Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!

[jd]

Hi flytouknida.. just checked my CC statement. fees deducted on 11th.. but no ref letter

cheers

[MK2773]

Hey all,

Here are the timelines.

Docs Sent - 24 Jul
Reference No Received - 27 Jul
Fees Deducted - 28 Jul
Docs Returned - 14 Aug

My Current leave was due to expire on 01 Jan 2010. New Validity is till 01 Jan 2013. Had applied for myself and my wife.

Good luck to everyone..

Take care

[flytouknida]

Hi JD,
Just now I received reference letter. Hope you also recieved today.

Thanks
Nida

Hi flytouknida.. just checked my CC statement. fees deducted on 11th.. but no ref letter

cheers

[jd]

Got the letter yesterday 14th.

Cheers...

Hi JD,
Just now I received reference letter. Hope you also recieved today.

Thanks
Nida

Hi flytouknida.. just checked my CC statement. fees deducted on 11th.. but no ref letter

cheers

[damian100]

Application Sent: 03 July 2009
Application Received by H.O & Fee Deducted: 03 July 09 & 06 July 09
Reference Letter Received: 07 July 2009
Visa Stamped: ..... still waiting

I've have been waiting for over 6 weeks now and no visa extension. Does anyone have any idea why or how to find out what is happening?

I have called the home office but they won’t give an update on the visa application until 14 weeks have passed.

[flytouknida]

Hi damian100,
It is really surprising me your case. Now a days ppl are saying that visa processing is very fast. Sometimes Immigration officer may sent a query/mail to your office. Find out in your office, Is there any query regarding you?.

All the best. Hope you recieve stamped docs soon.

Thanks
Nida

Application Sent: 03 July 2009
Application Received by H.O & Fee Deducted: 03 July 09 & 06 July 09
Reference Letter Received: 07 July 2009
Visa Stamped: ..... still waiting

I've have been waiting for over 6 weeks now and no visa extension. Does anyone have any idea why or how to find out what is happening?

I have called the home office but they won’t give an update on the visa application until 14 weeks have passed.

[baldude]

[quote="damian100"]Application Sent: 03 July 2009
Application Received by H.O & Fee Deducted: 03 July 09 & 06 July 09
Reference Letter Received: 07 July 2009
Visa Stamped: ..... still waiting

I've have been waiting for over 6 weeks now and no visa extension. Does anyone have any idea why or how to find out what is happening?

I have called the home office but they won’t give an update on the visa application until 14 weeks have passed.[/quote]
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if you have not already, please check the above thread most of the applications received/sent around the date you did, have received theirs. By the looks of it, may be the verifications in your case are still on-going.

you cant really get any help speaking to advisors as the instructions clearly indicate they dont care your call unless its been 14 weeks since your application.

Depending on when your visa runs out, either cancel your application and get back all your original docs and book an appointment for personal application with Croydon centre. You will ofcourse loose your fee.....you only got two options now....eitehr just wait (dont bother to call them) or just cancel your application to get your originals back (even this take around a week to 10 days time) and then make an appointment with in person application with Croydon....

[flamenco]

Hello guys, here is my timeline

Application sent : 25th July 2009
Application recieved by HO : 27th July 2009
Reference letter recieved : 30th July 2009
Application status: Aproved : 15 August 2009
Documents received: 18 August 2009

Visa extended till 15 August 2012

[baldude]

Application Sent : 27/07/2009
Application Received by H.O : 28/07/2009
Fee Deducted : 28/07/2009
Reference Letter Received: 30/07/2009
Visa Stamped : 18/08/2009
Documents posted by HO: 19/08/2009 (by Special Delivery)
Passport & documents Received : 20/08/2009
Total Processing time : 22 days
VIsa Granted: for 3 years from the current date of expiry

I had claimed points for my age but i was awarded 0 for it. Luckily had points from my earnings to cover it.

[mayhsmp]

Can we please know what reason they gave for not giving age points... What proof you had submitted for age?

[baldude]

[quote="mayhsmp"]Can we please know what reason they gave for not giving age points... What proof you had submitted for age?[/quote]

I had asked to refer to my passport for the proof of my age....
interesting enough that the approval letter I had received claims i have not claimed any points for my age.....there must be some dumb person handled my case.....coz i filled 3 mock applications before filling out the final one and 3 independent pair of eyes checked the application for any possible mistakes before i posted....i still got the coverting letters i had sent and clearly claimed points for my age......

[mayhsmp]

Can we please know what reason they gave for not giving age points... What proof you had submitted for age?

I had asked to refer to my passport for the proof of my age....
interesting enough that the approval letter I had received claims i have not claimed any points for my age.....there must be some dumb person handled my case.....coz i filled 3 mock applications before filling out the final one and 3 independent pair of eyes checked the application for any possible mistakes before i posted....i still got the coverting letters i had sent and clearly claimed points for my age......

Thanks for the reply....I have also submitted just passport and of course checked the box for claiming points..hope they consider it....

[ughosal]

Congrats!

I am applying for an extension (early) of HSMP (to Tier ). Anyone who can help on what docs are to be submitted along with my wife's dependant visa extension application?

Can I submit our applications together in same envelope? Or does it have to be different packs even if we apply at same time by post?

Marriage certificate required? original with my app or my wife's?

Thanks.

Thanks to the forum I have got Tier 1 extension from HSMP

Application Sent : 03/08/2009
Application Received by H.O & Fee Deducted : 04/08/09 & 06/08/09
Reference Letter Received: 06/08/2009
Visa Stamped : 11/08/2009
Passport & documents Received : 12/08/2009
Total Processing time : 9 days
Total Working days from the date sent & received : 5 days

I am happy to guide anyone on this with the docs

[nshar1]

Submit your wife's application in the same envelop. Yes you need to send the original marriage certificate.

Congrats!

I am applying for an extension (early) of HSMP (to Tier ). Anyone who can help on what docs are to be submitted along with my wife's dependant visa extension application?

Can I submit our applications together in same envelope? Or does it have to be different packs even if we apply at same time by post?

Marriage certificate required? original with my app or my wife's?

Thanks.

Thanks to the forum I have got Tier 1 extension from HSMP

Application Sent : 03/08/2009
Application Received by H.O & Fee Deducted : 04/08/09 & 06/08/09
Reference Letter Received: 06/08/2009
Visa Stamped : 11/08/2009
Passport & documents Received : 12/08/2009
Total Processing time : 9 days
Total Working days from the date sent & received : 5 days

I am happy to guide anyone on this with the docs

[adp]

Hi,
I'm planning to apply for FLR next month and would really appreciate it if someone can share their extension cover letter formats or point me to any posts where someone has posted.Iv'e being looking around in the sticky notes and other posts but couldn't find any.

Thanks in advance.

[flytouknida]

Hi,
I'm planning to apply for FLR next month and would really appreciate it if someone can share their extension cover letter formats or point me to any posts where someone has posted.Iv'e being looking around in the sticky notes and other posts but couldn't find any.

Thanks in advance.

HI, Just see the below format, hope i ... n.com

[sastha]

Hello everyone, I hold a HSMP visa issued in March 2008. I entered UK in April 2008 and got into a job in December 2008. My role was made redundant since June and i have been looking out for jobs. I can see myself being picked up soon in October 2009. The clarification i seek to make is that of HSMP extension.

my hsmp visa expires in March 2010. I understand that under the extension rules, one has to show any consecutive 12 month period. In that case , assuming i show from Feb 2008 to Jan 2010, my earning points do not make me eligible for the extension. The only way i see is to break my earning into 1. From Dec 08 to May 09 and Oct to Jan 2010.

The earning potential needs to be shown for any consecutive 12 months out of the 15months immediately prior to appyling for extension. As i mentioned earlier, i have to break up my earnings from Dec 2008 to May 2009 and Oct 2009 to Feb 2010 because i can claim points based on my earning potential only if i show it this way. I comprehend this period is within 15 months but not consequtive 12 months. Will this pose a problem or can i explain the situation in the cover letter while applying for extension as i was between jobs from June to Sep 2010?

Any assistance in this regard would be appreciated!

Thanks,

[vimg07]

Thanks everybody , Once again this forum has helped me a lot and i have got my extension

Application Sent : 04/08/2009
Application Received by H.O : 05/08/2009
Fee Deducted : 05/08/2009
Reference Letter Received: 06/08/2009
Visa Stamped : 26/08/2009
Passport & documents Received : 29/08/2009

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[vam91221]

Thanks guys

[innocentdevil]

Hello everyone, I hold a HSMP visa issued in March 2008. I entered UK in April 2008 and got into a job in December 2008. My role was made redundant since June and i have been looking out for jobs. I can see myself being picked up soon in October 2009. The clarification i seek to make is that of HSMP extension.

my hsmp visa expires in March 2010. I understand that under the extension rules, one has to show any consecutive 12 month period. In that case , assuming i show from Feb 2008 to Jan 2010, my earning points do not make me eligible for the extension. The only way i see is to break my earning into 1. From Dec 08 to May 09 and Oct to Jan 2010.

The earning potential needs to be shown for any consecutive 12 months out of the 15months immediately prior to appyling for extension. As i mentioned earlier, i have to break up my earnings from Dec 2008 to May 2009 and Oct 2009 to Feb 2010 because i can claim points based on my earning potential only if i show it this way. I comprehend this period is within 15 months but not consequtive 12 months. Will this pose a problem or can i explain the situation in the cover letter while applying for extension as i was between jobs from June to Sep 2010?

Any assistance in this regard would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Mate, if you earn enough money in less than 12 months then you don't have to show all 12 months pay slips. For example, if you have earned 23000 in 6 months and you can prove it by 6 Months Payslips from your employer and evidence going into your bank account for all those 6 months then you don't have to worry about 12 pay slips. The guidance notes say as long as you earn enough and meet the requirement, you are fine.

Now, you are the one who knows if you have met the criteria or not to claim the points. Hope this helps.

[vam91221]

I am in process of applying for my early extension HSMP to Tier 1.

I am Salaried (26k) + Self-employed (8k).

I am self-employed since 06/2007 and paid £800 tax for 2007/08 myself.

I am not sure of the format of documents to get from my accountant.

I had a chat with an agent who said that now a days 9/10 applications are from self employed and hence accounts have to be done by professionals who will draft out 15-16 pages as required by the HO. Hence he will charge me £700 for accounts and his fees £700 + Application fees.

Can anybody suggest if this sounds reasonable?

If No, can you'll suggest the format of letters that I need to get from my accountant.

Kind regards,

Vraj.

[mayhsmp]

Hi,

I had a query regarding extensions? My visa is expiring 15th Sep.. I have applied for visa on 18th Aug, ref no received 21st Aug. I am eagerly waiting for visa since I need to give the details at work.

I want to know if home office considers the visa expriy date and give the extensions before that? Or do I need to request HO about urgent consideration here?

Many thanks
Mayhsmp

[crowbar6]

Hi,

I had a query regarding extensions? My visa is expiring 15th Sep.. I have applied for visa on 18th Aug, ref no received 21st Aug. I am eagerly waiting for visa since I need to give the details at work.

I want to know if home office considers the visa expriy date and give the extensions before that? Or do I need to request HO about urgent consideration here?

Many thanks
Mayhsmp

You can continue to work if your application is with HO and your leave has expired. You can also tell your employer that your application is currently being processed and they can contact HO directly for an update. This issue has been discussed in this post.

[mayhsmp]

You can continue to work if your application is with HO and your leave has expired. You can also tell your employer that your application is currently being processed and they can contact HO directly for an update. This issue has been discussed in this post.

Thanks a lot crowbar6.

Cheers...

[flytouknida]

Hi JD,
Did you hear anything about your visa so far? I haven't received anything. Eagerly waiting for visa.

Is anybody recieved visa who applied around Aug-10th?

Thanks and Cheers
Nida

Got the letter yesterday 14th.

Cheers...

Hi JD,
Just now I received reference letter. Hope you also recieved today.

Thanks
Nida

Hi flytouknida.. just checked my CC statement. fees deducted on 11th.. but no ref letter

cheers