Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!

[Oasis4u]

Congratulations buddy..

Great stuff..

Application successful!

HSMP to Tier 1 in - country Extension
Visa Expiry:02/04/10
Application sent: 04/02/10
Letter of Ack Dated: 12/02/10
Visa stamped : 10/03/2010
New Expiry date: 02/04/13
Received passports via SD :13/03/10

[ckfeng]

Hi.... everyone. Got a friend that want to extend her HSMP in march as the initial will expire in April. She just got married and the husband reside in Dublin, Ireland. Husband is not an Irish citizen but a temporary resident. she want to if she can add her husband as her dependent when applying for extension. The husband normally comes around to UK on visitor's visa. Every suggestion will be appreciated. thanks

[Oasis4u]

Her husband should also be currently on the same type of Visa to go for extension ; wat she can do is once her visa is extended her hubby can apply for dependents visa from there..

Hi.... everyone. Got a friend that want to extend her HSMP in march as the initial will expire in April. She just got married and the husband reside in Dublin, Ireland. Husband is not an Irish citizen but a temporary resident. she want to if she can add her husband as her dependent when applying for extension. The husband normally comes around to UK on visitor's visa. Every suggestion will be appreciated. thanks

[tvn_ramesh]

Hi.... everyone. Got a friend that want to extend her HSMP in march as the initial will expire in April. She just got married and the husband reside in Dublin, Ireland. Husband is not an Irish citizen but a temporary resident. she want to if she can add her husband as her dependent when applying for extension. The husband normally comes around to UK on visitor's visa. Every suggestion will be appreciated. thanks

An applicant can apply for extension only when they both are on the same type of visa's.. as of now no, he can not apply with the main applicant, shd apply seperately once main applicant visa is renewed as there is not much time now..

[xeel]

Got my documents back guys, with a Visa stamped. Thanks for the support


Application Sent - 25/01/2010
Application Received - 26/01/2010
Acknowledgement Received- 13/02/2010
Visa stamped : 09/03/2010
Received passports :12/03/10

[Oasis4u]

Congratulations Xeel..
Atlast the wait is over...

Got my documents back guys, with a Visa stamped. Thanks for the support


Application Sent - 25/01/2010
Application Received - 26/01/2010
Acknowledgement Received- 13/02/2010
Visa stamped : 09/03/2010
Received passports :12/03/10

[go2khurram]

If you are planning to apply ur spouse with your applicaton then you need the certificate, otherwise you don't need it , however there is no issue to mentioned that you are married now, infact its better to mention the actual marital status.

thanks go2khurram....

I have another question.

I got married recently but not applying for an dependent visa now. I do not have my marital status changed in passport and not received the marriage certificate yet. If i mention the status as MARRIED in the extension form do i still need to give marriage certificate even though not processing dependent visa

Comments are welcomes from others as well....

Hi You don't need to send No 5, 6 & 8. the rest is ok. keep ur application as simple as possible and to the point.

Hello all,

I plan to apply HSMP to Tier1 Extension in next few days and below are my check list items. Can anyone please confirm that everything is fine or
missing something?

1. Cover Letter
2. Application Form (only the required sections. For e.g. No dependent so can ignore dependent form sections)
3. Photos - 2 Nos
4. Passport
5. Age proof - Birth Certificate
6. Qualitication - Degree Certificate
7. Earnings & UK Experience - 12 month payslips, 12 months SAVINGS ACCOUNT statement (this is where my salary got credited), Letter from employer
8. English Requirement - Letter from Institution used at the time of intial HSMP
9. Maintenance Funds - Same 12 months savings account statement.

Thanks

[vj123]

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the right section to be posting this question but am just a newbie.

I am a HSMP visa holder planning to get an extension on Tier 1. Have currently filled the form and am waiting for my bank statements to arrive

I have the following doubts:

On page 30 for the Dependant Tier 1 Form section K4 mentions about 'A-rated sponsor'. I guess this is only for Tier 2 and Tier 5 Dependants if am right.

Can anyone please confirm on this?

Also there is a section for Identity Card for Foreign Nationals. Should I just leave this blank or should I leave in a comment there saying Not Applicable?

Also my bank statements havent arrived yet. Have been following up for the past 3 weeks but to no avail. The bank representative says he is doing his best and that's the max he can do from his end.

Is it fine if I can get an attested print from the bank and submit those as bank statements for the month of February?

Many thanks,
VJ

[T1_Mainframe]

My question is related to early extension.

Has anyone applied extension more than 4 months, say 5 or 6 months from expiry date and got approval? It would be great if you could post your timelines?

Many thank,
Zh lad

[tvn_ramesh]

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the right section to be posting this question but am just a newbie.

I am a HSMP visa holder planning to get an extension on Tier 1. Have currently filled the form and am waiting for my bank statements to arrive

I have the following doubts:

On page 30 for the Dependant Tier 1 Form section K4 mentions about 'A-rated sponsor'. I guess this is only for Tier 2 and Tier 5 Dependants if am right - YES.

Can anyone please confirm on this?

Also there is a section for Identity Card for Foreign Nationals. Should I just leave this blank or should I leave in a comment there saying Not Applicable?
- Leave it blank

Also my bank statements havent arrived yet. Have been following up for the past 3 weeks but to no avail. The bank representative says he is doing his best and that's the max he can do from his end.

Is it fine if I can get an attested print from the bank and submit those as bank statements for the month of February?

- Can you tell which bank is this trying very hard to send your bankstatements from 3weeks?? yes electonic bankstatements of REGULAR Account with sign/stamp on each page is OK

Many thanks,
VJ

[go2khurram]

hi guys,

I am bit surprised with the efficiency of HO. I sent application yesterday I mean 15th march through post office and I arrive this morning on 16th march. I just check my banck account online just a moment ago I mean around 12 noon and say that fee money was deducted.

I saw different ppl’s post and found that money normally deducted after a week of application received by HO but in my case money is deducted after a moment application arrive at PO Box of HO

Any one has such kind of experience?

This is Tier 1 Extension application...

[bt]

[quote="bt"]still waiting for me passport ??? god knows whts wrong with HO.....
sent on 22 dec. ref recd on 29 dec. but further update[/quote]


still i have not got my passport back.............
anyone who has got same experience

fee deducted on 29 Dec.
still pending ..........

[veera4u]

Hello all,

I have posted my HSMP to Tier1 application today thru post office guaranteed next day special delivery. I will update as soon as any change in the status of application.

Below are the items enclosed just incise anyone needs.

1. Tier1 (General) Application Form
2. PBS summary sheet
3. Photos - 2 (not older than 1 month and full name back of each one)
4. Passports
5. Age - Asked to use the Passports as evidence.
6. Qualification - NONE provided [As already provided in my initial HSMP application]
7. Earnings - Payslips for the claiming period, Bank statements for the claiming period (highlighted the transactions for better tracking)
8. UK Experience - Asked to consider my earnings evidence.
9. English Skills - NONE provided [As already satisfied in my initial HSMP application]
10. Maintenance Funds - Asked to use the bank statements given in Earnings as the end balance is as of last 10 days
11. Self addressed guaranteed next day special delivery envelope for the return of documents.

Thanks to go2khurram and tvn_ramesh and others posted their comments in the forum.

veera

[s16puneet]

Hi,

I got my Tier1 extension from HSMP today. Applied in person on 9th March, but due to strike decision was not given on same day. Recieved my documents by post today.

Useful for contractors with Ltd company setup:

There has been lot of confusion surrounding documentation required for the applicants who have their Ltd company and taking dividends & salary.
I just applied as Employeed, provided salary slips & dividend vouchers, bank statements and letter from accountant. And it's all sorted, no questions asked.
From my experienc i think there is no need for Company accounts, Profit loss statements, Balance sheet or Invoices.

I will be glad to help if anyone has questions related to this topic.

Regards
Puneet

[pulimiharish]

Hi

I am on HSMP valid till 01/04/2010 and applied for extension on 31/01/2010. But today my application was returned invalid as I used previous version of application (04/09 instead of 10/09). Now I am planning to reapply tomorrw by post as I didn't get any appointments in this month.

My questions:
1. Do I need to take any special permission to stay beyond 01/04/2010?
2. I am moving home from 01/04/2010 so what address do I need to provide in the visa application? If I give my current address, then can I use Royal mail redirection? Do they deliver passports (which require signature) as well?
3. In the worst case, if my visa gets rejected, do I need to leave immediately or will I have some time for appeal? Also my son was born just 20 days ago so if I am asked to leave, do they allow the baby as he doesn't have passport or visa. My passport is with Home office from 31/01/2010.

Any other advice is appreciated.

[s16puneet]

Sorry to hear that, but don't worry as long as you have all the documentation which gives you enough point you will be fine.

1. You dont need to get any special permission to stay beyond 01/04.2010. A long as you apply for extension before 01/04/2010, you can legally stay in UK till you get back application's result.

2. Yes, I have faced it before. Redirection would work for you. Double check with royal mail.

3. If it gets rejected, your rejection letter will tell you details of your appeal rights and number of days to appeal within. I think its usually 14 days. But in that case you will be better off taking solicitor's advise. Nothing to panic even then, you can still stay in UK till decision is made on your appeal. And as long as you have enough point you need not to worry.

Thanks
Puneet

Hi

I am on HSMP valid till 01/04/2010 and applied for extension on 31/01/2010. But today my application was returned invalid as I used previous version of application (04/09 instead of 10/09). Now I am planning to reapply tomorrw by post as I didn't get any appointments in this month.

My questions:
1. Do I need to take any special permission to stay beyond 01/04/2010?
2. I am moving home from 01/04/2010 so what address do I need to provide in the visa application? If I give my current address, then can I use Royal mail redirection? Do they deliver passports (which require signature) as well?
3. In the worst case, if my visa gets rejected, do I need to leave immediately or will I have some time for appeal? Also my son was born just 20 days ago so if I am asked to leave, do they allow the baby as he doesn't have passport or visa. My passport is with Home office from 31/01/2010.

Any other advice is appreciated.

[tvn_ramesh]

hi guys,

I am bit surprised with the efficiency of HO. I sent application yesterday I mean 15th march through post office and I arrive this morning on 16th march. I just check my banck account online just a moment ago I mean around 12 noon and say that fee money was deducted.

I saw different ppl’s post and found that money normally deducted after a week of application received by HO but in my case money is deducted after a moment application arrive at PO Box of HO

Any one has such kind of experience?

This is Tier 1 Extension application...

G2K..

It was only a patch during Jan 2010 that fee deduction got delayed if not HO is first to deduct the fees.. but the real test starts now as ur application will be sent in queue... so pls do update abt ur out comes.. cheers

[mba]

My Timelines:

Application Sent: 05/02/2010
Application at HO: 06/02/2010
Fee Deducted (as shown on bank statement) : 15/02/2010
Bank Statement detail: Home Office, Croydon
Acknowledgment letter dated: 13/02/2010
Acknowledgment received: 16/02/2010
Visa Stamped: 15/03/2010
Passport received:17/03/2010
No SD envelope attached.
Visa Location: Sheffield

[bpatel]

Hi Guys i got my visa today..

Application Sent: 09/02/2010
Application at HO: 10/02/2010
Fees Deducted : 14/02/2010
Acknowledgment letter dated: 14/02/2010
Acknowledgment received: 22/02/2010
Visa Stamped: 12/03/2010
Passport received:17/03/2010
No SD envelope attached.

I am truly relived..thanks for all the support guys..best of luck to every one..

[Oasis4u]

Congratulations....Great stuff..

My Timelines:

Application Sent: 05/02/2010
Application at HO: 06/02/2010
Fee Deducted (as shown on bank statement) : 15/02/2010
Bank Statement detail: Home Office, Croydon
Acknowledgment letter dated: 13/02/2010
Acknowledgment received: 16/02/2010
Visa Stamped: 15/03/2010
Passport received:17/03/2010
No SD envelope attached.
Visa Location: Sheffield

[Oasis4u]

Congratulations buddy...

Hi Guys i got my visa today..

Application Sent: 09/02/2010
Application at HO: 10/02/2010
Fees Deducted : 14/02/2010
Acknowledgment letter dated: 14/02/2010
Acknowledgment received: 22/02/2010
Visa Stamped: 12/03/2010
Passport received:17/03/2010
No SD envelope attached.

I am truly relived..thanks for all the support guys..best of luck to every one..

[shani786]

I have got my Tier 1 General 3 yrs extension visa today, here is my visa processing timeline:

HSMP (2-years) visa expiry data: 15.02.2010
application sent: Friday 12.02.2010
application recieved: Monday 15.02.2010
fee deducted: Monday 15.02.2010
Acknowledgment letter dated: 15/02/2010
Acknowledgment received: 18/02/2010
Visa Stamped: 17/03/2010
Passport received:20/03/2010
No SD envelope attached.
Visa Location: Sheffield

I am soo relaxed now, thankful to all members of this forum and hope the best for everyone.

[Oasis4u]

Congrats Buddy..
Enjoy your weekeend now..

I have got my Tier 1 General 3 yrs extension visa today, here is my visa processing timeline:

HSMP (2-years) visa expiry data: 15.02.2010
application sent: Friday 12.02.2010
application recieved: Monday 15.02.2010
fee deducted: Monday 15.02.2010
Acknowledgment letter dated: 15/02/2010
Acknowledgment received: 18/02/2010
Visa Stamped: 17/03/2010
Passport received:20/03/2010
No SD envelope attached.
Visa Location: Sheffield

I am soo relaxed now, thankful to all members of this forum and hope the best for everyone.

[tierext123]

Shani786,
Congrats!

Is your visa extn effective from 15/Feb/2010 17/Mar/2010?

[Oasis4u]

It should be from 17 Mar 2010 as HO never back date the visa

Shani786,
Congrats!

Is your visa extn effective from 15/Feb/2010 17/Mar/2010?