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HSMP Application: Approved in 127 days (60 days more than average) 
User: ipsingh Applied From: India
Application Filed: 24 Mar 2008 Application Received: 27 Mar 2008
Points Claimed: 80 Fee Debited: 31 Mar 2008
Reference No. Received: 01 Apr 2008 Reference No.: 25810*
Application Status: approved Approval Date: 01 Aug 2008
Papers Received: 28 Aug 2008 Nationality: India
Last Updated: 18 Sep 2008
Notes: Applied for EC 16/09/2008

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Users currently watching this case: mycanal, cooldude143, Dino, Kadik, bhavish108, hsejar, AbdulQadeer, gmahesh, hach, smimrans, vinodrawat, Rupa, xixiyaya
45 Comments
 Posted by ipsingh on 17 Apr 2008
has any one applied for HSMP during 24 march to 31st March. I sent the mail to know status but no reply from HO

Regards,
Indrapal Singh
 Posted by Kadik on 17 Apr 2008
Hi Indrapal,

I have applied during the same timeline as yours... when I spoke to HO they informed me that interim status can not be informed.....

and it will take atleast 5-14 weeks..
Karthik
 Posted by ipsingh on 17 Apr 2008
Karthik,

Be in touch, it will be helpful for each of us.
my emailID: indrapal.singh@indiatimes.com.
Mob: 91 - 9880184648
Location : Bangalore

Could you update me your emailID & mobile number if you are in India

Indrapal
 Posted by Kadik on 17 Apr 2008
The following are my contact details:

Mobile: 9246100382
Email: kadik103@yahoo.com
Location: Hyderabad

Will call you sometime today... hope it is fine..
 Posted by Dino on 01 May 2008
HI

Even my Application is close to u r dates. i applied 26th March and got reference no on 5 April 2580**.

I called HO recently and got to know that still not assigned to case worker. They are considering the applications of 25 Feb it seems

Lets hope for the Best

Rdg
DINO
 Posted by ipsingh on 02 May 2008
Hi Dino,
Thanks a ton for response. Please keep me updating. I am really in tense because applied directly not through any agent.

Regards,
Indrapal
 Posted by hsejar on 16 May 2008
Guys my application falls under same time line, i had applied on 26th mar & fee debited on 28th march.... Got reference # calling HO and it is 2580** ...... Any luck to know the progress of your application...... Did any of you contacted HO to know the status?
 Posted by ipsingh on 16 May 2008
Thanks to response.

There is no update till now for this series of reference numbers. Wrote mails to HO no reply at all.
 Posted by Namitraj on 05 Jun 2008
Hi,
my ref # is fairly close to you. it's 2580**. I'm still waiting for the approval. I wrote email to HO few weeks back. they replied that i have to wait for at least 14 weeks. no other update till date. they are not entertaining our phone calls.
 Posted by mycanal on 06 Jun 2008
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/contact/makingacomplaint/


this link u can find from bia website, it is general link for all sorts of complaints to home office, including hsmp, work permit etc etc
so ur guess isnot right..
if u like gothrough the main website...
 Posted by ipsingh on 13 Jun 2008
hi Namit,

I am also waiting like poor person waiting for food. I wrote so many mails but never got reply. I don't know what should I do.

Regards,
Indrapal
 Posted by Dino on 23 Jun 2008
Hi Inrapal / namitraj / hsejar

we all have very close by Ref No . I guess work Applications have been assigned to Case worker atleast.

Hopfuly very soon i am sure i will hear good news from you guys !

Did you guys requested for let you know for courier pick up.

Its a right time for us to call them up and check our status..

DINO
 Posted by hsejar on 23 Jun 2008
Dino,
I heard dat it take only 2 days of time for a case worker to make a dicison...so our cases might not been assigned as i still see ppl pf 256*** series are waitign for approval....Neways we wud hope best to get it soon.

I had requested for courier pick up already... Hopefully things moves fast and we get approval :)

Regards
 Posted by ipsingh on 23 Jun 2008
Dear Dino/namitraj / hsejar ,
could u please let me the procedure for requesting them for courier pick-up.
As per my understanding, our series of apps will get yes/no by 15th of July. I show one application of 2587** series has approved, but our apps comes before this number but I don't know how it's happend.

please keep me updating and let me know procedure and correct time to request them for courier pich-up.

Regards
Indrapal
 Posted by ipsingh on 23 Jun 2008
Hi Dino/namitraj / hsejar ,

did u guyes try to call them to get the status.

Regards
 Posted by hsejar on 23 Jun 2008
Indrapalsingh,
I had sent fax requesting me to intimate once decision done.

Fax: 0044 114 207 4000 / 0044 114 207 2894. You too send a fax now....dont wait...

Regards
hsejar
 Posted by ipsingh on 30 Jun 2008
does ny one know the current status of application being under process. Too much waiting


Regards,
Indra
 Posted by vinodrawat on 14 Jul 2008
hsmp site:

We are currently considering applications received on 25 March 2008.
 Posted by ipsingh on 14 Jul 2008
Hi Vinod,

I called HO just few min back and they told me that they are processing 13 march application. I don't know why they updated website 20th march. I am in doubt. god know what exactly is going on..

Regards.
Indrapal
 Posted by vinodrawat on 14 Jul 2008
Maan... thats too bad...
FYI... I was checking the other Tractt case and found that are closer to what they had updated on the site.
So, lets just be hopeful... they might be picking in random as well...

-VINOD
 Posted by Heartbeats on 14 Jul 2008
Hi Inrapal / namitraj / hsejar /Vinod

My application also close to you guys dates. My reference number is 2592**. I just got an update from HO that thay are started processing the cases from March 19th onwards.

Hey are you guys have any URL to check in HO website?

Regards,
Heartbeats
 Posted by hsejar on 15 Jul 2008
dude, did u receieve any updates from HO?
 Posted by ipsingh on 15 Jul 2008
no dear.

I did not get any update. please update if any one of u getting.

regards.
Indrapal
 Posted by Rupa on 17 Jul 2008
Hi guys,
Even I have the Application received date as 25thMar.I wrote them a mail on the status of my application and this is what the response I got from them.
"
Thank you for your email,



In order us to maximise our service to customers, the Work Permit Contact Centre no longer provides progress updates on applications that are within our published service standards.



Having checked our records, your case is still under consideration. I am unable to advise how long the case will take to complete, each case is assessed on it’s own merits."

So, even I do not know the status. Let me know if any one has more updated info. I got this mail yesterday.

Cheers,
Rupa
 Posted by Rupa on 28 Jul 2008
Any status on your approval? I think you should be getting in this week. What say?
 Posted by ipsingh on 29 Jul 2008
Rupa,

I am waiting for that only. let see. did u apply for EC. what is your plan now? for next step.

cheers,
Indrapal
 Posted by Rupa on 29 Jul 2008
I have to accumulate funds. I should show the balance of 2800 pounds for 3 months. right? So, I am accumulating funds for the same. Hence, I should be applying for Visa after 3months. In the mean while, I would like to know if I can get a job first and then apply for EC. I shopuld get info on this. If you have any, do lemme know.
 Posted by ipsingh on 29 Jul 2008
I think, as I discussed with some of my friends, u should update your profile in some of job sites. this is only one way to do something from India.


Do u anyone in UK who can update your profile with some of UK jobsites. But if u are there , I feel can get job with in a week
In the meantime if I have someupdates , keep posting u.

-------------
Do u apply thru some consutant for your HSMP. because I applied as an individual and too much worry.
 Posted by Rupa on 29 Jul 2008
Hi Indra,
Do send me ur Mail-Id. Will keep in touch! Anyways, I applied thru consultant. He said he will provide Job assistance. But what he says now, unlike then, that we need to get the Visa before we get a job. I actually feel, it is much secure to get a job before EC. But take my word, even I felt the same tension and worry that you are facing now. He will be just a coordinator not giving or cannot give more info than the site. So, no issues. R u maintaining the reqd. funds?
 Posted by vinodrawat on 29 Jul 2008
Any updates IPsingh, did you call HO recently to check the status of your application... do let me know plz
 Posted by ipsingh on 30 Jul 2008
Rupa,

I did one wonder while sending my application. I wrote cover letter with own hand writing . It was not taken as a print out. This one big worry factor for me because for some silly things, they can reject.

Some people has denied for some small mistakes. I was in hurry at lasy moment and wrote cover letter on a paper..

okay leave it. I should not go negative at this moment.

Anyway your message has boost up my confidance lavel. as u said it was the same condition for u as well.


answer for queries:

Fund: I have in my saving account. I can not think for EC at this moment because result for my HSMP app is still pending.

My Personal Id: indrapal.singh@indiatimes.com.
 Posted by ipsingh on 30 Jul 2008
Vinod.

till now nothing is new for me. anyway I shall keep on updating...
 Posted by hsejar on 06 Aug 2008
ipsingh,

I can understand ur position, In my case i got a mail for courier pick up at friday afternoon (25 july 08 dat is friday morning at UK)...but thursday i.e 24th July when i contacted HO it was told my case was not allocated to any case worker....so takin decision on a case take 2 hrs i guess....but again it is case by case...

Do not worry, wait will not end in vain...all the very best..

Regards
hsejar
 Posted by hach on 06 Aug 2008
Hi Ipsingh,

Hsejar is right. It depends on the complexity of the case under consideration. Both of us are in the same boat and frustration is at its height but we have no other option but to wait and share our info.

Good Luck!
 Posted by ipsingh on 06 Aug 2008
Hi hsejar/ hach,

I called HO today and lady inform me that my app with case worker. that's why I asked this to u all.

Regards;
Indrapal
 Posted by hach on 06 Aug 2008
No worries mate. I called HO yesterday and got the same reply
 Posted by ipsingh on 13 Aug 2008
Hi all

I called HO yesterday night and told me that my apps is with Manager for double cross checking. what does it mean? can anyone tell me.

Regards,
Indrapal
 Posted by cooldude143 on 13 Aug 2008
Indrapal, Which number are you using to call the HO and can you provide what information do we need to provide to get the update.I have tried few times but i only get the automated teller reply.
 Posted by ipsingh on 27 Aug 2008
Hi all,

I have some queries regarding the documentation need for EC. please help me ASAP.

Regards,
Indrapal
 Posted by smimrans on 28 Aug 2008
Hi..brother..i have applied on 25-03-2008 and application received on 27-03-2008 and fee debited on the same day..every time when i call to HO ,they said that ur application is still under consideration,i don't know why my application is being so late as many of my friend applied after my case and they have already got their approval..can u guide me how can expide my process..is there any way to got quickest response...
 Posted by Rupa on 31 Aug 2008
Hi Indrapal,
I am sorry for the delay...was a bit busy..... First thing is I am in the maintainance of funda section now. The consultant said he would talke care of the documents and all and he said he would let me know of the docs 20 days prior filing the Visa application. So, I am not sure of the docs. I personally feel, if you go through my consultant, it would be great I guess. Coz, he is very much guiding and you feel comfortable and confident under his guidance. This is what me and my husband felt. Lemme know if you need his number and address. I can help you out with that.

cheers,
Rupa
 Posted by ipsingh on 01 Sep 2008
Thanks Rupa.

You please pass your consultant number and mailID to me.

could u pass your personal mailID or your husband which ever be possible. I need some help while p[reparing the document.
because consultant won't help me without money. as u know I filed for HSMP also in own -own and now I have few queries regarding
accomdation need in uK and some docs. I have prepared all and want to cross check so that there won't be any issue.

Regards,
Indrapal
 Posted by xixiyaya on 01 Sep 2008
Do they ask for the proof of accommodation? I did not see any from the guidance?
 Posted by ipsingh on 02 Sep 2008
no,

But other people telling that we have to provide. I also don't know.
 Posted by ipsingh on 18 Sep 2008
How much time EC takes. Please let me know
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