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Launching an appeal

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priya_bhosale
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Launching an appeal

Post by priya_bhosale » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:34 am

Hello,

I have applied for the extension of my HSMP under tier1 on 12th december 08. I havent got the result yet. Its taking very long and hence in the meantime I have decided better to prepare for any (favourable or unfavourable) outcome.

In the event of it getting rejected, I believe I will have the right to appeal. Can anyone advise if its advisible to lauch the appeal on your own or is it better to do it through an immigration solicitor? If through a solicitor, then does anyone know names and contact details of any good solicitors with proven track record?

Many thanks and regards
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T_mahmood
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Post by T_mahmood » Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:58 pm

Hi

Don't count your chickens before they hatch...and wait for the decision from HO.

I would suggest that in worst case scenario, go to immigration solicitor and lodge an appeal. Prepare your points based on the rejection arguments. You can find the list of laywer through net or Yellow pages or someone from this forum can help you who has some experience about lawyers.
Thinking low is crime....
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nksg
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Post by nksg » Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:39 pm

priya_bhosale,

why do you think they will reject your Visa.. in my case i was scared as i did not declare in driving conviction in initial application... (but declared afterwords.) i applied on 28th Nov 08.. fees charged on 1st December.. got my approval on 24th Jan dated 22nd Jan.. best is to speek to HO or send an urgent treatement email request.....

all the best...
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ch15
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Post by ch15 » Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:08 pm

Hi, if you haven't done anything wrong with your application and you are qualify, I don't see there is anything you have to worry about it.

I saw from another thread (namely Dec 08 application timelines), one guy waited 2 months to get the approval last week, not because there is problem in his application, it's just a busy period last month, I'm sure HO is overwhelmed with application packs!

For my case though, I submited my application on 30th Dec, but I've now prepared the worst, because my maintenance fund fell below 800 on one day. And I doubt I can appeal for that.

Regards
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priya_bhosale
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Post by priya_bhosale » Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:41 pm

Thanks for the replies.

Like I said I was just wanting to be prepared IN CASE it gets rejected. Because I think they give you 10 days within which you can lauch an appeal. As I thought 10 days is a short time hence I decided to keep the course of action ready so in case it gets rejected, I dont have to waste anymore time in making the arrangements for appeal.

And congrats nksg for getting the visa! Did you send urgent treatment request for yourself? If so, could you please tell me which is the right form for it?
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ch15
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Post by ch15 » Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:55 pm

Hi, IF you are given right to appeal, that usually has to be done in 28 days. Otherwise, you are given 28 days (some say 15) grace period to leave the country.


regards
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abhijack
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Post by abhijack » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:03 pm

fingers crosed for you friend..
almost in similar situation..
waiting for decision on my extension applicn as well..
am sure the decision wont come before current leave expires..

hoping for the best....
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abhijack
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Post by abhijack » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:05 pm

did u ring HO for update?
i think u can enquire if its 6 weeks after application..
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priya_bhosale
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Post by priya_bhosale » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:06 pm

Yes I have, many times. The last time I rang was today and the reply was the same...application still under consideration!

Abhijack...when did you submit your application?
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nksg
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Post by nksg » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:38 pm

priya_bhosale wrote:Thanks for the replies.
And congrats nksg for getting the visa! Did you send urgent treatment request for yourself? If so, could you please tell me which is the right form for it?
Last edited by nksg on Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:29 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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hsmp28122006
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Post by hsmp28122006 » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:43 pm

nksg wrote:Hi,

Not sure if it was urgent treatement but i did send an email. As i am supposed to fly to Europe next week for a meeting.. I requested them to advice on timelines, so i can commit travel dates to my employer. I did fax them email from my manager conforming the same. To my surprise the decision was taken the next day to my email and i had my passports the day after....

N
priya_bhosale wrote:Thanks for the replies.
And congrats nksg for getting the visa! Did you send urgent treatment request for yourself? If so, could you please tell me which is the right form for it?
which email id did you use?
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nksg
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Post by nksg » Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:46 pm

the one on the guidance notes..
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hsmp28122006
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Post by hsmp28122006 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:18 pm

nksg wrote:the one on the guidance notes..
can you please mention that email id here? thanks again!
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vjs8in
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Post by vjs8in » Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:25 pm

I think we all need to apply urgent treatment.

The 0870 number that BIA has is nothing but a money making machine for them. They have no useful information and they do not answer you with any customer service motive either. I am now waiting for more than 2 months and have been hearing the same update for the last 4 weeks. They have no reason for delay, which is even more frustrating!!
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Post by nksg » Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:48 pm

That seams to be a good idea.. but HO is very strict on UT forms.. and now they are asking for some evidance... so if you have genuane reason and some sort of document supporting it .. just do it.. i just took my chance....
vjs8in wrote:I think we all need to apply urgent treatment.

The 0870 number that BIA has is nothing but a money making machine for them. They have no useful information and they do not answer you with any customer service motive either. I am now waiting for more than 2 months and have been hearing the same update for the last 4 weeks. They have no reason for delay, which is even more frustrating!!
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drjabberwocky23
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Post by drjabberwocky23 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 7:01 pm

As good as urgent treatment forms are, you still need a reason for urgent treatment. Sadly, "impatience," is not a suitable reason... :?
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hsmp28122006
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Post by hsmp28122006 » Thu Feb 05, 2009 10:56 pm

Are we entitled to legally work in the UK while appeal application is in progress and leave to remain has expired?
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antony
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Post by antony » Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:12 pm

Yes, we should be entitled to work and live till the outcome arrives.
If the opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.
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