Initial HSMP + TIER1( under HSMP JR) + possible extension

Guys, I am in the same boat as you. I have a shortfall on my HSMP extension of 2 months. When I contacted the UKBA last month, they told me to apply for a second extension, which on 1st March 2011.

I have now come across this thread, and I am realising that I should have had my first extension changed based on the Judical review policy (not even most workers at UKBA understand what it means).

They have however already deducted the payment from my Credit Card for me+2dependents. So it is too late to stop the process for the 2nd extension.

What should i do?

Just to update you guys, I have posted the application today and will update the outcome once I get the response from UKBA.

Thanks a lot for your guidance especially bani and ruthie.

Hi All,

I have Sent my passport for correction on 25th feb
still I havent recieved them

did any body recieve passports back other than rkc

cheers

dba_kkk wrote:Hi All,

I have Sent my passport for correction on 25th feb
still I havent recieved them

did any body recieve passports back other than rkc

cheers

I have sent out on 26th feb which was signed for by C.WHITELY on 28th feb. Also waiting for my passport.

I posted on 5th Mar and signed by C. Whitely on 7th Mar. Awaiting these days.

My situation (HSMP-JR affectee) is as under:

Submitted passports alongwith necessary documentation on 28-Feb-2011

Response is still awaited....

Hi,
Can any please let me know roughly how long it is taking to receive the passports back
thanks

I have sent my passports (2+3 category) along with photos to UKBA on 7th March and waiting for the response.

regards

Anyone got passport back yet? I've been waiting for 3 weeks and I heard most got it returned in 2 weeks time? Seems now it takes even longer than a normal extension application

I am also in the same boat, as i have sent my passport to UKBA on 7th March for visa correction and i did not hear anything yet.

ruthie wrote:Anyone got passport back yet? I've been waiting for 3 weeks and I heard most got it returned in 2 weeks time? Seems now it takes even longer than a normal extension application

Hi All,

Still I haven't recieved until today morning
I have posted my passports on 25th feb

I tried to call the shaffield office and explain my case but the
call center people just need an application number to help???
I explained to them that my case is different and i dont have any application

Home office should have created a separate form for people like us
so that we can track

cheers

Hi all,

I have tried to call them on this

Contact details
This page explains how you can contact us for advice and information both before you make an application and after you have submitted your application.

Highly Skilled Migrant Programme
If you have an enquiry about the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme you should contact:


Customer Contact Centre
UK Border Agency
PO Box 3468
Sheffield
S3 8WA

Phone: 0114 207 4074

Phone lines are open 0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday.

dba_kkk wrote:Hi All,

Still I haven't recieved until today morning
I have posted my passports on 25th feb

I tried to call the shaffield office and explain my case but the
call center people just need an application number to help???
I explained to them that my case is different and i dont have any application

Home office should have created a separate form for people like us
so that we can track

cheers

dba_kkk, so have you managed to get a status update then?

wk_hsmp06 wrote:Thanks ruthie for a quick response.

Can you please let me know what reason you mentioned in your cover letter
for correction of dates? Do I need to send my bank statements / salary slips etc with the application and Do I need to fill any forms etc or just the doc mentioned above are okie.

Please do update once you get response from HO.

Thanks a lot for your help.

I would suggest you read dba_kkk thread above which explains all the documents to go with it. By the way I am also in the same boat as you are (exactly the same). Got visa in Nov and came to UK in Jan 2007 would need date correction for which I'll be applying soon presently waiting for passport renewals. By the way you are surely covered under the JR judgement. It doesn't matter whether you've got initial visa for 1 year or 2. My initial visa was for 1 year as well.

Hello,
Thanks for the update. When you contacted HSMP call centre are they able to tell the waiting times? Do you how long is the wait as its been over 3 weeks for me.
Thanks

Hi All,

still havent recived my passport back

As i said before when i tried to call them and they just need my application refrence number which we dont have in this case..
they listen to mu whole story and asked me to wait

cheers
dba_kkk

can any one advice me please, is it a good idea to go straight to office and consult, when ever i call they will ask for application number. I am bit worried at least home office they should send stating that your passport is with us.....

You can provide them the royal mail bar code reference of the package you sent to UKBA. That is acceptable when an application reference is not available. Of course, that only applies if you sent your passports by recorded/special delivery

rkc wrote:You can provide them the royal mail bar code reference of the package you sent to UKBA. That is acceptable when an application reference is not available. Of course, that only applies if you sent your passports by recorded/special delivery

I've called them today, but they can't find the case using the tracking number. They have given me a post address instead for more information - Customer Contact Centre, UK Border Agency, PO Box 3468, Sheffield S3 8WA. Passport was sent via special deilvery and signed by C WHITELEY.

I'm wondering whether there is anyone having their passport back on March at all? Need my passport back for a flight on May at least...So worried.

Hi All,

I have at last managed to contact somebody in Sheffield office and explained my scenario
The lady on the phone was patient enough to listen to my query and she contacted the concerned department and confirmed that they have received my passports

She also sent an email confirming this on my request

cheers
dba_kkk

Hi dba_kkk,

Good to know that you were able to speak to someone who was able to confirm the receipt of your passports. Did they tell you why it is taking this long where people before have got it back within 2 weeks. Also did she give you any contact tel. no or email for further contacts. Any idea when you would get your passports and documents back?

Hi dba_kkk

would you please let me know, in which number you have contacted them even i have posted my passports on 7th March. still i did not receive it.

Thanks

dba_kkk wrote:Hi All,

I have at last managed to contact somebody in Sheffield office and explained my scenario
The lady on the phone was patient enough to listen to my query and she contacted the concerned department and confirmed that they have received my passports

She also sent an email confirming this on my request

cheers
dba_kkk

Hi All:

Has any one received their passports back recently. I hope to go down this route soon.

Hi All,

Update from the
as of today morning still I havent recieved my passports back

wait is still on

cheers
dba_kkk

Hi All,

I have called on 08706067766 and explained my case and the lady could find my application status using the HSMP reference number (which is on the right side of the letter which you received along with first extension )and postal reciept number

As per my request she took my email address over the phone as sent an email confirming the passport recieved

I suggest to stop worrying and call them to atleast recieve an acknowledgement



here the mail

Dear Mr

Thank you for your query regarding your passports.

I can confirm that the documents have been received safely by this
department.
Your case will be actioned as soon as possible.



cheers
dba_kkk