Eligibility Criteria: 3yrs work permit +2 yrs Tier1 general + 1 year ILR
Joint Family applications (2AN AND 2MN1)
Sent through NCS
Date Sent Applications: 04/04/2012
Received by UKBA: 05/04/2012
Acknowledgement letter received on 26/04/2012
Receipt of approval letter: 18/06/2012 (dated 13/06/2012)
Date of ceremony: 28th June 2012
Other updates
Within the acknowledgement letter it was mentioned that credit card was denied.
Contacted UKBA on the 26/04/12 to pay the fee, but couldn't get through at first and when fanally did, it was n't successful as cashiers only work from 10 am- 4pm.
Contacted them again on 27/04/12 and after about 9 attempts and 3 hours painful wait finally managed to pay over the phone.
Intrem update:
Rang home office yesterday for an update(in a tricky way) the lady over the phone was polite and helpful, she informed that applications are complete and you will reveive letter in the next 2-3 weeks. Keep fingers crossed.