Current Processing Times - Help us to help you

Syl · Post by **Syl** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:47 am

I'm a bit worried as I have not received anything till date. I applied on Jan 11th.

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 10:22 am

Syl wrote:I'm a bit worried as I have not received anything till date. I applied on Jan 11th.

Dont worry if you think you submitted all the docs rightly as per the HO requirement.. different cases take different time based on different caseworkers time taking.. if you sent ur application on 11th Jan.. i again think its too early to panic.. keep cool and things shd be fine..

akb · Post by **akb** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:29 am

akb wrote:
tvn_ramesh wrote:
akb wrote:
crusador0408 wrote:As per the Official website.

During the week commencing 1 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 29 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

Here is the link where you can check these news.
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... tingtimes/
I am not sure whether this is correct info. Normally it shows one month old dates for processing.

Cheers,
akb.
That is your only source of timeline updates from UKBA.. we have to take it or leave it..
Untill one week back, it was showing processing applications received upto Dec29th. I really doubt that HO processed all those applications received in Jan10 in one week (or that the number of applications went down so much in Jan10). So just want to inform to the group (especially those who are awaiting visa like me) to not get excited about this date. Most probably the date will be corrected some time later in this week.

Cheers,
akb.

Just to update you guys..
HO has corrected their mistake now.

Waiting times

This page gives details of the processing time for applications made under Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system.

During the week commencing 8 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 15 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

Please be aware that the customer contact centre is currently experiencing very high call demand and therefore you may experience difficulties in contacting us. We apologise for this and for any inconvenience it may cause you.

ccisoff · Post by **ccisoff** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:25 pm

Hi all

My application has been approved today.

My timelines:
Type: work permit to Tier 1 general
Application sent : 13-Jan
Application received : 15-Jan
Fee deducted : 15-Jan
Acknowledgment letter dated : 15-Jan
Approved on : 05-Feb-2010
Visa received by special delivery - 09-Feb-2010

Thanks for all the help.

raj543 · Post by **raj543** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:09 pm

Applied on Jan 8 at VFS, Delhi
Status changed to "application sent to High Commission" on Jan 8
Got the visa on Jan 28!

Good luck for rest of you!

kalps · Post by **kalps** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:26 am

This current week it is showing the message as below:

This page gives details of the processing time for applications made under Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system.

During the week commencing 8 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 15 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

Please be aware that the customer contact centre is currently experiencing very high call demand and therefore you may experience difficulties in contacting us. We apologise for this and for any inconvenience it may cause you.

Last week it was stating as considering the applications till 29th jan, So i really doubt this.

meetvans · Post by **meetvans** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:52 am

Some progress....

Type: HSMP Extension to Tier 1 (General)
Application date: 27-Jan-2010
Application received: 28-Jan-2010

Payment Deducted: 06/02/2010

Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet

Fingers crossed...!!!

Mimo2 · Post by **Mimo2** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:50 pm

Hi all

My application has been approved today.

My timelines:
Type: PSW to Tier 1 general
Application sent : 13-Jan
Application received : 15-Jan
Fee deducted : 15-Jan
Acknowledgment letter dated : 15-Jan
Approved on : 05-Feb-2010
Visa received by post - 10-Feb-2010

Thanks for all the help.

bouqet777 · Post by **bouqet777** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:12 am

Got Visa Today

My timelines are:
Type: HSMP to Tier 1 general
Application sent : 13-Jan
Application received : 15-Jan
Fee deducted : 15-Jan
Acknowledgment letter dated : 15-Jan
Approved on : 05-Feb-2010
Visa received by post - 10-Feb-2010

Thanks for all the help

Syl · Post by **Syl** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:57 am

Type: Work permit to Tier 1 (General) In-country application + 2 Dependents
Points claimed: 80 +20
Application date: 11- Jan-2010 (by Royal mail special delivery)
Payment deducted : 13 Jan 2010
Reference Number Received: 18 Jan 2010 (letter dated 13th Jan)

No response yet...This wait is killing me... I haven't attached a pre-addressed special delivery envelope

Does this usually take more than 30 days?? Seeing applicants who have submitted later than me receiving docs...im too scared now..God help!

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:08 pm

Syl wrote:Type: Work permit to Tier 1 (General) In-country application + 2 Dependents
Points claimed: 80 +20
Application date: 11- Jan-2010 (by Royal mail special delivery)
Payment deducted : 13 Jan 2010
Reference Number Received: 18 Jan 2010 (letter dated 13th Jan)

No response yet...This wait is killing me... I haven't attached a pre-addressed special delivery envelope

Does this usually take more than 30 days?? Seeing applicants who have submitted later than me receiving docs...im too scared now..God help!

First of all do not compare each day with other applicants.. because each case is different and the CW handling it is different and some applications are very staright forward and others are little less or more..

As per my observation even when i went for switching visa from WP to Tier1(G).. my WP application took longer time than those HSMP/Tier1 extension applications.. it took me around 1week more..

So as long as you know you application is straight forward and you have submitted all the required docs.. stay put and dont worry..

Syl · Post by **Syl** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:13 pm

Thanks for the reply. Hoping for the best...

vhsmpuk · Post by **vhsmpuk** » Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:49 pm

hi syl,

As ramesh suggested, it might take more time based on the case.
Are you self employed?

kalps · Post by **kalps** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:31 am

Got Visa Today

My timelines are:
Type: Tier 1 general
Applied From : Hyderabad/India.
Application sent : 22-Jan.
Application received : 25-Jan.
Fee deducted : 22-Jan.
Approved on : 11-Feb-2010.
Visa received by post - 12-Feb-2010.

Syl · Post by **Syl** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 9:27 am

I am not self employed.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:48 am

Hi,
just found this forum and its great. everyone's input and support is wonderful!

I didn't put a self stamped/addressed envelope in my application so they can send my documents back - is this bad?

worried.

thanks guys.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:37 am

ok - the guidance notes says that they send your documents back by post. if you wanted special delivery you need to send a prepaid satchel.

aruni4470 · Post by **aruni4470** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 11:41 am

Spang wrote:Hi,
just found this forum and its great. everyone's input and support is wonderful!

I didn't put a self stamped/addressed envelope in my application so they can send my documents back - is this bad?

worried.

thanks guys.

I think they will send the documents back by Recorded Delivery if you have not enclosed a Prepaid special delivery envelope. So, dont worry.

maria_elahi · Post by **maria_elahi** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:38 pm

kalps wrote:Got Visa Today

My timelines are:
Type: Tier 1 general
Applied From : Hyderabad/India.
Application sent : 22-Jan.
Application received : 25-Jan.
Fee deducted : 22-Jan.
Approved on : 11-Feb-2010.
Visa received by post - 12-Feb-2010.

congratulations mate

Syl · Post by **Syl** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:29 pm

I called home office today and they said the process is almost complete and decision will be sent next week...Hoping it to be a good one...fingers crossed.

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:46 pm

Syl wrote:I called home office today and they said the process is almost complete and decision will be sent next week...Hoping it to be a good one...fingers crossed.

All the best for the good news.. Fingers+Toes crossed..

xeel · Post by **xeel** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:10 pm

Syl wrote:I called home office today and they said the process is almost complete and decision will be sent next week...Hoping it to be a good one...fingers crossed.

Lucky you, they actually told you that, before 14 weeks!

Good Luck!

tech_guy · Post by **tech_guy** » Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:53 pm

Hi,

I'm silent visiter of this great site and found quite helpful. Great Job Guys. I have got my Visa Yesterday.

My timelines are:

Type: Tier 1 (General) Migrant - In-country application
Application sent: 05-Jan 2010
Application received: 07-Jan 2010 (Due to heavy snow)
Fee deducted : 13-Jan 2010 (Paid by cheque)
Acknowledgement Letter received: 14-Jan 2010
Mail Receieved from HO related to Old photograph: 02-Feb 2010 *
New Photogrph sent on: 03-Feb 2010
New Photogrph received by HO: 05-Feb 2010
Ack. Mail received from HO: 06-Feb 2010
Visa Approved on : 09-Feb 2010
Visa received by post: 11-Feb-2010

*I had issue with the old phographs and HO informed me thru e-mail on 02-Feb 2010 stating "I am contacting you with regards to your Tier 1 application which is currently under consideration. The passport photographs supplied are too old as they are the same as those supplied with your previous leave to remain application on November 2009. The photograph guidance stipulates that the passport photographs you supply should be no more than one month old."

Good luck guys who is waiting for their stamping. It may take some time but don't worry it should be fine.

Cheers,
the tech guy

anusha_184 · Post by **anusha_184** » Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:20 pm

Hi all

My application has been approved today.

My timelines:
Type: HSMP to Tier 1 general
Application sent : 11-Jan
Application received : 12-Jan
Fee deducted : 12-Jan
Acknowledgment letter dated : 12-Jan
Approved on : 10-Feb-2010
Visa received by special delivery - 10-Feb-2010.

Would like to thank all the mentors who were guiding us through out the process.

Thanking you all once again.

mLondon · Post by **mLondon** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 1:22 pm

Type: Tier 1 extension (from HSMP)
Application sent: 13 Feb
Application received: 15 Feb
Fee deducted: 17 Feb (Visa debit bank card)
Acknowledgment letter dated: 18 Feb (dated 15 Feb)

Approved on: (waiting)
Visa received by special delivery: (waiting)

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