No need for immigration consultant. Just get the COS from the sponsor and then apply here. It is very straightforward.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa

Passport for: Adult
Application Type: New
Method of application: Check & Send
Date of application: 21/02/2013
Date application received by IPS: 26/02/2013
Date of return of documents:
Date of receipt of interview letter:
Date of Passport Appointment:
Date of Passport Receipt:

I submitted my application last week and called them today regarding status. The guy on the phone was very rude and said not to call before 6 weeks !!

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 Year Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Redbridge Date of application: 16/12/2013 Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC Date...

So for naturalized citizens can we leave the grandparents section empty ?

Does the Chelmsford HM Passport Office have car parking available ?

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 Year Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Redbridge Date of application: 16/12/2013 Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC Date...

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 Year Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Redbridge Date of application: 16/12/2013 Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC Date...

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 Year Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Redbridge Date of application: 16/12/2013 Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC Date ...

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 Year Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Redbridge Date of application: 16/12/2013 Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC Date...

Is it possible for somebody to prepare a chart like this ?
http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... ml#p989507

Can people please chill out and be patient? The target processing time is 6 months. Why is everyone so anxious since it has only been two months after you have submitted your application? For the amount of money they charge, 6 months is not good enough, I am afraid. They should be providing a much ...

I called today, and the gentlemen on the phone said that my application was very progressive and home office will get back to me !! Wonder what that means ? Not sure. Mine said application incomplete. well if you have taken a copy of the application, have a look and see if key information is missin...

I called today, and the gentlemen on the phone said that my application was very progressive and home office will get back to me !!
Wonder what that means ?

Any approvals for Dec so far ?

10 parking fines !!. That doesn't look good on your application.

Looking at coolnattu's timelines, it seems to me that NCS applications are given priority over Postal, followed by Solicitors. I wonder why...

My 19-Dec application payment has been taken today.. timeline updated in my original post...

My available credit (on credit card) has dropped by £1550 today.. YoHOOOOOOOO!!

Never have I been so happy when money has been taken out of my account.
Still not showing on the statement, but hopefully should show in a couple of days.
My application was on 19th Dec 2013.

rikken.. you are a star for your great analysis....

Is there any deduction of payment reported yet for December applications? Based on the November timeline, up to this week, fees from 2nd Nov and 25th Nov applications are still being deducted. I guess it would be another week or two before they start processing any December applications? Lets hope ...

Is this spreadsheet being updated anymore ?

What is the email id and phone number to follow up on the AN application ?

I just checked this thread today after a couple of months. Realised there were a few PMs as well. Can people write to my email id please which I check daily ? O_Relly if you are still looking for help, I know somebody who can. Please write on my email id.

Regards,

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year ILR + 1 Year Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): PBS Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Redbridge Date of application: 16/12/2013 Payment method CC/DC, Personal cheque, Bankers cheque etc: CC Date ...