ALL December applicants POST here(Received on/after 5th Dec)

Out country application (India), Initial HSMP
Application sent: 18/12/2006
Delivered to HSMP desk: 20/12/2006
Payment Processed: 22/12/2006
Reference Number received: 28/12/2006
caseworker assigned but processing has not started yet: 04/01/2007
Processing started: 05/01/2007
"A decision has now been reached on your application under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme." - 09/01/2007
Called HSMP on 12/01/2007 - They will send the documents today by Airmail. Talked to caseworker too, he says application has been 'approved'!

hi hsmp28...
congrats man...which number did u call and did u ask to talk 2 ur caseworker..

pl let me know how u communicated with the caseworker. 9 th i got the ref number. i need to talk to them now..

Hi hsmp28122006

PLz share ur app structure and evidences list

freebirds wrote:hi hsmp28...
congrats man...which number did u call and did u ask to talk 2 ur caseworker..

pl let me know how u communicated with the caseworker. 9 th i got the ref number. i need to talk to them now..

thanks paramjit!

I called the same number mentioned in the website:

01142076020

I told the person to connect to the caseworker. I asked caseworker that I cannot wait, please tell me the result. he said we dont tell on phone, I requested and he finally told it's approved.

Hi,

Just heard from HO that my review request is assigned to a caseworker.

Regards

hsmp28...
grt man..go and havea party..

also tell us the docs u have sent for earnings. it will help us all. and did u arrangea courier pickup

Hi HSMP28.

Congratulation on your success. I am also waiting for my documents which are on the way to me alongwith a decision letter. I called H.O. a couple of times to request them to let me know the outcome of my application on phone which they refused. Just wondering how did you manage to get your decision on phone as its not their policy to reveal the decisions on telephone.

Thanks a lot friends, and gud luck to you all

Please find this thread where I have mentioned each and everything about my earning proofs:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=12754

flamenco wrote:Hi HSMP28.

Congratulation on your success. I am also waiting for my documents which are on the way to me alongwith a decision letter. I called H.O. a couple of times to request them to let me know the outcome of my application on phone which they refused. Just wondering how did you manage to get your decision on phone as its not their policy to reveal the decisions on telephone.

Even I am surprised! He was not willing to tell, but when I repeated that it will take two weeks for my documents to reach me, and it will become very difficult to wait for, please tell me the result.

HI All,

Please advise, i have my form 16 from oct 2005 to march 2006, i have not claimed the ITR, i am planning to submitt 12 wage slips sealed and signed from my employer and orginal bank statement which i get quaterly, will that be sufficient,

funny_009

I applied under the old rules in Dec 2003 and failed badly back then. I tried my luck under the new rules and claimed:

35 pts - LLM in UK
40 pts - earnings
5 pts - UK experience (my UK PG degree)
5 pts - Age (31 yrs)
Total - 85 pts claimed

I sent my pack - 18th Dec 2006
Ackowledged received - 19th Dec 2006
Approved - 9th Jan 2007
Received pack - 11th Jan 2007

I'm on a dependant's visa (my wife is doing a PhD) which expires in 2008. I initially came in as a student and switched to this visa so that I could work. I hope to switch in-country on that basis (original visa argument). I'm planning to go over the counter so that if they tell me I can't do it, I don't lose my money. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next phase of my life. Best wishes to yer'all chaps.

anybody in reference number band 203*** got decision yet....

atlast i could get the HO calling. one lady answered the call and answered that my application has been assigned to caseworker but had not started working on it. i asked for courier pickup and she said to fax the request 114 207 6021. and for the time to process my application she said 5 weeks.
i would pray god to gimme some luck...

hi freebirds

good luck mate....can you tell me 1st 4 digit of reference number
mine is 2031**

mine is 203***...definitely after yours...

good luck to u too

i had called up HO today but she told mine is still in que....howz this possible mate...

paramjit2k wrote:With heavy heart, would like to convey to this forum that, i got my refusal today on grounds of EARNING and education.

Really ridiculous reasons to reject some app. I was really shocked to see they r doing so.


They say u didnot provided evidence hat ur degree is obtained.
Man I got NARIC evaluation positive and gave them th reference no for verification as my NARIC letter was late. But they didnot tried to enquire about status from NARIC on there own.


They say i stated i am not providing required evidence for last month.
Why shud I state so

ITR missing
Form 16 was attached till dec 2005, after that exceptional consideration claimed

Exceptional consideration reasons in-appropriate.

One thing, i can definetly say, HO ppl r completely blind. Rejecting for baseless reasons.

I will file a review, let see wht happens

God! I am sorry to hear this Param. I think you would defn. have a scope in review. The reason of "your degree has not been obtained" seems most puzzling. That could only mean when literally translated that the degree is provisional or they misread it as a provisional degree and actual degree is yet to be vested.

And yes .... you are right HSMP Caseworkers are blind... or cross-eyed at best.

Hello

I have sent my application on 03/01/07
Received by HO and Payment by CC on same day: 04/01/2007

Referece Recieved on: 09/01/2007 :: 2036XX

Called today and not asign to caseworker yet but it is in queue to be asign for caseworker.

Al the best to all

Cheers

rbg001 wrote:i had called up HO today but she told mine is still in que....howz this possible mate...

HI Guyz,

First of all Iam very sorry for Paramjit. Better Luck next time.

I would like to share some information which may help for all. When we apply for HSMP never give a little chance for them to reject because the people ( case workers ) are meant to follow certain criteria and if this this not fulfilled it is simply rejected with out second thought.

An example would be even an American has to submit proof of English Proficiency by a letter from university. Isnt it look funny !!!!!

when we submit for HSMP make sure to submit as many documents as possible to provide more evidence and which increases your chance of getting positive response.

An example for salary proof

1) submit min last 12 pay slips ( on company letter head is advantage)
2) submit min last 12 bank statments
3) submit your company letter with your yearly salary ( could be a reference letter from your company or contract)
4) Income tax returns

Points 1 2 3 shall give you postive feedback. Point 4 is must for people from India. ( no exemptions) with stamp and sign.


point 1 with out letter head & point 2 gives 0 value.
point 1 with out letter head & point 2 & point 3 & point 4 gives 0 Value .
Point 1 with out letter head but notarised also gives - marks.



An example to prove Degree qualification.

1) Degree or provisional certificate
2) Convocation certificate ( Degree awarded)

point 1 and point 2 give + feedback . Else 0 value .

additional to this NARAC certificate is +. Get your Narac certificate instead of giving reference number. They are not suppose to check, instead they will reject.

Bachelor degree from India can prove medium english ( Convocation certificate )
However Masters from any country have to prove Medium of English ( Letter from university) .

Finally translation. Even (non english) single document (single line) to be translated else - marks .

DOB can be your driving license or notarised passport copy (with DOB visible)

Sorry guys I wrote such a big mail because Iwish we avoid small mistakes and increase our chances of getting HSMP.

By the way my ref starts with 203*. Wish me best of luck.

Not yet assigned to case worker.

calvert wrote:I applied under the old rules in Dec 2003 and failed badly back then. I tried my luck under the new rules and claimed:

35 pts - LLM in UK
40 pts - earnings
5 pts - UK experience (my UK PG degree)
5 pts - Age (31 yrs)
Total - 85 pts claimed

I sent my pack - 18th Dec 2006
Ackowledged received - 19th Dec 2006
Approved - 9th Jan 2007
Received pack - 11th Jan 2007

I'm on a dependant's visa (my wife is doing a PhD) which expires in 2008. I initially came in as a student and switched to this visa so that I could work. I hope to switch in-country on that basis (original visa argument). I'm planning to go over the counter so that if they tell me I can't do it, I don't lose my money. Anyway, I'm looking forward to the next phase of my life. Best wishes to yer'all chaps.

Congrats. I just got my application refused based on not providing proof of exceptional circumstances for earnings. No one can really produce a tax return covering the exact period s/he is claiming unless it's within 3 months of the end of the financial year.
So, bro, what exactly did you use to prove your earnings?

Thanks,

Hi Freebird/rbg01,

Mine is 203XXX
I called them on Friday evening, the application is still in the Queue.
Not allocated to case worker yet.

NNJ10

My reference number is 2028XX and it still HAS NOT been assigned to a case worker. I would doubt that anyone with 203xxx would have been assigned if mine hasn't....hopefully they can get to my applicaiton by mid february.

Hie DJSA
I proved earnings by 4 different types of evidence;
1- payslips (I was missing 2 of the 12 required)
2- letter from employer (stating total gross paid)
3-tax returns (covering the period up to April 2006 hence the other evidence)
4- bank statements (covering relevant period)

Hello Guyz,

Anybody knows anything about this urgent treatment form...Do we need to provide them any proof for the reason why we are sending the Urgent treatment Form.......

Hi all,

What is the latest reference number assigned to case worker by friday evening. Anybody got response from the team pls share the ref no and status. It will help others expected time response from the team.

Thanks,
Raman999