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Well I had the ref number given by vfs..so I logged on to vfs-uk.co.in -> track application status..key in ur ref number and DOB..thats it

thenextmaharaja wrote:

dilip_gem wrote:Applied on 13- Jan-2009 (made cash payment)
Waiting...

Status (as of 27-Jan )shows that "Documents were frwdd to BHC of 13-Jan"


Can anybody share the different statuses ... I mean the life cycle.. I guess the initial status is "Documents were frwdd to BHC on .."

Sorry, I can't answer your question about the different stages of processing, but would you mind telling me how you found out what the status of your application is? If it was by calling UKBA, how were you able to get a response (I was told that my application had not been received within 6 weeks, therefore they weren't able to give me any information about it)?

Many thanks in advance!

Application received by UKBA: 24 December
Payment taken: 29 December

Thanks for your reply. I'm applying from with the UK - so direct to the UKBA who do not appear to have an equivalent service.

dilip_gem wrote:Well I had the ref number given by vfs..so I logged on to vfs-uk.co.in -> track application status..key in ur ref number and DOB..thats it

thenextmaharaja wrote:

dilip_gem wrote:Applied on 13- Jan-2009 (made cash payment)
Waiting...

Status (as of 27-Jan )shows that "Documents were frwdd to BHC of 13-Jan"


Can anybody share the different statuses ... I mean the life cycle.. I guess the initial status is "Documents were frwdd to BHC on .."

Sorry, I can't answer your question about the different stages of processing, but would you mind telling me how you found out what the status of your application is? If it was by calling UKBA, how were you able to get a response (I was told that my application had not been received within 6 weeks, therefore they weren't able to give me any information about it)?

Many thanks in advance!

Application received by UKBA: 24 December
Payment taken: 29 December

dtjesus wrote:i did. they said 'thats what it says on the system'
I have come across other posts where people who got a similar response have been waiting for months for the decision now.

Call them again and ask what it means. Stick to your question until you get satisfactory response. It's their duty to tell/explain you the status if 6 weeks elapsed. I hope your call is received by experienced customer support person this time.

Good Luck!!

thenextmaharaja & guys
I also applied on same date here is my details

- Applied on 23 Dec
- Received by UKBA 24 Dec
- Money deducted 29 Dec
- Extenstion from HSMP -> Tier 1
- status waiting
- applied from UK

Any one who applied from UK on or after 23 dec and received papers please reply

thenextmaharaja wrote:

dilip_gem wrote:Applied on 13- Jan-2009 (made cash payment)
Waiting...

Status (as of 27-Jan )shows that "Documents were frwdd to BHC of 13-Jan"


Can anybody share the different statuses ... I mean the life cycle.. I guess the initial status is "Documents were frwdd to BHC on .."

Sorry, I can't answer your question about the different stages of processing, but would you mind telling me how you found out what the status of your application is? If it was by calling UKBA, how were you able to get a response (I was told that my application had not been received within 6 weeks, therefore they weren't able to give me any information about it)?

Many thanks in advance!

Application received by UKBA: 24 December
Payment taken: 29 December

What number did you ring them on, cause the one i have, never goes through...Plus i applied on 9th december, so very worried right now...

Changing from IGS to Tier 1 General....
applied from London on 09/12/2008, any idea how this can be tracked?

dear friends,

i got my tier1 stamped today.
details as follows:

Date of Submission , Bangalore : 05-JAN-09
Email from BHC : 23-JAN-09 stating decision has been made on my application
Courier Delivered : 28-JAN-09.

thanks a million for all the support.

dear friends,

i got my tier1 stamped today.
details as follows:

Date of Submission , Bangalore : 05-JAN-09
Email from BHC : 23-JAN-09 stating decision has been made on my application
Courier Delivered : 28-JAN-09.

thanks a million for all the support.

Hi All,

Congrats Sapient!

Guess this is my first posting here and have been following this thread ever since I applied. It seems to me that people applying from India get a decision on their application much quicker than those applying within the UK. Also, they seem to have much better services (Application traking, emails etc) Is this the case? Has anyone got a similar quick decision while applying within the UK?

My Application details:

Posted by Royal Mail Special Delivery on: 02 January 2009
Received by Home Office on: 05 January 2009
Payment Processed on: 05 January 2009
Confirmation Letter posted to wrong address on: 05 January 2009
Received confirmation letter from the incorrect addressee (which was opened, and I assume read): 08 January 2009
Called Home Office to correct the address on: 14 January 2009

Called them today. Got through on second try and after being on hold for 8 minutes.

Am applying for HSMP tier 1. First application.

They received it 18 Dec. It's still being processed. They said that's all they could tell me.

Will keep you all posted.

what number did you call them on?

Hi All,

I received my PBS Tier 1 general yesterday, it was a good few stressfull days...applied on 09/12/2008 and received on 28/01/2009.

I migrated from IGS to PBS Tier 1 general, if anyone needs help, please feel free to write here.

BhavinBhatt wrote:Hi All,

I received my PBS Tier 1 general yesterday, it was a good few stressfull days...applied on 09/12/2008 and received on 28/01/2009.

I migrated from IGS to PBS Tier 1 general, if anyone needs help, please feel free to write here.

Thats great news, congrats.

So it tool about 7 weeks for you to get your Tier1. When did they actually gave the date on the visa? Do you have any idea what took it a bit longer than others?

Thanks

Hey,

I am sorry cant answer that, cause I was never able to get through to their customer service, so dont know why it took long...
good luck

Got My visa 3 years from the 31/01/09

Got it processed in 3 days in south africa. It was a long wait , but it done now.


Had a hsmp letter

Hey Friends,

Got my Tier 1 visa stamped yesterday by courier. Had applied to the Deputy High Commission, Mumbai on the 16th of Jan, 2009. Was amazed at the speed with which my application was processed.

Regards,

applied on 12 nov for Tier 1 within uk,ack by HO on 13 nov after that no news still waiting to hear. I urrent wp expires on 21 march, just wondering what will happen incase i do recieve by then!

birdee wrote:applied on 12 nov for Tier 1 within uk,ack by HO on 13 nov after that no news still waiting to hear. I urrent wp expires on 21 march, just wondering what will happen incase i do recieve by then!

Called HO just now, same attitude - it is under further consideration

birdee wrote: Called HO just now, same attitude - it is under further consideration

I am getting the same response 'further consideration'. i applied on 17-nov. my current visa xpires 31 mar.

Applied Online - Dec 25th
Biometrics taken - Dec 31st
Documents sent - Jan 10th
Document receipt confirmation received - Jan 16th
approved - Jan 28
Passport received - Jan 29th

This forum was great in helping me prepare the Documents...Thank You!

Hi ,

I have my daughter's visa in Jan. The application was received by ukba on 19th jan 2009. The payment is not deducted yet. Wondering why its taking long to get the payment deducted (15 days gone past). Generally it is done within 4-5 days of the the receipt of application. Is there anyone who is in the same boat as mine.
How to know the status of my application in the light` that initial payment is ywet not deducted. Please help.

hsmp28122006, did ypu have yr payment deducted ?

riti wrote:Hi ,

I have my daughter's visa in Jan. The application was received by ukba on 19th jan 2009. The payment is not deducted yet. Wondering why its taking long to get the payment deducted (15 days gone past). Generally it is done within 4-5 days of the the receipt of application. Is there anyone who is in the same boat as mine.
How to know the status of my application in the light` that initial payment is ywet not deducted. Please help.

hsmp28122006, did ypu have yr payment deducted ?

Just wondering what form of payment you used. Best to call them and query this as sometimes the payment doesn't go through if you have used a card. It should normally be deducted within 3-5 days once the application reaches them.

Also, you might want to call the card issuer and inform them about the impending payment

I have used debit card. My bank has confirmed me that they have not received any debit request yet from UK BA
I have used debit card earlier for other applications with UK BA all of them were sucessful. Any idea how to now know the status of my application as it has not crossed even the first step of processing.
Is there any chance that they have misplaced our application? Its was a Tier1 dependant application

Best to call on 0870 606 7766 with your delivery reference if you sent it through recorded/special/courier delivery

thnxs, i will call them