How much does it take to get a reference number?

[hcho]

Hello dear members of the forum,

Finally I have completed to collect documents, get translations done and sent my documents to HSMP team. I must say that this won't be easy without the help of this forum. Thanks for the support.

Given that HSMP team received my documents on wednesday, when should I be assigned a reference number? I think that this number is e-mailed to the applicant. I've got nothing yet. Is this normal?

Best regards,
hcho

[ho9]

Any charge made from your credit card yet ? or anything charged of your bank account if sent draft etc.

[Melyni]

Congratulations on completing your application/submission. Hopefully, I can answer your question...

The Home Office does not provide you with the reference number. To obtain it, you need to call them/email them. However, because they are under such demand to review the applications, they request that you not contact them during the "website-stated" processing period - 6-8 wks.

Basically, you've just entered the toughest (in my opinion) part of the HSMP process....the test of patience. If you sent your application by courier or paid by credit card, you can at least verify receipt/charge on the credit card. But after that, it's a bit of a black hole until you hear from them (or start calling).

My application has been in the works for 5 wks (normal stated processing time was 4 wks when I applied), but from what I've read (information gathered by calling the office)...they are currently reviewing applications submitted during the week of January 20. So, it is a bit of a lengthy process. Good luck to you!

[hcho]

Thanks for the good wishes.

As I am from a nationality which is exempted from fees, I do not have the chance to monitor the process through credit card transactions. However I know that DHL has deliverd my envelope.

It is interesting that they do not give a refernce number without asking it.

[druid]

Melini,

When did you get the information that HSMP team is currently processing applications submited in the week of 20 Jan. I am asking because I submited my application at the end of January and my patience is vitually gone...

Thanks a lot

D

[Melyni]

I saw it in a post (either on this msg board or the hsmp svcs message board. it is by no means official...just something I read in a post referring to a conversation someone had w/ Doncaster.

[gulgon]

Merhaba hcho!

Dostum I congratulate you for completion! Could you share your experience with me on what kind of info you included and so on.. And did you hear any turkish who applied from Turkey and got approval (how long did it take?), any success story?

If you would like let correspond!? fatihg26@yahoo.com

[hcho]

Selam gulgon,

Let's use private messaging function of this forum. I am writing you one, check it out.

[geekhatri]

i think melyni is not at all correct..
The procedure of home office states that once the payment has been charged..they sent application to HSMP team and generate reference number, which they respond to the applicant through the post....

[geriatrix]

Did you notice the date on the post above yours??

But glad to note that you are using the search facility for your benefit - how else would you have come across this 4 yr. old discussion.

Keep it up.

regards

i think melyni is not at all correct..
The procedure of home office states that once the payment has been charged..they sent application to HSMP team and generate reference number, which they respond to the applicant through the post....

[geekhatri]

OOPS...yes my friend..i havn't notice at all...BUT neway it was the correct info through out the way...
n hope u understand that once ur application is on the process..the applicant becomes bit mental..just like me this time...