Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!

[crazydragon]

Hi It is my firsttime application,

My solicitor is telling to wait till they reply, some people are telling that it will take 12weeks if it is gone for verification. It is 9 weeks before I applied

Home office said in the acknowledge reciept not to phone them about the application unless we need passport in emergency

I really dont know what to do now

What you are planning to do?

hey so you havent yet recieved any response yet, have you tried chasing them.
was it your extension or a first time application?
have you thought of speaking to any immigration lawyer?

Does anyone know of any immigration lawyer who has been successful in such cases.

[vhsmpuk]

Hi Guys,

I think we can start expecting passport backs for people who applied on or after Jan 22nd? Please post if you have any received any communication from Home Office.

[angelloveguy]

Hello Every one !!!

I am currently on Tier 1 PSW and i have just completed my Masters degree and I now want to apply for Tier1 General.

My Question is I have compeleted my degree in between Jan 2009 to Jan 2010 and in the mean time i was also working as i am on PSW. Will my Earnings in between Jan 2009 to Feb 2010 will be accepted or not??

waiting for the response.

thanks

[aruni4470]

Will my Earnings in between Jan 2009 to Feb 2010 will be accepted or not??

If they are earned according to your visa conditions (20 hours per week only during term time), then I think they can be taken into account. But, with just 20 hours per week will you manage to get enough points for previous earnings?

Note> This sticky is for a specific purpose. It would be much appreciated if you can start a new thread with your question

[drawat]

Im am not to sure myself, Is your solicitor an immigration solicitor, who has fought rejection and apeal cases in the past and does he have a good track record, as i am planning to consult with some experts in that field and be ready incase i am confronted with a situation like that ..

Hi It is my firsttime application,

My solicitor is telling to wait till they reply, some people are telling that it will take 12weeks if it is gone for verification. It is 9 weeks before I applied

Home office said in the acknowledge reciept not to phone them about the application unless we need passport in emergency

I really dont know what to do now

What you are planning to do?

hey so you havent yet recieved any response yet, have you tried chasing them.
was it your extension or a first time application?
have you thought of speaking to any immigration lawyer?

Does anyone know of any immigration lawyer who has been successful in such cases.

[crazydragon]

I am still a bit positive coz everything we did is genuine,

And what do you think, How will be the chances if it is under verification?

Im am not to sure myself, Is your solicitor an immigration solicitor, who has fought rejection and apeal cases in the past and does he have a good track record, as i am planning to consult with some experts in that field and be ready incase i am confronted with a situation like that ..

Hi It is my firsttime application,

My solicitor is telling to wait till they reply, some people are telling that it will take 12weeks if it is gone for verification. It is 9 weeks before I applied

Home office said in the acknowledge reciept not to phone them about the application unless we need passport in emergency

I really dont know what to do now

What you are planning to do?

hey so you havent yet recieved any response yet, have you tried chasing them.
was it your extension or a first time application?
have you thought of speaking to any immigration lawyer?

Does anyone know of any immigration lawyer who has been successful in such cases.

[auzzie_in_brizzle]

Received extension approval today, Tier 1 main app + 1 dep

Sent by SD: 21 Jan
Received at HO: 22 Jan
Ack letter dated: 28 Jan
Card tran dated: 29 Jan
Sent extra docs: 4 Feb
Visa approved: 22 Feb
Docs returned by SD: 25 Feb

Best of luck to everyone else!

[tvn_ramesh]

Received extension approval today, Tier 1 main app + 1 dep

Sent by SD: 21 Jan
Received at HO: 22 Jan
Ack letter dated: 28 Jan
Card tran dated: 29 Jan
Sent extra docs: 4 Feb
Visa approved: 22 Feb
Docs returned by SD: 25 Feb

Best of luck to everyone else!

Congrats Mate.. good stuff..

[Oasis4u]

Congrats auzzie_in_brizzle..
Enjoy your day..

Cheers!!!

[vhsmpuk]

hi guys,
Congrats Aussie.
Did any one else received passports back in this week?

[mash81]

Hi Guys,

Glad to inform that I got Tier 1 extension approved for me and dependant today. Timelines

Visa expiry : 20/02
Application Sent via SD: 25/01
Application Recvd at HO: 26/01
Card trans.n : 03/02
Ref No Recvd : 05/02
Extra docs sent : 06/02
Visa Approved : 25/02
Passport Recvd via SD: 27/02
Validity : 25/02/2013

I was worried a little initially as I had sent the same set of photographs that I had used for initial application. And then as per the suggestion of tvn_ramesh, I sent across a newer set with the reference no. Thankfully they considered the newer set and I got the visa for myself and spouse valid for another 3 years without any problems. I am very grateful to everyone who contributes to this forum, especially tvn_ramesh. The wealth of information and advice available here makes the application process so much more easier for everyone.

Great job guys !

All the very best to everyone !

Regards

[Oasis4u]

Congrats Mash81..
Now you will have a relaxing weekend.. Great stuff...
Enjoy your weekend.

Cheers

Hi Guys,

Glad to inform that I got Tier 1 extension approved for me and dependant today. Timelines

Visa expiry : 20/02
Application Sent via SD: 25/01
Application Recvd at HO: 26/01
Card trans.n : 03/02
Ref No Recvd : 05/02
Extra docs sent : 06/02
Visa Approved : 25/02
Passport Recvd via SD: 27/02
Validity : 25/02/2013

I was worried a little initially as I had sent the same set of photographs that I had used for initial application. And then as per the suggestion of tvn_ramesh, I sent across a newer set with the reference no. Thankfully they considered the newer set and I got the visa for myself and spouse valid for another 3 years without any problems. I am very grateful to everyone who contributes to this forum, especially tvn_ramesh. The wealth of information and advice available here makes the application process so much more easier for everyone.

Great job guys !

All the very best to everyone !

Regards

[solomon]

Hello everyone. Got a friend that want to extend her HSMP in march as the initial will expire in April. She just got married and the husband reside in Dublin, Ireland. Husband is not an Irish citizen but a temporary resident. she want to if she can add her husband as her dependent when applying for extension. The husband normally comes around to UK on visitor's visa. Every suggestion will be appreciated. thanks

[tvn_ramesh]

Hello everyone. Got a friend that want to extend her HSMP in march as the initial will expire in April. She just got married and the husband reside in Dublin, Ireland. Husband is not an Irish citizen but a temporary resident. she want to if she can add her husband as her dependent when applying for extension. The husband normally comes around to UK on visitor's visa. Every suggestion will be appreciated. thanks

NO, Her husband should also be currently on the same type of Visa (as dependent) to go for extension ;

wat she can do is once her visa is extended her hubby can apply for dependents visa from there..

[Charvar]

Visa expiry : 28/02/2010
Application Sent via Special Delivery: 11/01
Application Recvd at HO: 12/11
Payment deducted on : 18/01
Acknw Letter dates : 21/01
Visa Approved : 08/02
Passport Recvd via SD: 11/02
Validity : 28/02/2013

Thank you all for your help.

[gags]

Application sent on : Jan 22 - Royal Mail special delivery
Application received on : Jan 26
Fee deducted on 2nd Feb.
Ack letter received on 4th Feb
Visa Approved - 24th Feb 10
Documents received : 27th Feb 10 by Special Delivery

Finally the wait is over, in all it took more than a month, but i am happy that i got it

Thank you very much for this thread and best of luck to everyone here

[tvn_ramesh]

Application sent on : Jan 22 - Royal Mail special delivery
Application received on : Jan 26
Fee deducted on 2nd Feb.
Ack letter received on 4th Feb
Visa Approved - 24th Feb 10
Documents received : 27th Feb 10 by Special Delivery

Finally the wait is over, in all it took more than a month, but i am happy that i got it

Thank you very much for this thread and best of luck to everyone here

Congrats mate..

[Oasis4u]

Fresh start of the week
Congratulations for your sucess..
Happy holi.

Enjoy your day!!

Cheers!!

Application sent on : Jan 22 - Royal Mail special delivery
Application received on : Jan 26
Fee deducted on 2nd Feb.
Ack letter received on 4th Feb
Visa Approved - 24th Feb 10
Documents received : 27th Feb 10 by Special Delivery

Finally the wait is over, in all it took more than a month, but i am happy that i got it

Thank you very much for this thread and best of luck to everyone here

[Oasis4u]

During the week commencing 1st March 2010 we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 27 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

[johnplayer]

Application sent : Jan 25
Application delivered : Jan 26
Fee deducted: 3rd Feb
Visa Approved - 25th Feb
Documents received : 1 March by Special Delivery

[Oasis4u]

Congratulations Johnplayer..
Good start of the week..

Cheers

Application sent : Jan 25
Application delivered : Jan 26
Fee deducted: 3rd Feb
Visa Approved - 25th Feb
Documents received : 1 March by Special Delivery

[csj]

I am still waiting for application sent on 4th Feb.
Fee deducted - 13th Feb

I have heard that the processing time earlier (appln sent in Nov/ Dec) was approximately 3 weeks which has increased to min 4-5 weeks now.

[meetvans]

I am still waiting for application sent on 4th Feb.
Fee deducted - 13th Feb

I have heard that the processing time earlier (appln sent in Nov/ Dec) was approximately 3 weeks which has increased to min 4-5 weeks now.

Hi,

Mine was received by HO on 28/01/2010...Still awaiting

[Oasis4u]

I think its been quite slow lately ...

It me who has this strange feeling or everyone has same as me

Best of luck tp everyone who are waiting..

[csj]

Even I am feeling the same! Since last 2 weeks, the applications have moved only by 6 days which use to move by 7 days every week - so its really slow off late.