Initial Approval - Can we post here please!!

[Kayalami]

The moderators congratulate all those who have attained HSMP approval. For the mutual benefit of all our visitors and members we propose that this messages with details as appropriate be placed in this sticky. This reduces clutter on the database too so you will be doing a good cause. We thank you for your understanding.

[Tyce]

Just got my approval yesterday!

Application received: 7/3/2005
Application approved: 11/3/05
Reference Number: 036XXX
Out of country application - Australia

Points claimed = 65
Age (under 28 ): 5
Education: 15
Work Experience (4 yrs graduate level): 35
Skilled partner: 10

Thank you to everyone who gives their time to this forum to help others - it certainly helped me make the best application I could. I hope all those still waiting will get their positive decisions soon!

[Boom05]

Got approval too after 45 weeks of waiting .

Application received: 18 May 2004
Application approved: 22 Mar 2005
Reference Number: 187XX
Out of country application - Nigeria

Points claimed = 105
Education: 25
Work Experience (8 yrs graduate +senior level): 35
Earnings: 35
Skilled partner: 10

Many thanks to everyone on this forum, its been a worthwhile experience. For those still waiting, be patient, its almost time. Cheers

[dnicky]

Finally got my papers and the decision letter today. The decision letter is dated 03/03/2005. Following are my details,

Date of Application 09/12/2004
Date application received 10/12/2004
Ref. No 032xxx
Approval Date 03/03/2005
Date papers/decision letter received 23/03/2005

I'm an in-country applicant and work in IT with an overall experience of around 10 years in IT. I've been working in the UK on a work permit for almost past 3 years. Following are the details wrt. points claimed in my application,

1. Educational background - 15 points
2. Work Experience - 35 points (for specialist position as Oracle DBA)
3. Past Earnings - 25 points
4. Partner's Achievement - 10 points

Thanks

[indian_in_uk]

Application received: 9/3/2005
Credit card debited - 9/3/2005
Reference number received by email - 9/3/2005
Reference Number: 036XXX
Application approved: 16/3/05 or 17/3/2005
Received All the documents - 24/03/2005

In-Country Applicant

Points claimed = 65
Age (under 28 ): 5
Education: 25
Work Experience (4 yrs graduate level): 35


Thank you to everyone who gives their time to this forum to help others - it certainly helped me make the best application I could. I hope all those still waiting will get their positive decisions soon!

All the best friends

[bolababy]

Hi all,
I want to thank you all for all your useful advices especially charlie that i pm.I finally got my ec yesterday and i owe the board the explanation on my process bcos mine is somehow.I got approval without claiming points for my hubby bcos we were not married and do not have any joint bill and we never stay together BUT MARRIED B4 APPROVAL GOT THROUGH IN DECEMBER 2004.

APPLIED:SEPT 2004

APPROVED_DEC 2004

EC PRENTATION: FEB 08 2004 WITH FF DOCUMENTS

MY APPROVAL LETTER
CERTIFICATES(HAS MSC IN HRM)
EMPLOYER REFERENCE LETTER
TAX CLEARANCE
HUBBY CERTIFICATE(HND ACCOUNTANCY)
EMPLOYMENT LETTER
BANK STATEMENT FOR BOTH THOUGH MINE HAS MUCH-750K IN DEPOSIT,OVER500K IN SAVINGS,$1,600 AND 680 POUNDS
ACCOMODATION LETTER FROM FAMILY FRIEND IN LONDON LIVING IN 2 BEDROOM FLAT ALONE
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE $ PICTURES
JOBS APPLIED ON REEDS AND LUCKILY ONE AGENCY SHOWA INTEREST IN MY HUBBY AND ADVISE TO CALL IMMEDIATE HE GETS TO LONDON.

AND LUCKILY EC OFFICER WAS VERY POLITE AND JUST ASK FOR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE AND ASK WHETHER HUBBY IS A PROFESSIONAL WHICH HE SAID YES AND ASK US TO PICK IT UP LATER.PASSPORTS STAMPED STARTING 7/4/05.HUBBY VISA IS HSMP DEPENDANT VISA AND NO RECOURSE TO PUBLIC FUND.

THANKS TO EVERYBODY-SEE YOU ALL IN LONDON.IAM A NIGERIAN AND BELIEF ME,PERCEPTION OF US IS GETTING BETTER.

[Rex]

App. Sent: 18th Mar 2005
Received : 23rd Mar 2005
RefNo. Received: 28th Mar 2005
Approval Date: 31st Mar 2005
Received Docs & letter: 07 April 2005

Thanks to the forum support and guidance due to which i am now able to write under this thread

[aromated]

Hi Every Body,
I got telephonic information from HSMP that my application has been approved. Here is the detail.

Application Sent 15th July 2004
Application Received 21st July 2004
Reference Number 023###
Application Approved 6th April 2005
Points Claimed:- ( Total 90 as follows)
PhD 30
Experience (10 Years) 35
Significant Achievement 15
Spouse Qualification 10

I am highly thankful to each and every member of this forum for their useful contribution on this board. I hope that this forum will remain a light house for future applicants.
Now I am gearing myself for EC.

Regards

GV

[AxA]

Hello,

After 9 months waiting I got the HSMP approval letter...

My details are:

Application sent: 26th June 2004
Applicatioin recieved: 28th June 2004
Payment: no payment (country (Romania) is exempt)
Points claimed: 65pts. (Education 25pts., Experience 25pts., Skilled spouse 5pts., Age 10pts.).
Ref.Num: 21xxx
Urgent treatment sent : 5th April 2005
(After 12th of June was posted on the website, I called HSMP to ask about my application - I was told that the file has not been processed yet, and because the date posted is after my received date I should fax in an "urgent treatment" request, stating that the date posted on the website is after my date. So I did so.)
Called again to HSMP: 20th April 2005. I was told my application was processed. Papers were sent in 8th April 2005, and the decision was successful. Points awarded: 65.
Documents received by mail: 22nd April 2005


Thank you all for your help!
Good luck to everyone!

Regards,
A.

[f2k]

Application received - 15 September 2004
Urgent Request Sent - 9 May 2005
Application approved - 16 May 2005
Docs received 19 May 2005
ref number # 0264xx

HO confirmed via email that my case was to be considered via email that my case would be treated on urgent basis the day after i sent the urgent file. it was a long wait indeed 35 weeks, if it was not for the job offer i would still be waiting. Good luck to all those waiting especially my fellow June - Nov 2004 crowd, dont lose hope

[chivdog]

here's my timeline:

1. 8 April 05 - couriered application from Australia
2. 12 April 05 - received by HO (7 days before my 28th birthday)
3. 20 April 05 - application received back from HO with problems relating to credit card payment
4. 21 April 05 - resent entire application with a banker's draft and took a photocopy of the front page (which was date stamped as received at 12 April)
5. 25 April 05 - received by HO
6. 29 April 05 - banker's draft cleared
7. 10 May 05 - contact HO requesting ref no. advised by charging team that payment had cleared and application was being sent to charging team that day.
8. 20 May 05 - requested ref. no by email to HO, ref. no given on the same day by return email together with confirmation that application received by HO on 29 April 05.
9. 20 May 05 - telephoned and emailed HO asking them to ensure that original receipt date (12 April) was recorded on their system as the date the application was received by them. Confirmation received on the same day from the HSMP Team that my application would be treated as under 28 application.
10. 15 June 05 - contacted HSMP Team by email requesting that they return my original docs so that I could arrange my affairs before departure in mid August and potentially apply for a different visa.
11. 16 June 05 - reply by email from HSMP team saying that my application was being given urgent treatment, and another email saying that my application, cover letter and cv had been lost. Scanned and emailled copies of each of these documents. Email received confirming that my application had been sent to a caseworking team.
12. 22 June 05 - Letter of approval (dated 16 June 05) and all original documents received from HSMP team - no prior email confirmation of any decision being made.

Persistance (and not patience) is a virtue.

I claimed 90 points (15 degree, 35 experience, 5 under 28, 10 spouse, 25 salary and wages). I was borderline on salary but I claimed it anyway relying on fluctuations in the exchange rate. Also I supplied a suite of documents relating to funds available, job prospects, efforts made to obtain employment, accommodation etc.

Good luck.

[djshaz]

Dear friends,

I want to apply for hsmp for which i have completed my documentaion & stuff now just need to send the application to the right address. I have some concerns about it, please someone help me out on the following:

1- What is the correct address to send the application?
2- Can i send my application + documents through any courier service?
3- How they returns the documents along with their decision letter?
4- I want to use the photostate copies for most of my documents which are now attested and notorized as well, just because of a fear of document loss. Can I use the copies? Would it effect on my hsmp approval?
5- How can i protect and recevied back all my orignal documents while sending to hsmp team?
6- Can I take my wife with me after receiving hsmp approval? (I am not claiming any point on her behalf).


I shall highly appriciate your reply.

Thank you

Shaz

[Kotiara]

1- What is the correct address to send the application?

It's in the manual.

2- Can i send my application + documents through any courier service?

Yes, but some of them don't send to PO Box. I used FEDEX and it worked just fine.

3- How they returns the documents along with their decision letter?

Havent got mine yet, but I think they just return it by regular airmail to your address (from the application). Theoretically there is an option of arranging a courier to pick up your documents, practically it doesnt always work.

4- I want to use the photostate copies for most of my documents which are now attested and notorized as well, just because of a fear of document loss. Can I use the copies? Would it effect on my hsmp approval?

I wouldnt do that if I were you. Please see the latest news abt HSMP on the HO website.

5- How can i protect and recevied back all my orignal documents while sending to hsmp team?

I guess most applicants revieve all their documents back, but there's no way to ensure 100%.

6- Can I take my wife with me after receiving hsmp approval? (I am not claiming any point on her behalf).

I have the same question (pls see my last topic).

[djshaz]

How long should be the cover letter of HSMP? Should it be very detailed one e.g. explaining your last qualification and current job in detail and skills also?

Please reply soon

[Benadie]

HI

I got word from my agent that may application has been provisonally approved! They unfortunately misplaced my original qualification certificates and only have the notarised copies that I sent with. I have sent them duplicates of the originals today and then the caseworker will sign the final approval.

Happy days. Hope to go for EC in next two weeks if I receive approval letter in time.

Good luck to all
Francois

[Yinkuze]

Applied from Abuja, Nigeria

Sent Application : April 30 (2 weeks to 28th birthday)
Application received by HO: May 09 (took 10 long days, DHL sucks)
Whole Appplication returned to me due to CC problem: May 10
May 10 - May 24 : Retuned Application in transit (Crossed 28th birthday Too bad!)
May 24: Received my returned application
Drew a demand draft on StanChart bank and resent application: May 24 (even though I have crossed my 28th birthday now, I still sent my application as under 28, I attached a letter to HO saying When I first sent my application to them I was under 28)
Demand draft cleared: June 07
June 22: Application progress enquiry; not yet assigned to caseworker
July 07: Application approved

next task is EC

[xray girl]

Got Approved!!
Thank you to everyone who has posted on this website and shown that it is possible to get HSMP and not use an agent!
Application sent 20th June.
Approval letter recieved: july 22nd.
Thank you everyone!

[lbfrancois]

Hi,

Did you ask for urgent treatment?


LBF.

[yodiyokun]

Is this possible

I called HO this morning and was told my application has been approved and my documents dispatched to my address in UK.

I am excited...but could the officer have made a mistake...
i have emailed them anyways..

ohh im on pin and needles rite now

[xray girl]

Nope, didnt ask for urgent treatment, but my application was pretty straight forward and I work in an 'area in need' position, so that couldve helped. My income was earned in the UK over the past year, and Ive worked in the UK on a Working Holiday Maker Visa for the past two years. Got my passport back today, pretty much 4 weeks since I sent it off.
Good luck to everyone applying!!!

[bunytu]

Hi, I have self assessment like this. And I have been working for 2 years as Industrial Engineer, and 2 years as Business Manager in Inward investment, completely irrelavant ones. Does it matter?

How to prove my job is graduate level? I have UK Master's degree by the way.

Thanks.

Application received: 9/3/2005
Credit card debited - 9/3/2005
Reference number received by email - 9/3/2005
Reference Number: 036XXX
Application approved: 16/3/05 or 17/3/2005
Received All the documents - 24/03/2005

In-Country Applicant

Points claimed = 65
Age (under 28 ): 5
Education: 25
Work Experience (4 yrs graduate level): 35


Thank you to everyone who gives their time to this forum to help others - it certainly helped me make the best application I could. I hope all those still waiting will get their positive decisions soon!

All the best friends

[kijaz]

Got Approved

Applied

July 2005
Approved Aug 2005

Points claimed

education 15
Experience 50

[rao166]

Hello guys.

I got HSMp approval letter yesterday.

My time lines are

sent thru DHL : 20th July
application received : 22nd July
credit card(Visa) charged : 22nd July
reference no recvd thru air mail: 29th July
ref no= 047xxx
Decision on application = 10th Aug
Documents and letter recvd =15th Aug.

[cbobarna]

Application received: 2 August 2005
Application approved: 8 August 2005
Reference Number: 048XXX
Out of country application - Romania

“Request for Urgent treatment” form was attached to HSMP application.

Points claimed = 105
Age: 5
Education: 15
Work Experience: 35
Earnings: 25
Achievement: 15
Skilled partner: 10

Thank you to all of you; keep it like this.
Good luck for those who didn’t receive the approval letter yet.

[infora]

Second application was approved.
Application received: 8/7/05
Application approved: 9/8/05
Reference Number: 0213XX
Out of country application - Russia

Points claimed = 100
Education: 15
Work Experience: 50
Earnings: 25
Partnership: 10

Thanks to everyone.
infora