Application date : 20/11/2008, Hyderbad
I had submitted two passports which i had used and travelled earlier two various countries. Dont know what they are checking. I have clean record except for a 221G from US which i had disclosed.
Status from VFS
"With regard to your query, this is to inform you that the passport is still under verification with high commission. The processing time is up to 15 working days. However, the discretion to grant a visa lies with British High Commission and the processing time can be shorter or longer based on your application, at the discretion of British High Commission."
Seperate mail Status from BHC
"Your application is at present pending for further checks at our office."
BHC Autoreply mail
Thank you for contacting the Visa Section, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai.
This is an automated response. In the event that we consider that the automated reply has not addressed your specific query we will respond as soon as possible and within a maximum of 20 working days.
Status enquiries
Please be advised that status queries for applications that fall within the published processing times, detailed below, will be deemed 'pending decision' and will not be responded to. No further information can or will be provided.
Non-settlement applications take up to 15 working days from receipt at the Visa Section for a decision to be made.
Settlement applications up to three months.
Applications submitted at VFS office in Chennai are received at the British Deputy High Commission the following working day.
Hyderabad, Cochin, Bangalore submissions are received after two working days.
Please also note that 90% of applications that are considered straightforward on assessment by the ECO are issued by the close of play the day after receipt at the British Deputy High Commission.
General Enquiries
For general information on applying for visas and entry clearance please visit our website www.ukindia.com or www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
You are able to check the status of your application or make enquiries about specific categories and application procedures at the dedicated call centre on Tel No 080 4008 4008 between 0800-1600hrs. Calls are charged at local or STD rates depending on your location.
The call centre staff do not have access to information relating to submitted applications or the decisions taken by the Entry Clearance Officers at the British Deputy High Commission.
Other enquiries
If you have a complaint, wish to withdraw you application or your need to travel is now of an emergency nature i.e. someone wishing to attend a funeral or due to illness, your email will be responded to as soon as possible. Please provide full details in your correspondence including the date the application for entry clearance was made and the passport numbers submitted.
The Visa Section telephone lines (044) 42192308 and 42192310 are open on all working days Monday to Thursday between 0830-1130hrs and Friday 0830 - 1030hrs.
Please note: As detailed above; if you call to enquire about the status of applications that have not gone beyond the published processing times you will be advised that the application is deemed 'pending decision' by the Entry Clearance Officer, no further information can be given.
Appeal enquiries
If you have been refused Entry Clearance your rights of appeal and procedures to submit your appeal are detailed on the notice of refusal. AIT will be in contact with any UK sponsor or representative you included in your Grounds of Appeal AIT-2 form and will also notify you of the outcome.
If your appeal is successful; on notification from AIT by receipt of the Immigration Judge's determination our office will contact you.
If you wish to withdraw your appeal or support of an appeal or have any other queries which the guidance available does not address you can write to: Chennai.SingleTierEnquiries@fco.gov.uk"
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Bank statement covering 1st Aug to 31st Oct along with the letter from Branch manager confirming funds.
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