In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[T2PBS]

Thank you for the posts in forum. It has been very helpful during this stressful period.

1. Type of application: T2 PBS Dependent Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave:18/11/2015
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:0
5. Date application posted:10/10/2015
6. Date application received at UKBA:12/10/2015
7. Date payment debited:10/10/2015
8. Payment mode : Debit
9. Acknowledgement letter received:No
10. Biometric letter received: 16/10/2015
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 22/10/2015
12. Date of approval:16/11/2015
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 16/11/2015
15. Date BRP received: 18/11/2015

[16112015]

Any updates from anyone today…

I guess there are many silent users watching this thread, if you do not mind could you please spare some time to post your timelines please?

[kawosika]

Hello All,

I am guilty of being one of those silent watchers ‘ttcg’ referred to in one of his light- hearted posts last week. I have this morning received my Biometric card and I feel it wil be in order to update this post as it might help others to remain ‘sane’ while waiting for their decisions – as it helped me!


1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 05/11/2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 3
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 04/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 05/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 06/10/2015
10. Date payment debited: 06/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Debit card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : 08/10/2015
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 09/10/2015
14. BM letter issue date: 08/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 09/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 10/10/2015
17. Date of approval: 16/11/2015
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: 19/11/2015 (Missed delivery yesterday. Rearranged for today).

Good luck to all waiting!

[snap40]

hi all,
Here is my story. Hope this help. Good luck all!

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4 Student (graduate on 19/11/2015)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30/10/2015
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A (small company - 2 employees including me - 4 years old)
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 07/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
8. Date application posted: 08/10/2015 (online)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 09/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Debit Card
14. BM letter issue date: 12/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 14/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 14/10/2015
17. Date of approval: Waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: 19/11/2015

[jamieLD]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4 Student
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 06/01/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 01/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
8. Date application posted: 01/10/2015 (online)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 02/10/2015
10. Date payment debited:
11. Payment mode: Debit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : never
13. Acknowledgement letter received: never
14. BM letter issue date: 08/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 10/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 17/10/2015
17. Date of approval: 16/11/15
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 20/11/15
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until:
20. Date BRP received: 18/11/2015

Finally! Good luck to the rest of you, this forum has been so helpful. Stressful times!

[srsw]

Hi All,

Glad to share my timelines here..

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4
3. Date of expiry of current leave: End of Jan 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online and Priority Service
7. Submitted Application: 12/11/2015 (online)
8. Date application posted: 12/11/2015 (docs posted via Royal mail special delivery, guaranteed delivery by next day afternoon)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 13/11/2015
10. Date payment debited: 12/11/2015
11. Payment mode: Credit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date: 13/11/2015 (email confirmation about receiving docs)
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 13/11/2015 (email confirmation about receiving docs)
14. BM letter issue date: 13/11/2015 (email received about issuing BM letter)
15. Biometric letter received: 14/11/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 16/11/2015
17. Date of approval: 18/11/2015 (received approval letter from HO)
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 20/11/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: Dec 2018
20. Date BRP received: 20/11/2015

Good luck with your applications. Cheers.

[lbv]

Here's mine. By the way, is there a way where we can track if the application has been approved?

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (visa extension under the same employer)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: n/a
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 24/10/2015
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 14/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 19/10/2015
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 20/10/2015
10. Date payment debited: 14/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Credit card
14. BM letter issue date: 27/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 27/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 28/10/2015
17. Date of approval: Waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 27/10/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

I really hope we receive the BRP next week!

[16112015]

Still waiting, no news yet...

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01/01/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 09/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
8. Date application posted: 08/10/2015 (online)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 12/10/2015
10. Date payment debited:
11. Payment mode: Debit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : never
13. Acknowledgement letter received: never
14. BM letter issue date: 14/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 15/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 15/10/2015
17. Date of approval: Waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

[16112015]

Unfortunately, there is no way to track the application, but if you have posted your application with tracked return postage envelop; you can get the status exactly one day before it’s posted back to you.

Here's mine. By the way, is there a way where we can track if the application has been approved?

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (visa extension under the same employer)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: n/a
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 24/10/2015
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 14/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 19/10/2015
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 20/10/2015
10. Date payment debited: 14/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Credit card
14. BM letter issue date: 27/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 27/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 28/10/2015
17. Date of approval: Waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 27/10/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

I really hope we receive the BRP next week!

[pj171115]

Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11/01/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 10/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 11/10/2015
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 13/10/2015
10. Date payment debited: 10/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Debit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : never
13. Acknowledgement letter received: never
14. BM letter issue date: 14/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 16/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 17/10/2015
17. Date of approval: Waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 24/11/2015 (Tracked)
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

[AMeraj]

Hi,

Did you get the approval Letter?

Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11/01/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 10/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 11/10/2015
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 13/10/2015
10. Date payment debited: 10/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Debit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : never
13. Acknowledgement letter received: never
14. BM letter issue date: 14/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 16/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 17/10/2015
17. Date of approval: Waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 24/11/2015 (Tracked)
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

[16112015]

Still waiting ….
It’s been nearly 7 weeks, no news yet!!


1. Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01/01/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 08/10/2015 (online)
8. Date application posted: 09/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 12/10/2015
10. Date payment debited:
11. Payment mode: Debit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : never
13. Acknowledgement letter received: never
14. BM letter issue date: 14/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 15/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 15/10/2015
17. Date of approval: Waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

[pj171115]

No, I havent received approval letter yet. All I can do is track my passport on Royal mail.
Royal Mail tracking confirms that UKVI have dispatched my passport yesterday. Hopefully I should get all the documents in this week and approval letter if its approved..

[AMeraj]

I have the same dates as you, I have received my today. Right now I am in the office so will go back and check.

No, I havent received approval letter yet. All I can do is track my passport on Royal mail.
Royal Mail tracking confirms that UKVI have dispatched my passport yesterday. Hopefully I should get all the documents in this week and approval letter if its approved..

[kawosika]

Update below in green

Hello All,

I am guilty of being one of those silent watchers ‘ttcg’ referred to in one of his light- hearted posts last week. I have this morning received my Biometric card and I feel it wil be in order to update this post as it might help others to remain ‘sane’ while waiting for their decisions – as it helped me!


1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 05/11/2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 3
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 04/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 05/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 06/10/2015
10. Date payment debited: 06/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Debit card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : 08/10/2015
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 09/10/2015
14. BM letter issue date: 08/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 09/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 10/10/2015
17. Date of approval: 16/11/2015
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 23/11/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Till Oct 2017
20. Date BRP received: 19/11/2015 (Missed delivery yesterday. Rearranged for today).

Good luck to all waiting!

[jmonline]

pj171115

How can you track your passport? Have you got a tracking number ?

[AMeraj]

Finally!

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01/02/2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 08/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 10/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 12/10/2015
10. Date payment debited: 8/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Debit card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : 14/10/2015
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 15/10/2015
14. BM letter issue date: 14/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 15/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 17/10/2015
17. Date of approval: 23/11/2015
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 24/11/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: waiting
20. Date BRP received: waiting

Hope this help guys.

[16112015]

After long long wait, finally!!!

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01/01/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 08/10/2015 (online)
8. Date application posted: 09/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 12/10/2015
10. Date payment debited:
11. Payment mode: Debit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : never
13. Acknowledgement letter received: never
14. BM letter issue date: 14/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 15/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 15/10/2015
17. Date of approval: 24/11/2015
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25/11/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

[pj171115]

@16112015..
Did you receive your approval letter with your passport or it was a different post ?

[lbv]

Okay, thanks for your response.

I received an advise that the visa pack has been been dispatched; however, we will need to wait for BRP card (visa) to arrive which will take approx. 5-10 working days. I am confused what visa pack is. Can anyone shed some light?

For others who received their visa already, how long have you received your BRP following receipt of visa pack?

Unfortunately, there is no way to track the application, but if you have posted your application with tracked return postage envelop; you can get the status exactly one day before it’s posted back to you.

Here's mine. By the way, is there a way where we can track if the application has been approved?

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (visa extension under the same employer)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: n/a
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 24/10/2015
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 14/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 19/10/2015
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 20/10/2015
10. Date payment debited: 14/10/2015
11. Payment mode: Credit card
14. BM letter issue date: 27/10/2015
15. Biometric letter received: 27/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 28/10/2015
17. Date of approval: Waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 27/10/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

I really hope we receive the BRP next week!

[ttcg]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/12/2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 02/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 02/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 05/10/2015
10. Date payment debited:
11. Payment mode:
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : never
13. Acknowledgement letter received: never
14. BM letter issue date:
15. Biometric letter received: 08/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 09/10/2015
17. Date of approval: 23/11/2015
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25/11/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting

[16112015]

@ pj171115

Yes, they have included approval letter in the return envelope I have enclosed in my application.

In that letter, it says that I will receive my BRP within 7 working days. (Normally they use ~DX to post them).

@16112015..
Did you receive your approval letter with your passport or it was a different post ?

[pj171115]

My application has been rejected because I applied 3 months before the start of employment. Looks like i will have to make a new application again.

[sdogar]

Hi everyone, do we enclose a free post envelope for The Home Office to return our passport/documents? I haven't Another question is do we get our old permit card back, as well?

Thanks
S

[chenjiaqi]

Congrats TTCG!! Now I can leave this forum,
Best wishes for you

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/12/2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Online
7. Submitted Application: 02/10/2015
8. Date application posted: 02/10/2015 (documents posted recorded delivery)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 05/10/2015
10. Date payment debited:
11. Payment mode:
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : never
13. Acknowledgement letter received: never
14. BM letter issue date:
15. Biometric letter received: 08/10/2015
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 09/10/2015
17. Date of approval: 23/11/2015
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25/11/2015
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting: Waiting
20. Date BRP received: Waiting