December 08 timelines - post here

raja2008 · Post by **raja2008** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:51 am

Hi Harakiri,

Have you contacted BDHC Mumbai in the above phone number. I called up and they gave me another helpline number. Which I tried so many times but not able to contact successfully.

Can you please update your telephonic coversation if you can?

Thanks

harakiri wrote:Hi - BHC Mumbai number is 66502222. Please let me know what do they say. Thanks. I too will call them later today.

harakiri · Post by **harakiri** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:12 am

The number the IVR states for visa enquiries is 66502181. I tried to call using this number several times, but no luck. For once or twice it was simply ringing and no one was picking up the phone.

I think they are not in a mood to attend any visa enquiries.

kundalak · Post by **kundalak** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 11:46 am

I applied on 12/12 from BHC, Mumbai. The status is same i.e. Fwded to BHC.

moneypenny · Post by **moneypenny** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 4:04 pm

Applied within UK
Application: Fresh Talent -> Tier 1 (General) no dependents

30-Dec: Application submitted by Royal Mail Special Delivery
31-Dec: Home office received the application
3-Jan: CC shows Home Office charge

raovar · Post by **raovar** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:54 am

Applied on 29/12/2008
VFS: Hyderabad
Status: Visa Application Forwarded to BHC.

adnans · Post by **adnans** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:22 am

Applied on 17/12/2008
VFS: Bangalore
Status: Visa Application Forwarded to BHC.

abhijack · Post by **abhijack** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 4:51 pm

moneypenny wrote:Applied within UK
Application: Fresh Talent -> Tier 1 (General) no dependents

30-Dec: Application submitted by Royal Mail Special Delivery
31-Dec: Home office received the application
3-Jan: CC shows Home Office charge

applied on 30th too...
but money not taken from my debit card yet...

am slightly concerned about the delay....hmmmm....

moneypenny · Post by **moneypenny** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:09 pm

If it isn't taken off tomorrow I would give them a call. Charges can take awhile to show up!

abhijack · Post by **abhijack** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:12 pm

moneypenny wrote:If it isn't taken off tomorrow I would give them a call. Charges can take awhile to show up!

if it isnt taken tomorrow i was thinking of calling bank to check whether any transaction request was turned down due to whatever reason..

is there any point in ringing HO when i dont have any ref number?

Thejesh · Post by **Thejesh** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 9:43 am

Applied on 10/12/2008 from Bangalore vfs. Status is forwared to BHC. Any body who has around December 10th, 2008 , got any update?

raghu0307 · Post by **raghu0307** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:54 am

Ok Guys this is what I got when I clicked on tracker

Technical problems have affected Visa Services' operations worldwide. These have now been resolved, but customers may experience slight delays as Visa Services clears the backlog of applications and returns to business as usual. Please contact VFS Global Ltd with general visa enquiries on 080 40084008.

ramsekhar · Post by **ramsekhar** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:04 am

Hi,

Since one month we are getting popup window with same message as above on http://www.VFS-Uk.co.in site.

Regards,
Ram

oneITguy · Post by **oneITguy** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:03 pm

Thejesh wrote:Applied on 10/12/2008 from Bangalore vfs. Status is forwared to BHC. Any body who has around December 10th, 2008 , got any update?

Hi,

Me and my friend applied on 4th dec. Integra was also not there..
Still waiting.."Your application forwarded to British High Commision."

R053992 · Post by **R053992** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:34 pm

hi oneITguy

where did you apply ?

oneITguy · Post by **oneITguy** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:39 am

R053992 wrote:hi oneITguy

where did you apply ?

we both applied from Mumbai. There was third guy also applied with us and luckily he got his visa stamped on 10th dec (in 3 working days). we all 3 had a similar case.

Dont know what is happening inside..

raghu0307 · Post by **raghu0307** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:09 am

updates on visa application anyone?

raja2008 · Post by **raja2008** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:30 am

Hi All,

I have received following reply from the BDHC, Mumbai today. I applied on November 21, 2008

Regards,

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Dear Sir

This is with regards to your email below.

Your application for a UK visa is under process and a decision will be made shortly.

Please note each application takes a minimum of 4 working days to be processed however each application is dealt with on its own merits therefore certain applications take longer for a decision to be made than others.

Yours faithfully

Casework Unit
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harshil223 · Post by **harshil223** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:48 am

Hi Raja,

Would you please tell which email id did you send the email to?

[quote="raja2008"]Hi All,

I have received following reply from the BDHC, Mumbai today. I applied on November 21, 2008

Regards,

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Dear Sir

This is with regards to your email below.

Your application for a UK visa is under process and a decision will be made shortly.

Please note each application takes a minimum of 4 working days to be processed however each application is dealt with on its own merits therefore certain applications take longer for a decision to be made than others.

Yours faithfully

Casework Unit
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[/quote]

raja2008 · Post by **raja2008** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:09 pm

Hi,

Email id for BDHC is Bombay.VisaEnquiries@fco.gov.uk. I got this reply after 20 days. I sent the mail on 18-Dec-2008.

Regards,

harshil223 wrote:Hi Raja,

Would you please tell which email id did you send the email to?

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raovar · Post by **raovar** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:48 am

spoke to BHC Chennai and they said they are onto 31/12/2008 application. Anybody who applied before this date got their passports back?

Thanks

raghu0307 · Post by **raghu0307** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:49 am

raovar wrote:spoke to BHC Chennai and they said they are onto 31/12/2008 application. Anybody who applied before this date got their passports back?

Thanks

I think that would be specific to BHC chennai. There are many from BHC mumbai I have seen in the forum who have applied on 8th dec and still are awaiting

suds19 · Post by **suds19** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:30 am

I got my passport today with EC stamped !

Timelines -
11-Dec - Submitted at VFS Bangalore
06-Jan - Mailed BHC Chennai and got reply "A decision has been taken on your application and your passport will be despatched in 3-4 working days"
07-Jan - Status change on VFS site - "Processed application has been handed over to bluedart"
08-Jan - Got passport and documents from bluedart

No clue about any verification or integra checks.

EC has been granted starting 15th Jan as I had requested in my application. Now time to start job hunt.

raghu0307 · Post by **raghu0307** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 9:41 am

suds19 wrote:I got my passport today with EC stamped !

Timelines -
11-Dec - Submitted at VFS Bangalore
06-Jan - Mailed BHC Chennai and got reply "A decision has been taken on your application and your passport will be despatched in 3-4 working days"
07-Jan - Status change on VFS site - "Processed application has been handed over to bluedart"
08-Jan - Got passport and documents from bluedart

No clue about any verification or integra checks.

EC has been granted starting 15th Jan as I had requested in my application. Now time to start job hunt.

Congrats buddy... all the best for the job search...

Anyone applied to mumbai BHC in Dec and have got the VISA.. Please update

Thejesh · Post by **Thejesh** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:25 am

I got my visa stamped:

applied on 10th december at VFS Bangalore
Status change on 7th Jan
Today on 8th Jan, I got my passport back with visa stamped.

I wish all the best to all of you.

adnans · Post by **adnans** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:30 am

Hi Raovar,

I have applied on 17/12/2008 but didnt get my passport back.Can u tell me when u had applied and also can u give me BHC Chennai phone number?

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