2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines

hoopsy · Post by **hoopsy** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:16 pm

raxs1983 wrote:
aspirant09 wrote:WP-> Tier 1(G) Applied in UK
Applied on 24 Feb 2009
Application received by HO on 25 Feb 2009
Fee debited on 25 Feb 2009
Acknowledgement received on 28 Feb 2009
Status : 6 weeks+1,2 Days -Awaiting Further Consideration.
I feel- Scared!

The lady on the phone said AFC means that "another case worker needs to pick up ur case. We do this in case specifics".

Keeping Fingers crossed!
The information given to you -
The lady on the phone said AFC means that "another case worker needs to pick up ur case. We do this in case specifics".
is a complete nonsese. I have not heard of anything like that. That simply means nothing to b honest to yourself. My status went up and down like following -
Monday - AWAITING CONSIDERATION
Tuesday (am)- UNDER CONSIDERATION
TUESDAY (pm) - AWAITING FURTHER CONSIDERATION
WEDNESDAY (pm) - AWAITING CONSIDERATION
THRSDAY(am) - PACKAGE GONE OUT FOR ME
you can possibly fig out, that thsoe phrases dont mean anything. Dont worry mate, it seems a lot of ppl hv started to get +v reply and I hope you will be in tht league shortly

Hey Raxs1983, hv they dispatched to u?

rakeysh.patel · Post by **rakeysh.patel** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:18 pm

Yes - that happened 2 weeks back. I already have the visa. I just illustrated how stupidly it works !

hoopsy · Post by **hoopsy** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:22 pm

raxs1983 wrote:Yes - that happened 2 weeks back. I already have the visa. I just illustrated how stupidly it works !

Congrats!!! Hope the good news flows freely to all of us waiting.

hsmptier1 · Post by **hsmptier1** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:48 am

I think the best thing HO can do these days is to clear out backlogs they are holding since January rather than starting something new (calling individuals for their approval or whatever!!)

More Jan applicants please provide details if you get any news.

mclaren · Post by **mclaren** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:44 am

Submitted on feb 24- HSMP to Tier1 extension

April 1- Employment verification done
April 6- Called HO --under consideration
April 7- Called HO --under consideration
April 8- Called HO --under consideration

Its been a week in under consideration...not sure, what they are checking..

vjs8in · Post by **vjs8in** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:09 am

thank you all, for all the advise and support
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WP->Tier 1
Applied - 23 Feb
Docs received - 7th Apr.

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:43 am

mclaren wrote:Submitted on feb 24- HSMP to Tier1 extension

April 1- Employment verification done
April 6- Called HO --under consideration
April 7- Called HO --under consideration
April 8- Called HO --under consideration

Its been a week in under consideration...not sure, what they are checking..

Today call twice to HO once in morning n other in the afternoon and if it is in Under consideration.. than i am sure you will receive positive news soon n even get the docs by tuesday.. this not a standard, just my view n wat i observed in many straight forward cases once in UC n not going back to UFC (further consideration) so wish you all the good luck..

mclaren · Post by **mclaren** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:57 am

Thanks TVN_Ramesh,

Hoping for the best...is it normal to be under consideration for full straight 5 days..

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:18 pm

mclaren wrote:Thanks TVN_Ramesh,

Hoping for the best...is it normal to be under consideration for full straight 5 days..

i think it is ok unless it doesn't go to UFC - under further consideration.. but anything can happen at HO
i had mine for 3days n even on 4th day they mentioned UC but actually it was despatched on 3rd day itself... so as long as it is UC no worries we can expect good news soo.. Goodluck.. (pls note it is just my observation..) Cheers

mclaren · Post by **mclaren** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:02 pm

Just curious !!wats the status HO has, after they dispatch our passports...is it still under consideration???

I have not submitted any spcial delivery envelope, so in that case i would not be given tracking number from HO...

So the status always remains "Under Consideration"...

Only way to find out is when u recieve u pack in post..is that rite???

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:21 pm

mclaren wrote:Just curious !!wats the status HO has, after they dispatch our passports...is it still under consideration???

I have not submitted any spcial delivery envelope, so in that case i would not be given tracking number from HO...

So the status always remains "Under Consideration"...

Only way to find out is when u recieve u pack in post..is that rite???

The status they give u is "Your documents have been despatched" and if u did not include SD than they will send ur docs by Recorded delivery and they shd give you the tracking no. but only big problem is that RD takes 2-3??days i think which is really a tough wait to know the approval status..

AshwathCR · Post by **AshwathCR** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:33 pm

niteshj wrote:Happy to announce that I got my Tier 1 extension. Details are:

Initial HSMP Visa started on: 29/04/07
Initial HSMP Visa expiry date: 29/04/09 (entered uk on 6/6/07)
Tier 1 application date: 26/02/2009
Tier 1 confirmation date: 27/02/2009
Tier 1 payment acceptance date: no idea (paid by c/c)
Tier 1 approval date: 07/04/2009
Tier 1 start date: 7/4/2009
Tier 1 end date: 6/6/2012 (I had specifically requested an additional 2 month extension as I entered UK on 6/6/07 - this would make applying for the ILR at the end of five years)

Would like to thank everyone for the info they have provided.

Hi Nitesh,

I also have the same problem ... I came over to UK 7 months later after getting my HSMP Visa ...

Well, I was not aware of this & even my consultant did not mention this constraint.

Could you please let me know how did you request?
Did you send a separate covering letter along with all the necessary docs?

Your reply would be much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Ashwath

hoopsy · Post by **hoopsy** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:55 pm

hsmptier1 wrote:I think the best thing HO can do these days is to clear out backlogs they are holding since January rather than starting something new (calling individuals for their approval or whatever!!)

More Jan applicants please provide details if you get any news.

I totally agree with you hsmptier1. Let's hope our ppts have not become thick with dust, forgotten in some cabinet.....lol......

Anyhow, hopefully, we'll receive response soon, positive by God's grace. Still waiting as well since beginning Jan '09

mclaren · Post by **mclaren** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:14 pm

Hi hoopsy...
wats ur status with HO...is it under consideration

hoopsy · Post by **hoopsy** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:33 pm

mclaren wrote:Hi hoopsy...
wats ur status with HO...is it under consideration

It's AFC.

maheshnair · Post by **maheshnair** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:56 pm

Approved

Hsmp --> tier 1
**************************************************
Applied 24 feb 2009
Ho called employer 3 april 2009
9th april 2009 ---> visa approved untill sep 23 2012 .
**************************************************

Points claimed

docs submitted
pay slips / bank statements

rajatche33 · Post by **rajatche33** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:44 am

People

I am very glad to inform you all that i got my Tier 1 approved today.
This forum has been really helpful to me. Here is my time line

Date of Application: 13-Mar-09
Fee debited: 17-Mar-09
Ack. letter: 18-Mar-09
Employer ref. check: 01-Apr-09
Docs received: 11-Apr-09

Thanks

maheshnair · Post by **maheshnair** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:40 am

bennyhand wrote:Sorry if this is a repeated posting, but I'm keen to find out if anyone else knows of a similar story.

A friend of my submitted their Tier 1 on 27 March (just before the 31 Mar deadline for new eligability requirements). They just recieved a call from the Border Agency today (8 April) saying their application was approved !!! Which I think is short of a miracle - approved in 1.5 weeks!!!

I'm happy for them, but admit I'm a bit envious as I submitted mine the day before theirs (26 Mar) and have not recieved anything yet.

I posted my application via Special Delivery, but my friend had it couriered. Would this make a difference?

Does anyone else have indication of timeframes?

Hi ,

As per HO , they are not supposed to announce any results over Phone ...I called many times , they just said they dont know the results but just a package is sent .....

In that scenario , i dont think HO would have called him . Looks like he is bluffing to me ...

nnj10 · Post by **nnj10** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:51 am

rajatche33 wrote:People

I am very glad to inform you all that i got my Tier 1 approved today.
This forum has been really helpful to me. Here is my time line

Date of Application: 13-Mar-09
Fee debited: 17-Mar-09
Ack. letter: 18-Mar-09
Employer ref. check: 01-Apr-09
Docs received: 11-Apr-09

Thanks

Are you under JR?

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:31 pm

maheshnair wrote:

Approved

Hsmp --> tier 1
**************************************************
Applied 24 feb 2009
Ho called employer 3 april 2009
9th april 2009 ---> visa approved untill sep 23 2012 .
**************************************************

Points claimed

docs submitted
pay slips / bank statements

C O N G R A T S!! Mahesh....

GOodluck for your future stay in UK.. see you around helping others

shubham_arora2001 · Post by **shubham_arora2001** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 12:43 pm

hi ppl...

congrats to all those who've got their visa and all the best to those waiting,

I have a quick question. - I applied for my tier 1 visa on 23/03/09 and demonstrated more than Â£800 from 20/12/08 to 23/03/09 everyday -

I have since maintained that balance everyday in my account - now i am really short of money and am thinking of withdrawing some money from my account - would i be okay since i have already submitted my application>?

thanks for you help !

aspirant09 · Post by **aspirant09** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:16 pm

hi, yesi think u can withdraw money ...HO is interested in your balance while appying,not at the time of decision making.

shiju31 · Post by **shiju31** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 1:46 pm

I had applied on 30th march on tier 1 and while applying i had produced all the documents as required as i had a job in hand.
Now due to some reason i had to move out of the job immediately.

My question is if they call the employer What type of question they are gonna ask to verify with my employer?
Will they be interested in knowing whether i am currently on a job as if my employer tell that i am not in a job anymore, then on that basis would they reject the application?
I had submitted Payslip, appointment letter and all, but now am confused and worried whether if this could become the reason for rejection

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:43 pm

shiju31 wrote:I had applied on 30th march on tier 1 and while applying i had produced all the documents as required as i had a job in hand.
Now due to some reason i had to move out of the job immediately.

My question is if they call the employer What type of question they are gonna ask to verify with my employer?
Will they be interested in knowing whether i am currently on a job as if my employer tell that i am not in a job anymore, then on that basis would they reject the application?
I had submitted Payslip, appointment letter and all, but now am confused and worried whether if this could become the reason for rejection

it shd not be a problem... HO will be interested n will try to know the evidence u submitted w.r.t the company, period, salary is correct or not.. unless ur employer intentionally gives wrong information to HO there is no fear.. cheers

T_mahmood · Post by **T_mahmood** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 2:51 pm

*********MY TIME LINES************

Category: HSMP to Tier 1 (Extention)
Applied: 23 January 2009
Reached HO: 26th Jan 2009
Visa Expired: 13 March 2009
Visa Status from: 1st March 2009 to 06th April: From AWT to UC to AWT
Faxed Urgent Treatment form: 7th April 2009 (Sent Employer letter and ticket)
Approval Date: 07 April 2009
Documents Received: 11 April 2009.

Thanks every body and wish best of luck to all those who are waiting.

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