Initial Approval - Can we post here please!!

[Hummer]

Fed ex Courier sent – 16th Nov
Reached HO – 19th Nov
Payment through credit cad – 20th Nov
Asking to change the current address from Company address to residential address – 22nd Nov 3 PM
Send mail with in 10 min
Received mail saying decision has been made. And arrange the courier – 22nd Nov 4.30 PM
Contacted MBE Sheffield – 22nd Nov 6 PM
MBE collected the documents - 22nd Nov 7.30 PM
MBE send the docs – 23rd Nov
Docs received – 26th Nov 11 AM

Pretty fast. Hearty thanks for all especially antouk, niruv, mohan76 for providing the required info. Please see the cover letter thread for my cover letters. If you go systematically it is going to be easy.

[cdraina]

Guys good news from my side!!

Got my EC stamped from Jan 03 2008 through Jan 02 2010.

I requested for an post-dated EC from Feb in my covering letter but forgot to mention it to the VFS representative. FAQ section of UK-Visas mentions that the VFS Rep should be requested in case one wants a post-dated Visa. Just mentioning it on the cover letter wouldn't work.

Timelines:

SEP 28: Application Sent
OCT 01: Application reached HO
OCT 01: Fee Debited
OCT 03: Got the Reference Number
NOV 21: Decision
NOV 28: Documents collected by FedEx
NOV 30: Got the documents

DEC 19: Applied for EC
DEC 27: Integra mail
DEC 31: HR Replied to Integra mail
JAN 03: VISA STAMPING
JAN 04: Status updated on vfs website
JAN 07: Collected passport from VFS

[th]

Thanks for everyone who had contributed to this board which I found it very useful with individual personal experience.

Country Applied From: United Kingdom
Nationality: New Zealand
Current Immigration Status: Work Permit
Application Filed: 17/01/2008
Application Received: 18/01/2008
Points: 85
Fee Debited: 18/01/2008
Reference No. Received: 22/01/2008
Approval Date: 13/02/2008
Papers Received: 16/02/2008

[itsmesuraj]

Hi Trackitts,

My HSMP application was received on the 12th of Feb 2008 and the money was debited on 13th & the reference number was emailed to me on 16th of Feb 2008.
I have a clarification here...
Since im claiming points from Feb 2007 to Jan 2008, I was unable to produce the IT returns for the whole claim period. I have sent the Bank statements instead. Will this suffice or do i need to send a Letter from the current employer stating my salary for the claim period?...
Am a little tensed about this...however ...the HSMP FAQ's mention clearly...that

"50. If your income tax return does not cover the entire period claimed, then you should provide either or both of the following:
• Your bank statements covering the period claimed for;
• A letter from your employer on company headed paper, stating your salary. The letter should confirm that you have received the salary stated for the earnings period claimed."

Any inputs on this would be appreciated....will not sending a letter from the employer be an issue? please let me know.....
my email id is itsmesuraj@gmail.com

[newscience]

Hi

I suggest you do the following:
1. 12 or more original salary slips. Ensure salary slip has bank details and PAN number.
2. Orinignal bank statement showing salary being credited.
3. Total Earning statement from employer.
4. IT Return for the part period whihc gets covered.

Explain this in the covering letter.

Things should then flow smoothly.

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Hi Trackitts,

My HSMP application was received on the 12th of Feb 2008 and the money was debited on 13th & the reference number was emailed to me on 16th of Feb 2008.
I have a clarification here...
Since im claiming points from Feb 2007 to Jan 2008, I was unable to produce the IT returns for the whole claim period. I have sent the Bank statements instead. Will this suffice or do i need to send a Letter from the current employer stating my salary for the claim period?...
Am a little tensed about this...however ...the HSMP FAQ's mention clearly...that

"50. If your income tax return does not cover the entire period claimed, then you should provide either or both of the following:
• Your bank statements covering the period claimed for;
• A letter from your employer on company headed paper, stating your salary. The letter should confirm that you have received the salary stated for the earnings period claimed."

Any inputs on this would be appreciated....will not sending a letter from the employer be an issue? please let me know.....
my email id is itsmesuraj@gmail.com

[itsmesuraj]

Hey Newscience.....thanks a ton for ur reply...really appreciate it.....
But since i have already sent my docs....with all the things that u have listed out.....except the Letter from the employer...I wanted to know if it would be an issue.......
thanks anyways.....

[for_HSMP]

Hello There,

I have applied for a HSMP on 27th Dec 07and i have got my decision on 22nd Jan 08.

Though i got 80 points for Qualification,they did say that i dint meet enlgisdh requirement and application is refused.

I had an professional degree in AMIE and submitted letter from univeristy but they claim that the this degree was not taught in the same way as in academic study and hence they cannot evaluate this english requirement.

I am thinking to reapply. with same set of docs as i read the people got it approved if they submit again for some cases. or i am thinking to apply with my undergraduate course medium of instruction cert attached.

WOuld the experience people suggest me ? or to take IELTS exam.
I am wondering how the new system is going to affect us.

[cskmail]

I have applied through Consultant, which helped me a lot in getting the approval in one shot. It took some 30 odd days but it was done at the end. I am very satisfied with the consultant .

Country Applied From: India
Nationality: Indian

Application Filed: 11/01/2008
Application Received: 16/01/2008
Points: 85
Fee Debited: 18/01/2008
Reference No. Received: 22/01/2008
Approval Date: 11/02/2008
Papers Received: 18/02/2008

[imikins]

Hi Guys,

Application Sent to HO on 22nd Jan 2008
Application Reached on 24th Jan 2008
Fees deducted on 29th Jan 2008
Reference Number recd on 5th Feb 247***
Approval Date 27th February 2008
Documents Received 1st March 2008

Good Luck

[maheshrvce]

Hi All,
I have a query regarding payment details. I am using my friends credit card. In the payments details whose contact details should I give in payment slip. Is it my friends or mine. Now according to #37 page 23 of guidance notes it says if payment dosnt go thro apln will be returned to this address. Please advise

[*FC*]

Dear all,

My application has been approved !!

Here are my timelines:

Application was on Pro-rata basis. 9 months of UK Salary and 3 months of Indian Salary.
Applied on: 28th Jan 2008 (In country application)
Received on: 29th Jan 2008.
Amount Debited on: 29th Jan 2008
Reference Number on: 6th Feb 2008 (248***)
Approved on 4th March
Received documents back on: 6th Feb 2008

Feel free to let me know if you need any help.

With no offences meant to anyone, I spoke with a few consultants before my application and they were ready to loot me for 1500 Pounds.
I read the Guidance form atleast 20 times and went through the Official Case worker's manual. I did my application on my own, though MANY consultants told me that mine would be doubtful since it is on Pro rata.
All that is required to apply is simple common sense and patience to go through the document carefully!

Would be more than ready to help anyone who needs it!

Cheers!

[curious canadian]

Applied from US

Sent (mailed) on Jan 30th
Received and Payment Deducted: Feb 1st
Reference Number alloted: feb 7th
Application approved (confirmed on the phone): Mar 4th

Guys let me know if you have questions.
Thanks!

[griff1044]

Hi,

I applied for HSMP on Feb 8, 2008 and just got my approval letter today. I am completely confused by the introduction of the new Tier 1 system, as I still need to apply for entry clearance but understand that this now has to be done from my home country (Canada). The British Embassy in Canada requires visa applications to be done online, however I can't find any form relevant to my situation, being that I am already half way through the application process. Is anyone else in the same circumstance? Home Office has told me to contact the British Embassy in Canada, but I can't speak to anyone without making a $3.50/min phone call, which I am prepared to do but I just thought I'd see if anyone can share their experiences.

Cheers,

Griff

[karanz]

i have a long story to tell here comes

Initially i did not get approval, I went through a consultant... later with a lawyer.

~10 JUN 2006: Application Sent via Courier
~ JUL 2006: Application reached
~ JUL 2006: Fee was taken from DD
15 AUG 2006: Decision: Rejected
~ SEP 2006: Recieved Rejection Letter
~ SEP 2006: Sent for Review
~ FEB 2007: No reply from Home Office

~ MAR 2007: Planned to Apply Fresh Application
~ APR 2007: Gave all Docs to the Lawyer
~25 APR 2007: Fresh Application Sent
~29 APR 2007: Fee Debited
~01 MAY 2007: Got Reference Number
22 NOV 2007: Decision
~30 NOV 2007: Lawyer recieved the Docs
~15 DEC 2007: Got the Documents

i still have to apply for EC, too many complications , i dont know where to start.

i guess i will make a thread asking for some info.

[cskmail]

Hi,

I am curious to know about all the necessary steps required for a successful Entry Clearance. As my EC has already been rejected once, please go through my following post and guide me.

Very eagerly waiting for expert guidance.

Thanks in anticipation,
Charukant

Hi,

I had obtained HSMP approval but my EC got rejected.

Reason provided to me by ECO is

I do not hold GBP 2800 for three months.

I have deposited some GBP 4600 in my bank account and taken bank statement after two days. I was not aware that I require to show a minimum balance of GBP 2800 for minimum three months.

Does anybody know this rule is mentioned anywhere in any UK Home Office document or website. If you know this, please let me know.

I have sent an email for an Administrative Review. It had already been eight days, but there is no response.

In addition to this, my original HSMP Approval letter and original bank statements are not returned. I had applied through VFS New Delhi.

I had inquired about the missing documents, I had sent an email to visqry.newdelhi@fco.gov.uk, vfsuk.north@vfs-uk-in.com, postmaster.nedel@fco.gov.uk, ten days ago, but there is no reply. These people are very clumsy and slow.

Can any one, please guide me about my next steps. I feel cheated.

Thanks
Charukant

HSMP Application Filed: 11/01/2008
Application Received: 16/01/2008
Points: 85
Fee Debited: 18/01/2008
Reference No. Received: 22/01/2008
Approval Date: 11/02/2008
Papers Received: 18/02/2008
EC applied: 03/04/2008
EC rejected: 18/04/2008

[GIMS]

Hi,

It looks like you applied on 3rd April and assuming that it was in India that would mean Tier 1. (Under Tier 1 in India you have to have £2800 for the previous 3 months in your account i.e. the balance should not go below £2800 for the duration of 3 months).

Otherwise under normal HSMP rules there is no set amount.

Best way may be to find out if other India applicants have been able to successfully apply under Tier 1 without fully satisfying the £2800/3 months rule.

Cheers.

[Hassan1]

Application filed: 28/2/08
Application Received: 03/03/08
Fee debited: 07/03/08
Reference no rec: 14/03/05
Reference no: 255***
Decision: Still Awaiting..................

Hi Plz can anyone who has applied on similar dates, let me know what is outcome for their application. Is there anyone who have applied in March and received decision? Plz share with me. Thanx

[smartkhan]

Application sent from Pakistan: 23/06/2008
Application Received: 25/06/2008
Fee deducted: 26/06/2008
Reference no rec: 01/07/2008
Reference no: 263***
Decision: Still Awaiting..................

[Rima]

Hi Guys,


I got it today (Tier 1 – General) for 3 years!

Thank you very much all of you!! And Special Thank you to Sheraz Khalil MBA ACCA/HSK Accountancy Services as well as to mvent00 and Sushil-ACCA for you great help, advice and prompt replies!!!

Case: salaried earnings + self-employed activities (Initial Application)
Applied in person: 17/11/09 - 9am
Application approved: 12 pm
No verification checks! I believe this is due to good certified Accountant’s Report!!


Points claimed:
Qualification: 35
Earnings: 35
UK Experience: 35

Thank you everyone who make the best to keep this forum great!!

And Good Luck for those who are still waiting!!

Best regards,

Rima

[jans]

Dear all,

I did my B-tech(pass) from 1988 to 1990 and then i completed my B-tech(hons) from 2007 to 2009. as it can be seen that i completed my degree in two periods........


In initial application form there is a Qualification assessment section is given where duration of study column is provided and it has a space for one entry" from"-"to". while in my case there are two different periods in which i have done my degree i.e from1988 to 1990 and from 2007 to 2009. please help me how these dates can be written in space provided and also will they accept my degree. reply awaited from all members.
Thanks
With regards,

[geriatrix]

To eliminate duplication of topics and for people to access separate feedback regarding turn-around times for in-country and out-country applications, new threads have been created.

If applying from outside UK, please post timelines here.
If applying to switch (change) from another immigration category to Tier 1 (General) from within the UK, please post timelines here.

regards