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[akb]

I am also in similar situation, but feel better now seeing that people who have applied before me are still waiting for the fee to be deducted.
I was bit worried after giving credit card details, seeing so many mails regarding credit card transaction issues.

My application (HSMP to Tier1 - Main + 2 dep) was sent on 21-01-2010 through Royal Mail special delivery
Application received on Jan 22nd.
Fee not yet deducted.


Cheers,
akb

Hi All,

Update from my side.
My credit card payment was taken yesterday.
I can see my credit limit reduced by £920 (820+2x50)
It is still under pending transactions, but I haven't used my card for any other purpose, so this should be my visa fee.
Waiting for the acknowledgement from HO now.

Cheers,
akb.

Hi Received my ack letter from home office yesterday.

Application sent on 21-01-2010 - Royal Mail special delivery
Application received on Jan 22nd.
Fee deducted on 27th Jan.
Ack letter received on 30th Jan.

Cheers,
akb

Hi All,

One quick question on photograph requirement.
I had sent 6 photos ( 2 each of mine, wife and kid), all of which are attached to the main applicant form as per the guidelines.
I haven't attached any additional photos in the dependent applications (where it ask for 2 photos again), thinking that I have already attached them in the main form.
I just read in another forum that there was a refusal from HO, copying the mail contents below:-

The reason for asking is, that aplication of one of my friends was returned a couple of weeks back :
First, his pic was was more than six months old. He had send the same pic , that was in the passport. And the passport was like 2-3 yrs old.
Second, they said, read carefully as to how many pics u should send.
And he had sent, 2(main applicant) + 4( for 2 dependents).

I hope the reason would be old photo and not the number of photos.
Those who have got their visa along with dependents, please reply back to this.

Regards,
akb.

[anotherext]

guys...I have just realized a small mistake that I made while sending the documentation. I have applied for self + 1 dependant. However, I have sent photos in two different envelopes, each attached to the respective applications. should this cause a problem..? any views or experience...

[tvn_ramesh]

guys...I have just realized a small mistake that I made while sending the documentation. I have applied for self + 1 dependant. However, I have sent photos in two different envelopes, each attached to the respective applications. should this cause a problem..? any views or experience...

I think it is not a major error as the Caseworker will look at both the application, he shoudl find them..

[tvn_ramesh]

Hi All,

One quick question on photograph requirement.
I had sent 6 photos ( 2 each of mine, wife and kid), all of which are attached to the main applicant form as per the guidelines.
I haven't attached any additional photos in the dependent applications (where it ask for 2 photos again), thinking that I have already attached them in the main form.
I just read in another forum that there was a refusal from HO, copying the mail contents below:-

The reason for asking is, that aplication of one of my friends was returned a couple of weeks back :
First, his pic was was more than six months old. He had send the same pic , that was in the passport. And the passport was like 2-3 yrs old.
Second, they said, read carefully as to how many pics u should send.
And he had sent, 2(main applicant) + 4( for 2 dependents).

I hope the reason would be old photo and not the number of photos.
Those who have got their visa along with dependents, please reply back to this.

Regards,
akb.

If the dependents are applying along with the main applicant as per the HO they want all the photos to be included in the same envelope x 2 each..

You do not need to again attach 2 photos with the dependents application.. this for those dependents who apply alone and not with the main applicant..

dont compare with the other ppl rejections as their photos are 6months old..

just make sure ur photos are less than 1month old..

[bruceChen]

Hello Guys,

My situation is as below:

Type: Work Permit to Tier 1 (General) In-country application
Application date: 25-Jan-2010
Application received: 26-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : Not yet
Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet

I was wondering what is happening to the HO? Why my money still not been deducted? Any ideas ? Thanks guys

[gags]

Hi,

I was wondering when will i get my Visa:

Type: HSMP Extension to Tier 1 (General)
Application date: 25-Jan-2010
Application received: 26-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : 02-02-2010
Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet

Any Views ?

[tvn_ramesh]

Hi,

I was wondering when will i get my Visa:

Type: HSMP Extension to Tier 1 (General)
Application date: 25-Jan-2010
Application received: 26-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : 02-02-2010
Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet

Any Views ?

I think you need to stay calm for atleast 4-5weeks to hear anything from HO. please keep your Timelines updated..

[tvn_ramesh]

Hello Guys,

My situation is as below:

Type: Work Permit to Tier 1 (General) In-country application
Application date: 25-Jan-2010
Application received: 26-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : Not yet
Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet

I was wondering what is happening to the HO? Why my money still not been deducted? Any ideas ? Thanks guys

Last 2weeks there were some delays in FEEs deduction at HO which is causing further delay.. please see there are many others like you who are in the queue.. so dont worry.. it will move further soon..

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=50832

[akb]

Hi All,

One quick question on photograph requirement.
I had sent 6 photos ( 2 each of mine, wife and kid), all of which are attached to the main applicant form as per the guidelines.
I haven't attached any additional photos in the dependent applications (where it ask for 2 photos again), thinking that I have already attached them in the main form.
I just read in another forum that there was a refusal from HO, copying the mail contents below:-

The reason for asking is, that aplication of one of my friends was returned a couple of weeks back :
First, his pic was was more than six months old. He had send the same pic , that was in the passport. And the passport was like 2-3 yrs old.
Second, they said, read carefully as to how many pics u should send.
And he had sent, 2(main applicant) + 4( for 2 dependents).

I hope the reason would be old photo and not the number of photos.
Those who have got their visa along with dependents, please reply back to this.

Regards,
akb.

If the dependents are applying along with the main applicant as per the HO they want all the photos to be included in the same envelope x 2 each..

You do not need to again attach 2 photos with the dependents application.. this for those dependents who apply alone and not with the main applicant..

dont compare with the other ppl rejections as their photos are 6months old..

just make sure ur photos are less than 1month old..

Thanks Ramesh.
I also think that the other rejection was due to old photo.

Regards,
akb

[crusador0408]

As per the Official website.

During the week commencing 1 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 29 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

Here is the link where you can check these news.
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... tingtimes/

[Syl]

Anyone who applied on 11th Jan received visa?

[winmano]

Hi all

Thanks for all the help. My application has been approved today.

My timelines:

Application sent : 02-Jan
Application recd : 05-Jan
Fee deducted : 05-Jan
Acknowledgment letter : 07-Jan
Approved on : 28-Jan-2010
Paper work received - 03-Feb-2010

I am self-employed but I applied as an employee of my own company with Payslips and bank statements and got it approved. if anyone in this forum needs help , I will be happy to lend a helping hand

thanks again to all the help

[akb]

As per the Official website.

During the week commencing 1 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 29 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

Here is the link where you can check these news.
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... tingtimes/

I am not sure whether this is correct info. Normally it shows one month old dates for processing.

Cheers,
akb.

[tvn_ramesh]

As per the Official website.

During the week commencing 1 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 29 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

Here is the link where you can check these news.
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... tingtimes/

I am not sure whether this is correct info. Normally it shows one month old dates for processing.

Cheers,
akb.

That is your only source of timeline updates from UKBA.. we have to take it or leave it..

[akb]

As per the Official website.

During the week commencing 1 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 29 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.

Here is the link where you can check these news.
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/workin ... tingtimes/

I am not sure whether this is correct info. Normally it shows one month old dates for processing.

Cheers,
akb.

That is your only source of timeline updates from UKBA.. we have to take it or leave it..

Untill one week back, it was showing processing applications received upto Dec29th. I really doubt that HO processed all those applications received in Jan10 in one week (or that the number of applications went down so much in Jan10). So just want to inform to the group (especially those who are awaiting visa like me) to not get excited about this date. Most probably the date will be corrected some time later in this week.

Cheers,
akb.

[mahajanvivek]

Got my visa stamped today

Timelines

Application Submitted online - 7th Jan
Fees Deducted --- 7th Jan (as application was made online and sent to Canberra)
Biometrics Done - 8th Jan
Application sent to International Mail centre - 11th Jan
International Mail Center received the application - 12th Jan

Acknowledgement by email -21 Jan (They wanted more documents)

Documents sent again- 22nd Jan
Documents received by HO - 26th Jan
Visa Stamped - I had asked for 1st march so it is stamped for 1/03/2010 and vailid till : 01/03/2013


They didnt send me any letter saying that visa is approved just got the passport with my documents. The visa says Tier 1 migrant (general) -- VAF NO : xxx and no recourse of public funds and no employement as a doctor in training.

Do they normally send any approval letter or just the passport is enough as documentation.

[anilkd11]

Type: HSMP Extension to Tier 1 (General)
Application date: 06-Jan-2010
Application received: 07-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : 08-01-2010
Acknowledgment letter date: 08-01-2010
Visa Docs Recieved:04-Feb-2010

[pinky01]

Type: HSMP Extension to Tier 1 (General)
Application date: 06-Jan-2010
Application received: 07-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : 08-01-2010
Acknowledgment letter date: 08-01-2010
Visa Docs Recieved:04-Feb-2010

Hi Anilkd11,

Can you please let me know if you had sent special delivery self addressed envelope with your application?

[kamb1ng]

Received passports for myself and 2 dependants.

Type: HSMP Extension to Tier 1 (General)
Application date: 11-Jan-2010
Application received: 12-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : 12-Jan-2010
Acknowledgment letter date: 12-Jan-2010
Visa and docs received: 04-Feb-2010

Total days: 24

[Syl]

Did u use a special delivery envelope?, What date was the visa stamped?

[Syl]

what date was the visa stamped?

[mahajanvivek]

Received passports for myself and 2 dependants.

Type: HSMP Extension to Tier 1 (General)
Application date: 11-Jan-2010
Application received: 12-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : 12-Jan-2010
Acknowledgment letter date: 12-Jan-2010
Visa and docs received: 04-Feb-2010

Total days: 24

Thats great news man !! Congrats.....

[kamb1ng]

Did u use a special delivery envelope?, What date was the visa stamped?

Yes, used SD envelope. Visa stamped 2 Feb 2010.

[meetvans]

Type: HSMP Extension to Tier 1 (General)
Application date: 27-Jan-2010
Application received: 28-Jan-2010
Payment deducted : Not yet
Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet

Any Views ?

[tvn_ramesh]

Payment deducted : Not yet
Acknowledgment letter date: Not yet
Any Views ?

For more views check this link..
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 710#336710