxxxx xxxx or E mail : xxxxxxxxxxxx



Best regards,




Name and date

hi Vijayvvd,

can u help me , what format if there is any u used for the UT u sent and what did u mention in the fax for it to be considered..

have applied for Tier1 as well withen UK

WP > Tier1 appllied on 18/08

thanks
Ritesh

[friend_333]

Hi

I have one query, i left the job before applying for Tier 1 Visa as i have another job offer in UK , which is starting this month.So i have filed case in between these 2 tranistion , so will there be some problem if integra calls , plz help a little worried

[vijayvvd]

Spoke to CC today stil under consideration
it's 5 weeks now

[neeraj_chennai]

hi guys,

got my Tier-1 visa yesterday, stamped for three years, feels good
would like to thank ppl in this forum for all the help. this is a great place for applicants.

My details are given below:

Applied: 11th Aug 2008 at VFS, Mumbai South
Points claimed for attributes: Salary 45 + Qualification 30 = 75 only
(as my MBA college was not on calculator and while I had applied for NARIC assesment, it was taking time. In fact, I haven't got NARIC letter till date )
Integra Verification: My company got a call asking whether I work there or not, on 18th Aug
VISA stamped date: 10th Sep (took 19 working days)

Documents submitted:
Education:
1) Graduation degree and marksheets
2) MBA degree and marksheets (even though was not claiming points)

Salary
1) Stamped and signed slips
2) Bank statement showing credits
3) Income tax returns
4) Salary certificate from company mentioning last 12 month salary details

English Language:
my graduation university (University of Indore) was on the NARIC database points calculator

Maintenance funds:
I had 5000 GBP equivalent lying in a savings account (not salary account) for a long time. Gave that statement and also a letter from the bank stating the minimum balance

I also submitted some other documents to make my application stronger, as suggested by ppl in the forum. There include:
1. My resume
2. All prior work experience certificates
3. My job potential in UK (gave a write-up and gave print outs of e-mails that I have exchanged with some potential employers, even though I haven't got an offer yet)
4. Accomodation proof (hotel reservation in London for 10 days)
5. Print out of calculator on-line assesment
6. Marriage certificate

Out of the above, 2), 4), 5) and 6) were also advised by VFS. I think one should call VFS helpline and discuss list of documents needed, that is very helpful.

Also, made each section separate with separate cover letters.

Will be glad to help anyone else ..

Meanwhile, focussing on my job search ..

Bye

Neeraj

[hir_pat]

Hi Guys,

I got my Tier1 approved ( wk to tier1 ) indian salary + uk allowance..
With dependent..
application date:27.06.2008
money deducted:2.07.2008
document recieved 13.09.2008.
Status: Approved visa till Sep 11.

Thanks to all of you for your valuable help,
For guys who are planning to appy for tier1, just remember - do your documenation as per the Tier1 Guidelines( no need to add extra document) just the one mentioned in the guide lines and you will 100% get the tier1.
If any one of you need any kind of help, feel free to contact me
All the best for those who are still waiting.
Regards
Hiren

[friend_333]

Hi

Any luck for poeple who applied after 11th August ?

Thanks

[Ganeshji]

Hi,

Please let me know if any body applied from Bangalore VFS around 20th Aug?

I'm still waiting for the results.

[birdy1980]

Hi all

Applied for Tier 1 from within UK on 27 August 2008.
Claimed 110 points for earning + age + degree + UK experience
Satisfied english language requirement automatically as I had passed from University of Madras
Maintenance fund requirement satisfied as well.

Payment deducted from Debit card on 28 august 2008.

Waiting for acknowledgement of receipt.
Anybody got acknowledgement of receipt who applied on 27th August please.


Jay

Hi Jay
I applied on the exact same date as yours and got confirmation receipt on 1st sept(dated 29th august) from UK.
No news after that. I think I will wait till first week of October and then call them up. No point expecting it so early.

[vijayvvd]

Hi ,
I called CC .....same answer stil under consideration.
I have offer in hand , present WP -Visa getiing expired in another 10 days. If something happens in next week then only I have hope

trenmendous pressure now.

I saw some posts where people were able to speak to case worker.
I am calling CC every alternate day , but the guys at other end are looking at system and telling me the status.

No body is suggesting that he can put me to case worker.........Any pointers/help in this direction





Now my timelines are
Wp to Tier 1 ==appln within uk
Applied on 08/08/08
Payment deducted: 14/08/08
Reference Number received on :18/08/08
Urgent Treatment confirmed on 04/09/08
Case is with Case worker confirmed on 08/09/08

[Mohanfromblr]

Hi Ganeshji
I made a fresh Tier-1 General Application on 21/Aug/2008 from VFS Bangalore. When contacted with VFS on 15th,Sep they said that Integra Verification Reports have reached BHC. The recent status as on today is that "We cant give you an approximate/exact time frame for a decision to be made".
Also not confirming at least whether a Case Worker has taken up my Case or not. The BHC is very tight-fisted in sharing any info. on the status
I am hoping that I would receive my Docs around first/second week of October as there are 2 holidays in first 10 days of October.

[Mohanfromblr]

Hi Ganeshji
Made a fresh Tier-1 General Application from VFS Bangalore on 21 Aug,2008. BHC confirmed on 15th,Sep,2008 that they got Integra Report but very much tight-fisted in sharing any further info. there on.
No way that we can get the result with in September as per the postings by other members who applied during the same period.
Anticipating that the result will get delayed still further as there are 2 holidays in first 10 days of October.
Lets hope for the best.

Thanks In Advance
Mohan

[anubhav78]

Hi,

I received my passport stamped with the Tier 1 on 19th Sept, 2008.
I had applied on 28th Aug, 2008 from the Mumbai North VFS office.
I did have an issue with my previous income wherein I uplifted 2 months of my Indian salary even though I was in UK.
I did see many applicants getting a letter along with the passport and documents stating the points considered for each section.
I did not receive any such letter. Just the passport and my return documents.
Not worried too much for it though.

[ramgsk]

Hi,

Can we know when was your Integra done ?

Hi,

I received my passport stamped with the Tier 1 on 19th Sept, 2008.
I had applied on 28th Aug, 2008 from the Mumbai North VFS office.
I did have an issue with my previous income wherein I uplifted 2 months of my Indian salary even though I was in UK.
I did see many applicants getting a letter along with the passport and documents stating the points considered for each section.
I did not receive any such letter. Just the passport and my return documents.
Not worried too much for it though.

[shubhox]

Hi

Any luck for poeple who applied after 11th August ?

Hi, I am new here and this is a great forum..

Here are my application details:
Type : Fresh Tier 1 General
Application date :12th aug, 2008
Applied at : VFS Delhi
Integra verification : 19th August 2008

No updates since the 19th...anybody who has applied on 12th August or later from Delhi - got the approval?

[UKraj]

Applied on: 20-Aug-2008
From: VFS Hyderabad
Integra: No idea
Status: Waiting
Remarks: I had initial HSMP approval letter