2010 - 11 UK Applicants Timelines

Sapphire1974 wrote:Hi All, find time line for my application beow

TIMELINES..
Date Applied/Docs sent: 18-AUG-2009
Date Docs reached HO: 19-AUG
Date Payment Deducted: 20-AUG
Current Status: Approved
Date Passport/Docs received from HO: 15-SEP
Result & VISA stamped: Approved
Current FLR Status: WP to Tier1 (G)

Thanks to all those who helped....

CONGRATULATIONS Sapphire.. good job.. wish you all the best..
recently there seem to be very few approvals comming out (or ppl might not be updating???);

Aah!!! more results..

kkhan
application sent: 10-08-09
fees deducted: 11-08-09
Ack letter : 14-08-09
visa stamped: 08-09-09
docs received:10-09-09

nmkganeshan
Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 15 Aug 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 17 Aug 2009
Points Claimed: 110
Fee Debited: 19 Aug 2009
Reference Number Received: 20 Aug 2009
Application Status: approved
Approval/Denial Date: 09 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 11 Sep 2009
Total Processing Time: 25 days
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Mohan

latoy

Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 19 Aug 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 20 Aug 2009
Points Claimed: 110
Fee Debited: 20 Aug 2009
Reference Number Received: 20 Aug 2009
Application Status: approved
Approval/Denial Date: 15 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 16 Sep 2009
Total Processing Time: 27 days

Thanks Ramesh

HSMP -> Tier 1 (General) Extension
Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 20 Aug 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 21 Aug 2009
Points Claimed: 105
Fee Debited: 21 Aug 2009
Reference Number Received: 25 Aug 2009
Application Status: approved
Approval/Denial Date: 16 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 18 Sep 2009
Total Processing Time: 27 days

Extension granted for 3 years from date of expiry of current leave.

crowbar6 wrote:HSMP -> Tier 1 (General) Extension
Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 20 Aug 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 21 Aug 2009
Points Claimed: 105
Fee Debited: 21 Aug 2009
Reference Number Received: 25 Aug 2009
Application Status: approved
Approval/Denial Date: 16 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 18 Sep 2009
Total Processing Time: 27 days

Extension granted for 3 years from date of expiry of current leave.

CONGRATULATIONS Crowbar6.. that was quick.. good job...
wish you goodluck for ur stay in UK.. cheers

Hi all,

My timeline for Tier 1 Genrel visa

Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 17 Aug 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 18 Aug 2009
Points Claimed: 75
Fee Debited: 18 Aug 2009
Reference Number Received: 20 Aug 2009
Call From home office for additional bank statement: 15th September 2009
Additional bank statement received at visa office: 17th September 2009
Application Status: approved
Approval letter and Paperwork Received: 22 Sep 2009
Visa: initial 3 years visa until september 2012
Total Processing Time: 34 days

Thank you for all who helped me. This forum is really good. I would like to thank you for all members of this forum, especially, tvn_ramesh, chetanojha.

Thanks,

Vivek

Got approved as well

Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Sent: 25 Aug 2009
Confirmation received: 27 August 2009
Fee debited: 26 August 2009
Visa, Passport received: 19 September 2009

As a note, my application was rejected twice: once for photos not being "recent" enough and once because I resent the original application. Luckily I was not charged on both occasions.

Vivek and Patni...

Congratulations guys.. really nice to hear good news's comming out recently..

wish you all good luck for ur future stay in UK..

Hello All,

I have received my Tier 1 (General) today; I was on PSW earlier which I have granted in March’09
The earning which I have claimed i.e. for 2006 to 2007 was prior to my student visa, as I have completed my Msc in Sept’08 & I was fall under 12 months time.

Confirmation 03/08/09
Fee deducted 03/08/09
Acknowledgement received 05/08/09
Call on Mob from Visa Officer 01/09/09
Photo sent by spcl delivery: 02/09/09 (no reply till 2 weeks)
Again Write a letter & attached 2 photograph & sent by spcl delivery 14/09/09
Visa Granted on 21/09/09
Passport & documents Received on 23/09/09

Wish You Good Luck to all!!

Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 27 Aug 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 28 Aug 2009
Points Claimed: 110
Fee Debited: 28 Aug 2009
Reference Number Received: 01 Sep 2009
Application Status: approved
Approval Date: 22 Sep 2009
Paperwork Received: 23 Sep 2009

I am in UK under HSMP. Applied on 10th or 11th of August 2009. Got the acknowledgment letter from HO which was dated 13-Aug-2009. Along with my application (as main applicant), I had submitted 2 dependant forms as well. Still waiting for the passport (hopefully with visa) and all the other documents.

This is pretty longer than usual. The helpline is not at all helpful as already discussed in these forums. WHat if the documents were lost on transportation and I will get to know this at the end of 14 weeks?!

Anybody with any ideas?

boy_oh_boy wrote:I am in UK under HSMP. Applied on 10th or 11th of August 2009. Got the acknowledgment letter from HO which was dated 13-Aug-2009. Along with my application (as main applicant), I had submitted 2 dependant forms as well. Still waiting for the passport (hopefully with visa) and all the other documents.

This is pretty longer than usual. The helpline is not at all helpful as already discussed in these forums. WHat if the documents were lost on transportation and I will get to know this at the end of 14 weeks?!

Anybody with any ideas?

have you not sent the documenation SPECIAL DELIVERY which also OFFERS TRACKING

boy_oh_boy wrote:I am in UK under HSMP. Applied on 10th or 11th of August 2009. Got the acknowledgment letter from HO which was dated 13-Aug-2009. Along with my application (as main applicant), I had submitted 2 dependant forms as well. Still waiting for the passport (hopefully with visa) and all the other documents.

This is pretty longer than usual. The helpline is not at all helpful as already discussed in these forums. WHat if the documents were lost on transportation and I will get to know this at the end of 14 weeks?!

Anybody with any ideas?

Since its only 6weeks since u applied.. i think you shd give some time for the decision to be taken.. patience pays.. dont worry too much if your case is straight forward and you provided all the docs and proofs as per HO Guidance.. goodluck

CONGRATULATIONS Urana and gsgs.. good work..

wish you all the best on ur future stay in UK.. cheers

urana wrote:Hello All,

I have received my Tier 1 (General) today; I was on PSW earlier which I have granted in March’09
The earning which I have claimed i.e. for 2006 to 2007 was prior to my student visa, as I have completed my Msc in Sept’08 & I was fall under 12 months time.

Confirmation 03/08/09
Fee deducted 03/08/09
Acknowledgement received 05/08/09
Call on Mob from Visa Officer 01/09/09
Photo sent by spcl delivery: 02/09/09 (no reply till 2 weeks)
Again Write a letter & attached 2 photograph & sent by spcl delivery 14/09/09
Visa Granted on 21/09/09
Passport & documents Received on 23/09/09

Wish You Good Luck to all!!

Tier 1 (General) Initial Application
Applied From: VFS Centre, Bengaluru (Bangalore), India
Application Filed: 31 Aug 2009
Application forwarded to BHC Chennai: 31 Aug 2009
Passport and documents Received: 16 Sep 2009
Application Status : Approved
Total Processing Time: 10 working days (not counting holidays)

In order to be eligible for ILR, is it imperative to enter within 28 days from visa start date? Isn't it possible to keep applying for extensions until such time that you complete 5 years?

I am unable to find any documentation regarding this on the UKBA website. Can anyone point me to this info?


Nona

Nona wrote:
In order to be eligible for ILR, is it imperative to enter within 28 days from visa start date? Isn't it possible to keep applying for extensions until such time that you complete 5 years?

I am unable to find any documentation regarding this on the UKBA website. Can anyone point me to this info?

No, nothing like that...

your clock for ILR starts the 1st time you enter into the country.. and it is possible to keep extending untill you satisfy your time period as long as you are eligible to extend..

tvn_ramesh wrote:

Nona wrote:
In order to be eligible for ILR, is it imperative to enter within 28 days from visa start date? Isn't it possible to keep applying for extensions until such time that you complete 5 years?

I am unable to find any documentation regarding this on the UKBA website. Can anyone point me to this info?

No, nothing like that...

your clock for ILR starts the 1st time you enter into the country.. and it is possible to keep extending untill you satisfy your time period as long as you are eligible to extend..

Hi,

I have seen following paragraph in my approval letter

" You should familiarise yourself with the requirements for further leave to remain in this category. You should note that the requirements may be revised and such revisions may apply to migrants who already hold leave to remain in this category."

What does the mean?

Thanks,

Vivek

tvn_ramesh wrote:

boy_oh_boy wrote:I am in UK under HSMP. Applied on 10th or 11th of August 2009. Got the acknowledgment letter from HO which was dated 13-Aug-2009. Along with my application (as main applicant), I had submitted 2 dependant forms as well. Still waiting for the passport (hopefully with visa) and all the other documents.

This is pretty longer than usual. The helpline is not at all helpful as already discussed in these forums. WHat if the documents were lost on transportation and I will get to know this at the end of 14 weeks?!

Anybody with any ideas?

Since its only 6weeks since u applied.. i think you shd give some time for the decision to be taken.. patience pays.. dont worry too much if your case is straight forward and you provided all the docs and proofs as per HO Guidance.. goodluck

Guys,
Me and 2 dependant's passports with visas arrived just now.. Keep up the good work all the people.

Acknowledgement date: 13-Aug-09
Passport received with visa and other docs - 25-sep-09 (Do no know the visa stamped date as I have not yet seen the passport)

All the best people. Please note that there can be delays during august-september time in UK. My guess is that this is because of the holiday and vacation period. I had checked and found out the same delays in Aug-September of last year also.

boy_oh_boy wrote: Guys,
Me and 2 dependant's passports with visas arrived just now.. Keep up the good work all the people.

Acknowledgement date: 13-Aug-09
Passport received with visa and other docs - 25-sep-09 (Do no know the visa stamped date as I have not yet seen the passport)

All the best people. Please note that there can be delays during august-september time in UK. My guess is that this is because of the holiday and vacation period. I had checked and found out the same delays in Aug-September of last year also.

Congrats Boy o boy..

once you know ur details.. can you put ur timelines in this format below for more clearance...

Application Received at Visa Office:
Fee Debited:
Reference Number Received:
Status from (WP/HSMP/PSW to Tier1):
Approval Date:
Paperwork Received:

vivek_tailor wrote: Hi,

I have seen following paragraph in my approval letter

" You should familiarise yourself with the requirements for further leave to remain in this category. You should note that the requirements may be revised and such revisions may apply to migrants who already hold leave to remain in this category."

What does the mean?

Thanks,

Vivek

From the date ur are approved with the visa till the date ur visa is valid.. you will be effected by any changes in the rules applied to ur category.. this is something the UKBA puts for them to be on the top n safe..
but we never know wat changes that will come or revised.. this is wat i think (not from guidance)

ukjobaspirer wrote:Type: HSMP --> Tier 1 extension
Sent: September 2, 2009
Delivered: September 3, 2009
Fee debited: September 3, 2009
Reference No.: September 7, 2009

Now waiting..

Hi All,
I got my Tier 1 Extension today along with dependant visa for my wife.

Sent: September 2, 2009
Received in Home Office : September 3, 2009
Fee Debited: September 3, 2009 (used Natwest Debit Card)
Reference No.: September 7, 2009
Visa stamped: September 24, 2009
Received passport: September 26, 2009

My HSMP was expiring on December 2009. Tier 1 General now granted till December 2012.

Thanks for all the people in this forum.

[TIMELINES..
Date Applied/Docs sent: 15-Jul-2009
Date Docs reached HO: 17-Jul-09
Date Payment Deducted: 18-Jul-09
Still waiting on my Application
can any one help me pls

zaidamjad wrote:[TIMELINES..
Date Applied/Docs sent: 15-Jul-2009
Date Docs reached HO: 17-Jul-09
Date Payment Deducted: 18-Jul-09
Still waiting on my Application
can any one help me pls

Did you call HO to ask for ur Application Status after 6th week?

Wat did they say?

vivek_tailor wrote:Hi all,

My timeline for Tier 1 Genrel visa

Applied From: United Kingdom
Application Filed: 17 Aug 2009
Application Received at Visa Office: 18 Aug 2009
Points Claimed: 75
Fee Debited: 18 Aug 2009
Reference Number Received: 20 Aug 2009
Call From home office for additional bank statement: 15th September 2009
Additional bank statement received at visa office: 17th September 2009
Application Status: approved
Approval letter and Paperwork Received: 22 Sep 2009
Visa: initial 3 years visa until september 2012
Total Processing Time: 34 days

Thank you for all who helped me. This forum is really good. I would like to thank you for all members of this forum, especially, tvn_ramesh, chetanojha.

Thanks,

Vivek

Dear Vivek,

may I know why did they ask additional bank statements?

regards
mah

tvn_ramesh wrote:

Nona wrote:
In order to be eligible for ILR, is it imperative to enter within 28 days from visa start date? Isn't it possible to keep applying for extensions until such time that you complete 5 years?

I am unable to find any documentation regarding this on the UKBA website. Can anyone point me to this info?

No, nothing like that...

your clock for ILR starts the 1st time you enter into the country.. and it is possible to keep extending untill you satisfy your time period as long as you are eligible to extend..

But the UKBA website clearly says the 5 year starts fron the date of your visa starts not the date you enter the UK for the first time? Seniors and Moderators please confirm.

mah