Can I track my application online

[hsmphsmpIndia]

Hi Group,

I applied for a Tier1 extension about 2 weeks back and have got a reference number from the HO.

However, I am not sure in what ways I can use this reference number.

Is there an online portal where I can check my application status using this reference? Or do I just have to rely on calling them to get status, the last time I called they said they can provide status only after 14 weeks of application .

Any advice appreciated.

[tvn_ramesh]

Hi Group,

I applied for a Tier1 extension about 2 weeks back and have got a reference number from the HO.

However, I am not sure in what ways I can use this reference number.

Is there an online portal where I can check my application status using this reference? Or do I just have to rely on calling them to get status, the last time I called they said they can provide status only after 14 weeks of application .

Any advice appreciated.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... tingtimes/

This is the only way to know where u stand before u are eligable to call after 14weeks..

[ChetanOjha]

Hi Group,

I applied for a Tier1 extension about 2 weeks back and have got a reference number from the HO.

However, I am not sure in what ways I can use this reference number.

Is there an online portal where I can check my application status using this reference? Or do I just have to rely on calling them to get status, the last time I called they said they can provide status only after 14 weeks of application .

Any advice appreciated.

Apart from what ramesh mentioned, NO.

[hsmphsmpIndia]

Another quick foolish question:).

The waiting times link on the ukba site says:

[quote]During the week commencing 19 October 2009, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 30 September 2009. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.[/quote]

The "received on or before" part, it really means "payment cleared on or before" right?

I know theres no way of knowing this for certain, but do they put the application in queue as it is received, or after payment clears.

So if I apply today that is the 22nd Oct, the app reaches them by tomorrow 23rd Oct, the payment (through cheque) clears by the 30th Oct, would I be looking for 23rd Oct or 30th Oct on the waiting times link?

[imran22]

Applicants sent application to DURHAM which is payment handling branch. Once the payment goes through all PBS applications then go to SHEFFIELD and i think then it goes into queue.

[hsmphsmpIndia]

Hmm, so I need to track it using my payment clearance date.

Thanks Imran!

[nm]

Once the payment goes through all PBS applications then go to SHEFFIELD and i think then it goes into queue.

Any scope to enquire in Sheffield office directly.?

[crowbar6]

Once the payment goes through all PBS applications then go to SHEFFIELD and i think then it goes into queue.

Any scope to enquire in Sheffield office directly.?

Nopes.