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Well you took a big risk and the caseworker seems to be very considerate. The fact that they have asked for another set of photograph suggests that they want to use it. I cant think of any other use than to put it on the approved VISA.chidol4u wrote:Just some advice for other applicants based on my experience,I've seen a few posts on the forum about passport photographs.I submitted my application with the same passport photograph I used 2 years ago.I didn't think it was a big issue until other threads on the forum started discussing it
Application Posted on 14th July
Application Received on 15th July
Confirmation Letter Received on 17th July
I received a letter today which read
''Thank you for your application of 15 July 2009 for leave to remain in the United Kingdom under Tier 1 General
I would be grateful if you could submit two recent passport size photographs of yourself.
Your documents will be returned to you as soon as I receive these photographs.''
I feel very lucky that I wasn't refused because I've seen people on the forum being refused for mistakes less significant than this.I'm also hoping that this is a good sign and that my application will be approved.
I applied on 9th July. I also provided two year old photographs.sxprak2 wrote:Hi,
How did they find out that your photographs were 2 yr old?Now I am worried as i just checked the copy of my entry clearance and my new photographs which I sent, they look similar. Like you I applied for applied for HSMP to Tier 1 extension on 16th july. While many who applied on 18th(2 days after me) got their applications back, but I didn't. If they refuse application does it take more time than the time taken for approved application... any ideas?
dates below:
Applied on 16 July 2009
Received 17 july
Fee debited 20 july
Referance number received 23 july
Is there anyone else who applied on or before 16th july and did not yet get the documents back?
@ zhsmp..zhsmp wrote:I applied on 9th July. I also provided two year old photographs.sxprak2 wrote:Hi,
How did they find out that your photographs were 2 yr old?Now I am worried as i just checked the copy of my entry clearance and my new photographs which I sent, they look similar. Like you I applied for applied for HSMP to Tier 1 extension on 16th july. While many who applied on 18th(2 days after me) got their applications back, but I didn't. If they refuse application does it take more time than the time taken for approved application... any ideas?
dates below:
Applied on 16 July 2009
Received 17 july
Fee debited 20 july
Referance number received 23 july
Is there anyone else who applied on or before 16th july and did not yet get the documents back?
They spotted it from my passport and called me on 5th Aug asking me for another set of photographs. But it entirly upto them. they can reject it.
Your chances are 50/50.
I would recommend that you send them new photograph before they ask for it. It will take one day by special delivery.
It totallly depend on the case worker.
Yes i also think so. Well the lesson learned is ...HO do take photograph seriously and people should make sure they send recent photograph while making the application.rsathish wrote:There was a case, where the extension was on hold for 60+days.
The issue was that the same - 2 yr old photographs.
All I can say is, you are lucky indeed.
Thanks a lot for posting this. I was the one who posted the question of using two year old photo for the extension application few weeks ago. This thread gives a very clear answer to this question and also shows how important it is to meet the full requirements of the photo guidelines.monday wrote:HI
Thank you for posting this. I think you are very lucky, bcos a wicked caseworker would have rejected your application. Someone posted this question of using a two year photograph last week. I hope people will learn from your experience
deepthy_ravi wrote:I am currently living and working in UK on a 5 year employer sponsored work permit. Last month I had submitted an application to convert the work permit to Tier 1 General visa.
Inspite of having 110 points and all the required documentation, my application was rejected saying that my wife’s photograph( tier 1 dependant) is more than 1 month old !!!
My wife came to UK on a WP dependant visa in August 2008 and the case worker would have cross checked her visa photograph against the photo provided along with the application.
Can someone please let me know if we can appeal against this verdict?
If yes, how long does the process take?
Thanks.
No. There are no appeal rights for an application unless the visa has expired at the time the decision is made.maximux79 wrote:Any update on this....did u appeal and what the outcome..
Cheers
deepthy_ravi wrote:I am currently living and working in UK on a 5 year employer sponsored work permit. Last month I had submitted an application to convert the work permit to Tier 1 General visa.
Inspite of having 110 points and all the required documentation, my application was rejected saying that my wife’s photograph( tier 1 dependant) is more than 1 month old !!!
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The application was made invalid on 31/07/2009. Our documents were returned to us on Tuesday 4th of August. Our debit card was refunded and the money reached our account on 12/09/09.patni wrote:How long did it take for them to issue the refund? Was it the same mode of payment as you used to pay them?