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by Need HSMP
Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 802064

[quote="jkotha2000 Question, I have sent the Special Delivery stamped cover, can any one tell is this sufficient or do I need to arrange for courier?. I have applied on 31st May and still waiting....[/quote] If you do not send any stamped envelope, HO deliver using Royal Mail recorded delivery. If y...
by Need HSMP
Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 802064

Good news from my side. Received a call from the case worker saying that my application is approved. My details are: Applied for WP to Tier1 on : 16-June-2008 from UK Appl received and payment deducted : 17-June-2008 Reference letter dated 17th June received on : 23-June-2008 I have not applied for ...
by Need HSMP
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 802064

Ah, thats a shame... but didn't they mention that it is for Tier 1 also on the page?? I asked the same question. The HO person said that there is a sub-category under the Work Permits which is called Tier 1. I was not fully convinced, but had to believe. My timelines: Applied for : WP to Tier 1 fro...
by Need HSMP
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 802064

Hey, That link is nice thanks for that. I used to follow UKBA link http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier2/workpermits/waitingtimes/ and it got updated today for week starting 28th July (may be applicable for Tier1 also as its mentioned in the page) This link is for Work permits only...
by Need HSMP
Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 802064

mankar wrote:Hello Summerleaf,

Could you please post first 5 letters of your reference number?
What does the first 5 letters of the reference no indicate?
by Need HSMP
Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

Re: Updates

[quote="pcmalik"]I have sent a mail to the home office to clarify on CW's note. Can anyone else suggest what else can I do to make my application moving? [quote="pcmalik"] You have done a good thing by mailing to them mentioning the dead lock situation. My experience is they respond to fax messages ...
by Need HSMP
Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

Hi, I have a query, I made an application for Tier 1 (General) WP --> Tier 1. Regarding Maintenance funds, did a mistake and confused with transitional arrangements finally running short of 10 days for 3 months (maintained funds £2400 from 10 March to 31 May). Have applied on 31st May and case sti...
by Need HSMP
Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: June 2008 (UK) Applicants .......Post here please!!
Replies: 239
Views: 45770

Please post, if there are any approvals during last 2 days. My details are: Applied on : 16-June-2008 for WP to Tier 1 from UK Money Deducted/ Ref. no. dated : 17-June-2008 Current Status : Waiting Called HO on 14th and came to know that they are currently processing applications as of 3rd June. I d...
by Need HSMP
Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: June 2008 (UK) Applicants .......Post here please!!
Replies: 239
Views: 45770

probably this link would help.... http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier2/workpermits/waitingtimes/ I spoke with the lady who runs a visa company downstairs from my office and she said that the HM is currently reviewing applications dated roughly 15 June now. I called up HO yesterday...
by Need HSMP
Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

It's quite possible that what you have been told is true. because i called HO last week, and the guy told me that they were already processing applications received on the 29th may and that since I sent mine on the 30th may, i should receive my documents back soon. and i got them today. Even I call...
by Need HSMP
Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

Waiting times url: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier2/workpermits/waitingtimes/ Although it says Tier 1 in braces, this section is under work permit and iam not sure if a WP to Tier1 would come under this timeline. Anyone? This information in the UKBA site is a bit confusing. It...
by Need HSMP
Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

Current Update from UKBA Site- Current waiting times for work permit applications During week commencing 14 July 2008 we expect to be considering: Business and Commercial Straight forward applications (including Tier 1's) between 25 June 2008 and 27 June 2008. All other applications between 9 June ...
by Need HSMP
Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

Re: Workpermit to Tier 1 application

My friend got the Tier 1 stamped Applied on : 13-06-2008 (Sent by royalmail spl delivery next day) Reference dtd: 17-06-2008 & PB**** Received on: 09-07-2008 (royalmail recorded delivery) Urgent treatment letter faxed on 01 july 08. thats like exceptionally fast service. can you please tell us bit ...
by Need HSMP
Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any approval for June 2008 Applicants?
Replies: 82
Views: 21560

'Processing time-lines differ from country to country. Since you applied from within UK, it is going to be a long wait for you.' why is it longer with in-country application? where does it say this? Guess you are not yet aware that, unlike HSMP, all Tier 1 applications are not processed in the UK. ...
by Need HSMP
Tue Jul 08, 2008 6:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any approval for June 2008 Applicants?
Replies: 82
Views: 21560

'Processing time-lines differ from country to country. Since you applied from within UK, it is going to be a long wait for you.' why is it longer with in-country application? where does it say this? Guess you are not yet aware that, unlike HSMP, all Tier 1 applications are not processed in the UK. ...
by Need HSMP
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any approval for June 2008 Applicants?
Replies: 82
Views: 21560

Applied for: WP to Tier 1 (General) from UK
Date of Application: 16-Jun-2008
Money taken from account: 17-Jun-2008
Ref. No. received on: 23-Jun-2008 (Dated 17-Jun-2008)
Status : Waiting

Congused to see mixed responses. Few applicants get approval in 6 weeks and few are waiting for more than 10 weeks.
by Need HSMP
Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

Can I request all applicants who have obtained approval during last 3 days to post their details here please. Also applicants who have applied between May 3rd week and June first week post your details please. We are interested to know the status of applications completing 5-6 weeks already. There a...
by Need HSMP
Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

Are there any approvals today?

Please keep posting so that we will come to know the timeline.

I have applied from WP to Tier 1 on 16th June 2008. Received Reference no. dated 17-June-2008.

I hope to hear from HO by next 20 days.
by Need HSMP
Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 683447

Hi Everyone, Got one query on Maintenance Funds. My details are : 1. Applied for WP to Tier 1 on : 16-June-2008 (Applying from UK) 2. Money taken from account : 17-June-2008 3. Reference no. dated 17-June-2008 received on : 21-June-2008 4. Status : Obviously waiting I have applied for myself and my ...
by Need HSMP
Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:29 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 802064

Application Type : Initial Application for Tier-1 (Switchover from WP) Application Sent by Royal Mail Next Day Delivery on : 16-Jun-08 Delivery confirmation from Royal Mail : 17-Jun-08 Fees deducted from Bank account : 17-Jun-08 Reference letter dated 17-Jun-08 received on : 21-Jun-08 Fingers Cross...
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