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miki wrote:Hello,
I have submitted my Tier 1 extension application on 18th Feb 2009.
Old visa expired on – 5th March 2009.
My application was straight forward.
I received reference letter dated 19th Feb 2009.
On 27th May, 14 weeks completed and I was getting same answer for status as "Under consideration" for 2 months.
So I made complain on 28th May and received reference letter related to complain.
Today I received reply for complain that "We are still trying to locate your documents within our agency".
It means they lost my file but they don't want to accept it.
1) Now which are the options available for me to act? (Other than Just wait ..wait…. )
2) Can solicitor help in this case? / Local MP?
3) As My contract job could end any time. (1-2 weeks)
So would like to know, can someone look for new job if application is pending with HO? (Is there any chance to secure any contract / permanent job without new visa copy). Or its just time waste to look for new job.
Please suggest.
Thanks VT_76. That's right atleast I got some updates and exact reason behind delay.vt_76 wrote:Hi Miki,
atlast you got to know some status atleast.....no wonder you had wait that long with same status..
if possible try to claim for not being able to work from HO....
I wish you good luck ...hope that it will be sorted out soon..
VT
Can you contact the person who wrote you? Write a letter explaining that you need it to take new contract work ASAP. If they don't find it in 2 weeks, I think it's lost. You have to be prepared to go through replacing your passport and the visas.miki wrote: Thanks VT_76. That's right atleast I got some updates and exact reason behind delay.
Just don't understand what are the options I have ? Or Should I just wait for the next reply from HO.
Hello Bani,bani wrote:Can you contact the person who wrote you? Write a letter explaining that you need it to take new contract work ASAP. If they don't find it in 2 weeks, I think it's lost. You have to be prepared to go through replacing your passport and the visas.miki wrote: Thanks VT_76. That's right atleast I got some updates and exact reason behind delay.
Just don't understand what are the options I have ? Or Should I just wait for the next reply from HO.
But on the bright side, you have their acknowledgment that they had it, that you submitted the application on time, etc. It will be a hassle, but your immigration status should be secure. And they should bend over backwards to get your Tier 1 on the new passport immediately. Maybe a solicitor would be of help in this case.
Just thought, could they at least write you a letter that you are entitled to take up work in the UK and that they have your papers? This would at least help you get new work.
Yes, you are right about that. Most employers will not take the risk of giving you a long-term job when your application with UKBA could go either way. You will probably lose the job to another candidate.My query is that "Could any employer will hesitant to give me any role as application is pending with HO" ?
Thanks VT_76.bani wrote:Yes, you are right about that. Most employers will not take the risk of giving you a long-term job when your application with UKBA could go either way. You will probably lose the job to another candidate.My query is that "Will any employer be hesitant to give me any role as application is pending with HO" ?
Good luck.
Its worth spending £75 fee for immigration lawyer.miki wrote:Could someone suggest any solicitor who can help and push my case so that atleast HO accepts that they lost my document and I can resubmit my application instead of keep on waiting.
Is it worth to spend £75 for an appoinment and discuss my case with immigration solicitor ?
Do I have any option to act now ? Or just wait for home office to send more updates in next few weeks/months.
Really confused and don't know what I should do.
Please suggest.
--------------------------miki wrote:Hello,
I have submitted my Tier 1 extension application on 18th Feb 2009.
Old visa expired on – 5th March 2009.
My application was straight forward.
I received reference letter dated 19th Feb 2009.
On 27th May, 14 weeks completed and I was getting same answer for status as "Under consideration" for 2 months.
So I made complain on 28th May and received reference letter related to complain.
Today I received reply for complain that "We are still trying to locate your documents within our agency".
It means they lost my file but they don't want to accept it.
1) Now which are the options available for me to act? (Other than Just wait ..wait…. )
2) Can solicitor help in this case? / Local MP?
3) As My contract job could end any time. (1-2 weeks)
So would like to know, can someone look for new job if application is pending with HO? (Is there any chance to secure any contract / permanent job without new visa copy). Or its just time waste to look for new job.
Please suggest.
miki wrote:Finally Good news. Recv. passports back with extnesion visa till 5 March 2012.
Hip hip hurrey....Time to book long vacation. very much relaxed now.
Timelines.....
Category: HSMP to Tier 1 (Extention)
Applied: 18 Feb 2009
Reached HO as Dated on Ref. letter : 19th Feb 2009
Visa Expired: 5 March 2009
Visa Status:
Before 2nd Apr(No idea abt exact date) - Recv. call from Homeoffice to my employer.
2nd Apr (6 weeks completed) - Awaiting Further Consideration
3rd Apr to till last week - Under consideration
Made complaint - 28th May (after exact 14 weks)
Complaint Reply - 23rd June - Reason for delay - "Unable to locate your application within our agency"
Invloved local MP on 1st July. He sent letter to HO on 2nd July.
7th July - Recv. all docs and passports with visa extension till 05 march 2012.
Visa stamped on - 25th March 2009.
It shows that my application was misplaced somewhere for almost 3.5 months.
Thanks to everybody for all your kind support,help and suggestions.
All the best.
Thanks VT_76.vt_76 wrote:Yes, Miki finally you can go on long vacation....wait is over..
do you think because your local MP involved, you got the docs back quickly?
VT
miki wrote: Can't say anything what exactly worked for me. ( May be complaint / local MP involvement / just destiny ).