Current Processing Times - Help us to help you

g_nisha · Post by **g_nisha** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:35 am

Application Type : HSMP Extension under Tier 1 General
Application Sent: 17/10/2009
Application Received: 20/10/2009
Money Deducted: 21/10/2009

Documents & Passport received: 11/11/2009 (by pre paid next day delivery)

Thanks a lot evrybody for your help.

katanayi · Post by **katanayi** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:47 pm

Hi Friends,
Applied tier 1 visa
VFS bengaluru on 14th oct 2009
Got Sms same day i.e on 14t oct 2009: fwded your application BHC Chennai
10th Nov got SMS: Processed visa application ref. xxxxxxxxx couriered to you via Blue Dart on 10th Nov 09
Got delayed one day due wrong zipcode. received passport today i.e on 12th nov. 2009
Visa stamped till jan.2013

21 working days

I would like to thank forum members who contributed , without your help I would not have done alone.

Pm me who would like to apply from bengaluru or anyone feel free to contact me may be I could help you out.

Best of luck

manishmadhok · Post by **manishmadhok** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:18 am

Hello,

I have obtained Tier 1 Visa which is valid from Dec 31, 2009 to Dec 31, 2012.

1) Is there any time limit to enter UK from date the visa is valid from? Which means do I have to mandatorily enter UK in 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, etc

2) Alternatively I also have valid Visit Visa until Feb2010. Can I enter UK before Dec 31, 2009 and live there. Later on then I have to re-enter UK to validate my Tier 1 visa? Am i correct

purwar_a · Post by **purwar_a** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:50 pm

[quote="Duvvuri"]Purwar,

Thts quite quick actually!!! congratulations. In UKBA website it says tht this week from 9th nov they r considering application received on or before 22nd october..

Thanks[/quote]

Duvvuri,

Yes it was as expected. After reviewing many messages, I was expecting the visa to come within 20-21 days of my application post date.

sxcx · Post by **sxcx** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 10:05 pm

Application Type : HSMP Extension under Tier 1 General
Application Sent: 28/10/2009 (post office strikes starts)
Application Received: 29/10/2009
Money Deducted: 30/10/2009
visa stamped:18/11/2009
Documents & Passport received: 20/11/2009 (by recorded delivery from Sheffield)
It has been a torture of waiting for the visa returning. Thanks for the forum here re. the processing time and so many valuable suggestions.

hsmpLTOWN · Post by **hsmpLTOWN** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:43 pm

Hi all,

I posted my extension today, for me and 1 dependant, my husband. Has anyone else submitted an extension in the the last day or so? Wanna post your dates so far so we can keep an eye on how they are progressing?

So far I have:

Current visa expires: Jan 15, 2010
Date Applied/Docs sent: November 21 (next day delivery)
Date Docs reached HO:
Date Payment Deducted:
Acknowledgement letter:
Date Passport/Docs received from HO:
Result & VISA stamped:

Thanx

hmspLTOWN

Ranjanx · Post by **Ranjanx** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:39 am

hsmpLTOWN wrote:Hi all,

I posted my extension today, for me and 1 dependant, my husband. Has anyone else submitted an extension in the the last day or so? Wanna post your dates so far so we can keep an eye on how they are progressing?

hmspLTOWN

Hi

I have a very similar set of main and 1 dependent extension for Tier1 :

Date Applied/Docs sent: November 20 (next day delivery but can track it as waiting to be collected from PO Box)
Date Docs reached HO:
Date Payment Deducted:
Acknowledgement letter:
Date Passport/Docs received from HO:
Result & VISA stamped:

Will keep this thread posted on the progress.

hsmpLTOWN · Post by **hsmpLTOWN** » Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:54 am

Hi,

I called my bank just before 9am to make sure the Home Office payment would go through and they had already processed it.

Current visa expires: Jan 15, 2010
Date Applied/Docs sent: November 21 (next day delivery)
Date Docs reached HO: November 23
Date Payment Deducted: November 23
Acknowledgement letter:
Date Passport/Docs received from HO:
Result & VISA stamped:

Has anyone else just applied for their extension?

Thanks,

hsmpLTOWN

December31 · Post by **December31** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:41 am

Yes, I did.

Date Applied/Docs sent: November 23 (next day delivery)
Date Docs reached HO: November 24
Date Payment Deducted: Don't Know ( Sent PO )
Acknowledgement letter:
Date Passport/Docs received from HO:
Result & VISA stamped:

Is there anyway of checking if the PO is encashed by Home Office ?

Duvvuri · Post by **Duvvuri** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:33 am

Hi guys,

Application Type : HSMP Extension under Tier 1 General + Wife dependent
Application Sent: 29/10/2009
Application Received: 30/10/2009
Money Deducted: 03/11/2009
ref no: 05/11/2009
visa stamped:24/11/2009
Documents & Passport received: 25/11/2009 (by special delivery Sheffield)

It has been a torture of waiting for the visa returning. Thanks for the forum so many valuable suggestions.

My special thanks to ramesh,chetan,ukhsmp.innocentdevil and m sorry if i have missed anyones name.

mah · Post by **mah** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:16 pm

Duvvuri wrote:Hi guys,

Application Type : HSMP Extension under Tier 1 General + Wife dependent
Application Sent: 29/10/2009
Application Received: 30/10/2009
Money Deducted: 03/11/2009
ref no: 05/11/2009
visa stamped:24/11/2009
Documents & Passport received: 25/11/2009 (by special delivery Sheffield)

It has been a torture of waiting for the visa returning. Thanks for the forum so many valuable suggestions.

My special thanks to ramesh,chetan,ukhsmp.innocentdevil and m sorry if i have missed anyones name.

Dear Duvurri,

Many congratulations, Please pray for me to receive the visa soon

Duvvuri · Post by **Duvvuri** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:57 pm

Mah,

Dnt worry mah u too shud be getting ur visa approval by this week.

mah · Post by **mah** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:07 pm

Duvvuri wrote:Mah,

Dnt worry mah u too shud be getting ur visa approval by this week.

Hope so

insafian · Post by **insafian** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:24 pm

Hi guys,

Application Type : HSMP Extension under Tier 1 General
Application Sent: 07/10/2009
Application Received: 08/10/2009
Ref No. received: 22/10/2009
Application returned : 22/10/2009 (Debit card Decline)
Application Re Sent: 24/10/2009
Application Received: 26/10/2009
Money Deducted: 30/10/2009
ref no:
visa stamped:
Documents & Passport received:

Any idea what's going on ??

I tried to call home office but they said they can't give any kind of status update before 14 week . Any immigration guru can put light on this case

:)

insafian · Post by **insafian** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:55 pm

Wow this forum proved to b lucky for me , just after couple of hour posting here I got my passport.. let me update my process

Application Type : HSMP Extension under Tier 1 General
Application Sent: 07/10/2009
Application Received: 08/10/2009
Ref No. received: 22/10/2009
Application returned : 22/10/2009 (Debit card Decline)
Application Re Sent: 24/10/2009
Application Received: 26/10/2009
Money Deducted: 30/10/2009
ref no:
visa stamped: 19/11/2009
Documents & Passport received: 25/11/2009

best of luck to u all

cheers

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:13 pm

insafian wrote:Wow this forum proved to b lucky for me , just after couple of hour posting here I got my passport.. let me update my process

Application Type : HSMP Extension under Tier 1 General
Application Sent: 07/10/2009
Application Received: 08/10/2009
Ref No. received: 22/10/2009
Application returned : 22/10/2009 (Debit card Decline)
Application Re Sent: 24/10/2009
Application Received: 26/10/2009
Money Deducted: 30/10/2009
ref no:
visa stamped: 19/11/2009
Documents & Passport received: 25/11/2009

best of luck to u all

cheers

Congrats.. enjoy the moment and help those in need..

ypkr · Post by **ypkr** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:32 am

Dears,

I am not an active participant in the forum but all the doubts I had before applying Tier-1, was able to clear each and every. Thanks a lot to one and All.

I got my visa stamped and here are the details:

Application Type: Tier-1 (General)
Nationality: Indian
Applied location: Seoul, South Korea
Application date: 12th Nov,2009
Fee deducted: I paid cash, so consider same date
Fwd to Embassy: 12th Nov
Processing started: 18th Nov
Stamping confirmation: 26th Nov
Docs collected: 27th Nov
Result: Visa stamped for 3 yrs, Feb-2010 to Feb-2013
Processing duration: 10 working days

Once again thanks a lot guys.

And by the way, is there any particular thread or forum where people share about their experiences and current situation. I know that the current market is not good, but atleast not worst. What do you say guys ?

GGreg · Post by **GGreg** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:37 am

During the week commencing 30 November 2009 we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 13 November 2009. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... itingtimes

laatif · Post by **laatif** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:15 pm

Expiry before application: 17 November 2009
Application sent: 3 Nov 2009 (by special delivery next day through DHL)
HO received: 4 Nov 2009
Payment method: Debit Card
Payment deducted: 5 Nov 2009
Ack. letter received: 6 Nov 2009
Visa stamped: 25 November 2009
valid from 25 Nov/Nov 2012
Documents received: 28 November 2009
Current Expiry: 25 November 2012
Total applications=5(1+4 dependent Including one uk born child applied visa after 18 months of brith)

Thanks all for your support and guidance throughout the process

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:47 pm

laatif wrote:Expiry before application: 17 November 2009
Application sent: 3 Nov 2009 (by special delivery next day through DHL)
HO received: 4 Nov 2009
Payment method: Debit Card
Payment deducted: 5 Nov 2009
Ack. letter received: 6 Nov 2009
Visa stamped: 25 November 2009
valid from 25 Nov/Nov 2012
Documents received: 28 November 2009
Current Expiry: 25 November 2012
Total applications=5(1+4 dependent Including one uk born child applied visa after 18 months of brith)

Thanks all for your support and guidance throughout the process

CONGRATS Laatif... well done..

can you update the same on this thread aswell for the use of others

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 510#312510

ThirdWorldTraveller · Post by **ThirdWorldTraveller** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:33 pm

I have submitted mine today. I think its a starightforward application. One company, same salary, same residence.
Documentation given-
12 months payslips and bank stmts.
Additionally 3 months stmts towards maintenance for me and my wife.
Mrg cert
2 passports.
original hsmp.
Driving license.

Application sent: 30 Nov 2009 (by Royal Mail special delivery next day )

Master_Blaster · Post by **Master_Blaster** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:41 am

I too submitted my application yesterday. by Royal Mail special delivery.
Straight forward case : One Company, same salary.

Documents sent were,
12 Months Pay slips, Bank statements, and letter from employer
3 months original statements for maintenance + attested Balance History statement on Bank Letter head showing Best, Worst , Avg balances for last 6 months, monthwise.
All regular stuff including passports, recent photos, marriage certificate, birth certificate for my kid.

Countdown starts now.

chennaibabu · Post by **chennaibabu** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:43 am

Submitted on 30th Nov from UK. Straight forward case. Just checked the mail tracker and noticed that my post has been delivered today.

Will keep you updated.

ThirdWorldTraveller · Post by **ThirdWorldTraveller** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:24 am

Application delivered this morning.
I have used my HSBC Mastercard CC for payment, and called them to advise on the impending transaction to make sure that they would not consider it as a fraud( read similar story in this forum).

What else, fingers, arms, legs all crossed.

lastbilt · Post by **lastbilt** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:17 pm

Hi all,
Here's details of my application:
Applying for switching from Tier 1(PSW) to Tier 1(General) within UK
Current Tier 1 (PSW) expires on 01/03/2011
Document sent for application:
7 months Payslips (which I have verified through the online PBS calculator from the homeoffice website that I have scored enough points for the Tier 1 (general) application)
7 months bank statements to prove the previous earning points scored
6 months bank statements to prove the available funds
2 Passports current and previous
1 degree certificate
1 Original academic reference from awarding body
2 Passport size photos

Application sent: 9/11/2009 (Royal mail special delivery)
Application received together with money deducted: 10/11/2009
Application ref received: 13/11/2009
Currently still waiting for biometric invitation letter from the homeoffice.

Does anyone knows the processing time for this case? Thanks in advance

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