A Big Thank You. I have read a lot of the postings from the forum and applied for my HSMP and I got the approval letter.
I applied in country, over 28 category.
Date Application sent : 3 July
Mode : Next Day, special delivery
Date Application received : 4 July
CC Charged : 14 July
Ref No : 17 July (called the WP call centre, Ref No 07XXX)
Called up on 24 July, was told that case worker had not been assigned. Called again on 3 Aug, was told that a decision had been made and the decision letter and the documents had been sent by Recorded Delivery.
Received the Decision letter and documents on 5 Aug.
It was a positive decision.
Now will go for the next step, for EC
Documents sent
1) Degree Certificate, university and school marksheets
2) 12 months payslip on company letter head, P60, Bank statements
3) Original Work Experience letters from previous employer
4) Copy of my Work Permit letter and copy of the WP sticker from my passport
5) Covering letter
6) Copy of job postings and printout of email responses for jobs applied
7) Technical certificates and course completion certificates (IT courses)

All the very best for the rest of the applicants
Cheers