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John,John wrote:At the moment most people applying for ILR by post are waiting in excess of 3 months.
HSMP/WP are eligible to apply ILR for same day service, but Tier1 holder need to do post only.global gypsy wrote:Not sure I understand this.bsbs wrote:I did a misktake switching WP to Tier1. Otherwise I could have applied for the same day service.
I thought WP/HSMP/Tier1 based applicants for ILR can all use same-day service?
If your current status is Tier1(General) you can't go for the same day service. It's written in the form. Agent has confirmed with the HO. Even I have got the same reply from HO.global gypsy wrote:Not sure I understand this.bsbs wrote:I did a misktake switching WP to Tier1. Otherwise I could have applied for the same day service.
I thought WP/HSMP/Tier1 based applicants for ILR can all use same-day service?
On second thoughts, maybe you are right...global gypsy wrote:Hmm, not based on this:
http://www.mulberryfinch.com/same-day-service/
My employer's VISA agent told me that when he spoke to HO they told him that from April, 2009 Tier1 will also be able to apply for the same day service. But I didn't wait for that. One should not wait for that. They are changing rule everyday.global gypsy wrote:On second thoughts, maybe you are right...global gypsy wrote:Hmm, not based on this:
http://www.mulberryfinch.com/same-day-service/
The SET(O) guide says this:
We offer a premium service to people who apply in person
at our public enquiry offices (PEOs). The premium
rate of £950 has to be paid for this service, which is
available only for applications which are straightforward
and do not require further enquiries.
The premium service is not available for applications as
a businessperson, innovator, investor, self-employed
lawyer, Tier 1 migrant or Tier 2 migrant
I find this very strange! Why would they exclude Tier-1, not HSMP?
Hope this is not a sign of things to come...
I think they do same day service for Tier1, because I got mine granted last week under LONG RESIDENCE category. Of course my application was straight forward but they are able to check my 10 years history within few hours and I held various types of visa's too, within that 10 years (Student, WP, and HSMP).bsbs wrote:
I find this very strange! Why would they exclude Tier-1, not HSMP?
Hope this is not a sign of things to come..
My employer's VISA agent told me that when he spoke to HO they told him that from April, 2009 Tier1 will also be able to apply for the same day service. But I didn't wait for that. One should not wait for that. They are changing rule everyday.
Unfortunately, your ILR experience bears little relevance to ILR applicants under the Tier 1 route, as the SET (O) Guidance clearly says that the Tier 1 holders cannot apply in person for an ILR whereas such constraint does not exist for the long residence category.rizcom123 wrote:I think they do same day service for Tier1, because I got mine granted last week under LONG RESIDENCE category. Of course my application was straight forward but they are able to check my 10 years history within few hours and I held various types of visa's too, within that 10 years (Student, WP, and HSMP).bsbs wrote:
I find this very strange! Why would they exclude Tier-1, not HSMP?
Hope this is not a sign of things to come..
My employer's VISA agent told me that when he spoke to HO they told him that from April, 2009 Tier1 will also be able to apply for the same day service. But I didn't wait for that. One should not wait for that. They are changing rule everyday.
I suspect that it is only some operational issues that need to be sorted out before the Tier 1 category is put on the same footing as the HSMP one in respect of how one can apply for an ILR. Actually, it does make sense to me that the Home Office could allow Tier 1 permit holders to apply for an ILR in person from April 2009, as it would coincide with the introduction of the new fee structure, which is when they normally implement some procedural changes as well. However, I am also not 100% sure that wating until April is the best strategy in each case.bsbs wrote:My employer's VISA agent told me that when he spoke to HO they told him that from April, 2009 Tier1 will also be able to apply for the same day service. But I didn't wait for that. One should not wait for that. They are changing rule everyday.global gypsy wrote:I find this very strange! Why would they exclude Tier-1, not HSMP?
Hope this is not a sign of things to come...