Admin error on HO side or not ?

[raza725]

Hi,

Recently extended Tier 2 leave successfully. I first got Tier 2 in March 2016 for 3 years and applied to extend it to further 3 years until Feb 2022, however, HO has granted extension for only 20 months and not full 3 years. I believe they have counted 6 years from first time I entered in UK on Tier 4. Could this be an admin error?

Tier 4 - Aug 2014 to Jan 2016 - First time entered in UK on 07/09/2014
Switched from Tier 4 to Tier 2- March 2016 to Feb 2019
Extended Tier 2- Jan 2019 to Sep 2020 (until 07/09/2020)

Recent Cos clearly stated 3 years period and same was mentioned on application form.

Have they counted period on Tier 4 visa as well towards 6 years of total stay on Tier 2 ? As it makes exact 6 years since I entered UK.

Is it worth writing to them or their discretion to grant as long as they want ?

[katanayi]

How much IHS fee you paid

[raza725]

Paid £1800 in total with 2 dependents for 3 years ( 3 years * 3 dependents * £200 = £1800), they refunded £ 900.
But how come they gave less period then requested?

[katanayi]

this seems strange .

I think you should write to caseworker for explanation.

Or wait for seniors advice here

[CR001]

What did the CoS state exactly??

[raza725]

Exact date on recent Cos
Start date : 01/03/2019 ( last visa expiry date 28/02/2019)
End date: 28/02/2022

[raza725]

What did the CoS state exactly??

Start Date on Cos : 01/03/2019
End Date on Cos: 28/02/2022

Do you think it can be an error on their part ? Or is this done for a reason?

[Akorotaeva]

What were the dates for both of your COSs and the dates on the BRPs?

I got 6 years exactly for example, moving from Tier 4 to Tier 2 within the UK. First Tier 2 issued 24.08.16, second finishing on 24.08.22, though my second COS was until 23.08.22. I assume they gave that one extra day as they couldnt give me the full 14 days they usually do after the COS end date as that would take me beyond 6 years.

[raza725]

1st Cos
Start Date : 15/02/2016 End Date: 14/02/2019

1st BRP
Start Date: 13/03/2016 End Date: 28/02/2019

2nd Cos
Start Date: 01/03/2019 End Date: 28/02/2022

2nd BRP
Start Date: 29/01/2019 End Date: 07/09/2020

Seems really strange to me. Waiting for seniors to comment so I'll take this up with HO.

[Akorotaeva]

Yes that seems like an error, you are eligible to be on Tier 2 until 13/03/2022.

Write to them, there's no harm in asking.

[raza725]

Yes that seems like an error, you are eligible to be on Tier 2 until 13/03/2022.

Write to them, there's no harm in asking.

Thanks Akorotaeva

[Akorotaeva]

Good luck, keep us posted.

[raza725]

Should this be send on admin.review.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk ?

OR

Should this be a 'reconsideration request' ? ( https://www.gov.uk/visa-and-immigration ... n-requests)

Considering the fact that I have not received a decision letter and only BRP so don't know which option to choose ?

[CR001]

Have you thought to ask your sponsor to contact HO to find out??

[raza725]

Have you thought to ask your sponsor to contact HO to find out??

I didn’t think about it until you mentioned.

Would this be a better option if employer contacts HO?

I am reluctant myself writing to HO as i am not sure how long they’ll take to reply and I have an important trip planned in last week of March.

Question 1:
If lets say I don’t raise this with HO and happy to apply another extension for 6 months before ILR, would it impact any future application (next extension) or ILR?

Question 2:
If I send an email at admin.review.inquiries, would it be considered as an official admin review or just an inquiry? As I believe you have to pay for admin review and go through formal channel? I am unsure about admin review process.

TIA

[gbptier1general]

Have you thought to ask your sponsor to contact HO to find out??

I didn’t think about it until you mentioned.

Would this be a better option if employer contacts HO?

I am reluctant myself writing to HO as i am not sure how long they’ll take to reply and I have an important trip planned in last week of March.

Question 1:
If lets say I don’t raise this with HO and happy to apply another extension for 6 months before ILR, would it impact any future application (next extension) or ILR?

Question 2:
If I send an email at admin.review.inquiries, would it be considered as an official admin review or just an inquiry? As I believe you have to pay for admin review and go through formal channel? I am unsure about admin review process.

TIA

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Hi,
1)Pls contact the BRP delivery team whose response is within-1Day[Both Email/Calls],then follow up them they will give the Right contacts for u move next Direction.
If u are NOT Ok with BRP,you should log complaint with BRP team within 10/15Days I suppose.
Your case was bit tricky.It looks UKVI{AR}& decision is from HO?
Hope this HELPS!