2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:25 am

hsmp28122006 wrote:I called HO this morning and the lady said "Your case is under consideration". What does it mean? Should I expect the outcome soon?!

HSMP...

just check this out.. new approval..

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 105#227105

your application is very near to this date.. so you shd expect your approved Visa early next week or today evening.. touch wood..

goodluck

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:30 am

hsmp28122006 wrote:I called HO this morning and the lady said "Your case is under consideration". What does it mean? Should I expect the outcome soon?!

I think it is positive. Yours will be issured soon.

physku · Post by **physku** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:36 am

Hi all,

Finally a releif this morning after a sleepless night !

application sent : 15 th Jan
application received : 16 th Jan
reference letter dated :19th Jan (received 21 st Jan)
Category : WP -> Tier 1
points claimed : 115
approved : 12 the Feb
received : 13 Feb

How i did it :
Dont give UKBA any chances !
All originals! One interim bank statement was missing - ordered a copy on phone. And since it wasnt like the usual monthly statements - got it verified and stamped by local branch.
Spent a little extra on dog clips and sticky notes. So everything was orderly.
Had a cover letter explaining every point claimed.
However beginning of this week i was panicking because i have to travel on 25 th Feb to present funded work in a conference(and had explained to them in the cover letter - but no evidence was given at that time).
Followed up by requesting UT and sending a supporting evidence from employer on 9 th by special delivery. Also called sheffield office on 10th (local 0114 no.). They gave me a no to fax supporting evidence. Faxed on 10th. Called on 12th. Was informed evidence added on 11 th and caseworker informed. Decision was reached but they wouldnt disclose the decision. They said it was with the last team (dispatch). Checked Royal mail track in the evening - my delivery on the way! it was an almost sleepless night.

tvn_ramesh wrote:
JamesLu wrote:
hsmp28122006 wrote:
JamesLu wrote:
Called this number, the guy resused to check the status for me. redirect me to 0870.. one.
JamesLu, when did *you* apply?
06 Jan, arrived at 07 Jan
hsmp28122006 and James.. Hold on your nerves guys.. you will make it soon.. i know how you feel... i am expecting you guys will hear the good news very soon.. keep fingers cross n pray..

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:42 am

physku wrote:Hi all,

Finally a releif this morning after a sleepless night !

application sent : 15 th Jan
application received : 16 th Jan
reference letter dated :19th Jan (received 21 st Jan)
Category : WP -> Tier 1
points claimed : 115
approved : 12 the Feb
received : 13 Feb

How i did it :
Dont give UKBA any chances !
All originals! One interim bank statement was missing - ordered a copy on phone. And since it wasnt like the usual monthly statements - got it verified and stamped by local branch.
Spent a little extra on dog clips and sticky notes. So everything was orderly.
Had a cover letter explaining every point claimed.
However beginning of this week i was panicking because i have to travel on 25 th Feb to present funded work in a conference(and had explained to them in the cover letter - but no evidence was given at that time).
Followed up by requesting UT and sending a supporting evidence from employer on 9 th by special delivery. Also called sheffield office on 10th (local 0114 no.). They gave me a no to fax supporting evidence. Faxed on 10th. Called on 12th. Was informed evidence added on 11 th and caseworker informed. Decision was reached but they wouldnt disclose the decision. They said it was with the last team (dispatch). Checked Royal mail track in the evening - my delivery on the way! it was an almost sleepless night.

Physku..

Congratulations buddy.. you did a lot of followup hardwork..

* point to be noted for Jan applicants who did not hear any news till now is that physku application has a UT attached and a reason, to it was given a priority - so dont panic.. take a deep breadth, keep fingers cross and do the usual waiting..

Congrats again physku..

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 4:42 pm

Very disappointed week. Anxious waiting all the time.

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:01 pm

JamesLu wrote:Very disappointed week. Anxious waiting all the time.

Don't worry, I am with you. We will surely hear something from HO next week...

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:27 pm

hsmp28122006 wrote:
JamesLu wrote:Very disappointed week. Anxious waiting all the time.
Don't worry, I am with you. We will surely hear something from HO next week...

Thanks you for your comfort. The waiting time of HO website has been updated:

During the week commencing 16 February 2009, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 14 January 2009.

I wish we can get the visa at the beginning of the next week.

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:36 pm

JamesLu wrote:
hsmp28122006 wrote:
JamesLu wrote:Very disappointed week. Anxious waiting all the time.
Don't worry, I am with you. We will surely hear something from HO next week...
Thanks you for your comfort. The waiting time of HO website has been updated:

During the week commencing 16 February 2009, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 14 January 2009.

I wish we can get the visa at the beginning of the next week.

Thats very good, yeah lets hope we get our visa early next week. Good Luck mate!

tvn_ramesh · Post by **tvn_ramesh** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:34 pm

hsmp28122006 wrote:
During the week commencing 16 February 2009, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 14 January 2009.

I wish we can get the visa at the beginning of the next week.

Thats very good, yeah lets hope we get our visa early next week. Good Luck mate!

That's really a great improvement in handling applications..

Goodluck n Have a great weekend guys

srivi · Post by **srivi** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:01 pm

Applied from within the UK for switching from workpermit to Tier 1
Application received by UKBA: 02 Jan 2009
Payment processed: not sure since it was postal orders
Got reference no. on 05 Jan

Visa stamped: 09 Feb
Passports etc received: 11 Feb

Visa extended under T1 for 3 years

Thanks for all the updates
Regards

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:28 pm

Oh yeah, forgot to mention. While on phone with HO, I tried to make sure that I get bit more specific response than "under consideration". I explained to the customer care person that "under consideration" is not really a specific status of the application and asked her for bit more information. She said to me that someone is looking at your application now (it implies that its with caseworker). I asked her to tell me the status of the applications before "under consideration" and she replied its "waiting". Hence, I believe that once application is with HO, its status is "waiting" or "waiting for consideration" and finally it gets assigned to a caseworker and status changes to "under consideration".

What do you guys think?

Have a good weekend tvn_ramesh and JamesLu!

dextar · Post by **dextar** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:04 am

Application type: Tier-1 General
Current Status : IGS
Application Submitted: 09/02/2009
Application delivered: 10/02/2009
Fee authorized: 10/02/2009
Fee debited: 12/02/2009
Acknowledgement Received: 13/02/2009
Application Status: Pending
Docs Received: N/A

coolchap · Post by **coolchap** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:25 pm

Hi hsmp28122006,

Thanks a million for ur updates....its very useful for applicants like us who are waiting to hear from HO. Its really good on you to keep us posted on every single detail with regards to your application progress. I really hope that you get a favourable response from HO this week.

Dextar, mate...U and me are on the same league...below are my application details.

Application Submitted: 04/02/2009
Application delivered: 05/02/2009
Acknowledgement Received: 07/02/2009
Fee authorized: 05/02/2009
Fee debited from credit card: 06/02/2009
Application type: Tier-1 General
Current Status : WP
Application Status: Hoping for the best

Good luck to everyone.

Regards

matpri · Post by **matpri** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:53 am

Hi all,
I'am writing this with great pleasure and to thank every senior/junior member who supplied useful info that supported my successful application.

Timelines:

Applied for initial HSMP : 13 June 2008 (Not from India)
HSMP approval letter recieved : 01 October 2008
Applied for EC : 06 February 2009
EC approved (myself,wife& child) : 11 February 2009
Documents received : 13 February 2009.

No BHC/Integra verification done as I checked with Bank, present& previous employers.

Once again Thank you guys!
I wish everyone waiting, the earliest approval.

Regards,
Mat

dextar · Post by **dextar** » Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:34 am

Hi coolchap,

thanks for updating. HO seems to getting pace in application processing. I am hoping to hear from HO between mid of march to end of march.

Please keep posting any updates.

Thanks

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:08 am

Called this morning - status is still "under consideration".

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:41 am

hsmp28122006 wrote:Called this morning - status is still "under consideration".

I called, my status is "waiting for consideration", it's very strange.....

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:07 pm

JamesLu wrote:
hsmp28122006 wrote:Called this morning - status is still "under consideration".
I called, my status is "waiting for consideration", it's very strange.....

This means that a caseworker has to be assigned to your case yet.

If you don't mind, can you please add your timelines as a signature (the way I have done)?

Good Luck.

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:10 pm

hsmp28122006 wrote:
JamesLu wrote:
hsmp28122006 wrote:Called this morning - status is still "under consideration".
I called, my status is "waiting for consideration", it's very strange.....
This means that a caseworker has to be assigned to your case yet.

If you don't mind, can you please add your timelines as a signature (the way I have done)?

Good Luck.

What's your mean has to be assigned. Does it mean mine hasn't been assigned? It's strange. The website says this week till to 14th Jan. Why my case has not assigned?

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:22 pm

JamesLu wrote:
hsmp28122006 wrote:
JamesLu wrote:
hsmp28122006 wrote:Called this morning - status is still "under consideration".
I called, my status is "waiting for consideration", it's very strange.....
This means that a caseworker has to be assigned to your case yet.

If you don't mind, can you please add your timelines as a signature (the way I have done)?

Good Luck.
What's your mean has to be assigned. Does it mean mine hasn't been assigned? It's strange. The website says this week till to 14th Jan. Why my case has not assigned?

It's not strange, mate! Your case will be assigned to a caseworker within a day or two. I think my case was assigned on last friday (though not sure). I'm not sure how often IEB's computers are updated with latest status of applications.

Keep cool, we both should hear something by end of this week.

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:48 pm

Just called them again, new status of my application is "Waiting for further consideration".

I am getting anxious now as I know its going to take a lot of time now.

dima · Post by **dima** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:16 pm

Hi All,

I have applied for Tier 1 on 12 Feb 2009.

I have a small concern.
I had applied for H1B(USA) in the month of Aug 2005. But I had got "blue slip "asking me to get the details of the client I would be working with in the US of A. But, I could not find the client's name from my employer then and I dint go back to the American Counsulate. However, I have not mentioned this in my VF9 Application form as I dont have any details regarding that now.... Does this effect my application.I am worried. can anyone help me.

Regards
DA.

dima · Post by **dima** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:17 pm

Hi All,

I have applied for Tier 1 on 12 Feb 2009.

I have a small concern.
I had applied for H1B(USA) in the month of Aug 2005. But I had got "blue slip "asking me to get the details of the client I would be working with in the US of A. But, I could not find the client's name from my employer then and I dint go back to the American Counsulate. However, I have not mentioned this in my VF9 Application form as I dont have any details regarding that now.... Does this effect my application.I am worried. can anyone help me.

Regards
DA.

hsmp28122006 · Post by **hsmp28122006** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:23 pm

hsmp28122006 wrote:Just called them again, new status of my application is "Waiting for further consideration".

I am getting anxious now as I know its going to take a lot of time now.

I am confused now - because HO seem to be confused. Just called HO half an hour later (than getting response "waiting for further consideration") and now got the response that it's "under consideration". I told the lady that half an hour ago I was told my application is "waiting for further consideration". She took some time and confirmed: it's "under considearation" and it means its waiting to be processed.
...... don't know what to say as this point (can only laugh at them now)

JamesLu · Post by **JamesLu** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:24 pm

hsmp28122006 wrote:Just called them again, new status of my application is "Waiting for further consideration".

I am getting anxious now as I know its going to take a lot of time now.

It's very strange, why your status changes so quickly. Don't worry, maybe the tel operator just tired to answer too many calls.

BTW, how do you know "waiting for consideration" indicates that my case will assigned today or tomorrow?

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