HSMP to T1 extention 3 years granted - my story

chrisonrails · Post by **chrisonrails** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:27 pm

Hi,

First of all, thanks to the people from this forum. You are the best !
Here is the time line:

1) First application sent out on 24/08/2009

2) Got rejected due to old photo and received my docs on 19/09/2009 which is one day after my visa validity (18/09/2009)

3) Posted help on Immigrationboards.com, got some suggestions.

4) Phoned HO on 21/09/2009, the lady on the other end said no guarantee the fresh application will be accepted as my visa was already expired, but she also confirmed she cannot stop me resending the application.

5) Sent an fresh application with explanation of overstay on conver letter as well as the original reject letter as an evidence. Also stats details on D16, D17 on application form(Say 'Yes' to overstay) - 21/09/2009

6) Fee deducted on 22/09/2009

7) Acknowledge letter received on 29/09/2009

The previous application fee was refunded on 10/10/2009

9) Application approved on 13/10/2009

10) Received my docs on 14/10/2009

For visa expiry , my experiences is dont be panic as long as you have convincing explanation, HO are not bunch of unreasonable people. But do explain clearly in your cover letter and the application form.

imran22 · Post by **imran22** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 2:57 pm

Can you please confirm where your visa is issued from is it CROYDON or DURHAM

i know the address we post application to is DURHAM

chrisonrails · Post by **chrisonrails** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:09 pm

imran22 wrote:Can you please confirm where your visa is issued from is it CROYDON or DURHAM

i know the address we post application to is DURHAM

It is issued from Sheffield. Same as the acknowledge letter.

innocentdevil · Post by **innocentdevil** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:17 pm

don't think visa issue location matters anyway. but i do the work permits dept is in sheffield and the rest of the depts are scattered around durham, croydon and so on

saratbabu07 · Post by **saratbabu07** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:30 pm

Congratulations chrisonrails!
I've applied for my HSMP to Tier 1 extension and awaiting decision. Did you send a self addressed envelope with your application for the HO to return you docs?

chrisonrails · Post by **chrisonrails** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:35 pm

saratbabu07 wrote:Congratulations chrisonrails!
I've applied for my HSMP to Tier 1 extension and awaiting decision. Did you send a self addressed envelope with your application for the HO to return you docs?

Nop, they posted my docs back using 1st class I guess as I am still in office and my wife singed the mail.

saratbabu07 · Post by **saratbabu07** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:39 pm

Cool, I hadn't send a self addressed envelope with my application and wondered if i had to sent them now.

mvent00 · Post by **mvent00** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:54 pm

Great!!!! Congratulations..That is a great news indeed!!! Arrange a party for your friends

chrisonrails · Post by **chrisonrails** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:46 pm

mvent00 wrote:Great!!!! Congratulations..That is a great news indeed!!! Arrange a party for your friends

Thanks, gonna have a small celebration on this weekend.

crowbar6 · Post by **crowbar6** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:33 pm

Really good stuff... had read your earlier post and acknowledge it can be such an unnerving experience. Alls well that ends well.

chrisonrails · Post by **chrisonrails** » Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:24 pm

crowbar6 wrote:Really good stuff... had read your earlier post and acknowledge it can be such an unnerving experience. Alls well that ends well.

Thanks for your help in the previous thread

Sushil-ACCA · Post by **Sushil-ACCA** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 12:05 pm

Congratulations

kEEP POSTING and visiting this site

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HSMP to T1 extention 3 years granted - my story

HSMP to T1 extention 3 years granted - my story