Hi there,jagacharaja wrote:Bit late to post but for the sake of data point:
Type of application: In-country, HSMP to Tier 1 General
Application sent: 21-Sep (Royal Mail Special Delivery, to Durham)
Application received and payment deducted: 22-Sep
Confirmation letter received: Within 2-3 days
Visa stamped: 12-Oct (from Sheffield, interestingly)
Visa and documents received by recorded delivery: 14-Oct (had not sent pre-paid Special Delivery envelope, though with the postal strikes I should in hindsight have included one)
Turnaround time: 15 business days. Pretty impressive, I must add. But for £820, I didn't expect anything less.
How long did you get the extension for/visa duration when you switch from HSMP to tier 1? What all document did you submit?
Thanks