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tech
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by tech » Wed Mar 17, 2004 2:44 am
Has anybody got HSMP approval from United States recently?
(Those whoApplied in Jan/Feb ) ?
Please share your experience.
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darikusa
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by darikusa » Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:46 am
Hi,
I've applied from USA. Still waiting for response. It hasn't been six weeks for me yet. My credit card has been charged but haven't received my originals documents back. I'm going to wait another week and call them regarding a decision made on my case.
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by Melyni » Wed Mar 17, 2004 11:41 am
Applied 20 Feb. Of course, no word yet. Just thought I'd chime in.
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tech
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by tech » Wed Mar 17, 2004 12:41 pm
looks like 3rd week of January applications being processed now.
I remember rajp (applied 1st week of Jan from USA) from previous forum.
Rajp, could you please respond with details ?
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Melyni
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by Melyni » Wed Mar 17, 2004 1:07 pm
Thanks for the update, Tech. Only a month of apps to go through before they dig down to mine! That's not so bad. Thanks for putting a light at the end of the tunnel.
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kuog
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by kuog » Wed Mar 17, 2004 5:50 pm
Hi, My application from USA was received by HSMP team on Jan 16. But no word yet... hoping to hear from HO soon...
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by kuog » Wed Mar 24, 2004 10:34 pm
My application was received by HO 9 weeks ago and it is 10th week now.
Haven't heard from them yet, What could possibly be going on with my application?
Has anyone been waiting more than 9 weeks? Please let me know.
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by talktome » Wed Mar 24, 2004 11:17 pm
I heard that it takes now 3 months for your app to reach a case worker
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tech
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by tech » Thu Mar 25, 2004 12:06 am
kuog
What is your case number ? Did you try to contact HSMP team atleast once
Please provide details.
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by potinenir » Thu Mar 25, 2004 1:53 pm
My appl. has not yet been processed. When ever i call (preferebaly on Monday's) i get the answer that "it's in the queue and it will take time for another 2 weeks to process the application, please call back next week for any progress and also if there is an urgency in processing the application please fax a letter to the HSMP and they can expediate the process". AS i have no immediate urgency .... i keep them calling every Monday.
My ref num is ::010***
Thanks,
Rajp
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by Cane » Thu Mar 25, 2004 4:13 pm
Rajp,
My reference number is also 010***. This eternal wait is getting to be quite exasperating. When I applied (first week of Jan), the published turnaround time was a day for 90% of applications. Now they say 8 weeks minimum, but even that is already old news.
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by potinenir » Thu Mar 25, 2004 6:25 pm
Yep it is. It's been a long waiting.
Thanks,
Rajp
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by potinenir » Thu Apr 01, 2004 1:39 pm
Hi,
I received the approval letter from HSMP yesterday. It took about 11 weeks to get a response for my case. (applied from USA:: Over 28yrs appl).
I received only the approval letter and not my documents. I called them just now and got the answer that normally both the documents and the (approval) letter will be posted at the same time and i will be receiving them in a week. Did this happen to anyone else getting the approval letter and the documents separately??
Thanks,
Rajp
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by kishorebhosale » Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:35 pm
Congratulations potinenir!
I think I've heard someone saying in this very forum that he had his approval letter posted seperately... not 100% sure
Did you applied in last week of Jan. It seems now they are processing the appln for last week of Jan.
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by potinenir » Thu Apr 01, 2004 4:56 pm
Thanks Kishore.
I posted the appl (from USA ) on Jan 3 and it was delivered to HSMP office on Jan 9th and from then it's a long wait and still waiting for my documents.
Thanks,
Rajp
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by Kayalami » Thu Apr 01, 2004 5:02 pm
potinenir
Many congratulations on your achievement and best wishes with HSMP EC application which should be a mere formality - do let us know how you get on and duration of granted visa. We've seen two posters say they got a 2 yr HSMP visa
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by kuog » Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:00 pm
Hi there,
I finally got my approval today. Here are my application details:
Applied on Jan 13
Home office recieved on Jan 16
Got approval on April 01.
Applied under 28 category. ( My application was received by Home office just a week before I completed my 28 years)
Here are the points I claimed for:
being under 28 : 5
qualification : 15
work experience: 35
earning power : 35
spouse: 10
Total: 100
Now, I need to plan for my EC and intensify my job search.
Regards
Kuog.
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by ND » Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:50 pm
Congrats kuog.All the besttttt ...
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by potinenir » Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:42 pm
Hi Kayalami,
Thanks for the wishes and yes i will update the details with my Entry clearance. But as i'm applying from USA and not from INDIA i might get only one year. I'll be applying for my EC in first week of MAY.
Thanks once again,
Rajp
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by potinenir » Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:01 pm
Hi,
I applied for EC at the NewYork embassy. I used the fast track online system,filled the form, printed it and posted it along with my passport and the required supporting documents on June 17th-04.I received an email today stating that the visa has been granted and my passport is in the mail and i will be receiving it tomorrow. The whole process thru the post took approx. 2weeks. I requested the starting date to be 20-SEP-04. I'll update with further details after i receive my passport.
Thanks,
Rajp.
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by Kayalami » Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:02 am
Thank you all for the feedback on EC Approval/ Clearance for US applicants. I am locking this topic to encourage posts be placed on the EC Approval/ Clearance stickys at the top of the forum so that this Q does not get repetitive. Thank you for your understanding.