Visa Decision Pending on Premium Service

[narsii]

1. Current vignette HSMP / Tier 1 : TIER 1 GENERAL Premium sameday service)
2. Date of expiry of current leave (visa) : 16/01/2012
3. Date application posted : 20/12/2011
4. Date payment debited : 20/12/2011
5. Payment mode : Premium Service
6. Acknowledgement received: 20/12/2011
7. Biometric letter received : 20/12/2011
8. Biometrics provided : Premium Service in croydon
9. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Not yet
10. Date passport and letter of approval recieved:Waiting
11. BRP received:

I applied for the Tier1 Extension with premium sameday service on 20th of december, and i have nt got any response from the HO tilldate .

I am a contractor with own LLC .

Documents provided
Passport, Original Masters Degree, 12 months Pay slips , Divided Vouchers , Bank statemets for the past 12 months, Compay incorporation documents .

Not sure why premium service visa is taking so long .... ,!!

Cheers
Lakshmi

[MB243]

HO is probably doing some extra checks, contact them and see if they will entertain your inquiry.

[Greenie]

the UKBA clearly state on the website that attending the premium service is not a guarantee of a same decision. Did they tell you when you attended your appointment why they could not make a decision on the day?

[narsii]

Hi Greene,

On the day of appointment they mentioned that " Due to large number applications we cant give the decison today you can contact us tomorrow "

When my agent gave them a call they responded that they are in process of verifying company genuinity . After that no response from them I tried calling them many times but all gone in vein ..
Cheers
Lakshmi

[eager2hear]

pls let us know if you hear anything else

[Greenie]

Hi Greene,

On the day of appointment they mentioned that " Due to large number applications we cant give the decison today you can contact us tomorrow "

When my agent gave them a call they responded that they are in process of verifying company genuinity . After that no response from them I tried calling them many times but all gone in vein ..
Cheers
Lakshmi

well then you have your answer, this is why your application is still under consideration. Attending the PEO is no guarantee of a same day decision. If they have to underake verification checks then applications can take just as long as they would've done if you had applied by post.

[tier1_newbie]

If they are checking about your limited company, did accountant authorise the dividents and salary?did you submit the business bank statements?

[Raj82]

Hi Laxmi,

Any news as I am in same situation????

[narsii]

Still waiting for the response , its almost 3 weeks ... No info from Home office . Dont know why they named it premium same day service , charging 1300 pounds , still making people wait for long. ..!!

Cheers
Lakshmi

[narsii]

If they are checking about your limited company, did accountant authorise the dividents and salary?did you submit the business bank statements?

My Accountant has authourised my income on their letter head providing all the details of the revenue from dividends , payslips ( previous and present companies)

Further they mandated to provide the Company Incorporation documents and bank statements for the business account at the time of the appointment

I just inquired my agent , who went to HO yesterday and the situation remains the same.

[Greenie]

Still waiting for the response , its almost 3 weeks ... No info from Home office . Dont know why they named it premium same day service , charging 1300 pounds , still making people wait for long. ..!!

Cheers
Lakshmi

it was your choice to apply in person and pay the extra fee. It states clearly on the website that applying in person does not guarantee a same day decision particularly if they have to undertake verification checks.

[narsii]

Hi Laxmi,

Any news as I am in same situation????

Hi Raj any update on your case ?

Cheers
Lakshmi

[narsii]

Hi ,

Just had a talk to home office people ..

In their words " If the application / decision is not made on the same day and is held for further checks , no matter which ever channel you applied ( Same day , postal , submission in person etc )

it would take the normal processing time of min 4 weeks after the date of bio-metrics. and they have no access to find the status of the applications submitted sooner than 6 months.

Anticipating i will get my visa by atleast 2nd week of Feb.

..
Lakshmi

[newbie_t]

Hi ,

Just had a talk to home office people ..

In their words " If the application / decision is not made on the same day and is held for further checks , no matter which ever channel you applied ( Same day , postal , submission in person etc )

it would take the normal processing time of min 4 weeks after the date of bio-metrics. and they have no access to find the status of the applications submitted sooner than 6 months.

Anticipating i will get my visa by atleast 2nd week of Feb.

..
Lakshmi

Hmm, sorry to hear that you have to wait this long. I am in similar situation as you, going for an extension in few weeks time with limited company structure. Bit nervous now

Did you apply with any dependants?

Thanks,
Jay

[narsii]

Hi ,

Just had a talk to home office people ..

In their words " If the application / decision is not made on the same day and is held for further checks , no matter which ever channel you applied ( Same day , postal , submission in person etc )

it would take the normal processing time of min 4 weeks after the date of bio-metrics. and they have no access to find the status of the applications submitted sooner than 6 months.

Anticipating i will get my visa by atleast 2nd week of Feb.

..
Lakshmi

Hmm, sorry to hear that you have to wait this long. I am in similar situation as you, going for an extension in few weeks time with limited company structure. Bit nervous now

Did you apply with any dependants?

Thanks,
Jay

Luckily No .. I dont have any dependants ..

[supernova]

Hi Narsii,

Did you receive any response?

I am also in the same boat, applied via PEO but they couldn't decide on my application on the same day...

[narsii]

Hi Narsii,

Did you receive any response?

I am also in the same boat, applied via PEO but they couldn't decide on my application on the same day...

No , not yet ... Still am too waiting for the decision .

[narsii]

Hi Narsii,

Did you receive any response?

I am also in the same boat, applied via PEO but they couldn't decide on my application on the same day...

Hei Nova,

Any luck ?

I am still waiting ....

[village]

Applicants above....

Any of you are self employed ....same day PEO...

please let me know?

[T1ilr]

I have similar circumstances (own limited company, contractor) as Lakshmi but postal application on 10th Dec and bio on 30th Dec. Few other dudes on 29th /30th biometric have received brp and I am still waiting. Maybe , Lakshmi's case answers my question.

[supernova]

[quote="narsii"]

Hei Nova,

Any luck ?

I am still waiting ....[/quote]

Nopes.. still waiting..

[village]

Hi All,

Premium service people...Any luck ?

Better check with your employers, sometimes when UKBA contact for verification by email...they dont respond........so bettr check with your employers.....to fasten.

[supernova]

I have finally received my BRP yesterday.

UKBA reached out to my employer for confirming my earnings. It just took a week after the confirmation to receive my documents.

[narsii]

Hi All ,

Seems only a miracle can get my application processed , my luck got screwedup . No info from HO at all . Despite of writing no.of emails/letters / Faxes they have not responed at all . My Solicitor has suggested me to either 1. File a case against HO ( spending 1500 £ ) to get info from HO . 2 Approach local MP if they can help in expediting the process.

On calling HO for the status , got a response that it is still under process . No other alternative .

Got an oppointment with local MP on 7th of Sept. Need to check if he can do something.

Cheers,
Lakshmi