January 2009 Timelines - Please post here

pjoshi007 · Post by **pjoshi007** » Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:30 pm

I applied on: 28th Jan
Status: Application forwarded to BHC for approval

when I called BHC they said under verification.
Has anyone applied in Jan and go approval from Delhi? What is the usual timeline?

bhail256 wrote:Applied @ Colombo VFS - 5/Jan/2009

The status of the application reads: Transferred to BHC

* Visa's from colombo are transferred to Chennai BHC for the decisions to be made.

I am wondering if it too early to call Colombo VFS to verify?

sunny_hsmp001 · Post by **sunny_hsmp001** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:33 am

the last person i know of who got approval from Delhi BHC applied on 18th dec and got approval on 3rd feb.

so this makes me think that they should be entering the Jan applied visas now or in a day or two.

what say guys ?

harryy · Post by **harryy** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:41 am

sunny_hsmp001 wrote:the last person i know of who got approval from Delhi BHC applied on 18th dec and got approval on 3rd feb.

so this makes me think that they should be entering the Jan applied visas now or in a day or two.

what say guys ?

I applied on 27 Jan and got Visa on 30 Jan.

sunny_hsmp001 · Post by **sunny_hsmp001** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:20 am

harryy wrote: I applied on 27 Jan and got Visa on 30 Jan.

harryy,we are not talking about you and other guy who got visa in 3-4 days.

you guys seem to be some sort of exception.

apart from that i havent seen any other January approval and thats what i'm waiting for so that i have an idea as ot when my turn will come.

Jedi001 · Post by **Jedi001** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:00 pm

sunny_hsmp001 wrote:
harryy wrote: I applied on 27 Jan and got Visa on 30 Jan.
harryy,we are not talking about you and other guy who got visa in 3-4 days.

you guys seem to be some sort of exception.

apart from that i havent seen any other January approval and thats what i'm waiting for so that i have an idea as ot when my turn will come.

It took 13 days for me!!

Applied on jan 19th
Stamped on 5th Feb
Received via courier - on 7th Feb

pjoshi007 · Post by **pjoshi007** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:24 pm

Jedi 001 you applied from Banglore.

I applied from Delhi and doesn't look like that my application is stuck because my turn hasn't come. The BHC said that they are doing secondary checks on my application and are now waiting for an update to come after which my visa will be processed. They said My application was received at the BHC on the 29th and they sent my docs for checks on the 3rd Feb. It normally takes about a week for the checks to come through. My status on the VFS site is still the same: application forwarded to the BHC for approval.

I wanted to know one more thing, has anyone withdrawn application? How much time does it take?

Regards
Poonam

atul4sap · Post by **atul4sap** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:49 pm

I have applied on 29th Dec '08 from vfs Kolkata(Delhi BHC).my status still says application fwdd to BHC.

tapindersingh · Post by **tapindersingh** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:38 pm

[quote]Applied : 09 Jan 2009
Status on 09 Feb 2009 : Appl fwd to BHC.

UKBA website says during the week starting 09 Feb 2009, BHC may take a decision on appl filed on or before 19th jan 2009.

Hope this waiting time gets over soon.[/quote]

Harneet where did you get the above information from?

During the week commencing 9 February 2009, they expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 7 January 2009.

[url]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... tingtimes/[/url]

Good luck buddy!

I applied on 12th January and still the status is Fwded to BHC :|[/url]

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:15 pm

tapindersingh wrote:
Applied : 09 Jan 2009
Status on 09 Feb 2009 : Appl fwd to BHC.

UKBA website says during the week starting 09 Feb 2009, BHC may take a decision on appl filed on or before 19th jan 2009.

Hope this waiting time gets over soon.
Harneet where did you get the above information from?

During the week commencing 9 February 2009, they expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 7 January 2009.

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

Good luck buddy!

I applied on 12th January and still the status is Fwded to BHC [/url]

This URL has nothing to do with overseas applicants.

tapindersingh · Post by **tapindersingh** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:21 pm

if the website link is not for overseas applicants then I am am more anxious now.

I called BHC new delhi today and they asked me to email them and like everyone I know I will get a common reply, which gets copy pasted to almost all enquiry emails to BHC....

Oh! God give me patience and a positive result :-)

Jedi001 · Post by **Jedi001** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:18 pm

pjoshi007 wrote:Jedi 001 you applied from Banglore.

I applied from Delhi and doesn't look like that my application is stuck because my turn hasn't come. The BHC said that they are doing secondary checks on my application and are now waiting for an update to come after which my visa will be processed. They said My application was received at the BHC on the 29th and they sent my docs for checks on the 3rd Feb. It normally takes about a week for the checks to come through. My status on the VFS site is still the same: application forwarded to the BHC for approval.

I wanted to know one more thing, has anyone withdrawn application? How much time does it take?

Regards
Poonam

No can be sure about the reasons of BHC doind checks on documents provided by anyone, It never happened with me, no checks or verifications were made for my application. Secondly my application was straight forward. I guess we all should have a little patience here unless you have some special urgency to get your visa done quickly.

For the first 7-10 days, I never even checked my status online. Kept my cool and got the result as expected.

I have no idea about how we can withdraw an application or whether it is really possible also.

atul4sap · Post by **atul4sap** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:06 pm

Whole day I have tried calling Delhi BHC but no response from them.
I am really worried

,everything is stuck just because of visa.

Applied on 29th Dec'08
Status:Application fwdd to BHC

Is there any other status it should show by this time,like some verification or something.Should I call UK homeoffice?
My status is same since 7 weeks.
God please help me !!

pjoshi007 · Post by **pjoshi007** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:51 am

I spoke to someone at the BHC wo told me that my status is still the same but if I ave an urgency, I should send a fax which I did iving all the reasons. If the BHC comes back to me saying they can't do it urently then I will probably withdrawr my application.

YES we can withdraw the application but the fee is not refunded. I think I will withdraw my application go to the UK get an extension on my current student visa come back and reapply for EC.

pjoshi007 · Post by **pjoshi007** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:06 am

Hi Atul,

Try calling the BHC office and ask then to transfer u to someone who can answer you queries. I did that and was transferred to the visa officer.

atul4sap wrote:Whole day I have tried calling Delhi BHC but no response from them.
I am really worried ,everything is stuck just because of visa.

Applied on 29th Dec'08
Status:Application fwdd to BHC

Is there any other status it should show by this time,like some verification or something.Should I call UK homeoffice?
My status is same since 7 weeks.
God please help me !!

ckshekar14 · Post by **ckshekar14** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:41 pm

Guys

i have applied for Tier 1 on 11/2/09 from Bangalore VFS.

I had applied for student visa to USA in 2002 and it was rejected. I have mentioned about it. with the reasons for rejection. But, I did not have the reference number. So, will that be a problem??

I also have a B1 visa to USA now. But, there is no option to enter that.

Can any one of you guys share your experience on this.

pjoshi007 · Post by **pjoshi007** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:11 pm

Hey Guys,

I sent an urgent fax to the BHC today aain after they confirmed they have not received anythin from me 2 days ago.

I received a call this evening from the BHC delhi to attend an interview on the 17th Feb. Can u please tell me what are the questions tey ask???? I am chaning from student to work permit. Please help!!!!

Poonam

harneet691 · Post by **harneet691** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:17 am

Hi

Applied Tier 1 General from Delhi VFS : 09 Jan 2009
Status on 14th feb 2009 : Appl fwd to BHC.

I hope this wait will be over by this weekend.

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

God give me some more patience.

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:21 am

harneet691 wrote:Hi

Applied Tier 1 General from Delhi VFS : 09 Jan 2009
Status on 14th feb 2009 : Appl fwd to BHC.

I hope this wait will be over by this weekend.

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

God give me some more patience.

This is link is for in-country applicants only - not for overseas applicants.

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:30 am

hsmp28122006 wrote:
harneet691 wrote:Hi

Applied Tier 1 General from Delhi VFS : 09 Jan 2009
Status on 14th feb 2009 : Appl fwd to BHC.

I hope this wait will be over by this weekend.

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

God give me some more patience.
This is link is for in-country applicants only - not for overseas applicants.

For overseas applicants: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/ ... scustomers

tapindersingh · Post by **tapindersingh** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:47 pm

harneet691 wrote:Hi

Applied Tier 1 General from Delhi VFS : 09 Jan 2009
Status on 14th feb 2009 : Appl fwd to BHC.

I hope this wait will be over by this weekend.

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

God give me some more patience. :)

same here...

Applied Tier 1 General from Delhi VFS : 12 Jan 2009
Status on 14th feb 2009 : Appl fwd to BHC.

shubi81 · Post by **shubi81** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:38 pm

Hi,
Can anyone throw some light regd the processing time for Tier1 dependant Visa submitted at BHC Delhi.
My wife's application has been submitted on 19th Dec,2008 at VFS Kolkata & the status is still showing as 'fwd to BHC..' !!

Anybody received their dependant Visa from BHC Delhi after 19/12/2008 ??

Thanks
Sabi

atul4sap wrote:Whole day I have tried calling Delhi BHC but no response from them.
I am really worried ,everything is stuck just because of visa.

Applied on 29th Dec'08
Status:Application fwdd to BHC

Is there any other status it should show by this time,like some verification or something.Should I call UK homeoffice?
My status is same since 7 weeks.
God please help me !!

spirit · Post by **spirit** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:25 pm

Hi all ,
I have submitted the same Docs mentioned in the PBS tier 1 , which were given in the thread of Dependant Docs.
By SURE LUCK & GODS Grace I have status today as My passport is ready for collection.
I am VERY VERY thankful for all the Mebmers & its support & Godly & timely guidance...

Wish you all the best for all who have applied.
Use this group for all the Doubts & apply , sure u will get the Success for all r planning still.
Best Regards,
Spirit
spiritsofuk@gmail.com

sunny_hsmp001 · Post by **sunny_hsmp001** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:24 pm

congrats SPIRIT

please post the timelines and which BHC did you submit the docs at ?

thanks

atul4sap · Post by **atul4sap** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:50 am

I have been trying to get some update on my visa status since more than last 2 weeks. I am very sorry to inform that there has been no proper response from any quarters. The 3 contact numbers(+91-11-24100020/ 21/ 22) given by BHC, Delhi for visa status are not been manned at all. I have spent more then 2 hours daily since last 2 weeks just to get visa status. There is more unfortunate aspect to this issue, the lady from BHC, Delhi stationed at high commission's contact number +91-11-26872161 is very rude and does not provide any help for which she is suppose to be stationed.

Is there any other way to track for my application.In such case I would like to withdraw my application as I urgently need my passport back right now.I cant wait more than a week maximum from now.How can I now apply for urgent treatment.
Please suggest on this asap.

Application Submitted(me and my wife) :29/12/2008(kolkata vfs)
status:application fwdd to bhc.
This is my 2nd time application for Tier1(general).

Thanks!

sunny_hsmp001 · Post by **sunny_hsmp001** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:45 am

Hi Atul

please write a letter to BHC citing your reasons for urgent treatment and why you want your passport back

and write clearly that its been so much time and i'm not able to get any valid status from the numbers provided.

i'm sure they will treat your application very urgent

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Long time for dependant Visa at BHC Delhi !!

Applied PBS tier 1 in January 2009