Out-of-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[mental4vray]

Here are my updated details:

1. Category applying under - Tier 2 General Migrant
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Mumbai (North)
4. Certificate Assigned - 15th January 2014
5. Date of application - 20th January 2014
6. Date of submission of documents - 20th January 2014
7. Telephonic Interview - 10th February 2014
8. Decision Made - 12th February 2014
9. Date passport received - 12th February 2014
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - 12th February 2014
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - 3 years 1 month

It took 18 working days for me to receive the passport. I also had to give a telephonic interview on Monday, 10th Feb.

[suniltalabhaktula]

Hi mental4vray,

Could you let me know what they have interviewed on phonic interview ? Did you also get the email like I have said in my post ?

Your earliest response would be much appreciated.

Regards
Sunil

[varaprasad]

1. Category applying under - Tier 2 General dependent
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Hyderabad
4. Date of application - 27th January 2014
5. Date of submission of documents - 31st January 2014
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - 11-02-2014
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - 2 years
8. Date passport received - 13th February 2014

[mental4vray]

Hey Sunil,

No I did not receive any mail like yours. I just got a call from the High Commission and she asked whether this is a good time for a interview.

The interview went on for around 15 mins. She asked for all the details like where I was working previously, questions about my field, how the current company hired me, who took the interview, where will I stay in UK, is my family travelling with me etc. In short just general questions about the trip, and as long as we are genuine it should not be a problem.

I guess the reason for the delay and the interview in my case was because I had mentioned in my form that I want to go for 6 months, as my contract is for 6 months. The interviewer asked me does it make sense to go just for 6 months on a work visa. I told her that my contract is going to extend after the 6 month period (which is true, our industry works on short contracts only but they keep renewing it. i do VFX for movies.) Once she was convinced about this, I got 3 years 1 month visa in 2 days after the interview.

Hope that helps.

[suniltalabhaktula]

Hi mental4vray,

Thanks for the information. Much appreciated, I'm still awaiting for the update from the UKBA on the status . The online status still shows "forwarded to British Commission".

@Hyderabad centre applicants - any idea how long it takes for the processing of Tier 2 General visa now a days ?

@ moderators : Any advise on this please ?

Regards,
Sunil

[sri0470]

Hi Sunil,

We are on the same track. I have submitted my application 30th Dec 2013. I received the same mail as mentioned below.

"In order to assess your visa application we need to carry out further checks. A decision on your application shall be made as soon as we receive the results of our enquiries.
I am afraid it is not possible to tell you exactly when we will receive these results. However we will contact you as soon as a decision has been made".

We cannot do anything, except just waiting for the output from the UKBA.

Hope we would get it as soon as earlier.

Thanks
Srikanth

Hi mental4vray,

Thanks for the information. Much appreciated, I'm still awaiting for the update from the UKBA on the status . The online status still shows "forwarded to British Commission".

@Hyderabad centre applicants - any idea how long it takes for the processing of Tier 2 General visa now a days ?

@ moderators : Any advise on this please ?

Regards,
Sunil

[ramindia]

all hyderabad applicants

if all the documents submitted and they are genuine

you will receive passport in 15days

if ukba think some information wrong then they check background. may take 90days

[suniltalabhaktula]

Hi Ram ,

15 days means .. is it 15 working days ?

Please confirm.


Regards,
Sunil

[newbieTier2sm]

Hi mental4vray:

1. What was the mode of interview - personal or telephonic?

2. I've submittied by documents and biometric done on 3rd Feb'14, I'm still waiting for the call or passport but not sure when will be the lucky day for me?

let me know if you have any ideas?

Thanks
newbieTier2sm

Hey Sunil,

No I did not receive any mail like yours. I just got a call from the High Commission and she asked whether this is a good time for a interview.

The interview went on for around 15 mins. She asked for all the details like where I was working previously, questions about my field, how the current company hired me, who took the interview, where will I stay in UK, is my family travelling with me etc. In short just general questions about the trip, and as long as we are genuine it should not be a problem.

I guess the reason for the delay and the interview in my case was because I had mentioned in my form that I want to go for 6 months, as my contract is for 6 months. The interviewer asked me does it make sense to go just for 6 months on a work visa. I told her that my contract is going to extend after the 6 month period (which is true, our industry works on short contracts only but they keep renewing it. i do VFX for movies.) Once she was convinced about this, I got 3 years 1 month visa in 2 days after the interview.

Hope that helps.

[suniltalabhaktula]

Hi All,

Today I have received an email from cases team stating that they have scheduled an interview for me with entry clearance office on 4th March'14. Any idea whether it would be telephonic or personal. Any ideas what they would be asking in the interview ?

Earliest response would be very much appreciated.

Regards,
Sunil.

[jigiboy]

Hi All,

I have been reading the posts by some of you. I see there are telephonic interviews being conducted by UKBA. Is this happening for every application for Tier 2 General or is it case specific?
It will help if u can share the questions being asked.

[sri0470]

Hi Sunil,

Sounds good. At least you got an email.

Can you please share the number that you would get a call from.So that we would not miss that call.

All the best for the interview.

Thanks
Srikanth

Hi All,

Today I have received an email from cases team stating that they have scheduled an interview for me with entry clearance office on 4th March'14. Any idea whether it would be telephonic or personal. Any ideas what they would be asking in the interview ?

Earliest response would be very much appreciated.

Regards,
Sunil.

[suniltalabhaktula]

Hi Srikanth,

Not sure what will they ask in the interview. I wanted the date to be much earlier, but they said its on 4th March'14 . Also, they haven't finalized the venue details and timing.

Awaiting for the inputs from them. Ya will share the contact number once I receive the call from them.

Regards,
Sunil.

[newbieTier2sm]

Hi Sunil: I dont feel they will ask anything special other than your sponsor, your office location and other general stuff why I'm saying this because one of my friend was also interviewed by Entry clearance officer in May 2012 and the officer asked all general questions to him.

hope everything goes fine in your case.

Thanks

Hi Srikanth,

Not sure what will they ask in the interview. I wanted the date to be much earlier, but they said its on 4th March'14 . Also, they haven't finalized the venue details and timing.

Awaiting for the inputs from them. Ya will share the contact number once I receive the call from them.

Regards,
Sunil.

[suniltalabhaktula]

Hi Newbie,

Thanks for the information. Even my sponsor said the same, it would be a discussion on general stuff. Hope everything will be fine.

Just need one information, did ur friend carry any documents along with him for the interview. It would be of great help , if you can get this information.

M waiting for the call from them for the confirmation about the venue and other details.

Regards,
Sunil

[newbieTier2sm]

Hi Sunil: No he did carry the paper which he got from VFS at the time fo document submission and thats it.

All the best.

Hi Newbie,

Thanks for the information. Even my sponsor said the same, it would be a discussion on general stuff. Hope everything will be fine.

Just need one information, did ur friend carry any documents along with him for the interview. It would be of great help , if you can get this information.

M waiting for the call from them for the confirmation about the venue and other details.

Regards,
Sunil

[newbieTier2sm]

1. Category applying under - Tier 2 General Migrant [Myself + Dependents]
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Mumbai
4. Date of application / submission of documents and Biometrics - 3rd February 2014
5. Date Entry Clearance valid from - Waiting
5. Duration for Entry Clearance - Waiting
5. Date passport received - Waiting

I'm counting my days for this as it's been frustrating now. I didn't even receive a single communication from UK Consulate Mumbai, when the luck will strike.

[sri0470]

Hello All,

Today, I received an email asking to come down for a Personal interview at chennai home office. They informed that VFS will contact me with the schedule and documents needs to be carried.

Hoping for good.

Thanks
Srikanth

Hi Sunil: No he did carry the paper which he got from VFS at the time fo document submission and thats it.

All the best.

Hi Newbie,

Thanks for the information. Even my sponsor said the same, it would be a discussion on general stuff. Hope everything will be fine.

Just need one information, did ur friend carry any documents along with him for the interview. It would be of great help , if you can get this information.

M waiting for the call from them for the confirmation about the venue and other details.

Regards,
Sunil

[newbieTier2sm]

Hello All: On Saturday [22-Feb'14] I've received below mail from Mumbai Visa Office:
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Dear Applicant,

Your UK visa application has now been processed and a decision has been made.

Your passport and documents will be dispatched from the Mumbai office and will be returned to you via VFS. For further information on when your passport will be ready for collection please use the passport tracker service on the VFS website at

https://www.vfs.org.in/UKG-PassportTrac ... I5Nsf4HA==

This is an automated e-mail. Please do not reply.

Regards

British Deputy High Commission Mumbai
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Now I hope I should receive my passports by this weekend.

Thanks

[DrAli]

Hello guys,

Is there any one who has recently applied for Tier 2 general PBS visa from Islamabad, pakistan?
I want to know how long is it taking these days. as looking on to audit time line from Jan 2014, it is taking longer than before.
Any help in this regards will be really appreciated

[newbieTier2sm]

Updated Details:

1. Category applying under - Tier 2 General Migrant [Myself + Dependents]
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Mumbai
4. Date of application / submission of documents and Biometrics - 3rd February 2014
5. Date Entry Clearance valid from - 27-Feb-2014
5. Duration for Entry Clearance - 3 years 1 month
5. Date passport received - 25-Feb-2014

Excited.

[DrAli]

Hello Everyone,

Can some one please comment on the time taken for tier 2 general visa in Pakistan these days...

[jigiboy]

Hi NewbieTier2sm,

I see that you have applied for Tier 2 General from Mumbai.
I also understand from the previous posts that you had to attend an interview as well.
Can you please share the details of the interview?
What types of questions were asked and so forth etc.
Please respond as soon as possible

[suniltalabhaktula]

Hi NewbieTier2sm,

Just need a quick answer. While submitting your application, did you submit your present employment and proof of Income ?

Regards.
Sunil

[DrAli]

Alhumdulilah got the visa from Islamabad in 6 working days. yuppy