In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

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1.Type of application: Tier 2 G
2. Switching from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: June 2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:None
5. Date application posted: 15-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 16-05-2014
7. Date payment debited:16-05-2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 19-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 20-05-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:20-05-2014
12. Date of approval: 11-06-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:11-06-2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
15. Date BRP received:waiting

Thank you all for the posts. This forum helped. Kindly allow one month from the date the application is posted to hear back any response. Follow up with posts that have also used the same application dates. If there is any delay you will know by reading posts around the same month. Please do update your application status to help others if you have used this forum for reference. Every little helps

[024190]

1.Type of application: Tier 2 G
2. Switching from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: June 2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:None
5. Date application posted: 15-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 16-05-2014
7. Date payment debited:16-05-2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 19-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 20-05-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:20-05-2014
12. Date of approval: 11-06-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:11-06-2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
15. Date BRP received:waiting

Thank you all for the posts. This forum helped. Kindly allow one month from the date the application is posted to hear back any response. Follow up with posts that have also used the same application dates. If there is any delay you will know by reading posts around the same month. Please do update your application status to help others if you have used this forum for reference. Every little helps

Hi have you applied for 5 years or 2 years ... and if 5 years are you the fresher or experience as per NQF Level.

Thanks.

[024190]

Anyone applying for 5 years Tier 2 General?

HI
I APPLYED FOR 5 YEARS

Hi,

I also applied for 5 Years but came to know new things last week that fresher job cant apply for 5 years onlye experience can apple for 5 years. Is this true ?

[null1639]

Hi,
Anyone got Tier2 visa approved for 5 years?
I just read the news this morning regarding backlog - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27789916
Finger crossed things will get improved soon!
I've done my biometrics on June 6th and still waiting for approval.
Will keep posted!

[024190]

1.Type of application: Tier 2 General ( 5 Years )
2. Switching from: PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 June 2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 01
5. Date application posted: 21-04-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 22-04-2014
7. Date payment debited:12-05-2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 14-05-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:14-05-2014
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

[var]

Tier 2 General
Switching from Tier 4 Doctorate Extension
Dependent:1
Date application posted: 15-05-2014
Payment mode : Debit Card
Acknowledgement letter received: 22-05-2014
Biometric letter received: 22-05-2014
Date of biometrics enrolment:22-05-2014
Date of approval: Waiting
Date of return of passport and other documents:Waiting
Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
Date BRP received:waiting

[khaleelsubhani]

Anyone applying for 5 years Tier 2 General?

HI
I APPLYED FOR 5 YEARS

Hi,

I also applied for 5 Years but came to know new things last week that fresher job cant apply for 5 years onlye experience can apple for 5 years. Is this true ?

Hi,
How come you know did you call home office or have you read policy guideline, don’t worry all fine wait and see.

[Shreyasx01]

Hi guys,

I need some serious help, my CoS is for 5 years however I have chosen the upto 3 years option on the application form, will my application be rejected? Please help

[024190]

1.Type of application: Tier 2 General ( 5 Years )
2. Switching from: PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 June 2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 01
5. Date application posted: 21-04-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 22-04-2014
7. Date payment debited:12-05-2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 14-05-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:14-05-2014
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

Hi Friend,

Today Morning I received my BRP : Vailid for 5 Years

Date BRP received : 13 June 2014

Waiting for Passport and other documents.

Thanks for all your support.

[var]

Tier 2 General
Switching from Tier 4 Doctorate Extension
Dependent:1
Date application posted: 15-05-2014
Payment mode : Debit Card
Acknowledgement letter received: 22-05-2014
Biometric letter received: 22-05-2014
Date of biometrics enrolment:22-05-2014
Date of approval: Waiting
Date of return of passport and other documents:Waiting
Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
Date BRP received:waiting

Just received my BRP card on 13 July. Waiting for Pass and docs to arrive. Thanks all for the useful information and I encourage others to post their status too.

[024190]

Tier 2 General
Switching from Tier 4 Doctorate Extension
Dependent:1
Date application posted: 15-05-2014
Payment mode : Debit Card
Acknowledgement letter received: 22-05-2014
Biometric letter received: 22-05-2014
Date of biometrics enrolment:22-05-2014
Date of approval: Waiting
Date of return of passport and other documents:Waiting
Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
Date BRP received:waiting

Just received my BRP card on 13 July. Waiting for Pass and docs to arrive. Thanks all for the useful information and I encourage others to post their status too.

Hi,

If you dont mind can I ask when is your Last Date date with an year ?

[null1639]

Hi all,

I finally got my BRP today. Please find my timelines below.
1. Type of application : Switching Employer/Tier2
2. If switching, category changing : from Tier2 ICT to 5 years Tier2 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
12. Date of approval: 13 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 13 June 14
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 19 May 14 - 19 May 19

Experience : I got my surname missing in biometric letter. However I just did the biometric then told UKVI to add my surname in the system. If your name is mistaken in biometric letter, before calling UKVI, go to post office and ask them to change it. Otherwise you have to wait for 15 days to reissue the letter. My BRP shows correct name at the end.

This forum is very helpful. Do send me PM if anyonr needs my advices. Hope all good luck!

[kxip_rocks]

Hi Null,

Congrats on receiving your approval and documents!

Any advice you can provide on my situation would be helpful -
1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW to Tier 2 (General)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 27/02/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: -
5. Date application posted: 30/01/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 06/02/2014
7. Date payment debited: 06/02/2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 07/02/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 07/02/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 11/02/2014
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

As you can see i've been waiting for a decision since 4.5 months now. Due to urgent travel needs I requested my documents to be returned on 21/05/2014 which also meant that i had to withdraw my application.

It's been 18 working days since the request but I still haven't received my passport (and other documents)!
(on the website it says 10 working days to get your documents back!)

Any suggestions on what I should do to get my passport back asap?

My previous leave to remain expired on 27/02/2014 and although I made an in-time application on 30/01/2014, I'm not sure if I have legal right to remain/work in UK due to their delays in giving a decision on my application AND delays in sending my passport back!

Thanks

[wellwater]

Al HamdulliALLAH

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW to Tier 2 (General) 3 Year
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: -
5. Date application posted: 20/05/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 21/05/2014
7. Date payment debited: 19/05/2014 (Paid online)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 27/05/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 27/05/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 28/05/2014
12. Date of approval: 13/06/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 14/06/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

My experience is that UKVI has improved their processes and introducing technology to reduce processing time and errors etc.
i have applied through online which reduces payment processing time, to the point customized application and i knew what are the documents need to be enclosed with the very few pages application (cover sheets).
secondly i have enclosed royal mail special delivery envelope to return my documents, which has given me clear indication when to expect my documents by check royal mail track and trace service.

Thanks to all forum members for sharing their timeline and experiences.

[alishaikhji]

AlhumduLILLAH got my BRP yesterday (Yes on a Sunday!!) delivered by DX. 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: 12-Jun-14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 16-Jun-14
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: xx
15. Date BRP received: 15-Jun-14 (i.e. Sunday)

[badlandskate]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Extension
2. If switching, category changing: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 13 July 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 13 May 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 14 May 2014
7. Date payment debited: 16 May 2014
8. Payment mode: Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 22 May 2014 (dated 15 May 2014 – but arrived after biometric letter)
10. Biometric letter received: 20 May 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 21 May 2014
12. Date of approval: 5 June 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 11 June 2014 (BRP arrived 17 June 2014)
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 29 June 2014

[ANTONIO77]

Having learnt a lot through this forum, I believe it would be selfish not to post my case. I Was refused Tier 1 dependent visa last year 8th April 2013 with right to appeal, I appealed and was refused at the First tier tribunal ,I went to the upper tribunal and was referred back to first tier tribunal. To cut the 14 month ordeal short, I got a sponsor(COS) while my appeal was still on, with different cases I read here I decide to withdraw my appeal and put in a fresh application all by myself as I can no longer afford paying a lawyer.
1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : switching( with the 28days grace as I had withdrawn my appeal)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW that ran out 8th march 2013
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Appeal withdrawn 13th May 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted: 16th May 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19th May 2014
7. Date payment debited: 21th May 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:23rd may( the letter says my application might take up to 8weeks)
10. Biometric letter received: 3rd June 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 3rd June 2014(17:30)
12. Date of approval: 12 June 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 16th June 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 12th June 2014
15. Date BRP received: 17th June 2014

Hope this would benefit someone as others people post had helped me in the past 14months.

[rex90]

May I propose that people also include the method of application?

1) Regular postal
2) Priority postal
3) Premium In-person

[024190]

Hi all,

I finally got my BRP today. Please find my timelines below.
1. Type of application : Switching Employer/Tier2
2. If switching, category changing : from Tier2 ICT to 5 years Tier2 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
12. Date of approval: 13 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 13 June 14
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 19 May 14 - 19 May 19

Experience : I got my surname missing in biometric letter. However I just did the biometric then told UKVI to add my surname in the system. If your name is mistaken in biometric letter, before calling UKVI, go to post office and ask them to change it. Otherwise you have to wait for 15 days to reissue the letter. My BRP shows correct name at the end.

This forum is very helpful. Do send me PM if anyonr needs my advices. Hope all good luck!

Hi Null1639,

Can you confirm if the approval date is 13 june 2014 then how visa can be dated as 19 may 2014 till 19 may 2019. As the visa date on BRP is 13 june 2014.

i have the same query my visa was approved on 10 june 2014 and last date is 15 may 2019, so this doesn't comes as 5 years.

Do you have any idea how UKBA calculates the dates ?

[anoops1984]

1. Type of application : Extension (Postal)
2. If switching, category changing : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 August 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 29 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 30 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 5 June 2014
8. Payment mode : Cheque(£601 x 3)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 12 May 14 (dated 9 June 2014)
10. Biometric letter received: 11 June 14 (dated 10 June 2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 12 June 14
12. Date of approval: 18 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 21 June 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : Awaiting
15. Date BRP received:

[anoops1984]

1. Type of application : Extension (Postal)
2. If switching, category changing : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 August 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 29 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 30 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 5 June 2014
8. Payment mode : Cheque(£601 x 3)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 12 May 14 (dated 9 June 2014)
10. Biometric letter received: 11 June 14 (dated 10 June 2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 12 June 14
12. Date of approval: 18 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 21 June 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 18 June 2014
15. Date BRP received: 23 June 2014

[vpruk]

1. Type of application : Tier 2 genral (Postal)
2. If switching, category changing : Change of employer
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 17 March 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 03 June 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 04 June 14
7. Date payment debited: 5 June 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 07 June 14 (Did not receive for my dependent)
10. Biometric letter received: 10 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 10 June 14
12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Awaiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : Awaiting
15. Date BRP received: AWAITING

[khaleelsubhani]

[quote="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: :20-06-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:20-06-2014
15. Date BRP received:24-06-2014

[kbs0425]

Hi Khaleelsubhani

Can you confirm if you paid for priority processing? This seems quite fast; I applied at a similar time and enrolled biometrics on 4th June so am just wondering if you had asked for any expedited processing?

congratulations on receiving your visa!

thanks.

[squalliram]

Its good to see that the timelines have got better. May I know if these one month timelines are for postal applications?

I am currently on a Tier-2 visa, have complete about 1.5 years on Tier-2 and am switching employer. So I am planning to apply for the Tier-2 General visa (for three years) for me and my wife by post (£1.2k fees in total ). Firstly may I know if I just have to reapply for a Tier-2 General visa along with my wife being dependant? Or is it some other category in Tier-2? Also could I expect the same timeline that everyone else is getting their visa sorted in? Also after completion of these three years, I'll have to reapply for another 6 months to complete my 5 years for indefinite leave to remain. Should I instead apply for the 5 years Tier-2 visa? It would be great if someone could give me a reply with proper links to the website.

Cheers and good luck with your applications.