In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[squalliram]

1. Type of application : Tier 2 - General (Change of Employment) - by Post - 5 years
2. If switching, category changing :N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 2nd January 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 11th August 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 12th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 12th August 2014
8. Payment mode : Cheque
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 23rd August 2014
10. Biometric letter received: 28th August 2014 (letter dated 26th August 2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30th August 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

[vaibhv]

I've applied on 15th of August through my company's solicitor. Haven't heard anything back from Home office.. very stressed.. Solicitor suggesting to wait for some more time

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 21/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted:
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 13th August
8. Payment mode : By Banker's daft
9. Acknowledgement letter received: -
10. Biometric letter received: -
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: -

[epitutor]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : Tier 2 extension
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15/09/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 11 August Online application
6. Date application received at UKBA: 13th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 11th August
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: -waiting
10. Biometric letter received: -waiting
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: -waiting
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
16. Sponsor: A Rated(NHS)

[vaibhv]

Anyone else who applied on the same date or nearby.. could you please update your timelines so that I will track my visa progress ..

Cheers!!
Vaibhv

I've applied on 15th of August through my company's solicitor. Haven't heard anything back from Home office.. very stressed.. Solicitor suggesting to wait for some more time

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 21/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted:
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 13th August
8. Payment mode : By Banker's daft
9. Acknowledgement letter received: -
10. Biometric letter received: -
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: -

[Khurram545]

Anyone else who applied on the same date or nearby.. could you please update your timelines so that I will track my visa progress ..

Cheers!!
Vaibhv

I've applied on 15th of August through my company's solicitor. Haven't heard anything back from Home office.. very stressed.. Solicitor suggesting to wait for some more time

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 21/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted:
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 13th August
8. Payment mode : By Banker's daft
9. Acknowledgement letter received: -
10. Biometric letter received: -
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: -

Hi, I applied on 13th Aug, 2014 received on 14th, BM letter received on 19th, BM enrollrd on 20th

For rest of things waiting for response.

Fingers crossed

[vaibhv]

Are you switching from PSW to Tier 2 General?

[Khurram545]

Status in SMS changed from Allocated to USED , does it indicate decision has been made or caseworker just started the work on it?

[Tukadevi]

Not mark as 'used' if you are rejecting withdrawing & voiding the application because the Cos hasn't been used and they can use the Cos. This is what is in casewoker guidance.

[deep22]

Are you switching from PSW to Tier 2 General?

I had applied on 4th august. I received the acknowledgement the same week dated 7th August. But till now there is no further correspondence. In fact even the fees wasn't deducted as I was providing my debit card detail, and hence I had sent a bankers draft on 14th August with a covering letter mentioning my case ID and other relevant details. There is nothing I have heard from them ever since and its been 5 weeks since I had applied!

No option than to just wait.

Good luck.

[Khurram545]

فَبِأَيِّ آلاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 27/10/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 4
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: York
7. Application method: Online
8. Submitted Application :13/08/2014
9. Date application posted: 13/08/2014
10. Date application received at HO : 14/08/2014
11. Date payment debited: 14/8/2014
12. Payment mode : Debit Card (But payment website recognized as Credit Card)
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: 15/08/2014
14. Acknowledgement letter received: 19/08/2014
15. Biometric letter received: 19/08/2014
16. Date of biometrics enrollment: 20/08/2014
15. Date of approval: 04/09/2014
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06/09/2014
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting...
19. Date BRP received: Waiting...

[adithi10]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : Tier 4 Dependent
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: London
7. Application method: Post
8. Submitted Application :
9. Date application posted: 29/08/2014
10. Date application received at HO : 30/08/2014
11. Date payment debited: 29/8/2014
12. Payment mode : Demand Draft
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: 05/09/2014
14. Acknowledgement letter received: 06/09/2014
15. Biometric letter received: 06/09/2014
16. Date of biometrics enrollment:
15. Date of approval:
17. Date of return of passport and other documents:
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
19. Date BRP received:

[cleighh]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30/10/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: York
7. Application method: Post
8. Submitted Application : 21/08/14
9. Date application posted: 21/08/14
10. Date application received at HO : 22/08/14
11. Date payment debited: 26/08/14
12. Payment mode : Debit card
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: 26/08/14 and 29/08/14
14. Acknowledgement letter received: 29/08/14
15. Biometric letter received: 30/08/14
16. Date of biometrics enrollment: 30/08/14
15. Date of approval: 08/09/14
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: 08/09/14
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
19. Date BRP received:

[Khurram545]

فَبِأَيِّ آلاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 27/10/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 4
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. SOC: 2136
7. Location: York
8. Application method: Online
9. Submitted Application :13/08/2014
10. Date application posted: 13/08/2014
11. Date application received at HO : 14/08/2014
12. Date payment debited: 14/8/2014
13. Payment mode : Debit Card (But payment website recognized as Credit Card)
14. Ack. & BM letter issue date: 15/08/2014
15. Acknowledgement letter received: 19/08/2014
16. Biometric letter received: 19/08/2014
17. Date of biometrics enrollment: 20/08/2014
18. Date of approval: 04/09/2014
19. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06/09/2014
20. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 04/09/2014 Till 10/11/2017
21. Date BRP received: 08/09/2014

[squalliram]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30/10/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: York
7. Application method: Post
8. Submitted Application : 21/08/14
9. Date application posted: 21/08/14
10. Date application received at HO : 22/08/14
11. Date payment debited: 26/08/14
12. Payment mode : Debit card
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: 26/08/14 and 29/08/14
14. Acknowledgement letter received: 29/08/14
15. Biometric letter received: 30/08/14
16. Date of biometrics enrollment: 30/08/14
15. Date of approval: 08/09/14
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: 08/09/14
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
19. Date BRP received:

Great. I've enrolled for my biometrics on the same date as yours i.e. 30th August. Hoping to receive my approval letter soon too.

[ronychy2010]

1. Type of application: Switching to T2G
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 03/09/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: London
7. Application method: by Post
8. Submitted Application :18/08/2014
9. Date application received at HO : 19/08/2014
10. Date payment debited: 20/8/2014
11. Payment mode : Debit Card
12. Acknowledgement letter received: 27/08/2014
13. Biometric letter received: 06/09/2014
14. Date of biometrics enrollment: 06/09/2014
15. Date of approval: Waiting...
16. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting...
17. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting...
18. Date BRP received: Waiting..

[Tukadevi]

How did that happened? Approval and the documents received on the same date before 2 PM?

[Khurram545]

How did that happened? Approval and the documents received on the same date before 2 PM?

they used to send approval letter and docs in the same envelope but approval date must be different than doc receiving date

[Tukadevi]

@khuram545, I am from switching category tier 4 to tier 2. I did bio on 22 and you ve done in 20th & you ve received now. What do you think my timeline would be if the case is straightforward? Many thanks!!

[Khurram545]

@khuram545, I am from switching category tier 4 to tier 2. I did bio on 22 and you ve done in 20th & you ve received now. What do you think my timeline would be if the case is straightforward? Many thanks!!

my case was straight fwd as it was just extension with same employer, what I personally think all depends on caseworker how much load that guy has , like friends some get visa very quick.

if following things are ok then no need to be worried

Important things are:
SOC : job description is correct & match minimum salary cap (salary cap in SOC list is calculated based on 37.5 hrs so be careful )
Rating of sponsor (in my view)
Maintenance.

in PSW , it could involve some extra verification like degree is correct etc.

check with your sponsor , what is status of your CoS in sponsorship management system. (is it still assigned or marked as Used)
Mine status changed on 4th and Issue date is same.

[Tukadevi]

Khuram545, thank you for your response. Actually I ve a UK bachelors degrees and sooner completing my Msc financial management. My Soc code is 3545 account manager with the salary of 22500, 39 hours contract. It is a very good company an uk stock market listed. My maintenance fund is certified from the company. I recently did my extension in March so nothing to worry about the past history. I am hoping for the best. Many thanks!

[Khurram545]

Khuram545, thank you for your response. Actually I ve a UK bachelors degrees and sooner completing my Msc financial management. My Soc code is 3545 account manager with the salary of 22500, 39 hours contract. It is a very good company an uk stock market listed. My maintenance fund is certified from the company. I recently did my extension in March so nothing to worry about the past history. I am hoping for the best. Many thanks!

Tuka, please confirm with some guru , in my opinion minimum salary is defined in SOC code list in based on 37.5hrs

so if you been offered £22500 with 39hrs , then your salary for 37.5 would be

22500 *37.5 / 39 = £21634 which is lesser than SOC code.

so if your CoS is not Used yet , ask your sponsor to add note in SMS to reduce your work hours to 37.5 or increase the salary.

(please go tru the thread)
http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tie ... 57526.html

[Khurram545]

Khuram545, thank you for your response. Actually I ve a UK bachelors degrees and sooner completing my Msc financial management. My Soc code is 3545 account manager with the salary of 22500, 39 hours contract. It is a very good company an uk stock market listed. My maintenance fund is certified from the company. I recently did my extension in March so nothing to worry about the past history. I am hoping for the best. Many thanks!

another link from gurus

http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tie ... 21527.html

but still advice please double check with some specialist

[Tukadevi]

Khuram545, yes man it's really confusing. Where to get the best advice? It's nowhere written. Many thanks!!

[Khurram545]

Khuram545, yes man it's really confusing. Where to get the best advice? It's nowhere written. Many thanks!!

for safe side i would say if your CoS still appears as Assigned , visit sponsor and request them to add note in sponsorship management system against your CoS that your working hours are 37.5 not 39hrs.

[Tukadevi]

Khuram545, yes man it's really confusing. Where to get the best advice? It's nowhere written. Many thanks!!

for safe side i would say if your CoS still appears as Assigned , visit sponsor and request them to add note in sponsorship management system against your CoS that your working hours are 37.5 not 39hrs.

So stressful.. Isn't it? No clear direction! Thank you very much! Let me know if something arises. I have spoken to the company & they will have a look into it.