postal application still in po box?

[imur69er]

Sent the application using special delivery, got there a day before. But when tracing the application using the tracking facility at royal mail website its says this:

Your item with reference ZIxxxxxxGB has reached its PO Box and is awaiting collection/delivery.

I am aware that HO comes once in a week to collect all the applications in a week.

But will it be considered as the date the application went in their po box or will it be considered as the date the collect the application from their po box?

Please answer me at your earliest.

Thanks
sz

[ElenaW]

It would make sense if it counted when they actually collect it from the PO box. Otherwise how can they know who sent them an application?

[imur69er]

thanks mate
but doesnt that po box is their own?
what if they collect the mails in january ... then would the application be considered to be lodged after 2 weeks from the date it was posted?

[kchakravarthi]

Mate, as its xmas time expect some delays and they may count it from the day they actually see your application.

[imur69er]

OMG
does any one know are they open any day between today and 31st dec 2009?

[Danbrix]

does any one know are they open any day between today and 31st dec 2009?

Are you looking for something different than your post here.

Christmas opening:

Customers are advised that the Croydon public enquiry office hours of business will be as follows:

Monday 21 December to Thursday 24 December - open
Friday 25 December to Monday 28 December and Tuesday 29 December - closed
Wednesday 30 December and Thursday 31 December - open
Friday 1 January - closed

[imur69er]

danbrix ... thanks for the link (that is alraedy my thread).

Please some one confirm with assurance, what would be the date counted/lodged for the application? Either the date my application got in their po box or the date the take out the appliaction from their po box?

and please tell me the estimate time they would take out the application from their po box as its already been 3 days, it is still lying in the po box and now thats getting me realy tensed as its christmas time too ...

as by the link provided by danbrix, they say they r open during christmas times only on 28, 29 30 dec.

please some one sort me out here (i request the moderators too).

[imur69er]

please atleast some one help ...

i just wanted to know if its ok that my application got to their po box by 22nd dec ... because my visa is expiring on 28th dec ...

am i safe?

or the days they might count would be the day they collect my application from their po box.

its been 5 days they have not collected yet from the po box.

as an applicant, i have already sent the application on time, havent i?

[Danbrix]

Hi imur69er,

I think the date of application is the date of postage which is the postmark or date stamp on the envelope. So you will be OK and keep a record of the online track and trace just in case.

Determination of the date of an application or claim (or variation of an application or claim) in connection with immigration

34G.For the purposes of these rules, the date on which an application or claim (or a variation in accordance with paragraph 34E) is made is as follows:

(i) where the application form is sent by post, the date of posting,

(ii) where the application form is submitted in person, the date on which it is accepted by a public enquiry office of the United Kingdom Border Agency of the Home Office,

(iii) where the application form is sent by courier, the date on which it is delivered to the United Kingdom Border Agency of the Home Office, or

(iv) where the application form is submitted online, the date on which it is so submitted.

[imur69er]

danbrixxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
thank u soooooooooo much ...
i honestly appreciate ur help ...
phew i m safe ... i was just worried that if they ever get my application because its christmas and dont realy know when they open up their po box ... its like 4 days gone ...
thanks a lot again ....

[ChetanOjha]

Sent the application using special delivery, got there a day before. But when tracing the application using the tracking facility at royal mail website its says this:

Your item with reference ZIxxxxxxGB has reached its PO Box and is awaiting collection/delivery.

I am aware that HO comes once in a week to collect all the applications in a week.

But will it be considered as the date the application went in their po box or will it be considered as the date the collect the application from their po box?

Please answer me at your earliest.

Thanks
sz

Did application fee deducted from your bank account/card? If yes, than you can be sure that your application is in process.

[imur69er]

hello chetanojha ...

i sent the postal orders ...

is there any ways to trace the postal orders?

[imur69er]

how long would it take them to take the application out of their po box?

any idea?

the application got in their po box on 21st dec 09.

[ChetanOjha]

hello chetanojha ...

i sent the postal orders ...

is there any ways to trace the postal orders?

I haven't done it myself. I googled and found this link from another forum. Extract from the link is below:

To trace if a Postal Order has been cashed you would need to complete a P58
form available from any Post Office® branch. When you’ve completed the form
hand this in at the Post Office® and this will be forwarded to Royal Mail
to investigate.

Alternatively you can send the P58 form and the receipt for the postal
orders to:
Postal Order Group
PO Box 168
Chesterfield
S49 1ZL

It is recommended that you keep a copy of the receipt for your own records.


If we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us
again. Please reply via the website www.postoffice.co.uk as a reply sent to
any other email address will not receive a response.

If you need any further help with Post Office® products and services, you
can call 0845 722 33 44 between 8.15 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30
am to 5.30 pm on Saturday. You can also access information at
www.postoffice.co.uk, the official Post Office® website

[imur69er]

THANK U SO MUCHHHHHHHHHHH

[imur69er]

help needed ...

i just got a letter from HO VIA my lawyer that they have forwarded my matter to a case worker (the letter has got their reference number)

but when i track my application via royal mail website it says the same ...

my item is delievered to its po box but still awaiting collection ...

plz help me understanding this ... how can i make sure if the letter is a legit but not a fake from the lawyer? does it have to have a stamped on the letter or any thing like that?

ps note: the lawyer would do this only to get brief grip of me still paying him the money?

i just want to make sure if the letter is original and if it is then why is the royal mail website tracking shows the same since 2 weeks?

[imur69er]

405 views but no response

[ChetanOjha]

Lawyers generally do not do that. If you have got reference no. than you can call HO and speak to them to make sure fees has been deducted from your bank account. if fees is deducted than your application is under process. The reason your royal mail status still showing PO box is because HO have a dedicated PO box in which all applications are delivered. It is not like somebody sign for every application received by HO.

help needed ...

i just got a letter from HO VIA my lawyer that they have forwarded my matter to a case worker (the letter has got their reference number)

but when i track my application via royal mail website it says the same ...

my item is delievered to its po box but still awaiting collection ...

plz help me understanding this ... how can i make sure if the letter is a legit but not a fake from the lawyer? does it have to have a stamped on the letter or any thing like that?

ps note: the lawyer would do this only to get brief grip of me still paying him the money?

i just want to make sure if the letter is original and if it is then why is the royal mail website tracking shows the same since 2 weeks?

[imur69er]

chetanojha
thanks a lot bro ...
i will do call HO regarding the reference number.
thanks again
HAPPY NEW YEAR

[imur69er]

i just called ROYAL MAIL regarding my application delievery, they told me it has not yet reached DURHAM (the UKBA) due to heavy snow since 20th Dec 2009. It is still within the royal mails warehouse/delievery section near DURHAM.

UKBA has the following rule:

Determination of the date of an application or claim (or variation of an application or claim) in connection with immigration

34G.For the purposes of these rules, the date on which an application or claim (or a variation in accordance with paragraph 34E) is made is as follows:

(i) where the application form is sent by post, the date of posting,

(ii) where the application form is submitted in person, the date on which it is accepted by a public enquiry office of the United Kingdom Border Agency of the Home Office,

(iii) where the application form is sent by courier, the date on which it is delivered to the United Kingdom Border Agency of the Home Office, or

(iv) where the application form is submitted online, the date on which it is so submitted.


Please let me know if my application would still be considered valid or not to the HO, as my current visa would be expired on 27th dec 2009.

Thanks for all your help.[/u]

[imur69er]

any one?

[imur69er]

some one help please ... i m in a stress state

[imur69er]

686 views but no reply ...

[imur69er]

any one?

[Izaa]

686 views but no reply ...

Have look this link ...so might be u get idea abt Royalmail service in Dec09 & Jan 10 ..

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... &start=280

mean some applicant who's got their Royalmail delivery(ILR visa back from UKBA through Royal mail special delivery) in Dec 09 and some of in Jan 10 .....so must find out abt ur application ....