2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri May 22, 2009 2:36 pm

flygirl wrote:I agree, Hoopsy. The checks are probably done cyclically. They bring out a batch, try to ring previous employers etc. if they can't get a response they put it back till the next cycle. A friend of mine's an immigration lawyer and told me this.

Hoping for good news very soon from you.

That's a new info for me... wow!! atleast ppl who r waiting can co-relate their long waiting times if they are having some verifications due...

thanks flygirl...

sureshaverineni · Post by **sureshaverineni** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:11 pm

Hi All

I got my tier1 general on 22nd May.

Thanx everybody in this forum for all the support.I was a silent reader all these days going through all the posts.

WP to Tier 1 (G)
Applied on 6th April 2009
Reached HO 7th April 2009
Money deducted 8th April 2009
Reference letter 9th April 2009
I have never called HO in the meantime.
Received docs on 22nd May with visa stamped .

Once again A BIG Thanx & Best of luck for all waiting for decision.

Thanx & Regards
Suresh Averineni

Jony · Post by **Jony** » Wed May 27, 2009 1:17 pm

I got my passport with Tier 1 approved. Thanks for all for the support

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Wed May 27, 2009 1:25 pm

Jony wrote:I got my passport with Tier 1 approved. Thanks for all for the support

Congrats Jony...

Can you please post your timelines for the benefit of others to compare n see where their application is lying w.r.t urs

cheers

achintk · Post by **achintk** » Wed May 27, 2009 4:42 pm

Date Applied/Docs sent: 21-APR-2009
Date Docs reached HO:22-Apr
Date Payment Deducted: 22- Apr
Visa Stamp date : 21 - May
Date Passport/Docs received from HO: 27-May-2009
Valid until : Jun-2012
Result & VISA stamped: Approved
Current FLR Status: HSMP to Tier1 (G)

Thanks all for posting useful information on this forum

AK

alblr · Post by **alblr** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:14 pm

Hi guys,

I submitted on 26th march.

Payment deducted on 2nd April

Got reference letter on 3rd April.

When i call HO...they say further consideration ...even today

I don't know wat is happening....is there anyone applied on same time and facing same problem?

Thanks

hoopsy · Post by **hoopsy** » Wed May 27, 2009 5:46 pm

alblr wrote:Hi guys,

I submitted on 26th march.

Payment deducted on 2nd April

Got reference letter on 3rd April.

When i call HO...they say further consideration ...even today

I don't know wat is happening....is there anyone applied on same time and facing same problem?

Thanks

Welcome to the club......still awaiting further consideration since January. Well, by God's Grace we won't have to wait for too long before we get good news. All the best.

alblr · Post by **alblr** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:03 pm

Hi Guys,

Yesterday when i called HO the reply was awaiting further consideration.

Today there reply was under consideration...

Is there any difference between two ?

Thanks

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:35 am

alblr wrote:Hi Guys,

Yesterday when i called HO the reply was awaiting further consideration.

Today there reply was under consideration...

Is there any difference between two ?

Thanks

As per our experience..

AFC - means waiting to be allocated to some caseworker to look into your application

UC - means a caseworker has been allocated and is looking into your application

UFC - means when a caseworker has something to be verified with ur employer or bank or educational institutes.. and they are waiting for reply...

hope this helps...

destiniation_london · Post by **destiniation_london** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:53 pm

tvn_ramesh wrote:
alblr wrote:Hi Guys,

Yesterday when i called HO the reply was awaiting further consideration.

Today there reply was under consideration...

Is there any difference between two ?

Thanks
As per our experience..

AC - means waiting to be allocated to some caseworker to look into your application

UC - means a caseworker has been allocated and is looking into your application

UFC - means when a caseworker has something to be verified with ur employer or bank or educational institutes.. and they are waiting for reply...

hope this helps...

Just a small correction and addition to the post above by Ramesh,

AFC - means Awaiting further consideration, it probably means the case worker had a look at your case and your case is now awaiting consideration or review from some senior case worker.

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:24 am

Guys...

Any Feb-March Applicants still waiting for their approvals.. or recently got approved..

Can you put in ur timelines.. with some explanation why it took soo long if u could find??

it will help others applied during that time to see the reasons n timings..

Goodluck guys

pcr · Post by **pcr** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:42 am

All,

Here is my timeline for extension of HSMP (non JR) -> Tier 1 General.

Application sent (including 3 dependants) - 22-Apr-09
Received by HO - 23-Apr-09
Ref No received - 25-Apr-09
Approval date - 29-May-09
Received passports - 02-Jun-09

Paid by Postal Orders. Visa extended till June 2012. No employer verification.

Thank you all for your contribution to this forum.

All the best.

Cheers
pcr

overdraft · Post by **overdraft** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:04 pm

tvn_ramesh wrote:Guys...

Any Feb-March Applicants still waiting for their approvals.. or recently got approved..

Can you put in ur timelines.. with some explanation why it took soo long if u could find??

it will help others applied during that time to see the reasons n timings..

Goodluck guys

Hi guys here is my timeline

Applied on 20th March

Fees Debited on 26th March

and approved and dispatched on 21st may

Even thought i haven't received it yet, as it has been sent back by royal mail back to HO

So still waiting to get it

ukdreamer · Post by **ukdreamer** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:09 pm

I have applied for HSMP -> Tier1 Extension on 1st June, My current visa valid tilll Jan 2010. I have mentionned in the cover that "I have completed my current postion last month, due to economic downtown employers are reluctant to offer jos, reason is not enough long term visa, so i don't have any other option left other than applying for extenion". I hope this would not make any advert affect on my application. fingure crossed!!

I have sent 12 months payslip matching Bank statement for 12 months and 3 months for maintence funds including 3 depedents. For my wife application 'Marriage Certificate' and for kids their 'Birth Certificatge' i have attached.

Thanks

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:29 pm

ukdreamer wrote:I have applied for HSMP -> Tier1 Extension on 1st June, My current visa valid tilll Jan 2010. I have mentionned in the cover that "I have completed my current postion last month, due to economic downtown employers are reluctant to offer jos, reason is not enough long term visa, so i don't have any other option left other than applying for extenion". I hope this would not make any advert affect on my application. fingure crossed!!

I have sent 12 months payslip matching Bank statement for 12 months and 3 months for maintence funds including 3 depedents. For my wife application 'Marriage Certificate' and for kids their 'Birth Certificatge' i have attached.

Thanks

It looks very early application for extension.. let us know how it goes... wish you good luck

ukdreamer · Post by **ukdreamer** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:03 pm

I have seen in this forum, same time expiry dated applicant applied in the month of may and got approved. I don't think it will be a problem. Just i wanted to share with this forum.

tvn_ramesh wrote:
ukdreamer wrote:I have applied for HSMP -> Tier1 Extension on 1st June, My current visa valid tilll Jan 2010. I have mentionned in the cover that "I have completed my current postion last month, due to economic downtown employers are reluctant to offer jos, reason is not enough long term visa, so i don't have any other option left other than applying for extenion". I hope this would not make any advert affect on my application. fingure crossed!!

I have sent 12 months payslip matching Bank statement for 12 months and 3 months for maintence funds including 3 depedents. For my wife application 'Marriage Certificate' and for kids their 'Birth Certificatge' i have attached.

Thanks
It looks very early application for extension.. let us know how it goes... wish you good luck

Sheikh25 · Post by **Sheikh25** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:15 pm

tvn_ramesh wrote:Guys...

Any Feb-March Applicants still waiting for their approvals.. or recently got approved..

Can you put in ur timelines.. with some explanation why it took soo long if u could find??

it will help others applied during that time to see the reasons n timings..

Goodluck guys

Applied on 27th of March....Still on AFC....

miki · Post by **miki** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:50 pm

tvn_ramesh wrote:Guys...

Any Feb-March Applicants still waiting for their approvals.. or recently got approved..

Can you put in ur timelines.. with some explanation why it took soo long if u could find??

it will help others applied during that time to see the reasons n timings..

Goodluck guys

Applied on 19th Feb and still "Under Consideration" from last 2 1/2 months.

Last week made a complain and waiting for reason from HO for this delay. (will get in next 2-3 weeks).

I know mostly will get a reason as "Extended checks".

After that just wait...wait..wait..may take 10-12 months.(Getting ready for worst)

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:42 pm

miki wrote:
Applied on 19th Feb and still "Under Consideration" from last 2 1/2 months.

Last week made a complain and waiting for reason from HO for this delay. (will get in next 2-3 weeks).

I know mostly will get a reason as "Extended checks".

After that just wait...wait..wait..may take 10-12 months.(Getting ready for worst)

Miki... sory that it is taking too long.. but as they say no news is still good news.. just hold on to ur nerves...

Do you know any verifications that might be pushing it longer?? or is it simple straight forwrd case??

Wish you all the best mate.. will hope to hear good news from you soon

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:44 pm

Sheikh25 wrote:
tvn_ramesh wrote:Guys...

Any Feb-March Applicants still waiting for their approvals.. or recently got approved..

Can you put in ur timelines.. with some explanation why it took soo long if u could find??

it will help others applied during that time to see the reasons n timings..

Goodluck guys
Applied on 27th of March....Still on AFC....

Sheikh.. most of the normal straight forward case (mine is one) usually took around 8-9weeks if ur's is straight forward than u r stil in the the time zone.. but if u think there is something for checking that u know it so u can wait based on it..

Trust you will hear good news soon mate

Sheikh25 · Post by **Sheikh25** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:24 pm

tvn_ramesh wrote:
Sheikh25 wrote:
tvn_ramesh wrote:Guys...

Any Feb-March Applicants still waiting for their approvals.. or recently got approved..

Can you put in ur timelines.. with some explanation why it took soo long if u could find??

it will help others applied during that time to see the reasons n timings..

Goodluck guys
Applied on 27th of March....Still on AFC....
Sheikh.. most of the normal straight forward case (mine is one) usually took around 8-9weeks if ur's is straight forward than u r stil in the the time zone.. but if u think there is something for checking that u know it so u can wait based on it..

Trust you will hear good news soon mate

Thanks for input.

To me it was pretty straight forward case,employer verification has been done couple of weeks back.

called today 9 am and status was UC, just called now 16:15 and they say AFC.

Its kind of joke but annoying one!!!

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:30 pm

Sheikh25 wrote:Thanks for input.

To me it was pretty straight forward case,employer verification has been done couple of weeks back.

called today 9 am and status was UC, just called now 16:15 and they say AFC. Its kind of joke but annoying one!!!

Sheikh..

i would say that is really a good positive news for you... wat i would dor or advise u to do once your application is UC is that every day i call the home office 3times 9-930am - 1-1.30pm n 3-30pm.. for atleast 1day to make sure the status is UC becos out of my exp.. i found that the systems in HO are not equally updated??? (how come pls dont ask me.. we found this during our feb mar.. as on the same day one applicant got the status as UC - UFC - UC - AFC... ha ha... but luckly in 3-4days he got approval..

so on monday just call 3times a day and if u get the same status that is correct... or confirmed...

But iam sure your case will be approved very soon.. may be in 4-5days..

goodluck

Sheikh25 · Post by **Sheikh25** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:36 pm

tvn_ramesh wrote:
Sheikh25 wrote:Thanks for input.

To me it was pretty straight forward case,employer verification has been done couple of weeks back.

called today 9 am and status was UC, just called now 16:15 and they say AFC. Its kind of joke but annoying one!!!
Sheikh..

i would say that is really a good positive news for you... wat i would dor or advise u to do once your application is UC is that every day i call the home office 3times 9-930am - 1-1.30pm n 3-30pm.. for atleast 1day to make sure the status is UC becos out of my exp.. i found that the systems in HO are not equally updated??? (how come pls dont ask me.. we found this during our feb mar.. as on the same day one applicant got the status as UC - UFC - UC - AFC... ha ha... but luckly in 3-4days he got approval..

so on monday just call 3times a day and if u get the same status that is correct... or confirmed...

But iam sure your case will be approved very soon.. may be in 4-5days..

goodluck

Bless you!!!!!

Will call them 3 times on monday and update you....
Thanks...

Sheikh25 · Post by **Sheikh25** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:33 pm

Ramesh,

Do you think that one of the reason behind getting different application status (UC AFC UFC) on same day could be because of getting responses from different call centre?

What I meant to say is that probably HO has got more than one call centres and status could be updated on one call centre's database and the other one(s) could still have the same old application status at the same time?

miki · Post by **miki** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 9:46 pm

tvn_ramesh wrote:
miki wrote:
Applied on 19th Feb and still "Under Consideration" from last 2 1/2 months.

Last week made a complain and waiting for reason from HO for this delay. (will get in next 2-3 weeks).

I know mostly will get a reason as "Extended checks".

After that just wait...wait..wait..may take 10-12 months.(Getting ready for worst)
Miki... sory that it is taking too long.. but as they say no news is still good news.. just hold on to ur nerves...

Do you know any verifications that might be pushing it longer?? or is it simple straight forwrd case??

Wish you all the best mate.. will hope to hear good news from you soon

Thanks tvn_ramesh.

It's very straight forward case except lost passport.

Now final wait is to get response from HO on complain.

After that ..just wait.

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