Any Approval for Jan UK Applications?

nakvis · Post by **nakvis** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:08 pm

Has anyone received Approval for applications submitted within UK in the month of January 2009???

moneypenny · Post by **moneypenny** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:28 pm

I applied on the 30th of December, still no word. The UKBA website says that next week they will be working on applications received on or before the 24th of December... So it is unlikely that anyone who applied in January will have heard anything.

nakvis · Post by **nakvis** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 12:39 pm

Can you please give me the URL where you can find the details of processing times (like you said Dec24th dated applications etc...)

Thanks

moneypenny · Post by **moneypenny** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:05 pm

Not a problem.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... tingtimes/

It is moving slowly though... Here are the dates for the past couple weeks just to give you an idea of dates.
This week was applications up to the 22nd of December. Last week it was up to the 19th of December. So I am not expecting to hear about mine for at least 2-3 weeks more.

mp

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:36 pm

Why it is so slow for Tier 1(general). I checked the waitting times for other catergories. all update to 6 Janurary!!!!

nakvis · Post by **nakvis** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:38 pm

Possible reason could be "High number of Initial Applications & Extensions" under this section.

As the other categeries are just started and would be only Initial Applications.

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:40 pm

nakvis wrote:Possible reason could be "High number of Initial Applications & Extensions" under this section.

As the other categeries are just started and would be only Initial Applications.

More caseworkers should be arranged for it instead of long time delay. We have no choice but wait, right?

when did you apply, btw?

nakvis · Post by **nakvis** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:43 pm

Application Posted (using Special Delivery): 10th Jan.

Application Delivered at HO: 12th Jan.

Fee Charged to the Card: 12th Jan.

Reference Number/confirmation Letter received: 15th Jan

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:48 pm

nakvis wrote:Application Posted (using Special Delivery): 10th Jan.

Application Delivered at HO: 12th Jan.

Fee Charged to the Card: 12th Jan.

Reference Number/confirmation Letter received: 15th Jan

I applied at 6th Jan and I need the visa to work. I hope it will be back in one month, seems impossible now.

awaiz_26 · Post by **awaiz_26** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:12 pm

hi guys ,

i applied on 18th december and not heared any thing lets hope for the best boys .

thanks

CH M AWAIS SHAKIR

Sukhpreet Singh · Post by **Sukhpreet Singh** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:33 pm

Has anyone applied from india in the month of Jan 2009 or planning to do so in feb 2009???

moneypenny · Post by **moneypenny** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:41 am

Well after I said all that about probably having to wait 2-3 weeks more I got my visa this morning!

I applied on the 30th of December and sent it special delivery.
They received it on the 31st of December with payment showing on the 3rd of January. Stamped on the 22nd January and delivered to me this morning!
It was a very straight forward application and I put it in a plastic binder with the sections marked off to make it as simple as possible for the caseworker and I think that probably helped it get dealt with so quickly!

MP

ashubhatt · Post by **ashubhatt** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:33 am

Further to add to the thread - i got a letter from home office saying they have received my application. Thats the last thing i have heard from them.

What is the normal processing time for Tier 1 application anyway??

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:23 am

Well, here is status of my application:

Application Submitted: 03/01/2009
Application delivered: 05/01/2009
Acknowledgement Received: 07/01/2009
Fee authorized: 05/01/2009
Fee debited from credit card: 08/01/2009
Application type: Tier-1 extension application
Application Status: No news yet!

I agree, they homeoffice have become quite slow for tier-1 this year, I still remember, in week starting from dec 16 they were processing the application received on or before dec 10. I guess a lot of applications have been pumped in to homeoffice in Xmas time.

January applicants, could you post status of your application (thanks Nakvis!) in above format please? It will help everybody!

Cheers and Good Luck!

drjabberwocky23 · Post by **drjabberwocky23** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:53 am

The same issue is being discussed in another thread, so more information may be available there. I'm now beginning to worry that I should have submitted my application more than 6 weeks prior to the expiry of my visa simply because they probably won't end up making a decision on my application before it expires. If they refuse me, then I'm screwed...

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:35 pm

drjabberwocky23 wrote:The same issue is being discussed in another thread, so more information may be available there.

which thread are you talking about?

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:36 pm

drjabberwocky23 wrote: I'm now beginning to worry that I should have submitted my application more than 6 weeks prior to the expiry of my visa simply because they probably won't end up making a decision on my application before it expires. If they refuse me, then I'm screwed...

Same here, I was not aware that I could apply much in advance (lack of information on UKBA website). They only say "apply asap". "asap" is not a definite timeline. stupid UKBA!

drjabberwocky23 · Post by **drjabberwocky23** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 5:32 pm

hsmp28122006 wrote:
drjabberwocky23 wrote:The same issue is being discussed in another thread, so more information may be available there.
which thread are you talking about?

This one:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=34468

and this one:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=34130

nakvis · Post by **nakvis** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:08 am

I am surprised to see that there are no approvals yet for JAN UK Applications.

In November month, the applications were getting processed with in 3 weeks time. I dont know what could be the reasons for the delay...

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:43 am

nakvis wrote:I am surprised to see that there are no approvals yet for JAN UK Applications.

In November month, the applications were getting processed with in 3 weeks time. I dont know what could be the reasons for the delay...

I think it is cos of Xmas break

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:47 am

nakvis wrote:I am surprised to see that there are no approvals yet for JAN UK Applications.

In November month, the applications were getting processed with in 3 weeks time. I dont know what could be the reasons for the delay...

Very surprising. Feb is going to start now and not a single approval for Jan applicants. Even, loads of Dec applications are also pending.

homeoffice website status changed today:

During the week commencing 2 February 2009, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 3 January 2008.

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:59 am

hsmp28122006 wrote:
nakvis wrote:I am surprised to see that there are no approvals yet for JAN UK Applications.

In November month, the applications were getting processed with in 3 weeks time. I dont know what could be the reasons for the delay...
Very surprising. Feb is going to start now and not a single approval for Jan applicants. Even, loads of Dec applications are also pending.

homeoffice website status changed today:

During the week commencing 2 February 2009, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 3 January 2008.

Hopefully, you can get your visa issured next week.

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:06 am

JamesLu wrote:
hsmp28122006 wrote:
nakvis wrote:I am surprised to see that there are no approvals yet for JAN UK Applications.

In November month, the applications were getting processed with in 3 weeks time. I dont know what could be the reasons for the delay...
Very surprising. Feb is going to start now and not a single approval for Jan applicants. Even, loads of Dec applications are also pending.

homeoffice website status changed today:

During the week commencing 2 February 2009, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 3 January 2008.
That's what I too am hoping! I reckon HO do process quicker than they display in 'waiting times' section.

Hopefully, you can get your visa issured next week.

jees_uk · Post by **jees_uk** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:39 am

In-Country - Work Permit ---> Tier 1 (Initial Switching)
---------------------------------------------------------------
Applications Sent by Royal Mail on : 22-Dec-2008
Received by UKBA/HomeOffice on : 23-Dec-2008
Payment Processed on : 23-Dec-2008 (through CreditCard)
Reference Number letter received: 27-Dec-2008

Checked status by calling (0870 606 7766) on 03-Feb-2009: Processing (Under verification)

VISA approved/stamped on : 02-Feb-2009
Passports received by Royal mail: 05-Feb-2009

Good luck.... for all of you

Regards,
jees_uk

z00ps00p · Post by **z00ps00p** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:07 pm

I applied for my Transitional Tier 1 (General) in the first week of January, and received my passport with stamp this week. It took 30 days in all.

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