Don't use courier. Indian post officce's registered post is cheaper and very reliable service. I got few documents from India via it and it reached me here in UK in 5 working days.

When I submitted my application, this is what was written in the home office checklist: What happens next You have chosen the Standard Service. You should send your documents within 15 working days so that we can make a decision within 8 weeks. If you do not send your documents within 15 working day...

@techtalent1 - I am still awaiting for the final result. However, in the application it was clearly mentioned that you need to send the hardcopies withing 15 days at the Sheffield address (Home Office - not TechNation).

I used Royal Mail to deliver the documents and yes its a PO box number in Sheffield.

Update: I got the confirmation from home office that they have passed my application to tech nation for their recommendation. Took a week, but the email is finally in my inbox.

Hi full_0 / Tonto,

When did you received the confirmations? Any other communication from Home Office and/or TechNation?

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