Extension Approval - Can we post here please!!

[bt]

hi...i have also applied for teir1 in 23 dec 2009. ack recd on 29 dec. but i have not recd any reply..........i am also very tense......?

hope next week.....

cheers
bt

[edz]

Approved!

Applied on : 27/01/2010
Received by HO: 28/01/2010
Fees deducted: 09/02/2010
Ack Letter date: 07/02/2010
Ack Letter Received: 13/02/2010
Approval Letter Date: 04/03/2010
Documents received: 06/03/2010 via Royal Mail Signed delivery.

[Oasis4u]

Congratulations EDZ..
Enjoy your weekednd with peace of mind now..

Cheers!!

Approved!

Applied on : 27/01/2010
Received by HO: 28/01/2010
Fees deducted: 09/02/2010
Ack Letter date: 07/02/2010
Ack Letter Received: 13/02/2010
Approval Letter Date: 04/03/2010
Documents received: 06/03/2010 via Royal Mail Signed delivery.

[csj]

Hi guys - any processed visa updates for today? I applied on 4th Feb still waiting!

[kkariru]

Hi guys - any processed visa updates for today? I applied on 4th Feb still waiting!

I think we will not get any updates today and tomorrow because of the strike. The waiting times on the ukba website also has not been updated which is normally updated starting of each week and still says

'During the week commencing 1st March 2010 we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 27 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and some cases may take longer to consider.'

[bt]

still waiting for me passport ??? god knows whts wrong with HO.....
sent on 22 dec. ref recd on 29 dec. but further update

[meetvans]

Yes, it is fine until HO receives your application before your visa expiry date.
As far as the processing timeline is concerned, its taking more than 5 weeks for processing even a straight forward application. Please bear this while you apply.

All the very best for your application.

I am travelling to France for two weeks prior to my current visa expiry (HSMP issued 15 June 2008, expires 15/06/10).

I arrive back in the UK on the 29/05/10 and plan to have my application ready to send on that day. Is this enough time? I don't expect there to be any issues as my application should be very straight forward.

But am I still entitled to stay in the UK as long as the HO has my extention application? Is there a letter I need to obtain before expiry or does my original application form just have to be with them by the time of expiry?

I would be so grateful for advice in this matter.

[bt]

thks for reply....but i am just wondering that ...is only me who applied in december 2009 and still waiting for visa........is this positive sign...? really tense now

[veera4u]

Hello all,

I plan to apply HSMP to Tier1 Extension in next few days and below are my check list items. Can anyone please confirm that everything is fine or
missing something?

1. Cover Letter
2. Application Form (only the required sections. For e.g. No dependent so can ignore dependent form sections)
3. Photos - 2 Nos
4. Passport
5. Age proof - Birth Certificate
6. Qualitication - Degree Certificate
7. Earnings & UK Experience - 12 month payslips, 12 months SAVINGS ACCOUNT statement (this is where my salary got credited), Letter from employer
8. English Requirement - Letter from Institution used at the time of intial HSMP
9. Maintenance Funds - Same 12 months savings account statement.

Thanks

[go2khurram]

Hi You don't need to send No 5, 6 & 8. the rest is ok. keep ur application as simple as possible and to the point.

Hello all,

I plan to apply HSMP to Tier1 Extension in next few days and below are my check list items. Can anyone please confirm that everything is fine or
missing something?

1. Cover Letter
2. Application Form (only the required sections. For e.g. No dependent so can ignore dependent form sections)
3. Photos - 2 Nos
4. Passport
5. Age proof - Birth Certificate
6. Qualitication - Degree Certificate
7. Earnings & UK Experience - 12 month payslips, 12 months SAVINGS ACCOUNT statement (this is where my salary got credited), Letter from employer
8. English Requirement - Letter from Institution used at the time of intial HSMP
9. Maintenance Funds - Same 12 months savings account statement.

Thanks

[bt]

[hi

anyone has got idea why december 2009 cases are still pending as i applied on 23 decd. money deducted on 29 dec 2009. no info till date ....
i called to HO they said wait till 14 weeks........
pls. advise me what should i do...............
thanks ....bt

[salmanghani]

Hi All,

I have received my passports today

Type: HSMP to Tier 1(Gen)
Application date: 03-Feb-2010
Application received by HO: 04-Feb-2010
Payment deducted : 12/02/2010
Acknowledgment letter date: 12/02/2010
VISA Stamped Date - 08/03/2010
Passports Received - 11/03/2010 via (enclosed self addressed sd)

[Oasis4u]

Congratulations buddy.

Cheers!!!

Hi All,

I have received my passports today

Type: HSMP to Tier 1(Gen)
Application date: 03-Feb-2010
Application received by HO: 04-Feb-2010
Payment deducted : 12/02/2010
Acknowledgment letter date: 12/02/2010
VISA Stamped Date - 08/03/2010
Passports Received - 11/03/2010 via (enclosed self addressed sd)

[veera4u]

thanks go2khurram....

I have another question.

I got married recently but not applying for an dependent visa now. I do not have my marital status changed in passport and not received the marriage certificate yet. If i mention the status as MARRIED in the extension form do i still need to give marriage certificate even though not processing dependent visa

Comments are welcomes from others as well....

Hi You don't need to send No 5, 6 & 8. the rest is ok. keep ur application as simple as possible and to the point.

Hello all,

I plan to apply HSMP to Tier1 Extension in next few days and below are my check list items. Can anyone please confirm that everything is fine or
missing something?

1. Cover Letter
2. Application Form (only the required sections. For e.g. No dependent so can ignore dependent form sections)
3. Photos - 2 Nos
4. Passport
5. Age proof - Birth Certificate
6. Qualitication - Degree Certificate
7. Earnings & UK Experience - 12 month payslips, 12 months SAVINGS ACCOUNT statement (this is where my salary got credited), Letter from employer
8. English Requirement - Letter from Institution used at the time of intial HSMP
9. Maintenance Funds - Same 12 months savings account statement.

Thanks

[Amapee2008]

APPROVED! Within 3weeks!

HSMP to Tier 1 in - country Extension
Visa Expiry:5/03/10
Application sent: 16/02/10
Letter of Ack Dated: 24/02/10
Visa stamped : 05/03/2010 to 5/03/2013
Received passports:10/03/10

I sent Bankers Draft.

I combined full time employment, part time employment and self employment.

Thank you all for your support.

Do appreciate all the hardwork by all contributors.

Thank you again!

[Oasis4u]

Thats really super duper quick..
Congratulations..

Cheers!!!

APPROVED! Within 3weeks!

HSMP to Tier 1 in - country Extension
Visa Expiry:5/03/10
Application sent: 16/02/10
Letter of Ack Dated: 24/02/10
Visa stamped : 05/03/2010 to 5/03/2013
Received passports:10/03/10

I sent Bankers Draft.

I combined full time employment, part time employment and self employment.

Thank you all for your support.

Do appreciate all the hardwork by all contributors.

Thank you again!

[tvn_ramesh]

thanks go2khurram....

I have another question.

I got married recently but not applying for an dependent visa now. I do not have my marital status changed in passport and not received the marriage certificate yet. If i mention the status as MARRIED in the extension form do i still need to give marriage certificate even though not processing dependent visa

Comments are welcomes from others as well....

No you dont need to submit marriage certifictae now..

[tvn_ramesh]

Hello all,

I plan to apply HSMP to Tier1 Extension in next few days and below are my check list items. Can anyone please confirm that everything is fine or
missing something?

1. Cover Letter
2. Application Form (only the required sections. For e.g. No dependent so can ignore dependent form sections)
3. Photos - 2 Nos
4. Passport
5. Age proof - Birth Certificate
6. Qualitication - Degree Certificate
7. Earnings & UK Experience - 12 month payslips, 12 months SAVINGS ACCOUNT statement (this is where my salary got credited), Letter from employer
8. English Requirement - Letter from Institution used at the time of intial HSMP
9. Maintenance Funds - Same 12 months savings account statement.

Thanks

make sure ur 3months maintenance funds statements fall with in 1month
make sure ur photos are not older than 1month
PBS Summary sheet
attach Self addressed Royalmail SD envelope if u want to

[kkariru]

Got my passports back today with stamping along with 2 dependants!!!

HSMP to Tier 1 (G)
Application Sent : 08.02.2010 by next day special delivery
Application Recvd : 09.02.2010
Payment Deducted : 13.02.2010
Acknowledgement Recvd : 18.02.2010 dtd 14.02.2010
Visa Expiry : 06.03.2010
Visa Issued : 10.03.2010 till 10.03.2013
Passports Recvd : 12.03.2010 by SD

Thanks to everybody who helped me. This is an amazing forum

[veera4u]

Thanks tvn_ramesh.

I will send along with an self addressed stamped envelope.

Can you help me to find the

(i) Home Office reference nos (section B10 in the form)
-- Is it the one that is end of the HSMP approval letter that starts with H?

(ii) Worker Reference nos (section b11 in the form)
-- Is it the work permit no?

Hello all,

I plan to apply HSMP to Tier1 Extension in next few days and below are my check list items. Can anyone please confirm that everything is fine or
missing something?

1. Cover Letter
2. Application Form (only the required sections. For e.g. No dependent so can ignore dependent form sections)
3. Photos - 2 Nos
4. Passport
5. Age proof - Birth Certificate
6. Qualitication - Degree Certificate
7. Earnings & UK Experience - 12 month payslips, 12 months SAVINGS ACCOUNT statement (this is where my salary got credited), Letter from employer
8. English Requirement - Letter from Institution used at the time of intial HSMP
9. Maintenance Funds - Same 12 months savings account statement.

Thanks

make sure ur 3months maintenance funds statements fall with in 1month
make sure ur photos are not older than 1month
PBS Summary sheet
attach Self addressed Royalmail SD envelope if u want to

[bt]

Hi
are u still waiting for visa approval.? i am on the same boat?
pls. confirm once u get your visa

[luthorcorp]

Dear all

I just got my passport back.

This might be of help to someone: I initially sent my photos on white background by mistake and then as guided by tvn_ramesh, Waited for the case reference letter to arrive, mentioned the ref no. in a cover letter along with my details and a new set of photos on a grey background; sent it to home office Sheffield's address.


HSMP to Tier 1 (extension)
Docs sent : Employer headed Salary slips and bank statements covering Last 12 months
App. Sent : 08/02/2010 First class recorded delivery
App. Recvd : 09/02/2010
Payment Deducted : 13/02/2010 (Credit card)
Ack. Received : 18/02/2010
Ack. dated : 13/02/2010
Visa Expiry : 04/03/2010
Visa Issued : 11/03/2010 till 11/03/2013
Passport Received : 13/03/2010 First class recorded delivery

Thanks to you all; specially to Aruni4470 and tvn_ramesh, you guys are doing a great job here.

[Oasis4u]

Congrates bud..
Now You wil have a relaxing weekend...
just a quick ques for 1st or 2nd classs recorded deliveries does some one need to be at home or post man just drop the packet through door?????

Cheers!!!

Dear all

I just got my passport back.

This might be of help to someone: I initially sent my photos on white background by mistake and then as guided by tvn_ramesh, Waited for the case reference letter to arrive, mentioned the ref no. in a cover letter along with my details and a new set of photos on a grey background; sent it to home office Sheffield's address.


HSMP to Tier 1 (extension)
Docs sent : Employer headed Salary slips and bank statements covering Last 12 months
App. Sent : 08/02/2010 First class recorded delivery
App. Recvd : 09/02/2010
Payment Deducted : 13/02/2010 (Credit card)
Ack. Received : 18/02/2010
Ack. dated : 13/02/2010
Visa Expiry : 04/03/2010
Visa Issued : 11/03/2010 till 11/03/2013
Passport Received : 13/03/2010 First class recorded delivery

Thanks to you all; specially to Aruni4470 and tvn_ramesh, you guys are doing a great job here.

[luthorcorp]

Thanks mate... You too have a good weekend...

For recorded delivery, yes they require you to be home (or someone else on your behalf) to sign the receipt or otherwise they drop a note with instructions on where and when to pick the package... normally its the nearest post office and next working day.

[Dude1234]

Application successful!

HSMP to Tier 1 in - country Extension
Visa Expiry:02/04/10
Application sent: 04/02/10
Letter of Ack Dated: 12/02/10
Visa stamped : 10/03/2010
New Expiry date: 02/04/13
Received passports via SD :13/03/10