John, thank you. Is there any way I can get BRP while I'm in the UK with a valid passport and visa?

Hi, I really hope to get some help here. I've run out of pages in my current passport and need to get a new one in my home country. I am currently in the UK. I have a Tier 2 ICT visa that is valid and still has more than a year to run in my current passport. Unfortunately, my government will not all...

Hello everyone, I filled out my online application for Tier 2 ICT and now have my appointment for biometrics set in NYC. As I'm putting together my package of documents, I'm confused as to whether I also need to fill out both VAF9 form and Appendix 5? Am I correct in understanding that I do NOT need...

Thank you very much.... all makes sense. My HR tell me is this: "The issue is with the card payment online, although the system takes the payment it does not assign it to your specific certificate and therefore the Borders Agency will not issue the certificate number" I'm at a loss as to w...

Thanks madona,

What's PBS?

My company has been in touch with UKBA and they told us that IT is looking into but it's been way too long!

hey tier2applicant, May I please ask you 'when' your employer provided you with the COS number, i.e. on what date? I'm currently in the process of receiving one but my employer keeps telling me that UKBA online payment system has been down for a week and they can't process the payment and issue me t...

Hello, everyone I've been waiting for my company to issue me with a COS but I've been told that the UK border agency online payment system is down or not working properly at the moment. I heard it's an instantenous process but now have waited for almost one week. Has anyone heard of such a problem c...