I want my VISA on first week of September so I decided to switch from standard to priority service on 22-08-2016. I called UKVI many time for asking if I can switch but they denied all the time but when i sent email to
Prioritypostalrequests@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk they said I can and I did.
Please do not forget to include the following details in your post:
1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Tier 2 Extension with same employer
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14-10-2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: N/A
5. Date application posted: 16-08-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: -18-08-2016
7. Date payment debited: 17-08-2016
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: After asking three times I received an email on 26-08-2016
10. Biometric letter received: 31-08-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31-08-2016
12. Date of approval: 08-09-2016
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 08-09-2016
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 14-10-2017
15. Date BRP received: 12-09-2016
Thank you to everyone who posted their timeline here. I understood one thing this UK VISA is most stressful visa I have ever had in my life till now. Writing email to
Prioritypostalrequests@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk was helpful but when you call UKVI number they don't know anything.