Additional Immigration health surcharge to be paid

[shamshi223]

Hi,

I am switching from Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 ICT dependent from within UK. My application was submitted on 22nd July, 2019 and Biometrics on 2nd Aug, 2019.

I haven't heard anything from the home office yet - its already the 8th week.

Does it take longer than 8 weeks? Is there a way i can reach out to get my application status.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks !

[CR001]

No way to check status, you simply need to wait to hear back from HO.

[shamshi223]

Thanks for the quick response. Does it take more than 8 weeks normally? And is there any escalation process please

[CR001]

it sometimes does yes.

[shamshi223]

Thanks for the swift response!

[shamshi223]

It has been more than 8 weeks, is there any options for escalation or ways to know about the application please. Any help on this will be appreciated as i have travel booked

[aspirant910]

Did you tried contacting them via below link
https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk

[shamshi223]

Hello all,

I had applied for Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 ICT dependent switch from the UK. After 8 weeks, i received a post from home office saying the application is delayed because i need to pay an additional immigration health surcharge. So if any one can help with below questions it will be really healpful:

1. IHS was already paid during the time of application - what is the additional fee then?
2. I haven't received any emails from home office on the next instructions to do the payment. How do i proceed with this?

Its been more than 10 weeks that i made the application. Any help will be much appreciated!

[shamshi223]

Yes i did, the customer care is of not much help

[CR001]

Hello all,

I had applied for Tier 2 ICT to Tier 2 ICT dependent switch from the UK. After 8 weeks, i received a post from home office saying the application is delayed because i need to pay an additional immigration health surcharge. So if any one can help with below questions it will be really healpful:

1. IHS was already paid during the time of application - what is the additional fee then?
2. I haven't received any emails from home office on the next instructions to do the payment. How do i proceed with this?

Its been more than 10 weeks that i made the application. Any help will be much appreciated!

1. How much IHS did you pay? When does the main ICT visa expire?

2. Have you checked your spam/junk mail folders and that you gave them the correct email address? Also, what exactly does the letter state?

[shamshi223]

1. The mail exactly said -

Thank you for your permission to stay in the UK. Although we would normally decide your application within 8 weeks from the date it was submitted, unfortunately this is not going to be possible in your case.

A decision on your application has been delayed as you are required to pay additional immigration health surcharge.

I had paid an amount of £723.20 and my spouse's BRP is valid till Jan, 2020

2. I have checked my Junk/Spam folders but no mails from Homeoffice. I have written a post to home office saying the same but no response

I am worried that it's been more than 10 weeks. Please help

[CR001]

I had paid an amount of £723.20 and my spouse's BRP is valid till Jan, 2020

What is this amount made up of as IHS is a rounded figure never a pounds/penny figure?

All dependants £704 each person

What you have paid is the visa fee plus biometric fee and not IHS.

What is the CoS length of your spouse~?

Are you sure the expiry date is January 2020??

[shamshi223]

My Bad - you are right that is the total amount i paid. I can't see how much i paid for IHS separately. I will check into it

Main applicant BRP is valid till January 2020 extendable for next 3 years.

His CoS says end of work date - 31st Dec 2019.

Is this bad?

[shamshi223]

CR001 can you please respond

[katanayi]

what you paid is visa fee.
IHS will be separate 400 per year(200/six month round).
check your bank statements, if don't remember how much you paid

[shamshi223]

Katanayi - will the spouse's BRP validity matter to process one's dependent visa?

Also will Home office send a top up link to pay the additional health surcharge please?