Tier 1 (PSW) processing times

FORESTJUNYI · Post by **FORESTJUNYI** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:26 pm

Benjamin wrote:All you can do now is wait patiently for the outcome. If successful you will receive an approval letter within a few weeks, along with your original documents (passport) and your new BRP card.

I do agree though, the whole situation is very stressful - and given that it costs so much, it would be helpful for everybody if they could develop an online tracking system. Not only would it minimize the stress for the appilcant, it would ultimately help the UKBA too, as it would help to cut down on perpetual phone calls from us applicants asking for updates regarding our applications. Pipe dreams...

Best of luck though, and a happy new year to all

Yup, good suggestion.
So does the BRP card come along together with the approval letter and documents or it will come separately?

Benjamin · Post by **Benjamin** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 12:32 pm

It comes separately. I believe the BRP card comes by courier? (someone please correct this if I'm wrong)

Just waiting for mine to turn up at the mo.

arsenal49 · Post by **arsenal49** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:49 pm

expect all your posts to be deleted in near future as you have ruined this sticky topic for EVERYONE by your chit chat! cant you guys crate a new thread and discuss over there?

Benjamin · Post by **Benjamin** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 3:00 pm

That's a bit strong isn't it? I'd hardly say we've ruined the entire thread by going slightly off-topic. Delete them if you like though, I for one won't be losing any sleep over it

shuaib23 · Post by **shuaib23** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:55 pm

Application send: 25/11/11 (Special delivery)
Application received by UKBA: 28/11/11
Acknowledgment letter received: 5/12/11
Biometrics Invitation Letter received: 15/12/11
Biometrics done at Canning Town PO: 16/12/11
Approval and documents: 31/12/11; Date on the letter: 30/12/11
Biometric Card received: Waiting

FORESTJUNYI · Post by **FORESTJUNYI** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:09 pm

arsenal49 wrote:expect all your posts to be deleted in near future as you have ruined this sticky topic for EVERYONE by your chit chat! cant you guys crate a new thread and discuss over there?

Sorry for annoying you and posting at the wrong place, will be more careful in future. Sorry again...

manuhot01 · Post by **manuhot01** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:19 am

Application Send: 1 Dec 2011
Fee charged : 6 Dec 2011
Acknow. Letter : 5 Dec 2011
Recieved Letter: 9 Dec 2011
Bio metrics Letter Date: 8 Dec 2011
Bio metrics recieved: 12 Dec 2011
Bio metrics given: 13 Dec 2011

Still waiting for result, anyone else who has give bio metrics on same date or before or after me. This waiting is so painfull...

Rukumbira · Post by **Rukumbira** » Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:30 pm

First application on 31/10/2011
15/11/2011- returned as invalid application.(Problem with payment)
20/11/2011- sent back out of time application using immigration lawyer
04/12/2011- invited for Biometrics
09/12/2011-Biometrics taken at Liverpool UKBA
31/12/2011- Application Approved
04/01/2012 -Passports was received

Still waiting for BRB Cards. Just encouraging anyone waiting or with similar experience to be positive. If not sure of what should be done with your application, pls seek for legal advice.

Regards.

OGBIDI · Post by **OGBIDI** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 6:15 pm

Application sent- 14/11/11
acknowledgment rcvd - 19/11/11
send additional documet - 21/11/11
biometric letter rcvd - 25/11/11 (my date of birth was incorrect)
2nd biometric letter rcvd - 5/11/11
biometric done - 6/11/11
document and biometric came on - 5/11/12 ( wld be redelivered on the 9th)

This is an encouragment to everybody that they should be patient. I also want to say a big thank you to the people of this forum bcos without ur help, I wld be thinking of a way to contact a solicitor for being refused. you are a great help :D

manuhot01 · Post by **manuhot01** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:08 pm

Hi Everyone,

My Bio metrics was done on: 13 Dec 2011.
I've still not heard anything yet from Home Office.

Can anyone tell me how they are doing with their application.

Thanks

dio_chiro228 · Post by **dio_chiro228** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:09 pm

Hi...

My biometric was taken at a Post Office in Aberdeen on 12 December 2011 and I have not (yet) heard anything since. Should I worry? What are the chances of anyone getting the visa at 4 weeks after the biometric?

manuhot01 · Post by **manuhot01** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:12 pm

Hi,

I really dont know the chances myself. But I'm just keeping track of how are others doing with their application. I'm hopping we may expect it next week.

Please keep us updated whenever you get your documents.

Thanks

Btw, when did you send you applications?

dio_chiro228 · Post by **dio_chiro228** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:26 pm

I post my application around November (sorry I forgot the date). However, I did the biometric on 12 December. Will keep you posted if I receive any documents. Please do inform me of yours as well.

I am a bit worried as I didnt include any envelope for the UKBA officials to send my documents back. I understand that in this case, they will post the documents back to me via 2nd class post. Is that right?

manuhot01 · Post by **manuhot01** » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:28 pm

I'm not sure about it, cos I also haven't send any special envelope so I guess it will be through 2nd class.

mmak786 · Post by **mmak786** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:50 pm

[quote="manuhot01"]Application Send: 1 Dec 2011
Fee charged : 6 Dec 2011
Acknow. Letter : 5 Dec 2011
Recieved Letter: 9 Dec 2011
Bio metrics Letter Date: 8 Dec 2011
Bio metrics recieved: 12 Dec 2011
Bio metrics given: 13 Dec 2011

Still waiting for result, anyone else who has give bio metrics on same date or before or after me. This waiting is so painfull...

[/quote]
I also send my psw application on 1st Dec. I give my bio metrics on 22 Dec .Didnt receive any reply from homeoffice yet.
i checked ukba website on 7 dec they said that they r considering cases where the bio metrics was thaken 15dec or before.now i am thinking i should go to window. its really painful to wait every day..?

mmak786 · Post by **mmak786** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:54 pm

[quote="mmak786"][quote="manuhot01"]Application Send: 1 Dec 2011
Fee charged : 6 Dec 2011
Acknow. Letter : 5 Dec 2011
Recieved Letter: 9 Dec 2011
Bio metrics Letter Date: 8 Dec 2011
Bio metrics recieved: 12 Dec 2011
Bio metrics given: 13 Dec 2011

Still waiting for result, anyone else who has give bio metrics on same date or before or after me. This waiting is so painfull...

[/quote]
I also send my psw application on 1st Dec. I give my bio metrics on 22 Dec .Didnt receive any reply from homeoffice yet.
i checked ukba website on 7 dec they said that they r considering cases where the bio metrics was thaken 15dec or before.now i am thinking i should go to window. its really painful to wait every day..?[/quote]
It will not be the 2nd class post. The homeoffice send our documents back via recorded delivery

manuhot01 · Post by **manuhot01** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:57 pm

What is a recorded delievery?

manuhot01 · Post by **manuhot01** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:36 pm

Hi,

Has any one recieved their PSW application during this weekends (7/01/2012 - 8/01/2012). If yes can pls tell when did you gave your bio metrics and what dated is you letter is.

Thx.

evy · Post by **evy** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:12 pm

hi all,

application posted: 14 nov 2011
biometric given: 9 Dec 2011
passport & BRP received (both together but different post courier): 5 Jan 2012

its almost a month after my biometric was given.. waiting is a torture, esp when i have to fly out of the country on the 9th of Jan (considering christmas bank holidays and new years), thank god this is good timing. called ukba almost everyday hoping they can give me an update but they cant check any progress if application is made within 6 month.
good luck everyone!

kristina11 · Post by **kristina11** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:23 pm

shuaib23 wrote:Application send: 25/11/11 (Special delivery)
Application received by UKBA: 28/11/11
Acknowledgment letter received: 5/12/11
Biometrics Invitation Letter received: 15/12/11
Biometrics done at Canning Town PO: 16/12/11
Approval and documents: 31/12/11; Date on the letter: 30/12/11
Biometric Card received: Waiting

On UK border agency indicates that they are considering applications on or before the 15th and your biometrics were on the 16th for sure??? I need my passport asap and at least it is a hope that they r processing applications made after this date!! If so, you r so lucky!!

blinker12 · Post by **blinker12** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 6:13 pm

Application sent- 29/11/2011 (Royal Mail special delivery)
Application received by UKBA-30/11/2011
Money debited from account- 3/12/2011 (Debit card)
Acknowledgement and Biometrics invitation received- 09/12/2011 (Acknowledgement dated-03/12/2011; biometrics letter dated-07/12/2011)
Biometrics given- 12/12/2011 (Beeston Post Office)
Decision letter and documents received- 09/01/2012
BRP- Waiting.

All the best to everyone waiting for their PSW!

BRP received- 17/01/2012 (dated 13/01/2012)

dio_chiro228 · Post by **dio_chiro228** » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:48 pm

I took biometrics on the 12th of December and I still have not heard anything yet. Im getting really nervous right now. I want the waiting to be over with..

Talent_ABC · Post by **Talent_ABC** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:14 am

Just noticed UKBA is processing the applicastion that given biometric before 4th Jan. It has been 16 days since I noticed the site (DEC 25th). just if the information can help you guys!

extranjero · Post by **extranjero** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:23 pm

@Talent_ABC

I just checked the UKBA website

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... tingtimes/

It says on and before 17th of December.

Where did you see 4th Jan?

Talent_ABC · Post by **Talent_ABC** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:37 pm

extranjero wrote:@Talent_ABC

I just checked the UKBA website

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... tingtimes/

It says on and before 17th of December.

Where did you see 4th Jan?

lol!!!!!!! So embarrassing, I chcked into the wrong site all the time.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... tingtimes/
How dummy

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