Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??

[Ash1001]

Guys need some help...

I am on HSMP visa ....my wife on Fresh Talent...our son was born here in the UK.

Am applying for Tier 1 visa extension and adding Wife and Son as dependents...


Have noticed that on the application it says when did dependent arrive in the uk ....from which country did the dependent get visa clearance before travelling to the UK .........does not apply to my son as he was born here. Dont know what to fill in and cant leave the form blank as will be rejected.

Any advice???

[abhishekagrawal79]

Best is to call HO (01142074074) and ask them.

Abhishek

Guys need some help...

I am on HSMP visa ....my wife on Fresh Talent...our son was born here in the UK.

Am applying for Tier 1 visa extension and adding Wife and Son as dependents...


Have noticed that on the application it says when did dependent arrive in the uk ....from which country did the dependent get visa clearance before travelling to the UK .........does not apply to my son as he was born here. Dont know what to fill in and cant leave the form blank as will be rejected.

Any advice???

[hussainkothari]

Use the toll free number 08005875572.

[anilhemnani]

In the form select option for "EC not obtained before entering UK." and in relevant section fill "Born in --CITY---- U.K" and also clarify in your covering letter.
I have done the same. This was told to me by HO.

[jessica_halida]

My employer had just officially had its name changed, this means their email address changes also. Is it advisable to inform UKBA using "change in circumstances" form about this?
And I actually send the duplicate of my bank statement to UKBA (official duplicate, so it is stamped by local Barclays bank but doesn't have any bank logo) because my mortgage lender, First Direct whom had the original copy, had took exceptionally long in processing the application due to huge backlog. I did mention on the cover letter the reason why I have to send the duplicate instead. Now, should I inform home office that now I had my originals back?

[Ash1001]

thanks guys...

[anilhemnani]

I think it will be better to call HO and cross check with them. Probably they will ask you not to send any additional documents.

I think almost all companies will continue old email addresses for good 6 months before they discontinue old name. Just check with your company if old email address is still active.

I will suggest best is to have a word with HO before doing anything.

My employer had just officially had its name changed, this means their email address changes also. Is it advisable to inform UKBA using "change in circumstances" form about this?
And I actually send the duplicate of my bank statement to UKBA (official duplicate, so it is stamped by local Barclays bank but doesn't have any bank logo) because my mortgage lender, First Direct whom had the original copy, had took exceptionally long in processing the application due to huge backlog. I did mention on the cover letter the reason why I have to send the duplicate instead. Now, should I inform home office that now I had my originals back?

[geriatrix]

Before you send in your application, see http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 733#169733

regards

thanks guys...

[bajaj06]

hi guys,
i need your expert opinion...i am applying for tier-1 visa....to claim points on basis of earning i understand that we consider our gross salary...however, if i want to attach my p-60 as evidence, i was wondering if that can create confusion because amount shown on p-60 is taxable salary and not gross salary....taxable salary is offcourse is less than gross salary.....i am sending my pay slips as well which shows gross salary but p-60 only shows taxable salary.....do you think this might create confusion.
although they accept p-60 as one of proof of earning but how would they calculate gross salary from it or would they take the amount on p-60 as amount for claimimg points.

please help...

[shivaa]

Updated list as on 27/5/2008
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AShraya

Type of application : WP to TIER 1
Application Sent : 06/3/2008
Payment taken : 13/3/2008
Ref no dated : 13/3/2008
Ref number : PB2988
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 09/4/2008
Recevied on : 15/4/2008
Days taken : 33 days
Comments : Previously HSMP rejected.

ASIAR08

Type of application : valid HSMP letter
Application Sent : 11/3/2008
Payment taken : 13/3/2008
Ref no dated : 13/3/2008
Ref number : PB299**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : No mention
Recevied on : 22/4/2008
Days taken : 40 days


Aylee


Type of application : WP to TIER 1
Application Sent : 11/3/2008
Payment taken : 13/3/2008
Ref no dated : 13/3/2008
Ref number : PB2993
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 01/4/2008
Recevied on : 03/4/2008
Days taken : 21 days

lisa_simpson
========
Type of application : with valid HSMP letter
Application Sent : 11/3/2008
Payment taken : 13/3/2008
Ref no dated : 13/3/2008
Ref number : PB299**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : No mention
Recevied on : 08/4/2008
Days taken : 25 days.

butterfly08:


Type of application : with valid HSMP letter
Application Sent : 12/3/2008
Payment taken : 13/3/2008
Ref no dated : 13/3/2008
Ref number : PB2994**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : No mention
Recevied on : 16/4/2008
Days taken : 32 days.



hsmpaspirant2007

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 15/3/2008
Payment taken : 17/3/2008
Ref no dated : 17/3/2008
Ref number : PB299**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 04/4/08
Recevied on : 09/4/2008
Days taken : 23 days

Irf_bar

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 15/3/2008
Payment taken : 17/3/2008
Ref no dated : 17/3/2008
Ref number : PB299**
Status : Rejected
Stamped on : NA
Recevied on : NA
Days taken : NA
Comments :Due to previous earnings with tax papers.

Qqq

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 17/3/2008
Payment taken : 18/3/2008
Ref no dated : 18/3/2008
Ref number : PB2999**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 24/4/08
Recevied on : 30/4/2008
Days taken : 44 days

sinspider:

Type of application : WP TO TIER1
Application Sent : 13/3/2008
Payment taken : 18/3/2008
Ref no dated : 18/3/2008
Ref number : PB299**
Status : REJECTED
Received on : 02/4/2008
Days taken : 16 days
Comments : Degree was in Swedish.

Laskk:

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 15/3/2008
Payment taken : 19/3/2008
Ref no dated : 19/3/2008
Ref number : NA
Status : Approved
Stamped on : NA
Recevied on : NA
Days taken : NA


GobOOst:

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 14/3/2008
Payment taken : 20/3/2008
Ref no dated : 20/3/2008
Ref number : PB299**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 10/4/08
Recevied on : 18/4/2008
Days taken : 29 days

Carpra

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 19/3/2008
Payment taken : 20/3/2008
Ref no dated : 20/3/2008
Ref number : PB300**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : NA
Recevied on : 6/5/2008
Days taken : 46days

Rajiv502

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 19/3/2008
Payment taken : 25/3/2008
Ref no dated : 25/3/2008
Ref number : PB3001**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : NA
Recevied on : 16/4/2008
Days taken : 22 days

SSTIER1

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 25/3/2008
Payment taken : 26/3/2008
Ref no dated : 26/3/2008
Ref number : NA
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 8/4/2008
Recevied on : 12/4/2008
Days taken : 17 days

Mmsa5

Type of application : student visa to TIER1
Application Sent : NA
Payment taken : 26/3/2008
Ref no dated : 26/3/2008
Ref number : PB300**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 3/4/2008 for him,4/4/08 for dependents
Recevied on : 15/4/2008
Days taken : 21 days

getkumars

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 25/3/2008
Payment taken : 26/3/2008
Ref no dated : 26/3/2008
Ref number : PB3007**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 3/4/08
Recevied on : 15/4/2008
Days taken : 21 days

Cisman

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 29/3/2008
Payment taken : 31/3/2008
Ref no dated : 31/3/2008(received 2 april)
Ref number : NA
Status : Pending
Stamped on :
Recevied on :
Days taken :

Urgent

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 29/3/2008
Payment taken : 31/3/2008
Ref no dated : 31/3/2008
Ref number : PB3012**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 17/4/08
Recevied on : 22/4/2008
Days taken : 22 days

Amitgoyal

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 01/4/2008
Payment taken : 03/4/2008
Ref no dated : 03/4/2008
Ref number : PB3014**
Status : Approved
Stamped on : NA
Recevied on : 21/4/2008
Days taken : 17days

Twinkle

Application sent : 2/4/2008
Status : Approved
Received on : 30/4/2008
Days Taken : 28 days.

Tier1Hsmp

Type of application : WP to TIER1
Application Sent : 25/3/2008
Payment taken : 04/4/2008
Ref no dated : 04/4/2008
Ref number : NA
Status : Approved
Stamped on : 29/4/2008
Recevied on : 07/5/2008
Days taken : 33days

mg
====================
Date of application: 2/4/08.
Payment date : 9/4/08.
Status : Approved.
Docs received : 13/5/2008
Days taken : 34 days

nibbs:
====
Application sent : 4/4/08
fees deducted : 7/4/08
reference no : 7/4/08
passport stamped : 28/4/08
docu+pp recieved :- 3/5/2008 - by special delivery post
Days taken : 26 days

Junior
========

Apps Type: HSMP extension under Tier1(general)
Date applied: 05 April 08 (Recorded delivery first class)
Received at HO: 07 April 08
Payment processed: 08 April 08
Decesion made: 02 May 08
Endorsemnet date: 12 May 08
Docs return date: 16 May 08

WP2Tier1
========
Applied:5th April
Received at HO: 8th April
Payment taken: 8th April
Ref number received: 10th April
Called HO on 28th April and they told Its waiting to be assigned to case worker
Called HO again on 6th May and they told its under consideration and with case worker.
Called HO again on 7th and they told documents despatched on 6th.
Received documents on 7th May.
Approval letter dated 28th April
Passport stamped 28th April(for myself and spouse)
Validity till 28th April 2011
No of days taken :29 days

SKris:
==========
Applied - 7th April
Fees deducted - 8th April
Ref number received - 10th April
Approval date - 29th April (as indicated in the HO letter)
Docs received - 7th May


emacmac
=======================
(HSMP to Tier 1 )
--------------
Applied:7th April (claiming 105 points)
Received at HO: 8th April
Payment taken: 8th April
Ref number received: 9th April (PB/3020)
Received documents: waiting
Approval letter: waiting
Passport stamped: waiting
His case has been put on hold due to the new court ruling on HSMP as told by HO

fardeen:
=====
From WP to Tier1
Applied: April 7th (Royal mail special delivery)
Recd at Home Office: April 8th (confirmed)
Payment Processed: April 8th
Reference no: April 8th PB3020***(sent on 8th by post)
Decision: Approved
Stamped: May 1st 2008
Docs: special delivery 8th may (they left a card yesterday)


Smartboy_uk:
=======
Date Applied:8th April
Payment Taken: 9th April
Reference Number Received: 10th April (PB302**)
Decision : Approved
Passport stamped: 13th May
Docs recvd: 16th May


rashsmp:
======
Applied: April 9th (For Tier1 with valid HSMP approval Letter)
Recieved at Home Office: April 10th
Payment Processed: April 10th
Reference no: April 12th(lettter dated 10th) -PB3022****
Decision: Approved
Stamped: May 6th 2008
Docs received - 8th May 2008.

Sansui

Type of application : WP to Tier 1 with valid HSMP letter
Application Sent : 07/4/2008
Payment taken : 08/4/2008
Ref no dated : 10/04/2008
Ref number : PB3020**
Status : awaiting

Vora

Type: IGS to Tier1
Applied: 9th April
Recvd: 10th April
Ref Issued: 10th April
Called Homoffice on : 12th May, "under consideration" was the response
Called Homoffice on : 14th May, "under consideration" same as before
Approval date : 7th May
Passport stamped: 14th May
Docs recvd: 17th May

Kinta

of application: WP to Tier 1
Application sent: 11/04/08
Reference number PB302XXXX dated 14/04/2008
Stamped on: 15/05/2008
Received on 21/05/2008



Sidshekhar:( Work Permit to Tier1)
========
Applied: 11th April
Received: 14th April
Payment Taken:18th April (Cheque Payment)
Reference Number Issued:21st April
Called home office on 19th May. They said its "under consideration".
Decision:Awaited
Documents Received:Awaited :

Krishna186
-----------------------------------
Date Applied: 11th April
Doc recvd at HO & payment processed: 14th April
Reference Number Received: 17th April
Decision made & Passport stamped : 14th May
doc sent from HO: 16th May
Documents received: 17th May (special delivery next day 1PM delivery)
Ref No: PB302***

SR1992:(HSMP to Tier1)
========
Applied: 14th April (Royal Mail Special Delivery)
Received: 15th April
Payment Taken: 15th April (Postal orders)
Reference Number: PB30270XXXXXX/001 dated April 15.
Called for update 14th May, was advised a decision was made May 13.
Decision: Approved, stamped May 13,
Docs Received: May 19 (Special Delivery - sent with application) Applied: 14th April (Royal Mail Special Delivery)

Apaswat
=========
Application Sent : 14 April 2008
Application Received : 15 April 2008
Payment Processed : 15 April 2008
Reference no. Allocated : 15 April 2008
Reference no. Received : 16 April 2008 (.....)
Decision :Approved
Documents received on 21/5/2008.

Linuxman2k3:
=======
Date Applied:14th April
Payment Taken: 15th April
Reference Number Received: 17th April (PB302**)
Decision : 6th May
Stamped: 6th May
Documents received: 16th May

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kanaparthyprasad
=======================
Applied: 14th April
Received: 15th April
Payment Taken: 15th April
Reference Number: PB30270XXXXXX/001 on April 15.
Decision: Phoned on 09/05/2008 and told applciation waiting to be allocated to case worker and cannot say when it will be allcoated.
Waiting
Documents Received: Waiting
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Abhishekagarwal
===========

Applied : 12th April
Payment taken: 14th April
Ref number received: 16th April
Received documents on 16th May.
Approval details I'll post once I reach home. I havn't seen the docs yet.

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Zella29

Type of application : WP to TIER 1 in UK
Application Sent : 12/4/2008
Payment taken : 15/4/2008
Status: Waiting



shachit

1) Application received - 15/04/2008
2) Money taken from A/C - 17/04/2008
3) Reference # received - 15/04/2008
4) Queries to employer from HO - 06/05/2008
5) Allocated to Case worker - 08/05/2008
6) Approved - 08/05/2008
7) Received documents - 24/05/2008


alpharulez:
=======
From WP to Tier1
Applied: April 16th (Royal mail special delivery)
Recvd at Home Office: April 17th
Payment Processed: April 17th
Reference no: waiting...
Decision: waiting...


Sankar

--------------------
Date Applied: 16th April
Doc recvd at HO & payment processed: 17th April
Reference Number Received: 19th April
Decision made & Passport stamped : 6th May
doc sent from HO: 16th May
Documents received: 17th May (special delivery next day 1PM delivery)



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Blue.olive
===========
From WP to Tier1
Applied: April 17th (Royal mail special delivery)
Recd at Home Office: April 18th (confirmed)
Payment Processed: April 18th
Reference no: April 18th PB3030***(sent on 18th by post)
Decision: 13th May 2008 ( Passport stamped )
Doc received : 17th May 2008
Points awarded : 75

venkmano:
======
pplied: April 18th for Tier1
Recieved at Home Office:
Payment Processed: April 18th
Location: Chennai
Reference no: April 18th
Decision: Awaited

Andynaggers

Applied: 21st April (WP to Tier1 in UK) along with a Return by Special Delivery 9AM envelope.
Received: 24th May
Date Approved: 20th May and VISA valid till May 2011.



Boonworkpermit

Type of application: WP->Tier1 with an HSMP approval letter
Application sent: 21/04/08
Reference number PB3034XXX dated: 22/04/08
FLR stamped on: 16/05/08
Received all documents back on: 21/05/08.

Misona
Type of application: WP->Tier1
Application sent: 21.04.08
Reference number : 22.04.08
Approval letter dated: 15.05.08
Visa stamped: 16.05.08
Received all documents back on: 22.05.08 ( On 21.05.08

Anxiouswait
============
Date of application: 22nd April
Ref Number Received: 25th April
Result: Awaited

feigoronin
====================
====================
Credit card charged: 23-Apr-08
Reference Number : Received
Update on 21-May-05: "Application is in checking stages and can hear something by end of this week or early next week
Passport Stamped:Awaited
Documents received :Awaited
Decision : Awaited

Anilhemnani

Type of application: WP->Tier1
Application Sent : 22nd April 2008
Application Received : 23rd April 2008
Payment Processed : 24th April 2008
Reference no. Allocated : 24th April 2008
Reference no. Received : 26th April 2008 (.....)
Decision : Awaiting

LifeIsStruggle

Type of application : SEGS to Tier 1
Application Sent : 24/4/2008
Payment taken : 25/4/2008
Ref no dated : 25/04/2008
Ref number : PB30****
Decision: awaited
_________________


Beever
===============

Doc sent by agent: 28 April (claiming 90 points)
Received at HO: 29 April
Payment debited: 1 May
Letter w. reference no. dated: 30 April, letter received 6 May
Ref number: PB3042 0149**/***
Decision: Awaiting

Kmore97
============

Applied (by Special Delivery): 1-May-08
Received by HO: 2-May-08
Ref. No. Allocated: 2-May-08
Payment Processed: 6-May-08 (as per credit card statement)
Ref No. Received (by Post): 8-May-08


Vipul 1981
============
Date Applied: 6th May 2008
Ref No: allocated
Date Recd: 10th may
Decision: AWAITED
Documents Recd: AWAITED

hussainkothari
============
Switching from WP to Tier1
Applied (by Special Delivery): 7-May-08
Received by HO: 8-May-08
Ref. No. Allocated: Letter dated 8th May
Ref. No. Letter Received: 12-may-08
Payment Processed (Called the credit card office to find out) : 8-May-08

Lokesh(WP to Tier-1):
=======
Date Applied:8th May
Payment Taken: 9th May
Reference Number Received: 12th May (PB305**)
Decision : Awaited
Stamped: Awaited
Documents received: Awaited

Nervoustimes
=============

Type of application : WP to TIER 1
Application Sent : 11/05/2008
Payment taken : 12/05/2008
Ref no dated : 13/05/2008
Ref number : PB305**
Status : Pending
Stamped on :
Recevied on :
Days taken :
Comments :

lovnishs
==========
Date Applied :12th May
Reached Home office : 13th May
Debit charged: 13/5/2008
Reference Number received :14/5/2008
Approval Date: Awaiting
Docs Received: Awaiting

aamirmalik
=========================
Date Applied:15 May
Payment Taken: 16/5/2008
Reference Number Received: 19/5/2008
Decision : Awaited
Stamped: Awaited
Documents received: Awaited

[anilhemnani]

I think they consider gross taxable salary only. Anything which is not taxable doesnt counts.

hi guys,
i need your expert opinion...i am applying for tier-1 visa....to claim points on basis of earning i understand that we consider our gross salary...however, if i want to attach my p-60 as evidence, i was wondering if that can create confusion because amount shown on p-60 is taxable salary and not gross salary....taxable salary is offcourse is less than gross salary.....i am sending my pay slips as well which shows gross salary but p-60 only shows taxable salary.....do you think this might create confusion.
although they accept p-60 as one of proof of earning but how would they calculate gross salary from it or would they take the amount on p-60 as amount for claimimg points.

please help...

[jessica_halida]

I think it will be better to call HO and cross check with them. Probably they will ask you not to send any additional documents.

I think almost all companies will continue old email addresses for good 6 months before they discontinue old name. Just check with your company if old email address is still active.

I will suggest best is to have a word with HO before doing anything.

Thanks anilhemnani,
I've called UKBA and they ask me to fax those changes.
So probably I won't need to send Changes of Circumstances Form

[zella29]

Now that the time period of Tier - 1 approval is 10 weeks. Is any one aware of any urgent treatement available for the applications ?

[sswt]

Hello guys,

Just thought of updating everybody. When I heard, processing time has been set to 10 weeks, I called up HO today.They told me, the processing time is still on average 6 weeks. I asked if there is any way to put a request to consider my application in a urgent basis as I am switching my job and joining date is in a week time. But fortunately ,according to CC , my application is already with case worker and I might hear within a week time.

But, there is a way that we can put a request to consider the application in an urgent basis.If you put a request for urgency with a valid reason, then they will assign the application to a case worker earlier than the normal time.

My app details:

WP to Tier1
========
App sent : 24/04/08
App Received and ref num generated: 25/04/08
current status: with case worker as of 27/05/08
verdict : TBD

[sswt]

Zella29,

I am pasting a post which I found in other forum.Hope, it will help you if you are switching your job but pls confirm from HO before you send any fax.


====================================

got my stamped passport back today. The letter they sent to me was
dated 1st of April, 2008 when they confirmed they had recieved my
passport and were processing my application.

One thing which I did find and might prove helpful to someone out
there is, if you are in the process of changing jobs (which is why I
applied for my HSMP because I couldn't work for a different employer
on my work permit) you can actually request the people looking into your
application to speed up the process. As I am about to change jobs and was
waiting on my passport, when I called to inquire about whether a decision
had been made or not, I was told to fax them on: 01142076555 a copy of my
job offer and a letter requesting them to look into the matter quicker
as me taking up my new job depended upon having a valid visa.

I guess now that I have got the passport, won't have to fax them,
but if someone has the same situation as me then do try this, you
might just get your stamped passport back quicker and an opportunity
might not go to waste. Good luck!

====================================================

[feigoronin]

Hi Friends,
Any good news from anyone. Did anyone receive approval today after the long weekend break?

[beever]

Hi all,

I have just called the CC myself and was told that the standard service time has now been set to 10weeks on average, although it might not take that long in some cases. No urgent treatment for tier1 as she told me. she also mentioned she is not able to comment on any individual cases (if it's lesser than 10 wks) other than telling us what is the standard processing time. she did mention also that some people got reply less than 10wks. i guess lucky ones like andynaggers etc.

good luck all

oh dear...anxiously waiting..

Hello guys,

Just thought of updating everybody. When I heard, processing time has been set to 10 weeks, I called up HO today.They told me, the processing time is still on average 6 weeks. I asked if there is any way to put a request to consider my application in a urgent basis as I am switching my job and joining date is in a week time. But fortunately ,according to CC , my application is already with case worker and I might hear within a week time.

But, there is a way that we can put a request to consider the application in an urgent basis.If you put a request for urgency with a valid reason, then they will assign the application to a case worker earlier than the normal time.

My app details:

WP to Tier1
========
App sent : 24/04/08
App Received and ref num generated: 25/04/08
current status: with case worker as of 27/05/08
verdict : TBD

[zella29]

Thanks sswt,

I am in same situation. I am suppose to join to a company on 1st of next month and I have sent application on 12 th of April.

When I called them up they said it is with case worker and even if you send fax they will not be able to fasten process as it is already with a case worker.

So only solution is just to wait ...

[room606]

Type of application: WP to Tier 1
Country: UK
Application Sent: 16/04/2008
Payment taken: 17/04/2008
Ref issued: 17/04/2008
Ref number: PB302
Called HO 16/05/2008: Told application assigned to case worker
Called HO 21/05/2008: Told application under consideration
Status: Anxiously waiting as I have to travel in 4 wks....

[kmore97]

My application date is 1st May. I have a scheduled plan to travel to India in the first week of July for very very urgent work.

I'll surely feel panicked, if I don't get my passport back by end of 3rd week of Jun.

What do you suggest, guys

1. I wait till end of 3rd week of June and request HO to return my passport for 2 weeks, even though the decision is not made
2. I request HO now itselt to treat my case on urgent basis.

My urgency is not in terms of commercial or business terms, but it's a personal urgency. Will they treat the personal urgency as urgency?

[kmore97]

Even, I read it in BIA website earlier, there is no urgent treatment for tier 1 applications.

Hi all,

I have just called the CC myself and was told that the standard service time has now been set to 10weeks on average, although it might not take that long in some cases. No urgent treatment for tier1 as she told me. she also mentioned she is not able to comment on any individual cases (if it's lesser than 10 wks) other than telling us what is the standard processing time. she did mention also that some people got reply less than 10wks. i guess lucky ones like andynaggers etc.

good luck all

oh dear...anxiously waiting..

Hello guys,

Just thought of updating everybody. When I heard, processing time has been set to 10 weeks, I called up HO today.They told me, the processing time is still on average 6 weeks. I asked if there is any way to put a request to consider my application in a urgent basis as I am switching my job and joining date is in a week time. But fortunately ,according to CC , my application is already with case worker and I might hear within a week time.

But, there is a way that we can put a request to consider the application in an urgent basis.If you put a request for urgency with a valid reason, then they will assign the application to a case worker earlier than the normal time.

My app details:

WP to Tier1
========
App sent : 24/04/08
App Received and ref num generated: 25/04/08
current status: with case worker as of 27/05/08
verdict : TBD

[anilhemnani]

Guys anyone recieved any approvals today? Going by dates, I was hoping to see something in my Inbox today to tomorrow but nothing in yet today on 27th May.

[sswt]

In that case, CC would have straight away refused of any urgent treatment for tier-1.CC told me " I would advise not to put any request for urgent treatment as your application is already with case worker".

[rawpan]

Hi Friends,

I would be applying for a Visa to UK under Tier 1 (General) of the Points Based System/PBS. In this regard, I have following query :-

I would like to claim points for my earnings in last 12 months.
As per PBS guidelines, I can claim 12 months earnings in last 15 months period. I would be claiming points for earnings of the period 01 Apr, 2007 - 31 Mar, 2008. I have 2 employments in this period.
Apr, 2007 - Nov, 2007 and Nov, 2007 - Till date.
I am not able to provide all 12 salary slips as I don't have salary slips from previous employer i.e Apr 2007 - Nov 2007.
Can I submit the following combination of documents for claiming the points earnings points ?
1.) Salary deposits by both employers in my bank accounts.
2.) Form 16 for Tax filing issued by both employers for respective periods of employment. Please note that my period of earnings exactly matches the Fiscal period for Tax filing (Form 16) 01 Apr, 2007 - 31 Mar, 2008 & thats what PBS guideline states if you want to use Tax documents for earnings proof.

As per the list of PBS guidelines, the two proof of earnings must be from two separate sources which looks fine with regard to above combination.

Still I would like to clarify. Please let me know if the combination of these two documents can be submitted as proof of earnings. I am specifically asking this as I don't have the salary slips from previous employer.

If anyone knows answer to this situation, please let me know.
Thanks a lot for your kind co-operation.

Cheers,
rawpan

[justin22]

Hi,

I work for an indian tech company and currently I am in the UK on an onsite assingnment.
I get a UK allowance approx 2000 GBP pm and indian basic salary 15,000 INR.
Just wanted to know since the basic salary is earned in india and in indian rupees, will the uplift ratio of 5.5 be applicable inspite of me being in Uk presently?

Logically it makes sense but not sure how the caseworker thinks..

Honest advise appreciated.

Cheers,
Justin