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No, I applied from South Africa - They say that the waiting time is 5 - 10 days. But I received my visa after 3 days.
After hearing horrible stories about rejections, I am very relieved.
I had a Working Holiday Maker Visa 5 years ago, but I basically applied from scratch.
I did not use an agent, and therefore saved about 500 Pounds - If you do enough research, you can do it yourself.
After hearing horrible stories about rejections, I am very relieved.
I had a Working Holiday Maker Visa 5 years ago, but I basically applied from scratch.
I did not use an agent, and therefore saved about 500 Pounds - If you do enough research, you can do it yourself.
Sorry, my time lines are:
Money paid: 29 Sep 2008 (In South Africa you have to pay your visa fees into their bank account before you apply).
Visa handed in: 30 Sep 2008. Handed the visa application information in by hand, and did all biometric information needed.
Visa approved: 3 Oct 2008. When I got home on Friday, I checked my visa status over the internet, and it said 'ready for collection'. It was approved.
Money paid: 29 Sep 2008 (In South Africa you have to pay your visa fees into their bank account before you apply).
Visa handed in: 30 Sep 2008. Handed the visa application information in by hand, and did all biometric information needed.
Visa approved: 3 Oct 2008. When I got home on Friday, I checked my visa status over the internet, and it said 'ready for collection'. It was approved.
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Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
Hello Everyone,
It was hard for me to beleive that i can get my visa stamped in such stupendous timelines...
I got my stamped Passport back within 25 days of application.
Here are the timelines..
Applied: 9th Sept
Fees Deducted: 9th Sept
Reference number received: 9th Sept
Visa stamped: 30th Sept
Passport received: 4th Oct.
I did not apply for any kind of UTR.
Allo the very best for all you guys who are awaiting their visa's.
It was hard for me to beleive that i can get my visa stamped in such stupendous timelines...
I got my stamped Passport back within 25 days of application.
Here are the timelines..
Applied: 9th Sept
Fees Deducted: 9th Sept
Reference number received: 9th Sept
Visa stamped: 30th Sept
Passport received: 4th Oct.
I did not apply for any kind of UTR.
Allo the very best for all you guys who are awaiting their visa's.
Re: Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
Hi and many congratulations. Can you please let us know what kind of an application it was, i.e., WP->Tier1, HSMP->Tier1, IGS->Tier1, JR, etc.yogeshjagarwal wrote:Hello Everyone,
It was hard for me to beleive that i can get my visa stamped in such stupendous timelines...
I got my stamped Passport back within 25 days of application.
Here are the timelines..
Applied: 9th Sept
Fees Deducted: 9th Sept
Reference number received: 9th Sept
Visa stamped: 30th Sept
Passport received: 4th Oct.
I did not apply for any kind of UTR.
Allo the very best for all you guys who are awaiting their visa's.
Best Wishes OB40.
Re: Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
Hiyogeshjagarwal wrote:Hello Everyone,
It was hard for me to beleive that i can get my visa stamped in such stupendous timelines...
I got my stamped Passport back within 25 days of application.
Here are the timelines..
Applied: 9th Sept
Fees Deducted: 9th Sept
Reference number received: 9th Sept
Visa stamped: 30th Sept
Passport received: 4th Oct.
I did not apply for any kind of UTR.
Allo the very best for all you guys who are awaiting their visa's.
Many congratulations. Could you please let us know what kind of application it was, i.e., WP->Tier1, HSMP->Tier1, IGS->Tier1, JR, etc.
Thanks,
itguy_uk
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Re: Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
Hi Yogeshjagarwal,
Many congratulations. Can you please let us know what kind of an application it was, i.e., WP->Tier1, HSMP->Tier1, IGS->Tier1, JR, etc.
Did you apply within UK or outside?
Tell me when was the application sent ? as i Have sent my application on saturday 06/09/2008 and payment deducted and the reference number letter issued on 09/09/2008, please if you can tell me about the application and the day you receieved the letter.
Thanks and Regards in advance
Many congratulations. Can you please let us know what kind of an application it was, i.e., WP->Tier1, HSMP->Tier1, IGS->Tier1, JR, etc.
Did you apply within UK or outside?
Tell me when was the application sent ? as i Have sent my application on saturday 06/09/2008 and payment deducted and the reference number letter issued on 09/09/2008, please if you can tell me about the application and the day you receieved the letter.
Thanks and Regards in advance
yogeshjagarwal wrote:Hello Everyone,
It was hard for me to beleive that i can get my visa stamped in such stupendous timelines...
I got my stamped Passport back within 25 days of application.
Here are the timelines..
Applied: 9th Sept
Fees Deducted: 9th Sept
Reference number received: 9th Sept
Visa stamped: 30th Sept
Passport received: 4th Oct.
I did not apply for any kind of UTR.
Allo the very best for all you guys who are awaiting their visa's.
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Re: September 08 Application are currently processing
Hi Friend,Sep08T1Applicant wrote:Hi All,
Hope everyone is fine and doing gr8, I know people are waiting for so long for having their results.
Homeoffice automated voice message is telling we are currently processing application recieved on 29th of August 2008.
I luckily spoke to one of the representative at HO, she told me we are currently processing applications recieved on 08/09/2008 (8th of September 2008) which is a good news. The lady also told me your application is still waiting for allocation which might take couple of days more, so figer crossed.
I just wanted to share this information with you all.
My timelines are :
Application sent 06/09/2008
Ack receieved : 10/09/2008 (dated 09/09/2008)
Waiting for allocation yet...
Did you apply for Tier-1 General visa? I applied on 4th Sept, phone and email verification with my company is done in 1st week itself. No updates yet about visa approval and courier.
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Re: September 08 Application are currently processing
Hi maverick,
I have applied from UK and it is for Tier 1 (General) from IGS (International Graduate Scheme), what about you?
Regards,
I have applied from UK and it is for Tier 1 (General) from IGS (International Graduate Scheme), what about you?
Regards,
maverick0624 wrote:Hi Friend,Sep08T1Applicant wrote:Hi All,
Hope everyone is fine and doing gr8, I know people are waiting for so long for having their results.
Homeoffice automated voice message is telling we are currently processing application recieved on 29th of August 2008.
I luckily spoke to one of the representative at HO, she told me we are currently processing applications recieved on 08/09/2008 (8th of September 2008) which is a good news. The lady also told me your application is still waiting for allocation which might take couple of days more, so figer crossed.
I just wanted to share this information with you all.
My timelines are :
Application sent 06/09/2008
Ack receieved : 10/09/2008 (dated 09/09/2008)
Waiting for allocation yet...
Did you apply for Tier-1 General visa? I applied on 4th Sept, phone and email verification with my company is done in 1st week itself. No updates yet about visa approval and courier.
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Re: visa status
Hi all,
Now the status of my application is seen on VFS web-site as follows -
"Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on 03 Oct 2008"
How much time it takes to receive documents and passport after this, any idea?
Regards,
Nitin
Now the status of my application is seen on VFS web-site as follows -
"Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on 03 Oct 2008"
How much time it takes to receive documents and passport after this, any idea?
Regards,
Nitin
nitin_tier1 wrote:Hi all,
I have applied for tier 1 from VFS mumbai on 8th Sept 2008.
I got reference number, whenever I check the status on their site, the status message is displayed - Your visa application has been forwarded to the British High Commission 08 Sep 2008
Are there any other status' ? if yes, what are they?
Anybody aplied from VFS mumbai ?
Regards,
Nitin
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Re: visa status
nitin_tier1 wrote:Hi all,
I have applied for tier 1 from VFS mumbai on 8th Sept 2008.
I got reference number, whenever I check the status on their site, the status message is displayed - Your visa application has been forwarded to the British High Commission 08 Sep 2008
Are there any other status' ? if yes, what are they?
Anybody aplied from VFS mumbai ?
Regards,
Nitin
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Re: Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
Hi Sep08T1Applicant & others,
I had applied in Tier 1 general program. Had applied in Pune office which is under Mumbai BHC.
My employer received the verification mail in the first week itself but they replied after 8 days which took 25 days (had they replied immediately probably this 25 days time could have been less
Anyways,
My application was simple and straightforward. I had secured 75 points in PBS.
Had also called up BHC to know the status and CC people were very polite and helpful to give correct status of my application.
Hope this helps all you guys waiting for their approvals..
I had applied in Tier 1 general program. Had applied in Pune office which is under Mumbai BHC.
My employer received the verification mail in the first week itself but they replied after 8 days which took 25 days (had they replied immediately probably this 25 days time could have been less
Anyways,
My application was simple and straightforward. I had secured 75 points in PBS.
Had also called up BHC to know the status and CC people were very polite and helpful to give correct status of my application.
Hope this helps all you guys waiting for their approvals..
Re: Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
Hi all,
Surprisingly, the Home Office answering machine has moved back today from 29th Aug to 28th Aug.
Whats happening...
Has anyone spoken to Home Office people ?
Regards,
itguy_uk
Switching from Work Permit to Tier-1 (General)
Applied from UK on 21-08-2008
Applied received on 22-08-2008
Reference letter date : 26-08-2008
Payment detected : 27-08-2008
Surprisingly, the Home Office answering machine has moved back today from 29th Aug to 28th Aug.
Whats happening...
Has anyone spoken to Home Office people ?
Regards,
itguy_uk
Switching from Work Permit to Tier-1 (General)
Applied from UK on 21-08-2008
Applied received on 22-08-2008
Reference letter date : 26-08-2008
Payment detected : 27-08-2008
Re: Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
Hi ITGUY_UK,
I spoke to them yesterday & they mentioned that my case has already been passed on to Case Worker. Now I applied on 5th of Sept & money detected from my account on 8th of Sept! Go Figure!! Now, I am not complaining, if indeed my application is with a Case Worker but all this is very confusing!!
No point on trying to guess what Home Office are upto, except we should just sit tight & hope for a positive outcome of our application.
Jay
I spoke to them yesterday & they mentioned that my case has already been passed on to Case Worker. Now I applied on 5th of Sept & money detected from my account on 8th of Sept! Go Figure!! Now, I am not complaining, if indeed my application is with a Case Worker but all this is very confusing!!
No point on trying to guess what Home Office are upto, except we should just sit tight & hope for a positive outcome of our application.
Jay
itguy_uk wrote:Hi all,
Surprisingly, the Home Office answering machine has moved back today from 29th Aug to 28th Aug.
Whats happening...
Has anyone spoken to Home Office people ?
Regards,
itguy_uk
Switching from Work Permit to Tier-1 (General)
Applied from UK on 21-08-2008
Applied received on 22-08-2008
Reference letter date : 26-08-2008
Payment detected : 27-08-2008
And I trust that your application is a tier 1 and not a JR application. JR applications have a different timeline. Apologies but there are a lot of paranoid people here (including myself ) and the Home Office's way of working and their timelines only adds to our paranoia.Jay4you wrote:From United Kingdon, Scotland!
JESSIES wrote:where are you applying from Jay?
Regards OB40.
Hi OB40,
Yes, my application is for Tier 1 General (inital entry)!
Regards
Jay
Yes, my application is for Tier 1 General (inital entry)!
Regards
Jay
ob40 wrote:
And I trust that your application is a tier 1 and not a JR application. JR applications have a different timeline. Apologies but there are a lot of paranoid people here (including myself ) and the Home Office's way of working and their timelines only adds to our paranoia.
Regards OB40.
Re: Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
itguy_uk wrote:Hi all,
Surprisingly, the Home Office answering machine has moved back today from 29th Aug to 28th Aug.
Whats happening...
Has anyone spoken to Home Office people ?
Regards,
itguy_uk
Switching from Work Permit to Tier-1 (General)
Applied from UK on 21-08-2008
Applied received on 22-08-2008
Reference letter date : 26-08-2008
Payment detected : 27-08-2008
Spoke to the Home Office just now. My application has been assigned to the case worker on 22nd Sep and the current status is still "under consideration"
Regards,
itguy_uk
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timeline - hyd
Any one applied from Hyderabad(India) in last week of august or first week of september??? Pls post if you have any updates...
I called BHC, Chennai today and got to know that still my application is in queue. I applied on 1-Sept-08.
Request everyone to mention place from where they applied while posting timelines. It is very confusing/misleading without place applied from.
I called BHC, Chennai today and got to know that still my application is in queue. I applied on 1-Sept-08.
Request everyone to mention place from where they applied while posting timelines. It is very confusing/misleading without place applied from.
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Re: timeline - hyd
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betterlatethannever wrote:Any one applied from Hyderabad(India) in last week of august or first week of september??? Pls post if you have any updates...
I called BHC, Chennai today and got to know that still my application is in queue. I applied on 1-Sept-08.
Request everyone to mention place from where they applied while posting timelines. It is very confusing/misleading without place applied from.
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Re: September 08 Application are currently processing
I don't know what HO is up to. I just called them and was able to talk to one of the CC executives. She said that they are processing apps received till 29-Aug !!!maverick0624 wrote:Hi Friend,Sep08T1Applicant wrote:Hi All,
Hope everyone is fine and doing gr8, I know people are waiting for so long for having their results.
Homeoffice automated voice message is telling we are currently processing application recieved on 29th of August 2008.
I luckily spoke to one of the representative at HO, she told me we are currently processing applications recieved on 08/09/2008 (8th of September 2008) which is a good news. The lady also told me your application is still waiting for allocation which might take couple of days more, so figer crossed.
I just wanted to share this information with you all.
My timelines are :
Application sent 06/09/2008
Ack receieved : 10/09/2008 (dated 09/09/2008)
Waiting for allocation yet...
Did you apply for Tier-1 General visa? I applied on 4th Sept, phone and email verification with my company is done in 1st week itself. No updates yet about visa approval and courier.
All ppl here are gettin diff replies from the HO .....
Thanks !!
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Re: Got Tier 1 visa stamped in 25days
Which number did you call to Home Office?itguy_uk wrote:itguy_uk wrote:Hi all,
Surprisingly, the Home Office answering machine has moved back today from 29th Aug to 28th Aug.
Whats happening...
Has anyone spoken to Home Office people ?
Regards,
itguy_uk
Switching from Work Permit to Tier-1 (General)
Applied from UK on 21-08-2008
Applied received on 22-08-2008
Reference letter date : 26-08-2008
Payment detected : 27-08-2008
Spoke to the Home Office just now. My application has been assigned to the case worker on 22nd Sep and the current status is still "under consideration"
Regards,
itguy_uk