In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[indianmember2013]

If both letters says the same then its fine..as long as you have done your bio-metrics correcly.

UKBA don't send the Biometric twice. Can you please check the bio-metric letter, May be they asked you to re-enroll your bio-metrics as the first time the bio-metrics didn't go correctly.

Its not possible for my biometrics to go wrong for the following reasons :





*Its not required.They generally sends same Biometric letter to both addresss.

1. Both the letters had the same date
2. I received the second letter probably the same day i got the letter at my place, the only difference is that because of some mistake, it took them 1 day to send it to my office, but it had reached my building already.

well i hope so. The post office guy said everything went ok and he attached a barcode sticker to the letter that bears the current date and time of the biometric

[hb5kte]

Hi all

I did my biometric on the 23rd Jan but I haven't received any correspondent. Also, I had send in a change of circumstances form last week to change my address. I am worried now!! I tried to ring the UKBA but they're not helpful. Any suggestions?

[crabbott]

Final update:

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General--New Job
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Work Permit
3. Date of expiry of current leave: April 2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 5th January 2013 (Online)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 9th January 2013 (Coversheet, photos and passports)
7. Date payment debited: 5th January 2013
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 30th January 2013 (Dated 24th Jan 2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31st January 2013
12. Date of approval: 27th February 2013, letter arrived 2nd March 2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 2nd March 2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Not yet known
15. Date BRP received: Arranged delivery for 5th March 2013. There was a "missed delivery" card put through my door on 2nd March 2013 by the DX guy...but he never rang the bell as, based on the time written on the card, I was home when he attempted to deliver. I have rearranged for it to be delivered on the 5th so hopefully it will arrive...then I will also know when it expires.

Not a horribly long wait except when you aren't sure whether or not you are going to have to leave the country!!!

Lots of luck to everyone.

[Gagan1986]

Hi all

I did my biometric on the 23rd Jan but I haven't received any correspondent. Also, I had send in a change of circumstances form last week to change my address. I am worried now!! I tried to ring the UKBA but they're not helpful. Any suggestions?

Shouldn't be too long for you now. Be patient

[Noman83]

I did my bio-metrics on 26/02/2012. I received this letter on my home address, although my correspondence address was my office. Ignoring that and thinking that's where they send the bio-metrics letter.. the day after i get the same letter at my office address again! I'm assuming its a copy and i don't need to panic since I have already done my bio-metrics and have got the bar-code sticker and everything?
Do you guys think i still need to call UKBA and clarify about double post?

This should not be a problem. I received biometric letter on my home address as well as at my lawyers's address . they send it to both correspondence address in case one of them is missed

[hb5kte]

Hi all

I did my biometric on the 23rd Jan but I haven't received any correspondent. Also, I had send in a change of circumstances form last week to change my address. I am worried now!! I tried to ring the UKBA but they're not helpful. Any suggestions?

Does anyone have experience sending the MCC change of circumstances form to change corresponding address? How long takes them to update?

Many Thanks

[rrams_here]

HI,
any one got passport nad BRP today, who done biometric around 28th of Jan

[golvsr]

Hi guys,

I finally got my visa approved

1. Type of application: Tier-2 Extending
2. If switching, category changing: n/a
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18/01/2013
5. Date application posted: 15/12/12
6. Date application received at UKBA: n/a
7. Date payment debited: n/a
8. Payment mode : n/a
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No
10. Biometric letter received: 12/01/13 (dated 10th jan)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 12/01/13
12. 2nd Biometric letter received: 31/01/13 (dated 28th jan)
13. Date of biometrics enrollment (2nd time): 31/01/13
14. Date of approval: 27-Feb-13
15. Date of return of passport and other documents: don't know
16. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
17. Date BRP received: 05-Mar-14

Documents were post to correspondence address.hopefully will receive it tomo

[JHH]

8. Biometric letter received: 08.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30.JAN.2013 (letter went to wrong address, but still valid (Thank God), enrolled)
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: 5-Mar-13
12. Date BRP received: 04-Mar-13

[Bhags]

1. Type of application: Tier-2 Extending
2. If switching, category changing: n/a
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 10/02/2013
5. Date application posted: 12/01/13
6. Date application received at UKBA: 12/01/13
7. Date payment debited: 14/01/13
8. Payment mode : debit
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No
10. Biometric letter received: 04/02/13 (dated 30th jan)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 04/02/13
12. Date of approval: 02-Mar-13
12. Date of return of passport and other documents: 05/03/13
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
15. Date BRP received: waiting

[indianmember2013]

I did my bio-metrics on 26/02/2012. I received this letter on my home address, although my correspondence address was my office. Ignoring that and thinking that's where they send the bio-metrics letter.. the day after i get the same letter at my office address again! I'm assuming its a copy and i don't need to panic since I have already done my bio-metrics and have got the bar-code sticker and everything?
Do you guys think i still need to call UKBA and clarify about double post?

This should not be a problem. I received biometric letter on my home address as well as at my lawyers's address . they send it to both correspondence address in case one of them is missed

thanks noman and khalid

[bharathbala2003]

Type of application: Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 17th May 2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 19th Feb 2013
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19th Feb 2013 (online)
7. Date payment debited: 19th Feb 2013
8: Payment Method: Card Payment
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 20th Feb 2013
10. Biometric letter received: 21st Feb 2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 21st Feb 2013
12. Date of approval: Waiting..
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting..
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting..
15. Date BRP received: Waiting..


Applied using the Priority Postal Application which UKBA claim has an SLA of 7-10 working days.

Type of application: Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 17th May 2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 19th Feb 2013
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19th Feb 2013 (online)
7. Date payment debited: 19th Feb 2013
8: Payment Method: Card Payment
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 20th Feb 2013
10. Biometric letter received: 21st Feb 2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 21st Feb 2013
12. Date of approval: 28th Feb 2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 04th March 2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 28th Feb 2013
15. Date BRP received: 04th March 2013

[grace_nm]

i received all my documents back except for my old brp permit after applying for extension of my tier 2 visa. do they keep the old brp permit and not give it back to us?

[hb5kte]

Any more updates ppl?

[indianmember2013]

has anyone's maintenance been sponsored by the sponsor for the first month?

[sskhalid]

Hey..Finally got some relief. Got the BRP today and now waiting for documents.

1. Type of application: Tier-2 General
2. If switching, category changing: PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 10/02/2013
5. Date application posted: 14/01/13 (Online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 16/01/13
7. Date payment debited: 14/01/13 (Online)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No
10. Biometric letter received: 04/02/2013 (Dated:30/01/2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 04/02/2013
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 03-03-2013
15. Date BRP received: 06-03-2013

[sskhalid]

My maintenance was sponsored by my employer for the first month.

has anyone's maintenance been sponsored by the sponsor for the first month?

[indianmember2013]

My maintenance was sponsored by my employer for the first month.

has anyone's maintenance been sponsored by the sponsor for the first month?

Hi Khalid,
Im guessing in that case you did not send your bank statements as you dont need to and the only thing they would require is your CoS letter?

[sskhalid]

Yes you are right. but to show them that you are getting paid you have to show either paysips or bank statement in which you are getting your salary.

My maintenance was sponsored by my employer for the first month.

has anyone's maintenance been sponsored by the sponsor for the first month?

Hi Khalid,
Im guessing in that case you did not send your bank statements as you dont need to and the only thing they would require is your CoS letter?

[indianmember2013]

Yes you are right. but to show them that you are getting paid you have to show either paysips or bank statement in which you are getting your salary.

My maintenance was sponsored by my employer for the first month.

has anyone's maintenance been sponsored by the sponsor for the first month?

Hi Khalid,
Im guessing in that case you did not send your bank statements as you dont need to and the only thing they would require is your CoS letter?

Right, because I didnt do that , all i sent was the CoS letter. Will my application be rejected?

Looking at the maintaince page and quoting from there :

(c) the Sponsor is an a rated Sponsor and has certified on the Certificate of Sponsorship that, should it become necessary, it will maintain and accommodate the migrant up to the end of the first month of his employment. The Sponsor may limit the amount of the undertaking but any limit must be at least £900. Points will only be awarded if the applicant provides a valid Certificate of Sponsorship reference number with his application.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... appendixc/
under Tier 2 Migrants sub section

[sskhalid]

How long you been doing this job. If it is your new job and from the start the employer is sponsoring you then you dont need the Bank Statement or Payslip. As you dont have it.

But i dont think so that it will be a problem. As long as the Employer is agree to sponsor you for the first month.

Yes you are right. but to show them that you are getting paid you have to show either paysips or bank statement in which you are getting your salary.

My maintenance was sponsored by my employer for the first month.

Hi Khalid,
Im guessing in that case you did not send your bank statements as you dont need to and the only thing they would require is your CoS letter?

Right, because I didnt do that , all i sent was the CoS letter. Will my application be rejected?

Looking at the maintaince page and quoting from there :

(c) the Sponsor is an a rated Sponsor and has certified on the Certificate of Sponsorship that, should it become necessary, it will maintain and accommodate the migrant up to the end of the first month of his employment. The Sponsor may limit the amount of the undertaking but any limit must be at least £900. Points will only be awarded if the applicant provides a valid Certificate of Sponsorship reference number with his application.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... appendixc/
under Tier 2 Migrants sub section

[indianmember2013]

How long you been doing this job. If it is your new job and from the start the employer is sponsoring you then you dont need the Bank Statement or Payslip. As you dont have it.

But i dont think so that it will be a problem. As long as the Employer is agree to sponsor you for the first month.

Yes you are right. but to show them that you are getting paid you have to show either paysips or bank statement in which you are getting your salary.

Hi Khalid,
Im guessing in that case you did not send your bank statements as you dont need to and the only thing they would require is your CoS letter?

Right, because I didnt do that , all i sent was the CoS letter. Will my application be rejected?

Looking at the maintaince page and quoting from there :

(c) the Sponsor is an a rated Sponsor and has certified on the Certificate of Sponsorship that, should it become necessary, it will maintain and accommodate the migrant up to the end of the first month of his employment. The Sponsor may limit the amount of the undertaking but any limit must be at least £900. Points will only be awarded if the applicant provides a valid Certificate of Sponsorship reference number with his application.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... appendixc/
under Tier 2 Migrants sub section

Starting working since November 2012 for this sponsor.
And on my CoS letter, I think its the last bullet point which says :
Tick to confirm the sponsor certifies maintenance for the migrant: Y

and my employer is a A - Rated sponsor.

[rrams_here]

Hi all,
I did my biometric on 28th and still waiting for my passport and brp. Has any one also still waiting who done biometric near that date

Regards

[hb5kte]

Hi all,
I did my biometric on 28th and still waiting for my passport and brp. Has any one also still waiting who done biometric near that date

Regards

I did my on 23rd Jan and I am still waiting

[krisna]

Type of application: Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14th APR 2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 23th Jan 2013
6. Date application received at UKBA: 24th Jan 2013 (Courier)
7. Date payment debited: 28th Jan 2013
8: Payment Method: Card Payment
9. Acknowledgement letter received: --
10. Biometric letter received: 1st Mar 2013 dated 21 feb
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 2 Mar 2013
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting


Do u guys know any customer service number or email id of ukba ???