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Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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seether
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Waiting for biometric card since november

Post by seether » Sat Jan 15, 2011 3:54 pm

got my approval letter in early november after waiting for ages after tier 2 extension application under transition. Letter said call a number if biometric card hasnt turned up after 10 days. Did and have been doing so since november.They keep on telling me i have to wait and that it will come but hasnt and we are in january. Has anyone had this issue recently?
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dzh1452
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Post by dzh1452 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:15 pm

Sorry to hear that, but your situation is actually better than mine. it has been about 9 weeks til now, and i have not got any news from HO since posted my extension application on 12th Nov :cry: ... God knows what's going on there?!! Pretty shit!
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seether
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Post by seether » Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:38 pm

my decision took a whopping 16 and a half weeks to come after biometrics so yes it sometimes takes that long 4 a decision so ur situation is not an exception.really wish u the best of luck.take care.
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seether
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Post by seether » Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:40 pm

i am assuming u have done ur biometrics already?
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dzh1452
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Post by dzh1452 » Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:51 pm

What :shock: ?! 16.5 weeks, bloody hell! HO really sucks!

Anyway, sorry mate, i forgot to metion that i've done the biometric. And here is my timeline so far:

1. Type of application:In-country Extending Work Permit to Tier 2 (under Transitional Arrangements)
2. Date of expiry of current leave (visa): 17 Jan 2011
3. Date application posted: 12 Nov 2010
4. Biometrics taken: 9 Dec 2010
5. Nothing heard ...

Would you mind to paste yours?

All the best!
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geriatrix
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Post by geriatrix » Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:26 pm

biometric enrolment leaflet wrote:If you have not received your card within ten working days of the date of your decision letter you should contact us on 0300 123 2412.

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seether
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Post by seether » Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:06 pm

i have been calling them regularly since november and i can confirm they are useless. keep on telling me wait till friday of whatever week i am calling and if it isnt in then call them. i do and they tell me the same thing.so useless they are. applied under transition so ilr due in june.Can i apply 4 ilr with just the letter if the card never arrives?

Application sent- 23 June 2010
Biometrics done- 6th July 2010
Approval/decision received- 8th November 2010 yes 8 November!!!
Biometric Card- Still not arrived.Absolutely Ridiculous
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Post by geriatrix » Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:32 am

Perhaps not. See Note 4 (page 12) of SET(O) form.

See also Making a comment or complaint to the UK Border Agency


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seether
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Post by seether » Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:36 pm

I do understand what you are saying Sush D Mehta but in a worse case scenario if by june it hasnt been sent i have to apply as it would be lesser of two evils in the fact that i would rather apply going by the dates on my last stamp (transition application would give me time of 1year till 5 needed FOR ILR) than risk it expiring without me knowing. i JUST DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO.
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seether
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Post by seether » Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:18 pm

Finally got the biometric card today. The whole process started in March 2010 with the sponsorship reference number application. From sponsorship ref application to me physically getting the biometric card today took 9 months. dont even know what to say. Relieved and frustrated.
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Sup
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Post by Sup » Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:55 pm

dzh1452 wrote:What :shock: ?! 16.5 weeks, bloody hell! HO really sucks!

Anyway, sorry mate, i forgot to metion that i've done the biometric. And here is my timeline so far:

1. Type of application:In-country Extending Work Permit to Tier 2 (under Transitional Arrangements)
2. Date of expiry of current leave (visa): 17 Jan 2011
3. Date application posted: 12 Nov 2010
4. Biometrics taken: 9 Dec 2010
5. Nothing heard ...

Would you mind to paste yours?

All the best!
Hi dzh1452

I hope your Card is back with you now..

I have to apply for extension as I have 9 days gap to qualify for ILR..( :(

A)Could you please tell us here what document you have attached for extension?

B) when one can qualify for extension?( Did you apply early??)

C) If you apply with dependent, Was it on same form?

thanks forum.
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