hsmp extension

[vijuvasishta]

hello,

I have applied for my hsmp extension , i sent the application on 2nd july and received confirmation on the 4th, i got a confirmation of payment dated 14th july, please could anyone let me know why is it being delayed so much , i called the hsmp team and they told that there is a delay in application processing. I have booked tickets to go on a holiday for the nd of aug, now i am not sure if i will be getting my passport back by then.

viju

[busa]

The payment processing is slow but the actual decision process is quick. Hopefully you (and me) should get the passport back by end of July

[Ali_UK]

I got my docuemts back. Here is the timeline


Application Type: HSMP Extension
Application Sent: July 03, 2006
Received by HO: July 04, 2006
Payment Deducted: July 12, 2006
Acknowledgement Received: July 14, 2006
Passports received with all other docs: July 20 , 2006

Regards

Ali

[vijuvasishta]

thanks everbody,

my hsmp extension is granted
sent application-2nd july
received confirmation-14th july
passports received-21st july

[busa]

Till what date is the extension granted. Does it add up to 5 years?

I am now anxiously waiting for my documents.

[itsme]

be rest assured busa, you will be getting 4 year extension ( assuming you already had hsmp visa with 1 year validity)

[mansawant]

Hi all,

I have given below my details about application.

Application sent: On 12/07/06
Application delivered: On 13/07/06

Acknowledgement received: On 19/07/06 dated 15/07/06

Now waiting for approval and all documents. Request all of u to update the progress of your application on this website so that I will get the idea about the time, Home Office is taking to process the applications at present. Thanks who have already updated their progress of applications.

Thanks & Regards,
Mansawant

[itsme]

Hi mansawant, i am on same boat as you. even my dates are exactly same.

[vijuvasishta]

hello everybody,

whoever has applied for extension no need to be anxious, i got my extension for a further 4 yrs, adding upto 5 yrs in total, so all those eaiting for their extension will be given 4 yrs extension, i submitted my application on 2nd and received everything back with passports on 21st, so it takes roughly 3 weeks from the date of submission.

[thomas_mat_77]

I'd sent my application for extension on the 3rd of July, reached FLR, Durham on 6th July. I forgot to attach photographs with the application, so when I received the Payment reference no, posted the photographs on the 17th, received by FLR, Sheffield on 18th. When I called up today, to have an update about my status, they say they cant locate my status on their system(no entry). Problem?

[vijuvasishta]

hello thomas,

dont worry, after the money has been taken out of ur account, they can tell ur status after a week, even i did call up a couple of days after my money was taken out and they told me that they could not locate my application on the system , the best i can suggest u is to call them and give them the reference number quoted on the payment confirmation letter u have received, try it and let me know.

[thomas_mat_77]

I've already called them and asked, but they have no record on the system. Called them today as well, response is the same, have asked me to call by the end of the week.

[windmill]

Hi all,

So for extension, what is the criteria? It just says you should be earning and pay your taxes but how much and on what position, its not mentioned. Is it necessary to continue working in your field of graduate degree? I reckon not. (??) Also, is their any minimum salary under which extension might be difficult?

It would be really helpful to get insight from you guys, who have already filed for extension or have got it approved.

Thanks.

[prash]

Application Type: HSMP Extension
Application Sent: July 18, 2006 by special delivery
Received by HO: July 19, 2006
Payment Deducted: July 19, 2006 by credit card
Acknowledgement Received: July 21, 2006
Decision Made: August 7, 2006
Inquired By phone about status of application: August 10th
Passports received with all other docs: August 11 , 2006 by Return Special delivery envelope which I had enclosed

[itsme]

Hi all,

So for extension, what is the criteria? It just says you should be earning and pay your taxes but how much and on what position, its not mentioned. Is it necessary to continue working in your field of graduate degree? I reckon not. (??) Also, is their any minimum salary under which extension might be difficult?

It would be really helpful to get insight from you guys, who have already filed for extension or have got it approved.

Thanks.

you should be economically active at the time of application. your earnings/position doesnt make a difference. i have seen guys working in tesco.. got extensions.. i guess main criteria is are you contributing to UK economy by taxes..