Just to inform you that with some tips received through this board, I received a kind reply from the HO in respect of my ref number though it took about 5 days. It quite understantable with the load of application they have to process.
I have to also mention here that HO mentains the lowest delay in processing immigrant applications compare to Canada, Australia etc.
The wonderful news is that for some of us from war torn african countries, HSMP is an opportunity to legally work in UK and benefit from a working systme.
Thanks a lot for your help. This forum is the best so far.
Nousky