In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[null1639]

They don't provide clear information. Only say please continue to wait. Useless really! Any input would be appreciated

[scro2014]

Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending- Change of Employment
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11-09-2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:0
5. Date application posted: 14-04-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15-04-2014
7. Date payment debited: 16-04-2014
8. Payment mode : CC
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 24-04-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 24-04-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25-04-2014
12. Date of approval: Awaiting *21-05-2014*
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: *21-05-2014*
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: *LETTER FOR REDELIVERY 27/05/2014 even though I have been home each day this week!

My employer did get a call last week to confirm dates of the RLMT, they were told everything was all good just need to confirm that advertisements went on for 28 days each, which they confirmed, so hopefully approval arrives this week! I'm taking this as a good sign.

[khaleelsubhani]

1.Type of application: Tier 2 G
2. If switching, category changing switching from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29-05-2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:1
5. Date application posted: 27-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28-05-2014
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode : debit C
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received:
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:
12. Date of approval: Awaiting :
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received:

[alishaikhji]

Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending- Change of Employment (Application by post)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Feb-2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:2
5. Date application posted: 12-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 14-05-2014
7. Date payment debited: I have been told that the payment for main applicant was accepted and for the dependants the payment had an error and the payment was rejected despite the fact that same payment information was filled for all of us.
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 16-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: Still waiting
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:
12. Date of approval:
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received:

I received a letter on 27-05-14 (letter issue date 22-May-14) that the payment for both dependants had an error, and the payment page from the form for both dependants should be completed again and sent to a given address within 7 days of issue of letter. What I couldn't understand is how could they accept payment for me but not my dependants when the same payment information had been submitted for all of us. Any way, I completed the required payment pages, and mailed on the same day (i.e. 27-05-14) by next day special delivery, which was devivered next morning as I checked its status. However, there is still no payment deducted from my account yet for this time.

My start date with the new employer is 14-07-14 and I can't obvisouly resign from my current employer unless a visa has been approved for myself at least.

I phoned them on 27-05-14 to ask about this, but was told that payment is handled by a different company so they can't help with it. I was given an email address AppointmentExceptions@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk to request if at least a biometric letter for myself could be sent asap, however, I still haven't received this letter.

Feeling hopeless, and I can see myself in a position where I may need to resign from my current role without having a confirmation of visa approval for the next role. Absolutely disgusting situation

[imad83]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 (General)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 04/09/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted: 9 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 12 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 13 May 14
8. Payment mode : DC
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 17 MAY 14
10. Biometric letter received: 16 MAY 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 16 MAY 14
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: waiting
15. Date BRP received: waiting

[null1639]

Hi @imad83, did you apply yourself or via solicitor? is it normal post or premium service?

[A_cap]

Hi null,

Have you received any answer regarding your biometrics?

I haven't receive my letter as well. I got my acknowledgment letter on the 15 May dated on the 13 May, but no biometrics so far.

Keep in contact and let me know if you got any answer, it will be very much appreciated.

Cheers!

[null1639]

Hi @a_cap, no I havent yet receive biometric letter up to now. If's very feustrating as UKVI refuse to give me any updates before 4 weeks from date of application (May7). It's worrying as I can see other applicants get their biometric letter at the same time with ack letter... is there any news of backlog or anything?

[194986]

Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29-06-2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:1
5. Date application posted: 01-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA:
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 27-05-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 28-05-2014
12. Date of approval: Awaiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received:

[194986]

Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29-06-2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:1
5. Date application posted: 01-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA:
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 27-05-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 28-05-2014
12. Date of approval: 03-06-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received:

[null1639]

@194986 That is very quick! Did you apply normal post by yourself? Did they send biometric letter to your address? How many years you get the visa for? Please keep update when you get the passport back.

[194986]

@194986 That is very quick! Did you apply normal post by yourself? Did they send biometric letter to your address? How many years you get the visa for? Please keep update when you get the passport back.

Hi null1639,

we have applied through Immigration Advisor.They sent the biometric letter to Immigration Advisor.I got it 2 years visa.

[alishaikhji]

@194986 How do you know it's been approved if you haven't yet received your docs and BRP? Have you received an approval letter stating the approval?

Cheers.

[194986]

@194986 How do you know it's been approved if you haven't yet received your docs and BRP? Have you received an approval letter stating the approval?

Cheers.

I got the confirmation from my immigration adviser.He received BRP and all other documents. Immigration adviser will bring my documents when he will come into my office.then only i know the exact details.

[null1639]

@194986 That is very quick! Did you apply normal post by yourself? Did they send biometric letter to your address? How many years you get the visa for? Please keep update when you get the passport back.

Hi null1639,

we have applied through Immigration Advisor.They sent the biometric letter to Immigration Advisor.I got it 2 years visa.

Did you apply for up to 3 years Tier 2G (£601)? Did your sponsor only assign your CoS for 2 years? Was it normal post or premium?
I asked for 5 years visa (£1202). Not sure if this probably why they have not yet send my biometric up to now.

[194986]

@194986 That is very quick! Did you apply normal post by yourself? Did they send biometric letter to your address? How many years you get the visa for? Please keep update when you get the passport back.

Hi null1639,

we have applied through Immigration Advisor.They sent the biometric letter to Immigration Advisor.I got it 2 years visa.

Did you apply for up to 3 years Tier 2G (£601)? Did your sponsor only assign your CoS for 2 years? Was it normal post or premium?
I asked for 5 years visa (£1202). Not sure if this probably why they have not yet send my biometric up to now.

my sponsor assign CoS for two years only.mine applied in normal post.

[null1639]

1. Type of application : Switching Employer, Normal post via Immigration Advisor
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Tier 2 ICT to 5 years Tier 2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30 June 14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 7 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 8 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 9 May 14
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14 May 14
10. Biometric letter received: 6 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 6 June 14 @5.15pm

>> I finally received biometric letter invitation after 4 weeks! But they missed to put my last name, only first and middle name. I still did the biometrics as couldn't wait any longer for them to reissue the letter. Hope it won't be a problem!

Should I call UKBA or just leave it until I hear approval? I just don't want to cause further delay. I need to start working asap. Any input would be appreciated.

12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:

[kbs0425]

imad83, have you had any response? Just am curious about the turnaround after they have received biometrics?

null1639--I waited 8 months in 2012 for my visa to be approved and missed weddings, funerals, and the birth of my niece but had no choice due to the fact that withdrawing your documents means withdrawing your application. In my view it is not smart and will not help to call outside of the timelines they give you, as this may delay things further, unless to confirm that they have the proper contact information (which is one thing you can ask them to confirm on the phone, if they've been corresponding with you, on address etc). It is worth flagging if their biometrics include the wrong information, especially name, as this could delay the process further.

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 (General) through company sponsorship
3. Date of expiry of current leave: July 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted: 27 May 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: Unknown
7. Date payment debited: Unknown
8. Payment mode : Unknown
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 3rd June 2014 dated 2nd June
10. Biometric letter received: 3rd June 2014 dated 2nd June
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 4 June 2014
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: waiting
15. Date BRP received: waiting

[imad83]

imad83, have you had any response? Just am curious about the turnaround after they have received biometrics?
yes, I received my residency card and documents on Friday 6/6/14

null1639--I waited 8 months in 2012 for my visa to be approved and missed weddings, funerals, and the birth of my niece but had no choice due to the fact that withdrawing your documents means withdrawing your application. In my view it is not smart and will not help to call outside of the timelines they give you, as this may delay things further, unless to confirm that they have the proper contact information (which is one thing you can ask them to confirm on the phone, if they've been corresponding with you, on address etc). It is worth flagging if their biometrics include the wrong information, especially name, as this could delay the process further.

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 (General) through company sponsorship
3. Date of expiry of current leave: July 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted: 27 May 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: Unknown
7. Date payment debited: Unknown
8. Payment mode : Unknown
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 3rd June 2014 dated 2nd June
10. Biometric letter received: 3rd June 2014 dated 2nd June
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 4 June 2014
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: waiting
15. Date BRP received: waiting

[imad83]

[quote="imad83"]1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 (General)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 04/09/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted: 9 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 12 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 13 May 14
8. Payment mode : DC
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 17 MAY 14
10. Biometric letter received: 16 MAY 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 16 MAY 14
12. Date of approval: 3 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 6 June 14
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 9/3/14
15. Date BRP received: 6 June 14

[Clementine]

Hello.

Unfortunately, my application to extend my current Tier 2 (General) was refused as my CoS didn't meet the annual salary requirement. The requirement was £27,000 for 39-hour week, but my salary was £27,000 for 40-hour week.

Anyway, here is my timeline for the refused application. I though someone might be interested...:

1. Type of application: Tier 2 extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01 July 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 01 April 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 02 April 2014
7. Date payment debited: 3 April 2014
8: Payment Method: credit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: dated on 8 April 2014
10. Biometric letter received: dated on 8 April 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 15 April 2014
12. Date of approval: refusal letter dated on 29 April 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 29 April 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: NA
15. Date BRP received: NA

I hope this won't happen to you!

[alishaikhji]

@clementine that's shocking. In this 21st century, I'm sure UKV&I could have contacted your employer to confirm on this..

My updated timeline as follows:
Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending- Change of Employment (Application by post)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Feb-2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:2
5. Date application posted: 12-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 14-05-2014
7. Date payment debited: I have been told that the payment for main applicant was accepted and for the dependants the payment had an error and the payment was rejected despite the fact that same payment information was filled for all of us.
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 16-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 07-Jun-14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 09-Jun-14 (tried to enrol at 2 different post offices on 07-Jun-14 but unfortunately system wasn't working on any of those)
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: waiting

[khaleelsubhani]

["khaleel"]1.Type of application: Tier 2 G
2. If switching, category changing switching from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29-05-2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:1
5. Date application posted: 27-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28-05-2014
7. Date payment debited:29-05-2014
8. Payment mode : debit C
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 03-06-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:09-06-2014
12. Date of approval: Awaiting :waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
15. Date BRP received:waiting

[null1639]

Anyone applying for 5 years Tier 2 General?

[khaleelsubhani]

Anyone applying for 5 years Tier 2 General?

HI
I APPLYED FOR 5 YEARS