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[ramgsk]

Dependant Processing Time - (For my kid)

I am in UK, we have applied Tier1(General) Dependant Visa for our kid in India

Applied on : 09/Jun (Tue)
Center : VFS Hyderabad
Visa Received : 16/Jun (Tue)

Covering Letter Format

Sponsorship Letter Format

[vivekR]

Category: MBA Transitional Tier 1 General
Application is In country sent to Durham.

Documents sent: 16/06/09
Dependants: 02 (Each carged at £50/ person)
Moneys deducted: 230609 - Money sent by Cheque (Highly recommend not to use this option).

Called 230609- Given ref number. Told to wait 6 weeks atleast before an update is available.

08th July 2009 - Recd a call from UKBA for a more recent Passport size picture. I had reused a picture (6 months ago for Schengen Visa)

15th Jule 2009 - Document + Visa arrived . Three years visa granted.

Next task - ILR application in Oct... $820 for 4 months ... wha a waste!!

[Reader]

buddy they may maintain this forum, but they have NO CLUE whatsoever what makes a good application.

[irtaza]

Category : Tier 1 General Extension + 2 Dependents
Application Date : 01-June-2009
Aknowledge Letter : 03-June-2009
Documents Received : 16-June-2009 (2 weeks only!!!)
Status : Visa Approved till December 2012

My initial visa was going to expire on 4th July 2004. I was granted 3.5 years extension not 3 years. The reason for this is that I got my initial visa on 4th July 2007 but I came to the UK in December 2007. So they have given me a Visa till December 2012.

[pubmania]

Category : Tier 1 General Extension + 2 Dependents
Application Date : 01-June-2009
Aknowledge Letter : 03-June-2009
Documents Received : 16-June-2009 (2 weeks only!!!)
Status : Visa Approved till December 2012

My initial visa was going to expire on 4th July 2004. I was granted 3.5 years extension not 3 years. The reason for this is that I got my initial visa on 4th July 2007 but I came to the UK in December 2007. So they have given me a Visa till December 2012.

Congrats on your Visa approval!!

I wanted to know,if you had put in a request for Visa extended till December 2012,in a cover letter.Or is it that,they just saw your case and stamped till December. I'm in a similar situation,but I haven't requested for this in the cover letter.

[dnshah2k]

Hi Pub,

This is not based on demand. it is as per case

It is very unfortunate because your ILR application will get delayd for that time.

In itaza's case he will apply for his ILR in dec instead of July while his initial approval was in july.

I hope this will help you.

Category : Tier 1 General Extension + 2 Dependents
Application Date : 01-June-2009
Aknowledge Letter : 03-June-2009
Documents Received : 16-June-2009 (2 weeks only!!!)
Status : Visa Approved till December 2012

My initial visa was going to expire on 4th July 2004. I was granted 3.5 years extension not 3 years. The reason for this is that I got my initial visa on 4th July 2007 but I came to the UK in December 2007. So they have given me a Visa till December 2012.

Congrats on your Visa approval!!

I wanted to know,if you had put in a request for Visa extended till December 2012,in a cover letter.Or is it that,they just saw your case and stamped till December. I'm in a similar situation,but I haven't requested for this in the cover letter.

[hoopsy]

Does anyone have any advice on this? A friend is in a dilemna and does not know what to do. What happens when checks are made and previous employer acknowledges that you worked with them but do not confirm your earnings and generally give a bad reference?
How do you prove your case in appeal?

[vivekR]

I thought it is illegal in this country for someone to give you a bad ref!
Thats a fact.

[hoopsy]

I thought it is illegal in this country for someone to give you a bad ref!
Thats a fact.

Well, this has happened! The main issue now is to prove in an appeal since employer has refused verification???????????/

[kamran85]

Application date 5/25/2009 9:12:01 AM
Status Application Forwarded to Islamabad OC on
Type is settlement


Still have not heard anything from them.... Any body got any idea what is current processing time for Islamabad?

[mr_roboto]

Visa Type: Tier 1 General
Aknowledge Letter : 04-June-2009
Money Deducted: 04-June-2009
Documents Stamped : 17-June-2009
Documents Received : 19-June-2009
Status : Visa Approved till June 2012

They seem to be flying through the applications... good luck to all.

[irtaza]

Hi Pub,

This is not based on demand. it is as per case

It is very unfortunate because your ILR application will get delayd for that time.

In itaza's case he will apply for his ILR in dec instead of July while his initial approval was in july.

I hope this will help you.

I didn't ask for it and it s not "unfortunate" that I got the visa for 3.5 years instead of 3. In fact I was pleasantly surprised because if I had gotten the extension for 3 yrs only then at the end of the 3 years my total stay in the UK would have been 4 years and 6 months, not 5 years required for the ILR.

[dnshah2k]

hi irtaza.

I didn't mean you're unfortunate. its for all of us.This is the way the system plays with us.

Technically as per you application you should be allowed to get you're ILR by July but now you'll have to apply by dec. here we all are unfortunate as we paid the fees and was liable to get the ILR as per intital date of approval b'cause we can stay 180 days away from UK out of 5 yrs. requirement for ILR

By the way congrats once again for your visa

Hi Pub,

This is not based on demand. it is as per case

It is very unfortunate because your ILR application will get delayd for that time.

In itaza's case he will apply for his ILR in dec instead of July while his initial approval was in july.

I hope this will help you.

I didn't ask for it and it s not "unfortunate" that I got the visa for 3.5 years instead of 3. In fact I was pleasantly surprised because if I had gotten the extension for 3 yrs only then at the end of the 3 years my total stay in the UK would have been 4 years and 6 months, not 5 years required for the ILR.

[itconsultant]

Visa Type: Tier 1 General
Aknowledge Letter : 04-June-2009
Money Deducted: 04-June-2009
Documents Stamped : 17-June-2009
Documents Received : 19-June-2009
Status : Visa Approved till June 2012

They seem to be flying through the applications... good luck to all.

mr_roboto,
Can you please tell me if your application was for extention or first time Tier I (General) ?

Thanks

[getbharath]

Hello All,

My VISA (Tier 1 General- applied on 09th march 2009) was rejected on 25th march 2009 based on the general grounds . My maintenance fund bank statement was an internet download by the bank itself (ING VYSYA) but well attested with their seal and sign. No letter was provided as the statement was well attested. Unfortunately it was rejected.

Now the admin review process was ignited on 17th APRIL 2009. But till date there is no reply from the BHC chennai. As per the UKBA rules it is supposed to be completed in 28 days but I am waiting since more than 2 months now .

Please let me know the process times and the chances of my review success.

Bharath.

[vivekR]

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[mada01]

Visa Type: Tier 1 General Extension from HSMP
Aknowledge Letter : 14-June-2009
Money Deducted: 13-June-2009
Documents Stamped : 24-June-2009
Documents Received : 26-June-2009
Status : Visa Approved till June 2012

I would like to thanks everyone for their support and guidence.

[itconsultant]

Visa Type: Tier 1 (General) - Switch from WP
Application Received by HO : 11-June-2009
Money Deducted: 12-June-2009
Aknowledge Letter Received: 13-June-2009
Documents Stamped : 23-June-2009
Documents Received : 25-June-2009
Status : Visa Approved for 3 years till 23-June-2012


That's Very Quick

Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences, they are really helpful.

[mohammedsiddiqui]

Hi Immigration Board members

Thank you so much for this forum.

I always used to go through the forum everyday from last two months.

I got my Tier 1 General Visa ( Details Given Below )

Visa Type - PSW To Tier 1 General
Documents Sent - 16 June 2009
Money Deducted - 17 June 2009
Reference Letter Dated - 18 June 2009
Visa Approved and Documents Returned - 30 June 2009
Visa Date - Valid upto 26 June 2012

14 Days only.

Thank you God for this.

May be i'm thinking all people are now going directly for premium service and the case workers are free from work.

It all depends on the day you apply. Because we never knew when they gonna change the rules.

My advice to the members, please make use of all relevant topics before you apply for your visa

All the Best and my sincere support to this forum

with warm regards
Mohammed Siddiqui

[span]

Siddiqui is probably right - all are heading for premium service and normal postal service has become faster. Very fast infact... Kudos to Home Office. here are my details

Change from WP to Tier 1 (General)
Application sent on 20-June-09
Application Recieved 23-June-09
Payment taken: 23-June-09
Approval date & Visa : 29-June-09
Documents received 01-July-09

Visa granted for usual 3 years.

All done within 5 working days.... isn't that lovely.

I guess if your paper work is correct and you provide all information as requested - it moves fast. I didn't go through any lawyers as I thought the Home Office Guidance made it sufficiently clear as to what documentation is required. But most importantly, I must thanks all the members who post in this board and provide guidance to all others who apply. Very good and constructive knowledge sharing.

Best wishes to all others...

Cheers

Hi Immigration Board members

Thank you so much for this forum.

I always used to go through the forum everyday from last two months.

I got my Tier 1 General Visa ( Details Given Below )

Visa Type - PSW To Tier 1 General
Documents Sent - 16 June 2009
Money Deducted - 17 June 2009
Reference Letter Dated - 18 June 2009
Visa Approved and Documents Returned - 30 June 2009
Visa Date - Valid upto 26 June 2012

14 Days only.

Thank you God for this.

May be i'm thinking all people are now going directly for premium service and the case workers are free from work.

It all depends on the day you apply. Because we never knew when they gonna change the rules.

My advice to the members, please make use of all relevant topics before you apply for your visa

All the Best and my sincere support to this forum

with warm regards
Mohammed Siddiqui

[b52]

From PSW - Tier 1 General
Applied with salary + busiess income

applied on 27 Apr , 09
Ackwlegment received on 29 Apr, 09
Application went underconsidertiaion on 20 June.
Documents revceived with VISA on 3, Jul,2009.

Average time about 8-10 weeks.

My background was that i applied for HSMP from student in Jan ,2007. My application was refused becuase employer in Pakistan messed up with verification process so home office gave me zero points for all the categories as they said that we are unable to verify documents so HSMP case is refused. But they did not accuse me of deception.
When i applied this year, everything was from UK , my job , business dosucments and study. HO did not verify anything and granted visa in 10 weeks nearly.
My case was had become a bit complicated but case worker made it straight forward. So i hope good luck for future applicants.
Regards

[salloo]

I have been granted T1G from Pakistan. Following is the detail

Application date: 6/10/2009
Collection date: 7/7/2009
Valid From: 10/08/2009
Valid To: 10/08/2012

[10LONDON]

Change from HSMP to Tier 1 (General)
In country application.
• Application sent on 17th June.
• Acknowledgement letter received 22nd June
• Passport and document received with visa on 25th June
Visa granted for 3 years.
It’s very quick (5 working days) service postal service although I was thinking of applying in person but very difficult to get an appointment. If anyone wants to apply in person make sure you book your appointment at least 3-4 months advance.

Documents sent:
1. No cover letter
2. One year’s payslip
3. Tax- P60
4. Employer letter with job and salary payment confirmation
5. One year bank statement
6. All other documents were submitted with previous HSMP application so didn’t require to submit with this application.

[avbrao]

I have received my documents today (myself and three dependents). Here are the timelines,
Extension:HSMP to Tier 1 (General)
In country application.
- Application sent on 20th June.
- Acknowledgement letter received 23nd June
- Fees deducted on 23rd Jun
- Visa Stamped on 09th July
-Document received on 11 July.
Visa Granted for 3 years from the date of Expiry of current visa

Few Facts about my application that might help others.
-I have provided all the supporting evidences again, though they are provided with initial application.
-I have used my online saver account for maintenance funds and current account for earnings. I 've filed all the evidences in separate leaflets(covers) with details on it and clearly mentioned in cover letter (to avoid any confusion or oversight)

I have seen some questions about public funds in his forum (I too have this doubt earlier). My experience might help.
-We have used Maternity exemption.
-Using Child Free Education entitlement from council.
-Free NHS Prescriptions for Kids.
-I haven't declared any of the above in public funds and just ticked no in that section.

My Second kid was born in UK. So most of the questions related to immigration are marked NA. I have mentioned this in cover letter also.

I have signed the declarion for both my kids.

Finally, Thanks to Chetanojha for replying my question on traffic offences. I was bit worried about it before posting it here and relaxed after reading the response. I have read many other threads on this forum before filing the application and every post is worth mentioning.
Big Thanks to Every one on this forum.

Cheers!,
avbrao

[nsuk]

Applied From Delhi-25/05/2009
Approval/Visa Date-07/07/2009
Documents Recieved-08/07/2009

God sees the truth but waits. Sometimes Longer.

Thank you everyone for your great help.