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Thanks Everyone

Post by SY » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:34 am

My application for HSMP has been approved.
I would like to thank all the active members of this forum for the succcess of my application.

My application timeline:

HSMP, Out of country, Over 28

Application sent: May 04, 2006
Application received: May 08, 2006
CC Charged: May 10, 2006
Reference number received: May 19, 2006 (By Post)
Documents Recieved : June 13, 2006 (By Post)

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Post by ashishashah » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:28 pm

Ok,
My case has been assigned to a case worker Today...13th June...

Keeping my fingers crossed

Ashish

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Post by ashishashah » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:39 pm

SY,

Did you get back your Docs by Normal post??Or did you ask for a courier pick up??

Did they arrive in the same folder and in good condition???

Just worried abt. my original certificates
Thanks
Ashish

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Post by ukindia » Tue Jun 13, 2006 2:33 pm

hi Ashish
Great to hear that it is assigned today so I think it will be decided in 2 days time and you will receive it in 10 days time

How you came to know did you call them up or by mail

I havent heard anything yet abt mine

please let me know when you received your ref no by post and the date they gave you ref no. Mine was given on 25/05 and I received it on 3/06

Thanks

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Post by quite eager » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:02 pm

Hi Friends

I am also a May 2006 applicant. My application reached there on 23 May. I got the ref number by phoning them on last Friday - 09 June. I am yet to receive the ref number through email although I requested them on phone as well to send it by email and they confirmed my email address also.

Out of curiosity, i now intend to send them email to check my ref. number and progress of application.

May I know what email address u r using to get progress?
Would appreciate a quick response.

regards,

QE
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Post by Don13 » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:20 pm

Hi Quite Eager,

I got this information on an email from the HSMP team.

If you have any queries about your application please consult the website www.workingintheuk.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can email us directly on hsmp.workpermits@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, telephone our team on 0114 207 6020, or fax us on 0114 207 6021.

Don13

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Post by SY » Wed Jun 14, 2006 4:45 am

Hi Ashish,
I have got back my docs by normal post. I did not ask for a courier pick up.

Yes they had arrived in the same folder that I had sent and all the documents were in good condition.

Regards
SY
ashishashah wrote:SY,

Did you get back your Docs by Normal post??Or did you ask for a courier pick up??

Did they arrive in the same folder and in good condition???

Just worried abt. my original certificates
Thanks
Ashish

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Post by ashishashah » Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:14 am

Hi Ukindia,

I never received snail mail from HSMP..

I called them up and they gave my ref no on Phone..

I would advice you to call them regularly ...I think they r very busy , even i havent got any E mail abt acknowledgement,My ref no, Allocation etc

Ashish

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Post by quite eager » Sat Jun 17, 2006 6:54 pm

Hi friends,

Today I got the reference number from HSMP in response to my email message. I am glad to see that it is the same number which they gave me on phone last Friday.

My application reached there on 23rd MAy and cheque was cleared on 31 May 2006.

Any progress achieved by any other May 2006 applicant?


QE
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Post by Summertime » Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:34 pm

Hi all

I was informed today that my application is in the post and has been approved.

My application was received on 25 May 2006
they informed me today that my documents were posted back to me on 14 June 2006. Yippeeee......less than 3 weeks!!!

Thanks for all the info on the site
I nearly paid a lot of money to a law firm, but ended up doing a perfectly good job with my own application

Good luck to all of you :lol:

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Post by Rocio » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:11 pm

Summertime wrote:Hi all

I was informed today that my application is in the post and has been approved.

My application was received on 25 May 2006
they informed me today that my documents were posted back to me on 14 June 2006. Yippeeee......less than 3 weeks!!!

Thanks for all the info on the site
I nearly paid a lot of money to a law firm, but ended up doing a perfectly good job with my own application

Good luck to all of you :lol:
CONGRATS Summertime!!!

It is always good to read positive posts like yours above.

Do you know if they contacted your references. Did you ask to treat your application as an urgent one i.e. send the additional form needed. Just seesm they reviewed your application quick.

Rocio
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Post by Summertime » Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:06 am

HI Rocio

I do not think they contacted any of my references. I phoned them on Friday 9 June to enquire about progress and was informed that they have not assigned it to a case worker yet.

I sent an email on tuesday (20 June) to enquire again and got and email back on the 21st to say that my documents were posted back to me on the 14 th of June. It was thus very quick since being assigned to a caseworker after the ninth (Friday) - thus possibly on the Monday or Tuesday - and the documents were sent back on the Wednesday. I did not ask for a quick review or anything. I do think my application made it as straightforward as possible for them to come to a conclusion.

good luck with yours

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Post by quite eager » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:31 am

Congrats Summertime on approval of ur application.

I have a few questions, would appreciate if u can reply;

Did they mention in the email that ur application has been approved?
I have learnt from the Board that usually they are reluctant in informing about approval or otherwise on phone or via email and just tell that a decision has been taken which is being sent by post.

What is ur profession? R u under 28 or over 28?

I believe u r from South Africa?


warm regards,

Quite Eager
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Post by Summertime » Thu Jun 22, 2006 12:31 pm

Dear Quite Eager

Herewith a copy of the wording of the email:

[[i]Dear Applicant

A decision has been made regarding your case. Unfortunately due to security reasons I cannot disclose this information by e-mail. Your letter and documents were sent to you by airmail on 14/06/2006. They can take up to 12 weeks to be received. If you wish to know the outcome sooner please feel free to call our helpline on 0114 207 6020.

Regards
HSMP Team[/i]

As you can see I had to phone to get my result.

I am a chartered accountant - over 28

regards

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Post by prakashg » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:33 am

Summertime,

Even mine is same case, I called 9th June they said still not assigned to case worker and I called on 20th June they said decision has been made on 14th June and sent back documents already.
I tried to call number 0114 207 6020 to know the status, but either it will not connet or it will be always busy. I am trying to reach this number from past three days.
How fast were you able to connect this number.

Did you get your documents.

Thanks and Regards,
Prakashg

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Re: Thanks Everyone

Post by prakashg » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:19 pm

SY wrote:My application for HSMP has been approved.
I would like to thank all the active members of this forum for the succcess of my application.

My application timeline:

HSMP, Out of country, Over 28

Application sent: May 04, 2006
Application received: May 08, 2006
CC Charged: May 10, 2006
Reference number received: May 19, 2006 (By Post)
Documents Recieved : June 13, 2006 (By Post)
Hi,

I am just curious how many days did it take for the documents to reach from UK HO to bangalore. I am waiting for my documents from past ten days so bit worried.
So please tell the approval day and when does document reached you in bangalore, this will give me idea about waiting period.

Do reply,

Regards,
Prakash

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Post by SY » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:58 am

Hi
HSMP approved : June 2, 2006
Documents Recieved : June 13, 2006 (By Post)

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Post by goose182 » Tue Jun 27, 2006 7:58 am

My timeline so far:

Application sent: May 23, 2006
Application received: May 25, 2006
Reference number received: May 30, 2006 (By Email)
CC Charged: May 31, 2006
Passport Sent Back: June 1, 2006 (By Post)
Caseworker Assigned: June 14, 2006

I found out that a case worker had been assigned by calling them last Wednesday (June 21). As of tomorrow it will have been with a case worker for 2 weeks. I claimed the maximum points for work experience and included 9 seperate reference letters from employers dating back to 1999 and was thinking that that could be causing a delay, but as of today none of my references have been contacted. I'm a little concerned about what could be taking so long.

I'm an under 28, in country and presently employed.

goose.

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Post by prakashg » Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:03 pm

Hi Seniour members please reply,

I have applied HSMP from bangalore, India and got confirmation from HO that decision has been made on 14th June 06 and my documents has been posted back. But still I have not received my documents, I am very much worried about my orginal documents now.

I have received initial reference number confirmation mail just within a week from HO.

Senior members and members can you please confirm will it take so many days to receive the documents, please share your past experiance, so I can take necessary actions.

Waiting for all your quick response. :(

Thanking you in anticipation,

Regards,
Prakash

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Post by goose182 » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:14 am

goose182 wrote:My timeline so far:

Application sent: May 23, 2006
Application received: May 25, 2006
Reference number received: May 30, 2006 (By Email)
CC Charged: May 31, 2006
Passport Sent Back: June 1, 2006 (By Post)
Caseworker Assigned: June 14, 2006
Approval Received: June 29, 2006 (By Post)

goose.

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Post by prakashg » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:18 pm

Atlast I received all my documents on last saturday.

I like to thank everybody in foram whose valubale information helped me to get my approval :D

I am putting timelines to get my HSMP approval.

Out of Contry Application : Bangalore
Application Applied : 12 May 06
Application Reached : 16 May 06
Referecne Number Received : 29th May 06 (By Post)
CC Charged : 22nd May 06
Case Worker assigned : 12 June 06
Decesion Made and document posted: 14th June 06
Document Received : 1st July

Thanks everybody for all your support.

Warm Regards,
Prakash

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my HSMP experiences

Post by durgaprasanth » Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:20 am

Here are my timelines -

23rd May - Application sent by RoyalMail Special Delivery
24th May - Application reached Doncaster
25th May - Credit Card charged
30th May - Received reference number via post
14th June - Decision made and documents receieved by RoyalMail recorded delivery.

I am in-country HSMP applicant (switiching from WorkPermit) with a job offer.

Point Claimed

Master's Degree - 25 points
5 yrs experience - 25 points
Salary (40K) - 25 points
Wife's Education/experience - 10 points.

Best of luck with your application.

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Waiting ....

Post by Don13 » Sun Jul 16, 2006 6:02 pm

Hi,

I am a may 2006 applicant still waiting for action on my appliation , my time line

Application made : 4th may 2006
Reference no alloted : 10th may 2006
Awaiting consideration :22th may 2006
Under consideration :20th June 2006
Considered by case worker and sent for some document verification:26th June 2006

Reply on 14th July 2006

Thank you for your e-mail. Your application is currently still under
consideration with the caseworker and is in the final stages awaiting
verification. A decision will be made shorlty

Anyone with similar situation kindly update, It has been a very painful waiting period, I am inCountry and am willing to get reply asap so that I may use my time efficiently , its just getting wasted while waiting...

Thanks to the moderator for initiating such useful forum....any words to ameliorate anxiety will be highly appreciated....

yours,

Don13

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Re: Waiting ....

Post by Don13 » Sun Jul 23, 2006 7:30 am

Hi,

Friends kindly have a look at my situation and suggest what should i do now. It has been a very long waiting period and I get same reply everytime. I heard of one of my friend who got his approval after 8 months of wait. I am shocked to learn such a long wait is possible.

If I can get some information on urgent treatment and its consequences it would be highly appreciated. (what reasons are acceptable for urgent treatment :roll: )

Thanks in advance,

Regards

Don13

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Post by destinationuk » Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:42 am

Hi all,
I applied for HSMP in May 2006....Even today the HO says that my application is under verfication and pending with the case-worker....Waiting kills....Is there anybody else who is in the same situation as me...please reply...

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