In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[Hbj1202]

Thanks Khurram.
I will check it with my employer who got the CoS.

[londy]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 (General) Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 31/10/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Location: London
7. Application method: Online
8. Submitted Application: 13/08/14
9. Date application posted: 13/08/14
10. Date application received at HO: 14/08/14
11. Date payment debited: 13/08/14
12. Payment mode: Credit Card
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: no letter
14. Acknowledgement letter received: not received
15a. Biometric letter received: not received
15b. Status request by post: 10/09/2014
15c. Phone call from UKVI: 12/09/2014
15d. Biometric letter received: 16/09/2014
16. Date of biometrics enrollment: 16/09/14
15. Date of approval: waiting
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: waiting
19. Date BRP received: waiting

As you see, I didn't hear from them for almost a month. The CoS was still assigned, not used. My HR suggested that I should contact them directly and request the status, which I did on 10/09/14. They called me back and sent a biometric enrollment letter soon after that. So if you don't hear back from UKVI, don't panic - just contact them by post and ask about the status. Hope, this helps anyone waiting for a long time.

[Tukadevi]

Hi Everyone,

I just called in the UKVi. They are saying that, my application hasnot been completed yet. I also asked them if it was going to be completed withing 8 weeks framework since 6 weeks have been passed. The guy couldnot tell me anything. Why do you think it's taking so long time, any idea on that?

Many thanks!!

Tuk

[epitutor]

I applied on 13th August, biometrics on 9th..still waiting! Such a frustrating wait...

[squalliram]

If its the BRP you guys are waiting for and if you guys have received your approval letter along with your passports, you probably would have to wait as I received an email from UKBA stating that there's been a huge demand for BRP's and there's been a delay. I am waiting for my wife's BRP as well till now.

"We have experienced a high demand for Biometric Residence Permits which has resulted in some delays in the production and delivery.The BRP will be delivered within the next 3-7 working days. Deliveries take place between 8am and 6pm. Please note that on delivery the courier will require proof of identity (such as passport, driving licence or bank card) and a signature to confirm receipt of the package. If the BRP has not been received within 10 working days, please re-contact us and we will investigate."

Hope this helps (somewhat).

Good luck!

[londy]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 (General) Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 31/10/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Location: London
7. Application method: Online
8. Submitted Application: 13/08/14
9. Date application posted: 13/08/14
10. Date application received at HO: 14/08/14
11. Date payment debited: 13/08/14
12. Payment mode: Credit Card
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: no letter
14. Acknowledgement letter received: not received
15a. Biometric letter received: not received
15b. Status request by post: 10/09/2014
15c. Phone call from UKVI: 12/09/2014
15d. Biometric letter received: 16/09/2014
16. Date of biometrics enrollment: 16/09/14
15. Date of approval: waiting
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: waiting
19. Date BRP received: waiting

As you see, I didn't hear from them for almost a month. The CoS was still assigned, not used. My HR suggested that I should contact them directly and request the status, which I did on 10/09/14. They called me back and sent a biometric enrollment letter soon after that. So if you don't hear back from UKVI, don't panic - just contact them by post and ask about the status. Hope, this helps anyone waiting for a long time.

Sorry, I'm unable to edit my original post so providing the info in a separate comment. I've just got all my documents back today so the result is as follows:

15. Date of approval: 22/09/2014
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: 22/09/2014
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 01/11/2014
19. Date BRP received: 22/09/2014

Good luck to everyone waiting for their results.

[squalliram]

If its the BRP you guys are waiting for and if you guys have received your approval letter along with your passports, you probably would have to wait as I received an email from UKBA stating that there's been a huge demand for BRP's and there's been a delay. I am waiting for my wife's BRP as well till now.

"We have experienced a high demand for Biometric Residence Permits which has resulted in some delays in the production and delivery.The BRP will be delivered within the next 3-7 working days. Deliveries take place between 8am and 6pm. Please note that on delivery the courier will require proof of identity (such as passport, driving licence or bank card) and a signature to confirm receipt of the package. If the BRP has not been received within 10 working days, please re-contact us and we will investigate."

Hope this helps (somewhat).

Good luck!

Received my wife's BRP yesterday, so all clear for me. I'm sure UKVI is working hard to clear all the pending applications. Good luck with your applications.

[Tukadevi]

Hello Guys, My friend applied a Priority Service in switching from T4 to T2. We were expecting his decision within 10 Working days. But now it's 5 weeks passed not heard anything from HO. Anyone have any idea why is it taking so long time? What would be the reasons behind the delaying on decisions? Wishing everyone a very good day ahead. Many thanks.

[Shakeel703]

[quote="Shakeel703"]1. Type of application : Tier 2 - ICT Long Term Staff - By Post - 1 YEAR
2. If switching, category changing :N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01st September 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 14th August 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 19th August 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 22nd August 2014
10. Biometric letter received: 23rd August 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 23rd August 2014
12. Date of approval: 17-Sep-14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 22-Sep-14
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 28-Aug-15
15. Date BRP received: 20-Sep-14

Thanks for all your support and wish you all the best for your applications

[Tukadevi]

Need urgent advise. I applied for T2 general and now it's been more than 8 weeks but no response from UKBA and i contact them on 03001232241 but they don't pick phone . What should I do now?

1. Type of application: Tier 2 general (Switching )
2. If switching, category changing (switching) Tier 4 student
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Feb 2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: no
5. Date application posted: 14 July 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15July 2014
7. Date payment debited: 17 July 2014
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 17 July
10. Biometric letter received: 18 July
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 21 July
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 Asif,

We are almost in the same boat. I think they are taking time to decide for those switching from T4. What's up now? Did you receive anything? Did you try to contact them? Please provide your SOC code? What about others applying from T4? It's so frustrating to wait. Let us know about the progress please.

Many thanks

Tuk

[Tukadevi]

Hi Everyone, do you think the size of a sponsor: I mean smaller or Big, plays a role in deciding Tier 2 applications quickly? Your response would be highly appreciated?

Many thanks!

Tuk

[brownlondon]

Please do not forget to include the following details in your post:

1. Type of application: Extending (Change of Employment)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01 May 2017
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 30 July 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 31 July 2014
7. Date payment debited: 01 Aug 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Unknown
10. Biometric letter received: 26 Aug 2014 (Dated 21 Aug 2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 27 Aug 2014
12. Date of approval: 10 Sep 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 15 Sep 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 10 Sep 2014
15. Date BRP received: 15 Sep 2014

[Khurram545]

Hi Everyone, do you think the size of a sponsor: I mean smaller or Big, plays a role in deciding Tier 2 applications quickly? Your response would be highly appreciated?

Many thanks!

Tuk

Not the size , but rating of sponsor could matter
Check sponsors listand their rating
at

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&sourc ... smOwg7DPiw

[Tukadevi]

Hi Everyone, do you think the size of a sponsor: I mean smaller or Big, plays a role in deciding Tier 2 applications quickly? Your response would be highly appreciated?

Many thanks!

Tuk

Not the size , but rating of sponsor could matter
Check sponsors listand their rating
at

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&sourc ... smOwg7DPiw

Hi Khuram,

Hope you are doing well. As you know that, I recently applied for T2 switching from T4 a day later than yours on 13th and enrolled bio on 22nd August. My Sponsor is very good A rated UK stock exchange listed. Just have sponsored for very few out of many allocations till date.
But I have not received anything for full 6 weeks.
I am doubting, is that switching from T4 or 5 years cos taking time. What do you think? Share your experiences please.

Many thanks.

Tuk

[Khurram545]

Hi Everyone, do you think the size of a sponsor: I mean smaller or Big, plays a role in deciding Tier 2 applications quickly? Your response would be highly appreciated?

Many thanks!

Tuk

Not the size , but rating of sponsor could matter
Check sponsors listand their rating
at

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&sourc ... smOwg7DPiw

Hi Khuram,

Hope you are doing well. As you know that, I recently applied for T2 switching from T4 a day later than yours on 13th and enrolled bio on 22nd August. My Sponsor is very good A rated UK stock exchange listed. Just have sponsored for very few out of many allocations till date.
But I have not received anything for full 6 weeks.
I am doubting, is that switching from T4 or 5 years cos taking time. What do you think? Share your experiences please.

Many thanks.

Tuk

Tuadevi , i can undestand your level of frustration
Not only you, but many others having delay issues.

In your case , it could be verification of your degrees from NARIC or some relevant organizatio. This is bureaucrat system and takes time.

Meanwhile ask your sponsor for CoS status for you.

[star987]

Hello,
Friends I am in a tough situation at the moment. I m in uk at student visa, I extended my visa in April 2013 but I used TOEIC at that time, now my studies on the basis of this visa is done and it's expiring on 10th of this October. In this time I got married and my husband is on PSW and his company has applied for tier 2 licence to sponsor him. His visa is expiring end of this month. Our plan is to apply for tier 2 and I will put my file as his dependent.
And now the problem is UKVI people are sending detention letters to TOEIC holders. And I am TOEIC holder as well. My visa is expiring already in couple of months but I am sure I'll get that letter very soon from UKVI.

Could anyone please advice what should I do now ?
Should I leave the country before I get the letter and then apply from India as a dependent ?
Or I I don't get the letter in that time and apply as a dependent I am worried it will create the problems as they know I was on TOEIC before ?
Please help I m really tensed

Hi, Please contact me here: scity74@yahoo.co.uk

[Asif41553]

Need urgent advise. I applied for T2 general and now it's been more than 8 weeks but no response from UKBA and i contact them on 03001232241 but they don't pick phone . What should I do now?

1. Type of application: Tier 2 general (Switching )
2. If switching, category changing (switching) Tier 4 student
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Feb 2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: no
5. Date application posted: 14 July 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15July 2014
7. Date payment debited: 17 July 2014
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 17 July
10. Biometric letter received: 18 July
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 21 July
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 Asif,

We are almost in the same boat. I think they are taking time to decide for those switching from T4. What's up now? Did you receive anything? Did you try to contact them? Please provide your SOC code? What about others applying from T4? It's so frustrating to wait. Let us know about the progress please.

Many thanks

Tuk

Hi Tukdevi,

I did call them but they have same answer that uou have to wait thats it. Its frustrating now. My soc code is 3545. Its been so long now. I am the most oldest T4 switch case who applied
on 14 july but still no response. Can you please tell me when did you apply and what about your Soc code and everything.
What i think that they are taking extra ordinary time for T4 students.

Regards

[Asif41553]

Hi Everyone, do you think the size of a sponsor: I mean smaller or Big, plays a role in deciding Tier 2 applications quickly? Your response would be highly appreciated?

Many thanks!

Tuk

Not the size , but rating of sponsor could matter
Check sponsors listand their rating
at

https://www.google.co.uk/url?

sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=9iIjVPQMzN7sBo7ygYgD&url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... smOwg7DPiw

Hi Khuram,

Hope you are doing well. As you know that, I recently applied for T2 switching from T4 a day later than yours on 13th and enrolled bio on 22nd August. My Sponsor is very good A rated UK stock exchange listed. Just have sponsored for very few out of many allocations till date.
But I have not received anything for full 6 weeks.
I am doubting, is that switching from T4 or 5 years cos taking time. What do you think? Share your experiences please.

Many thanks.

Tuk

Hi tukdevi,
You enrolled your boimetric on 22 aug and i did one month than i-e 21 july . Even i haven't received any update from ukba.

Regards

[chridam]

1. Type of application: Extending (Change of Employment)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/10/15
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: Swansea
7. Application method: Online and post
8. Submitted Application : 26/08/14
9. Date application posted: 29/08/14
10. Date application received at HO : 30/08/14
11. Date payment debited: 26/08/14
12. Payment mode : Debit card
13. Acknowledgement letter received: not received
14. Biometric letter received: 03/09/14
15. Date of biometrics enrolment: 05/09/14
16. Date of approval: 24/09/2014
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26/09/2014
18. Date BRP received: 26/09/2014
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 14/09/2017

[epitutor]

finally!

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: -9th Sept 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 9th Sept 2014
12. Date of approval: 25th sept 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 27th sept 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: -waiting
15. Date BRP received: -waiting
16. Sponsor: A Rated(NHS)

[deesan]

[quote="deesan"]1. Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 10/9/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 3
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: Harrow
7. Application method: Post
8. Submitted Application : 28/7/14
9. Date application posted: 28/7/14
10. Date application received at HO : 29/7/14
11. Date payment debited: 31/7/14
12. Payment mode : Cheque
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: 9/8/14
14. Acknowledgement letter received: 9/8/14
15. Biometric letter received: 9/8/14
16. Date of biometrics enrollment: 9/8/14
15. Date of approval: 16/9/14
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/9/14
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 16/09/14
19. Date BRP received: 26/9/14 ( Dx tried to deliver on 24th but we were not available)

[Tukadevi]

Hello Everyone,
Just to let you know, for those who are switching from Tier 4 category. My friend received his approval Documents today after 4.5months of waiting. It is a long wait isn't it? Hope we will get quicker than this. Many thanks.

Tukadevi

[Asif41553]

Hello Everyone,
Just to let you know, for those who are switching from Tier 4 category. My friend received his approval Documents today after 4.5months of waiting. It is a long wait isn't it? Hope we will get quicker than this. Many thanks.

Tukadevi

Hi Tukadevi,
Congrats for your friend . Much appreciated your efforts in this forum.I have received letter from UkBa which states that your case couldn't complete within 8 weeks due to some complex issues. We are working hard to give decision ASAP. Can you please ask your friend did He/she received such type of letter from them before approval? Thanks

[Tukadevi]

Hello Everyone,
Just to let you know, for those who are switching from Tier 4 category. My friend received his approval Documents today after 4.5months of waiting. It is a long wait isn't it? Hope we will get quicker than this. Many thanks.

Tukadevi

Hi Tukadevi,
Congrats for your friend . Much appreciated your efforts in this forum.I have received letter from UkBa which states that your case couldn't complete within 8 weeks due to some complex issues. We are working hard to give decision ASAP. Can you please ask your friend did He/she received such type of letter from them before approval? Thanks

Hi Asif,

Thank you for letting us know about the letter. Did you ask with them or did they send you? My friend did not get one. After how many weeks of the application did you get it? Myself is now 8 weeks running and i Havent got one. Do you think I neeed to chase therm up? Many thanks!!

Tukadevi

[SUPERMAN_17]

Here's my catalogue of events. This forum has really helped me.
1.Type of application: Tier 2 General (Change of employer)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11/10/2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: Aberdeen
7. Application method: Post
8. Submitted Application : 02/09/14
9. Date application posted: 02/09/14
10. Date application received at HO : 03/09/14
11. Date payment debited: 04/09/14
12. Payment mode : Credit card
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: 09/09/14
14. Acknowledgement letter received: 11/09/14
15. Biometric letter received: 11/09/14 (dependant's name was wrong so I was re-issued another letter which arrived 20/09/14)
16. Date of biometrics enrollment: 12/09/14 (mine), 20/09/14 (dependant)
15. Date of approval: 27/09/14
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: Not yet
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 27/09/14
19. Date BRP received: 01/10/14