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[inna]

I would guess you will get all your papers returned in 6 weeks with either the visa being accepted or not.

I was suprized just how easy it was to get..... I worried by self sick that I had done something wrong.

So you had no communication at all between the application acknowledged letter and getting all your papers back?

I guess I just wait it out.. I'm hoping it is done this week like the website timeline suggests.

[melimango]

Hi, I haven't posted in here since I applied for HSMP, but here are my times in case it helps anyone:

HSMP to Tier 1 (General)
27/3/09: Sent via courier
31/3/09: Received confirmation letter
6/5/09: Received passport & documents back dated 1/5

Strangely it's leave to remain until 1/5/12, even though my old one ended on 1/6/09.

[paperwork]

Here is my processing time from India (Mumbai)

[inna]

Hi, I haven't posted in here since I applied for HSMP, but here are my times in case it helps anyone:

HSMP to Tier 1 (General)
27/3/09: Sent via courier
31/3/09: Received confirmation letter
6/5/09: Received passport & documents back dated 1/5

Strangely it's leave to remain until 1/5/12, even though my old one ended on 1/6/09.

Great news!
Did you get any communication or updates between the 31/3 and 6/5? I'm on a very similar time scale to you, but I'm yet to hear anything since my confirmation letter on the 27/3.

[mambal06]

Applied on 6 April 2009
Reached HO 7 April 2009
Money deducted 14 April 2009 (cheque)
Reference letter 16 April 2009
Email received on 6 May 2009 from caseworker about claiming public funds as I forgot to tick NO in the form. Sent immediate reply and also spoke to her.
Confirmed by HO on 7 May 2009 that the case is approved and sent for delivery.

[MattM]

WP to Tier 1 (G)
Applied on 24 March 2009
Reached HO 25 March 2009
Money deducted 27 March 2009
Reference letter 27 March 2009
Rang today 07 May 2009 and they say awaiting further consideration.

Any idea what that means?

[mambal06]

WP to Tier 1 (G)
Applied on 24 March 2009
Reached HO 25 March 2009
Money deducted 27 March 2009
Reference letter 27 March 2009
Rang today 07 May 2009 and they say awaiting further consideration.

Any idea what that means?

They are waiting for additional information / verification from outside parties for example HMRC, Employer etc.

[destiniation_london]

WP to Tier 1 (G)
Applied on 24 March 2009
Reached HO 25 March 2009
Money deducted 27 March 2009
Reference letter 27 March 2009
Rang today 07 May 2009 and they say awaiting further consideration.

Any idea what that means?

This is EXACTLY similar to my timeframe. Even, for me they are saying it is under further consideration. I have read in the forum, many people have received their visa'a even when their status is 'FC' .....maybe we should be receiving our approval as well very soon...lets see.. (fingers crossed!)

[zeevirgo]

yeah same my situation

i applied on 26th MArch 09
received ack on 6th April 09

and today 7th MAy 09 i called and status was awaiting Consideration

what does it means..........

WP to Tier 1 (G)
Applied on 24 March 2009
Reached HO 25 March 2009
Money deducted 27 March 2009
Reference letter 27 March 2009
Rang today 07 May 2009 and they say awaiting further consideration.

Any idea what that means?

This is EXACTLY similar to my timeframe. Even, for me they are saying it is under further consideration. I have read in the forum, many people have received their visa'a even when their status is 'FC' .....maybe we should be receiving our approval as well very soon...lets see.. (fingers crossed!)

[smacky]

I sent my docs on the 26th as well.. called today (8th May).. under consideration..

[MattM]

Thanks mambal06.

[tier_1]

Hello,
Could someone please let me know the link where I can track the status of my application.
Also, what is the process to request fast processing?
Thanks.

[inna]

Category: HSMP to Tier 1 (Extension)
Applied: 25 March
HO Letter (dated): 27 March
HO Letter (received): 31 March
Current Visa Expiry: 23 April
Approval Date: ?
Documents Received: ?

I just called the Home Office today and they could only say it was 'Under Consideration' - so I have no idea how much longer I will need to wait to find out.

[destiniation_london]

WP to Tier 1 (G)
Applied on 24 March 2009
Reached HO 25 March 2009
Money deducted 27 March 2009
Reference letter 27 March 2009
Rang today 07 May 2009 and they say awaiting further consideration.

Any idea what that means?

This is EXACTLY similar to my timeframe. Even, for me they are saying it is under further consideration. I have read in the forum, many people have received their visa'a even when their status is 'FC' .....maybe we should be receiving our approval as well very soon...lets see.. (fingers crossed!)

Good news guys....i got my Tier 1 visa approved till May 2012.... it was under awaiting further consideration till 6th May and that is the date visa was stamped on passport.... So, maybe the status of 'Awaiting further Consideration' means some senior caseworker is going to review it and it would go for stamping after that.....

All the best to you all guys and thanks a lot once again for all the help....

[smacky]

congratulations! gives us some hope.. thanks for the update

[kams19]

WP to Tier 1 (G)
Applied on 24 March 2009
Reached HO 25 March 2009
Money deducted 27 March 2009
Reference letter 27 March 2009
Rang today 07 May 2009 and they say awaiting further consideration.

Any idea what that means?

This is EXACTLY similar to my timeframe. Even, for me they are saying it is under further consideration. I have read in the forum, many people have received their visa'a even when their status is 'FC' .....maybe we should be receiving our approval as well very soon...lets see.. (fingers crossed!)

Good news guys....i got my Tier 1 visa approved till May 2012.... it was under awaiting further consideration till 6th May and that is the date visa was stamped on passport.... So, maybe the status of 'Awaiting further Consideration' means some senior caseworker is going to review it and it would go for stamping after that.....

All the best to you all guys and thanks a lot once again for all the help....

Congrats for ur visa buddy! so ur destination to london is fixed

[MattM]

Congrats destiniation_london. Is it a WP to Tier 1 Visa conversion or a new visa altogether?

[destiniation_london]

Congrats destiniation_london. Is it a WP to Tier 1 Visa conversion or a new visa altogether?

Thanks mate.. It was from WP to Tier 1..

[zeevirgo]

Hi Congrats .......can you tell me when you sent application...

i sent on 26th march but till yesterday it was awaiting consideration...

Congrats destiniation_london. Is it a WP to Tier 1 Visa conversion or a new visa altogether?

Thanks mate.. It was from WP to Tier 1..

[destiniation_london]

Hi Congrats .......can you tell me when you sent application...

i sent on 26th march but till yesterday it was awaiting consideration...

Congrats destiniation_london. Is it a WP to Tier 1 Visa conversion or a new visa altogether?

Thanks mate.. It was from WP to Tier 1..

Thanks Virgo...this were my timelines:

Application Sent : 24th March
Reached HO : 25th March
Fee deducted:27th March
Reference Letter received: 27th March (dated 26th March)
status as on 5th May (completion of 6 weeks) : Awaiting Further Consideration
status as on 6th May : Same...AFC
Status as on 7th May : Dispatched package
Approval received on 8th May with visa stamped till May 2012..

I would ideally not trust on the status which Call center gives....i have seen cases where status was told to be AFC in the morning and people had received their passports in the evening....hopefully your approval too would be on the way...all the best mate!

[raja1082k1]

Hi all...

Applied on 19th March and status has been:

30th Apr--- Under Consideration
5th Apr---- Under Consideration
7th Apr---- Under Further Consideration
8th Apr---- Under Consideration

Can anyone pl clarify!!!

[zeevirgo]

Hi

well same with me but you know it will be same always they have only 2 status message and you already have them and i think u are jsut near to recevie your approval.............
best of luck and pray for me cheers

Hi all...

Applied on 19th March and status has been:

30th Apr--- Under Consideration
5th Apr---- Under Consideration
7th Apr---- Under Further Consideration
8th Apr---- Under Consideration

Can anyone pl clarify!!!

[raja1082k1]

Hi all...

Applied on 19th March and status has been:

30th Apr--- Under Consideration
5th Apr---- Under Consideration
7th Apr---- Under Further Consideration
8th Apr---- Under Consideration

Can anyone pl clarify!!!

Hi all....

Happy to tell you that I've got my passport back today.
Visa was approved on 8th May,09 valid till 8th May,2012.
One thing I learnt/experienced here was abt the status of the visa.

If any one has got his appln status changed from "Under Consideration" to "Under Further Consideration" again to "Under Consideration" that means visa is approved or already processed and you will get it in next couple of days.(refer my visa status above).

For those who are waiting, my best wishes are with them and advice them to keep best hopes alive wih patience.

[sach1636]

Thanks boarders,
Extremely useful forum. Just reading the comments and views helped me so much. Got my tier 1 visa. Mine was WP to TIER 1 switch case.
My time-line,
25-march, application posted
30-march, letter from HO with reference
7-May, received visa stamped for me and dependent.
I did not do any communication with the HO as timelines discussed in this forum helped me calm my nerves.
regards,
sach

[bizmuk]

WP to Tier 1

Application Sent : 19th March
Reached HO : 20th March
Fee deducted:21th March
Reference Letter received: 23th March
Approval received on 7th May with visa stamped till May 2012

This forum has been a great help. This was my second application. The first time I had made mistakes in my application and hence was rejected. So with £750 lost I think I am well poised to share a few learning’s which may help new applicants.

1. If you are in doubt of your minimum maintenance eligibility due to multiple bank accounts, its better to take a letter from your bank stating that you have more than the required maintenance funds in your bank account
2. Past Earnings: Please be sure of your P60 as a piece of evidence. This can only be used if you use it in April as the evidence should show the past 12 months.
3. If you have an opportunity to find a friend who is also applying for the Tier1 visa, it can be a good to identify errors and mistakes.
4. Do not rely on the responses given by the customer service centre, they have misguided me in writing and on telephone, so read old posts and messages on this forum to validate your question/answer.

Thanks again for all those who have contributed to the forum and I will also participate in helping others.