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by chakde23
Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:42 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Tier 1 - Postal ILR - Timelines
Replies: 134
Views: 37772

SET(O) guidelines published on BIA website for forms after 6th april confirms that even Tier 1 cannot apply in person !! I called(13 mins wait) HO today not to ask for my application process as I know there is no use but just to ask if Tier1 applicant can apply for ILR in person, and the person on p...
by chakde23
Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:28 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR under Tier 1
Replies: 5
Views: 1608

SET(O) guidelines applicable from 6th april clearly states Tier1 appliants cannot apply in person 12 APPLYING IN PERSON We offer a premium service to people who apply in person at our Public Enquiry Offices (PEOs). This service is available only for applications which are straightforward and do not...
by chakde23
Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: **ILR - 5 yrs from WP approval OR FLR(IED) stamping ?**
Replies: 3
Views: 957

**ILR - 5 yrs from WP approval OR FLR(IED) stamping ?**

Help required to ascertain ILR qualifying dates - my situation as below : Workpermit + Tier 1 ( General Migrant ) Workpermit application applied January 2004 whilst on visitor visa. Visitor visa expired February 2004 Home office took nearly 7 months to approve – WP finally approved on 23rd July 20...
by chakde23
Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 149970

HSMPoct2007, thanks for detailed summary which we have gone thru many a times now :) What are we then talking about in this chain of posts w.r.t 9th march @ parliament ? see highlighted items below ! At least we now have some relief for existing hsmp / tier 1 applicants re master degree / 20 k crite...
by chakde23
Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 149970

citizenship bill scheduled for today or tomorrow ?

Was the next hearing scheduled for today ( 9th march ) or is this now postponed to 10th March ?? Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [HL] 2008-09 Government Bill introduced by Lord West of Spithead, Home Office Progress of Bill including links to debates Key to abbreviations Session Lords Comm...
by chakde23
Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 149970

Guys, I am sure this number will swell even if we add a new petition any point of time , but as of now I agree we need to close it with minimum threshold of 200 which is over ! hey Rohit, it crossed 202.. now what? Dont close it yet. Wait for a couple of days to see if the number swells. 200 is the ...
by chakde23
Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:09 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

congrats

Congrats Aamir, I am sure you would be relived and quite happy now !



aamirmalik wrote:I have recieved my documents today. this forum has been a great help....due to a very good advice from 2 or 3 members of this forum my application has been approved.

i got 3 year tier 1 visa


thank you all...
by chakde23
Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

I hope you have ensured these bank statements are on original bank stationery / letter head and are also signed + stamped by bank authority. I guess you can send any additional documents on your own , nothing wrong in that – this might be handy to send it now since you cant probably send any addit...
by chakde23
Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Re: Approved

Congrats Lovnish Hi All, Got it today. Below are my timelines Sent: 12 May Payment Taken: 13 May Reciept: 13th May Appoved: 16th June Stamped : 20th June Rceived: 24th June Valid till june 2011 Thanks to all who keep this forum up to date. Wish you all good luck whose results are awaited. Note: No u...
by chakde23
Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Aamir, Next time you speak to CC , why dont you insist on checking if there is a note on the system for CW to wait till Bank Statments are sent ? If not, request CC to put a note or ask him how can you get a confirmation that CW is aware , you are soon going to send statements ? ????????????????????...
by chakde23
Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Re: Approved

Lokesh, Congratulations ! Hi All, Got my Tier 1 visa today. Details are as below, Type: From WP to Tier 1 Applied on : 8th May 2008 Recd by HO on : 9th May 2008 Payment taken : 9th May 2008 Passport Recd : Today (21 June 2008) Application was approved on 11th June 2008 Visa issue date: 19th June 200...
by chakde23
Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Hi Beever, I feel really sorry for you & your BF Well, I can understand the frustration ......but I hope though your holiday is more important with your bf , we really wish everything should go well w.r.t to his Tier 1 application & all we can pray is he gets an approval at the earliest , inspite of...
by chakde23
Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP thru winston taylor consulting
Replies: 18
Views: 3967

My friend £ 400 per day for Java is only if you are a team lead . architect profile or perhaps have excellent proven experience in BFSI ( investment banks , etc ).......Dont go by the rates you research on internet. With regards to this consultancy asking you money for Tier 1 processing , this is q...
by chakde23
Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:41 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

why dont you write back to them , thanking them for responding your email but also make them aware CC has told its not being dispatched yet, ask them to help you out as you have an urgent abroad request which has come up early this week - hence you are seeking assistance It was bizzare with me also ...
by chakde23
Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:39 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Lokesh, What exactly was written in email you received....this is really bizzare if email confirms dispatch and CC is contradicting ......RM should have changed status last night itself if they have received at their mail centre and you should be getting today.....may be you can wait & check RM toni...
by chakde23
Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:09 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

I reckon you should positively receive before saturday or latest monday
dev1234 wrote:chakde

I sent it on 06th june .
by chakde23
Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Dev, When did you actually send your Section AA1 .....i am sure your approval letter will be of same date, its apparently the stamping and dispatch , which is keeping us guessing .........as per my calculation , you should get visa stamping around 8 working days of your email which you have sent + 2...
by chakde23
Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

akele akele celebration ? not done ! BTW someone earlier had objections in writing Hindi in this forum , well I can assure everyone - when we write in hindi , we do not really write anything nasty about anyone .....after all we all are "highly skilled" + "tier 1 " profiles now and we know forum etiq...
by chakde23
Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:11 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

mubarak ho ! congrats, where's the party tonite ? Got It. Vipul 1981 ------------------------- Date Applied: 6th May 2008 Ref No: allocated Date Recd: 10th may Decision: APPROVED Decision Taken: 6th June Passport Validity: 12th June 2011 (Previous expired on 12th June 08) Passport Stamped: 17th June...
by chakde23
Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Beever, ceediddy is right, make a different story this time as suggested - say you were told earlier its in final stages / to be sent ......I am sure you will not link up with same person you spoke last time.....so not harm in taking a chance ! hi ceediddy thanks - when we called, they said that it'...
by chakde23
Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:12 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: What is the time line for getting Tier1 VISA?
Replies: 3
Views: 790

Re: What is the time line for getting Tier1 VISA?

Realistically its anywhere between 6 & 10 weeks Cost depend how you are going to apply , if on your own or with dependents alongwith your application. If you apply all together - its £ 750 HI, Can I know what is the exact time line involved in getting Tier1 VISA which starts from the date of apply ...
by chakde23
Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:05 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

At last ! well.....i suggest have a good night sleep and I wonder if you will be at home tomorrow to collect.......i was looking every second at the door 8 am onwards ! dont worry you will be relieved at the sight of your passport visa page with your approvals :) got the update on RM website and i w...
by chakde23
Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

I tracked it quite l8 actually, around 11 pm....but hope it should get updated by 6 / 7 pm .......but dont get disppointed if there is no update as its strange RM website still shows now that my document is on the way..... I am sure RM team & HO CC work in tandem :) But I am sure if you are told its...
by chakde23
Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:46 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Great news vipul, i am sure you will be relieved when you finally see your approval tomorrow....
vipul1981 wrote:hi guys. Got update from HO. I have been told that my docs were sent out today at 13.55. So I should have it tom. Will update the status when I get the docs
by chakde23
Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Any Tier-1 (General) new applicants??
Replies: 3407
Views: 680075

Karthik, My understanding is as below on the basis of various stories I got from CC: 1) Caseworker does the initial checking ( which in your case can be considered as first check ) 2) Then CW would send to his manager for second check ( I did also hear once that it would further go down to manager's...
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