December 2008 timeline (UK Applications)

anirban_paul · Post by **anirban_paul** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:02 pm

moneypenny wrote:I got my visa this morning!

I sent in the application via Special Delivery on the 30th of December
They received it on the 31st of December
Payment was taken on the 3rd of January
Passport stamped on the 22nd of January
Docs and passport received on the 24th of January!

It was a very straight forward application and I made sure it was well organised so that is probably why it went through so quickly!

Best of luck to everyone waiting!
mp

That is too surprising!!! As the HO website says today:

''During the week commencing 26 January 2009, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 24 December 2008.''

Congratsss mate!

abhijack · Post by **abhijack** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:04 pm

moneypenny wrote:I got my visa this morning!

I sent in the application via Special Delivery on the 30th of December
They received it on the 31st of December
Payment was taken on the 3rd of January
Passport stamped on the 22nd of January
Docs and passport received on the 24th of January!

It was a very straight forward application and I made sure it was well organised so that is probably why it went through so quickly!

Best of luck to everyone waiting!
mp

Congrats MP....
If you remember i made application on same date as you..

I am pleasantly surprised for you as the 'waiting times' on ukba site says they are considering applications recieved till 24th dec during week starting tomorrow..

So is there any point in ringing them sometime next week?
Is there a number which I can use to ring re: the status?

Many thanks...

moneypenny · Post by **moneypenny** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:40 pm

I wouldn't bother with calling them. I think you are supposed to wait until it has been about 14 weeks before you call. I am not sure of the number.

I think my application only got through so quickly because it was very straight-forward. I definitely wouldn't be concerned about yours still being with the HO. I think I just got lucky.

Best of luck and hopefully you won't have to wait too long!

nakvis · Post by **nakvis** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:15 pm

Hi MoneyPenny,

Would you mind telling me what letter your First Name Starts with?

I assume the homeoffice have seperate teams in each division to process the applications whose first name is between A and F
Seperate team for the names starting with letters between G and J etc....

So it really depends on how busy that particular team is, our application pickedup quickly....

moneypenny · Post by **moneypenny** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:29 pm

My initials are M.G. I imagine you are probably right.

I don't know how you presented your docs but my where in a ring binder and I really think it probably got picked up early because of the way it was organised. I made it very simple to check, all my earnings and my education were claimed from the UK. I'm American as well so no English results to check. The caseworker would have realised pretty quickly that mine could be decided on easily.

thenextmaharaja · Post by **thenextmaharaja** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:06 pm

Applied in the UK for Tier 1 - previously on HSMP

Application received by UKBA: 24 December
Payment taken: 29 December

Fingers, toes etc crossed

abhijack · Post by **abhijack** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:40 pm

any updates guys?

so next week they are expecting to consider application recieved till 3rd Jan ...

thenextmaharaja · Post by **thenextmaharaja** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:49 pm

Still waiting I'm afraid

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:12 am

moneypenny wrote:My initials are M.G. I imagine you are probably right.

I don't know how you presented your docs but my where in a ring binder and I really think it probably got picked up early because of the way it was organised. I made it very simple to check, all my earnings and my education were claimed from the UK. I'm American as well so no English results to check. The caseworker would have realised pretty quickly that mine could be decided on easily.

You are american? Did you not like america? You think you will like UK, yeah?!

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 11:35 am

moneypenny wrote:My initials are M.G. I imagine you are probably right.

I don't know how you presented your docs but my where in a ring binder and I really think it probably got picked up early because of the way it was organised. I made it very simple to check, all my earnings and my education were claimed from the UK. I'm American as well so no English results to check. The caseworker would have realised pretty quickly that mine could be decided on easily.

You are american? Did you not like america? You think you will like UK, yeah?!

moneypenny · Post by **moneypenny** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:12 pm

[quote="hsmp28122006"][quote="moneypenny"]My initials are M.G. I imagine you are probably right.

I don't know how you presented your docs but my where in a ring binder and I really think it probably got picked up early because of the way it was organised. I made it very simple to check, all my earnings and my education were claimed from the UK. I'm American as well so no English results to check. The caseworker would have realised pretty quickly that mine could be decided on easily.[/quote]

You are american? Did you not like america? You think you will like UK, yeah?!

[/quote]

No I did not like America. Never really did it for me. I've lived in the UK (Scotland) for almost 5 years and I love it. I have no desire to live in the US again.

parag23 · Post by **parag23** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:43 pm

Hi

I applied for the tier 1 general on the 19th of NOV and got a reciept for the same from the HO on the 25th NOV 2008.

Well for a long time they were saying when i calld there 087 number that your application is under consideration now they say "it is under further consideration". I mean I am really frustrated with their way of working. Does anyone know how long more I need to wait for the same.???????

drjabberwocky23 · Post by **drjabberwocky23** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:29 am

parag23 wrote:Hi

I applied for the tier 1 general on the 19th of NOV and got a reciept for the same from the HO on the 25th NOV 2008.

Well for a long time they were saying when i calld there 087 number that your application is under consideration now they say "it is under further consideration". I mean I am really frustrated with their way of working. Does anyone know how long more I need to wait for the same.???????

Unfortunately, it can take up to 14 weeks to approve an application (or at least that's when they recommend you call if you have't heard anything). I suppose that they may be verifying one or two things with your application if it has moved on from "under consideration," to "under further consideration." Alternatively, the caseworker may be discussing the application with somebody more senior in order to seek some clarification.

Hopefully it won't be much longer!

Sidx · Post by **Sidx** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:34 pm

Applied from within the UK for extn - previously on HSMP

Application received by UKBA: 24 December
Payment taken: 24 December

Visa stamped: 28th Jan
Passports etc received: 31 Jan

Visa extended under T1 for 3 years to take up-to settlement.

Cheers,

thenextmaharaja · Post by **thenextmaharaja** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:24 pm

Congratulations!

Thanks for posting this ... exactly the same details as me... except I haven't received mine back yet... but you have given me hope that I might receive mine soon - despite the snow?!

Sidx wrote:Applied from within the UK for extn - previously on HSMP

Application received by UKBA: 24 December
Payment taken: 24 December

Visa stamped: 28th Jan
Passports etc received: 31 Jan

Visa extended under T1 for 3 years to take up-to settlement.

Cheers,

drjabberwocky23 · Post by **drjabberwocky23** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 3:22 pm

Sidx wrote:Applied from within the UK for extn - previously on HSMP

Application received by UKBA: 24 December
Payment taken: 24 December

Visa stamped: 28th Jan
Passports etc received: 31 Jan

Visa extended under T1 for 3 years to take up-to settlement.

Cheers,

Congratulations! Looks like the processing time is now approximately 5 weeks...though you probably just escaped the post Christmas rush.

parag23 · Post by **parag23** » Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:31 pm

Thanks for the information drjabberwocky23. ell lets see I am just going to keep my fingers crossed until the time I get any news from their side.

drjabberwocky23 wrote:
parag23 wrote:Hi

I applied for the tier 1 general on the 19th of NOV and got a reciept for the same from the HO on the 25th NOV 2008.

Well for a long time they were saying when i calld there 087 number that your application is under consideration now they say "it is under further consideration". I mean I am really frustrated with their way of working. Does anyone know how long more I need to wait for the same.???????
Unfortunately, it can take up to 14 weeks to approve an application (or at least that's when they recommend you call if you have't heard anything). I suppose that they may be verifying one or two things with your application if it has moved on from "under consideration," to "under further consideration." Alternatively, the caseworker may be discussing the application with somebody more senior in order to seek some clarification.

Hopefully it won't be much longer!

jees_uk · Post by **jees_uk** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:03 am

Hi All,

By God's grace, my Tier-1 applications (main+3 dependents) were approved. Received the stamped passports on 05-feb-2009.

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

Thanks & regards,
jees_uk

abhijack · Post by **abhijack** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:11 pm

jees_uk wrote:Hi All,

By God's grace, my Tier-1 applications (main+3 dependents) were approved. Received the stamped passports on 05-feb-2009.

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

Thanks & regards,
jees_uk

congrats jees..

did u sent any documents other than maintenance proof for dependant spouse? i.e marriage certificate, some utility bill in joint names etc?

wahmed80 · Post by **wahmed80** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 5:30 pm

Application Date: 15/12/2008
Reference Lettter: 16/12/2008

Status till 5 Feb: Under Consideration

Status on 10 Feb: Under Further Consideration

Regards,
Wahab

vjs8in · Post by **vjs8in** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:00 am

Applied -04/12
Called up early Feb and was told it is under consideration - Any reason why such a delay, Has anyone had success getting any info other than just the status?

Any others from similar timelines? who have got their Visa or still waiting?

srivi · Post by **srivi** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:37 pm

Applied from within the UK for switching from workpermit to Tier 1
Application received by UKBA: 02 Jan 2009
Payment processed: not sure since it was postal orders
Got reference no. on 05 Jan

Visa stamped: 09 Feb
Passports etc received: 11 Feb

Visa extended under T1 for 3 years

Regards

mbasaaga · Post by **mbasaaga** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:49 am

My wife and son applied for a dependent tier 1 visa and it has followed the same pattern.

Applied in last week of dec
payment deducted 5th jan
status - Under Further Consideration

Does anyone know what under further consideration exactly mean? the CC just said it means under process but i have read the forums and there has been significant delay in processing for applications under 'further consideration'.. we needed to travel out of UK by end of march and this is really annoying..

Regards,

wahmed80 wrote:Application Date: 15/12/2008
Reference Lettter: 16/12/2008

Status till 5 Feb: Under Consideration

Status on 10 Feb: Under Further Consideration

Regards,
Wahab

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:23 am

srivi wrote:Applied from within the UK for switching from workpermit to Tier 1
Application received by UKBA: 02 Jan 2009
Payment processed: not sure since it was postal orders
Got reference no. on 05 Jan

Visa stamped: 09 Feb
Passports etc received: 11 Feb

Visa extended under T1 for 3 years

Regards

Srivi.. did you apply for Urgent Treatment or just applied and got back the approval.. becos there are applicants 2-4 (see JAN-FEB 2009 UK Applicants - timelines) who applied ur time and are told "Under further consideration" even today when they called...

can you post your time lines in the JAN-FEB 2009 UK Applicants - timelines -
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 097#227097
so that respective ppl will have an idea abt their applications..

CONGRATS anyway.. way to go

ch15 · Post by **ch15** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:02 am

Application sent : 30 Dec 08 by Royalmail special delivery
Fee deducted : 31 Dec 08 (Impressively fast this one!)

Acknowledged application/payment/reference number : 3 Jan 09

latest status as on 13 Feb 09 : no news whatsoever

Which number should I call to check the progress of the application?

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December 2008 timeline (UK Applications)

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