Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!

bani · Post by **bani** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:36 am

Didn't they use 1st class recorded delivery? There should be a sticker with a tracking number so it's more secure.

kareue wrote: What really annoyed me, was that my passport and application were sent back using standard mail. Particularly with a big border control agency return address sticker on the back, I'm glad they didn't dissapear. Did I miss an application step in ensuring that they were sent back registered mail? I would have thought the extra cost of registered post might have been included in the Â£750....

bani · Post by **bani** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:39 am

aprilhsmp wrote:My HSMP visa will expire on May 2009. How early can apply for extension? i read somewhere 28 days but not sure. Can i apply in March 2009 itself?

Yes, you can apply early. If you read back 2 posts from yours, you'll realize I applied 8 weeks early. If you read more threads, you'll realize people have successfully applied even earlier than 8 weeks.

aprilhsmp · Post by **aprilhsmp** » Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:53 pm

thanks a lot Bani.

still · Post by **still** » Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:35 pm

Hi guys,
Just received a 3 year tier 1 extension today, applied under the HSMP extension under JR. Minimun Doc requirement submitted(3 months payslips & 12 months bank statments with 8k balance) .

Dates as follows:

Docs sent: 8th Sept
Ref Recieved: 12th Sept
Approval Date: 2nd October
Docs Received: 14th October

Good luck

Jackie123 · Post by **Jackie123** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:06 pm

All,

I am glad to inform you all that today I received my documents with Visa stamped. I applied for extension under JR.

Just to let you know that I called HO yesterday and I was told that my case is with CW and still under consideration. And today I received the documents. So I would suggest not to rely on HO CC and its just a waiting game.

I would like to extend my massive thanks to all the members of this forum.

Wish you all the very best.

Cheers!
Jackie

Melbournian005 · Post by **Melbournian005** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:32 pm

Hey peoples,

Have received approval for 3 year extension under Tier 1 assessed in light of the High Court Judgement of 8 April 2008 for initial HSMPs granted before 5 December 2006.

Dates as follows:

Docs sent: 26/08/2008
Home Office acknowledged Recieved: 27/08/2008
Approval Date: 06/10/2008
Docs Received: 16/10/2008

navnas · Post by **navnas** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 1:42 am

Hi Guys ,

will highly appreciate if some one can clarify this . I applied FLR (HSMP) under JR 2nd ext last week and recvd the acknowledgment letter today which says that they have recvd my application under the point based systed . The ref number starts from PBxxxxxx.. .although i used the JR form 07/2008 ...

Can some body shed some light on this plz?

best regards,
nav

doubletrouble · Post by **doubletrouble** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:35 am

It said the same when I got the letter for application under JR. Now that I have got approval I can say they need another template for the letter.

navnas · Post by **navnas** » Sat Oct 18, 2008 11:48 am

Thanks for the reply . so it means i dont need to take any action and just sit back .

best regards,

bob16 · Post by **bob16** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 5:12 pm

Hi all!!!

I had submit my application on 20th October 2006 for HSMP - 65 points

Money deduct from my bank account on 23rd October 2006 as per credit card statement

I received my approval letter dated on 21st November 2006

Passport stamping was one on 13th February 2007 to 13 February 2009 from Bombay - India (i was student in the UK, so have to go to india for my visa interview)

Can anyone please advice that am i eligible to apply undr JR ruling or i have to go through (tier 1 general extension)

Thank you in advance

shrink · Post by **shrink** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:19 pm

Hi everyone,
Got my passport back on 17/10/2008. Was quite surprised to get it back so soon. My advise to all of you is to keep your application simple. I have seen so many people on this forum sending unnecessary documents which complicates and delays things. I have seen people putting different documents in different envelopes, letters explaining things, etc. The CWs are not dumb but dont confuse them with unnecessary stuff, numerous phone calls. As you can see I got my passport back in 21 days.

Application sent: 25/09/2008
Reference number: Received 10/10/2008 but dated 29/09/2008
Fee deducted: 1/10/2008
Visa Stamp dated: 15/10/2008
Passport received: 17/10/2008

doubletrouble · Post by **doubletrouble** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:01 pm

to answer bob 16- yes you are eligible for FLR (HSMP)

maar · Post by **maar** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:30 pm

We got our HSMP extension under JR. Received extension upto 30/11/2011. The time lines were

Applied on : 25th sep
Amount deducted : 29th Sep
Reference letter : 30th Sep
Approved on : 13th Oct
Passports received : 18th Oct

Documents attached
One year payslips
One year Bank statements
Marraige certificate

newhsmp · Post by **newhsmp** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:23 am

We got our HSMP extension under the judicial review. Received extension upto 13/10/2011. The time lines were

Applied on : 24th sep
Fees deducted : 26th Sep
Acknowledgement letter : 26th Sep
Approved on : 13th Oct
Passports received : 21st Oct

artfreak9 · Post by **artfreak9** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:58 pm

Hi there,

Applicaiton sent on 12th Sept 2008
Recieved by Home Office 15th Sept 2008
Payment deducted on 17th sept 2008
Recieved reference number on 19th Sept 2008

Visa granted on 6th Oct 2008
Papers recieved on 16th Oct 2008

So about 30 days! woohoo...

badimesr · Post by **badimesr** » Sat Oct 25, 2008 1:40 am

Hi,

I am currently on HSMP and my visa is valid until Oct 2009. For some reason, I need to apply for extension in March 2009 itself. Is it possible for me to apply for extension in March 2009 or I will have to wait until Sep 2009. Thanks.

Best Regards.

navnas · Post by **navnas** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:55 pm

Got the approval today under JR , here are the details,

application sent 11th Oct 08
Acknowledgment : 14th Oct 08
Approval date : 25th Oct 08
Docs recvd : 28th Oct 08

Best of luck for all waiting ----

jg2112 · Post by **jg2112** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:31 pm

Got my extention approval today under JR with urgent consideration, here are the details,

application sent 13th Oct 08
Acknowledgment : 15th Oct 08
Approval date : 29th Oct 08
Docs recvd : 31th Oct 08

Good luck to all waiting!!

bani · Post by **bani** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:54 pm

badimesr wrote:Hi,

I am currently on HSMP and my visa is valid until Oct 2009. For some reason, I need to apply for extension in March 2009 itself. Is it possible for me to apply for extension in March 2009 or I will have to wait until Sep 2009. Thanks.

Best Regards.

7 months is a very long time. I've seen applications get approved 3-4 months early for valid reasons (travel, job search). But not 7. If you have a valid reason, I guess they can do it. You can call the HO first to be sure. Good luck.

vyliss · Post by **vyliss** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:20 am

congrats to all! support to those who has minor problems..

7 months is a very long time. I've seen applications get approved 3-4 months early for valid reasons (travel, job search). But not 7. If you have a valid reason, I guess they can do it. You can call the HO first to be sure. Good luck.

so Bani, what is the ideal time to apply without valid reason.. I mean normal extension application.. in case like expired on Oct 09?

jimmymcad · Post by **jimmymcad** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:03 pm

I wanted to extend my visa early for some reason too. My HSMP is expring in Sept 2009. At first i enquired HO and they replied, you could do it anytime, as it is switching. But then for safe side, i sent another email and they replied, you need a very strong reason, and application made so early are likely to be refused.

Anyone out there who faced the similar situation.

dharam · Post by **dharam** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:31 pm

jimmymcad wrote:I wanted to extend my visa early for some reason too. My HSMP is expring in Sept 2009. At first i enquired HO and they replied, you could do it anytime, as it is switching. But then for safe side, i sent another email and they replied, you need a very strong reason, and application made so early are likely to be refused.

Anyone out there who faced the similar situation.

This is the reply I received from HO.Hope this might help you.

Thank you for your email.

In reply to your email, I can confirm that you are able to apply in December. It is recommended to send in an additional cover letter explaining whyyou are applying early.
I hope this is helpful.

Yours Sincerely,

Umbeir Akhtar

Customer Service Advisor
Customer Contact Centre
UK Border Agency
PO Box 3468
Sheffield
S3 8NU

Telephone: 0114 207 4074
Fax: 0114 207 4000

Sent: 10 October 2008 16:28
To: WPCustomers
Subject: HSMP to Tier 1 move

Dear Sir/Madam, I have a general enquiry regarding a move from HSMP to Tier 1 visa. Currently I am on HSMP and my current leave to remain is going to finish on 15 February 2009.I would like to know how sooner I can post my application for an extension under Tier 1.As I am planning to travel at the end of February,I wonder if I can file my application at the end of december or wait till 14th Jan to send my application.

cuberoot · Post by **cuberoot** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:21 pm

Here is my progress for my FLR Tier 1 (HSMP). I am applying for FLR after 2 years on HSMP. I am applying from within the UK.

Application Posted: 31 October 2008
Application Received: 1 November 2008
Payment Processed: 7 November 2008

navnas · Post by **navnas** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:28 pm

Hi Guys , just to get any advise if anybody got the same issue . i recently got my FLR HSMP but on my endorsement the order of my name is First name and then Surname .
In all previous endorsements/visa stamps the order was Surname , Firstname.

i know this might be not so important but just to get some info from any one having the same issue .

nsm2010 · Post by **nsm2010** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:06 pm

Hi Guys ,
just want to get any advise on my current situation and FLR. I entered UK on 23 Dec. 2007 with HSMP visa valid for 2 years until Dec. 2009. I earned my point on my degree (30 points) and past earnings (45 points) in my Initial HSMP application.

I was doing my job from Feb 15h, 2008 to August 15th, 2008 with GBP 48000/yr. Since mid August I have been redundant and lost my job. Although I am searching but due to the wide spread recession it became very hard to get even half the salary what I was getting initially.

I missed the wonderful chance last week, when I got the interview call, cleared the interview, but during process they found that I have only 1 year left on my visa and they rejected me on the basis. despite of my several attempts to convince them that HSMP visa is very easy to extend but in vain.

I want to know now, that
1/ How long I could be unemployed?

2/ What effect would my unemployment casts on my FLR application in Dec. 2009?

3/ What will happen if I don't have continuous 12 months pay slips, prior to my FLR?

4/ Since I have to achieve at least another 40 points for my past earnings, additional to my degree (30 pts) and UK exp (5pts), what income should I achieve to earn 40 points?

5/ What will happens if I fall short of the required earnings?

6/ Can I make request to exempt me for few points just because of the Recession?

7/ Or should I make earlier request for my FLR, just not to repeat the last weeks disappointment??

I will appreciate if you advice me on above mentioned points, or should I not waste my time and energy and roll back my plans....

Thanks & Regards,

nsm2010

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