Yes, but looking at the calendar it's actually quite feasible that someone at your agency forgot to post it on the Friday and did it, instead, on Monday - or worse, they used a commercial courier that arrived on Monday. I guess you'll have to sweat it out until you hear back from them. Would it hav...

Dear all, i just cant describe how i feel at moment. Applied for my visa on the 17 of December 2012 and received today to indicate that it has been refused. My current visa expired on the 1st of Feb. Reason to refusal: salary did not match SOC code. My HR made a mistake in terms of coding me. I am ...

The date of application is either the date of posting by Royal Mail, or the date of receipt by the UKBA by commercial courier. My bosses are aware of my current situation and said they would fight for it Empty words given the facts and if you don't leave in 28 days you will face a ban on re-entry. ...

The date of application is either the date of posting by Royal Mail, or the date of receipt by the UKBA by commercial courier. My bosses are aware of my current situation and said they would fight for it Empty words given the facts and if you don't leave in 28 days you will face a ban on re-entry. ...

Hi all, After a few month wait, I thought it would be a good news but I just received a refusal letter from the UKBA this morning saying my Tier 2(G) application (in-country)was unsuccessful and have not right to appeal! The reason for this is (according to the letter): My PSW visa expired on 16/11/...

Hi guys, I just want some clarifications before going forward: 1. I am currently registered with ACCA and have been exempted with F1, F2, F3 and F4. I assume I am part I qualified? 2. If yes, can I apply as assistant accountant Job code 2421 quoting a salary of £20,001 per annum (more than £20K and...

Hi Vinay, Congrats! When did your applied for the licence? my company applied in late october this year and we haven't heard anything till now. My visa is ending in early Feb. Anyone who can share his/her experience in the same timeline? regards TAK Hi Tak, For your reference... My company applied ...

Hey guys, Good News!!!! my employer got their licence today. just a time line.. Sponsor Licence online application done: 24th OCT 2012 Application sent by post first time(uncertified documents): 1st NOV 2012 Application sent by post second time(certified by HR, along with covering letter): 7th NOV ...

Don't quote me on this but earlier today I was on the phone to the UKBA (0300 123 4699) and was told that they have had a change of policy; they will now accept Tier 2 LTR applications without a CoS as long as the employer has applied for a licence. The advisor suggested that a letter from the empl...

Hi Guys, I was just wondering that how many days does it take for the Biometric Letter to arrive from the Visa application date ? I have applied my Visa on 21 Nov 2012 but haven't received a Biometric Letter yet, I have received the acknowledgement letter after 7 days. After Biometric appointment h...

Dear Consultant, Currently I am on Tier-1 PSW Visa and working with the firm which is ready to sponsor my Tier-2 General Visa. I have checked 90 days funds maintenance requirement for Tier-2 General category. My funds maintenance will complete on 28th Dec. But my immegartion lawyer has updated that...

Hi Guys, Finally we got the license today. Gresious God !!! . I am going to enroll for the biometrics tommorrow and going to write them a latter Giving both the license number of my Company & COS number. Will update you all with the out come of my Tier2 application. Cheers Hi gameover, Congrats...

[hi, I am working for a US based company in The UK as an electronics test technician, with a salary of £ 21067.00 per annum, my company was ready to sponsor me for the visa application to switch into Tier 2, until the adviser came up with SoC codes. According the UKBA my job profile falls under NQF...

Got my Visa today!!! Such a huge sigh of relief!! UKBA responded yesterday 4pm and gave CoS allocation. Well, happy ending!! What about u guys?? Hi Srinath, My visa expires on the 16th as well and my company hasnt even got its sponsorship license approved! The agency that my company uses said they ...

Hi Srinath, My visa expires on the 16th as well and my company hasnt even got its sponsorship license approved! The agency that my company uses said they would request an urgent treatment 10 days before my visa expires...if the home office doesn't get back to us, they will have to send my applicati...

tier210 wrote:hi
my visa expires on 6th and i struggled with similar stresses.
just follow manci's advice, ask hr to send reminders in the 10 working days when ur visa ends.
hopefully u will get it allocated before then as mine got sorted as well.
wish you luck.

Cheers Tier210!

Will keep you guys updated

Hi Srinath, has your company requested an urgent treatment yet? The agency which deals with my application made a request at 09:48am on 2/11 and received the following reply at 10:55am on the same day! "Thank you for your email. We can confirm the above application is being treated as urgent. D...

Hi Srinath, My visa expires on the 16th as well and my company hasnt even got its sponsorship license approved! The agency that my company uses said they would request an urgent treatment 10 days before my visa expires...if the home office doesn't get back to us, they will have to send my applicatio...

I acquired my PSW with my degree not through CIMA professionals. I only started doing CIMA after I joint my company. They have paid for all the online courses, study materials, CIMA membership subscription and exam etc. and they will continue to pay until I become a chartered accountant in two years...

Thank you very much for you advice madona:-)

And thanks for others' clarification.much appreciated! X

Hi M, Thank you very much for your reply. I understood the application for a sponsorship license could be very tricky and I did express my concerns to my manager. However my manager is confident as our company is the biggest cooked meat supplier for one of the largest supermarkets so the size and an...

Hi, I have been working as a trainee accountant (CIMA) for my current employer since Dec 2010. My tier 1 PSW visa expires this Nov and my manager has already agreed to help me out with my tier 2 work permit application. Since I am the first and only foreigner in my company,a sponsors license needs t...

Application sent: 2nd October
Money deducted: 6th October
Acknowledgement letter received: 7th Oct (dated 6th Oct)
Visa and passport received : 20th November
issue date of my visa : 16th November

oh really? Congratz and thanks for updating us!

did you attach a royal mail special delivery envelope in ur application?
( cos I didnt...)

I hope mine will be returned as a 1st class signature post instead of 2nd class tmr or some time sooon!! fingers crossed !

hey there, hv u got ur passport back yet? I sent mine off on 2nd October, Money deducted: 6th October Acknowledgement letter received: 7th Oct (dated 6th Oct) it's been over ***6 WEEKS*** but am still waiting for my passport and documentation to come back !! I rang them up on Wed (17/11/2010 ) but t...