In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[squalliram]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

Wow man... that was bloody fast... you are actually too lucky...

@confused007: Dude I think we are in the same situation, I did my biometrics on the 14th of January as well and am still waiting for my response from UKBA. Let me know if you hear back anything. Its been more than 2 weeks and counting

[makky86]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

Wow man... that was bloody fast... you are actually too lucky...

@confused007: Dude I think we are in the same situation, I did my biometrics on the 14th of January as well and am still waiting for my response from UKBA. Let me know if you hear back anything. Its been more than 2 weeks and counting

I did my biometric on same day and have heard nothing back yet.

[makky86]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

Wow man... that was bloody fast... you are actually too lucky...

@confused007: Dude I think we are in the same situation, I did my biometrics on the 14th of January as well and am still waiting for my response from UKBA. Let me know if you hear back anything. Its been more than 2 weeks and counting

I did my biometric on same day and have heard nothing back yet.

What a conincidence. Just phoned my wife and actually we have got Tier 2.. They have sent us Biometric cards straight away.

Yeah...so happy..valid until 2016. Great.

[squalliram]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

Wow man... that was bloody fast... you are actually too lucky...

@confused007: Dude I think we are in the same situation, I did my biometrics on the 14th of January as well and am still waiting for my response from UKBA. Let me know if you hear back anything. Its been more than 2 weeks and counting

I did my biometric on same day and have heard nothing back yet.

What a conincidence. Just phoned my wife and actually we have got Tier 2.. They have sent us Biometric cards straight away.

Yeah...so happy..valid until 2016. Great.

Wow, congrats buddy. That sounds like a huge relief rather than waiting for each and every information to come one by one. Did you not receive any approval information either till now? Just asking coz I haven't heard anything since I gave my biometrics. Hope things speed up for me too.

Cheers and congrats.

[makky86]

Wow man... that was bloody fast... you are actually too lucky...

@confused007: Dude I think we are in the same situation, I did my biometrics on the 14th of January as well and am still waiting for my response from UKBA. Let me know if you hear back anything. Its been more than 2 weeks and counting

I did my biometric on same day and have heard nothing back yet.

What a conincidence. Just phoned my wife and actually we have got Tier 2.. They have sent us Biometric cards straight away.

Yeah...so happy..valid until 2016. Great.

Wow, congrats buddy. That sounds like a huge relief rather than waiting for each and every information to come one by one. Did you not receive any approval information either till now? Just asking coz I haven't heard anything since I gave my biometrics. Hope things speed up for me too.

Cheers and congrats.

Biometric cards are attached with approval letter. They probably send together now.

[confused007]

@muhdkhokhar Congrats mate...some timelines now...

@ squalliram.. Holding my breath now... Keep me posted about your status ..

All the best guys..

Regards,
Confused

[makky86]

1. Type of application: Tier-2 General
2. If switching, category changing: PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01/04/2013
5. Date application posted: Last week of December 2012
6. Date application received at UKBA: --
7. Date payment debited: --
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Yes
10. Biometric letter received: 14/01/2013
11. Date of biometrics enrollment:15/01/2013 (Post office)
12. Date of approval: 06/01/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: --
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: --
15. Date BRP received: 06/01/2013

[vinay1986]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

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I ask myself, how you managed your application to get delivered on the same day that you made your application. Also, getting your request to take Biometric within 24 hours? Are you related to the Prime Minister?

Just wondering... Congrats anyway...

[bornona25]

[quote="vinay1986"][quote="bornona25"]1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11/01/13
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 31/12/12 (online)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 4/1/13
7. Date payment debited: 31/12/12
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: n/a
10. Biometric letter received: Waiting
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: Waiting
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

Help!! I applied online on the 31st of December and I have royal mail tracked signed for which was redirected from the bootle address on the 4th of Jan 13 at 8.11 am. But I still haven't received my Biometric letter and really worried. Is anyone in the same situation???????
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I applied much later (16 Jan 2013), got my Biometric test letter on 31st. You need to call and query, saying it has been more than 20 days.
Maybe they might help, try to be nice to them, if you find some nice and you are lucky, they can give you an update. I was told that there has been a backlog... Tel: 0870 606 7766, Option 4, then Option 1.

Goodluck...[/quote]

Thanks a lot I will give it a try I am sooo worried... All my papers were perfect and I have a royal mail tracking as well

[kdhs114]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

******************************

I ask myself, how you managed your application to get delivered on the same day that you made your application. Also, getting your request to take Biometric within 24 hours? Are you related to the Prime Minister?

Just wondering... Congrats anyway...

Hi, As I mentioned above, I used "Priority Postal Service" for my application which was introduced in Oct,2012. (http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/media/global/ ... _2012).pdf). If you use online application, of course it is delivered in same day. However, you should submit your original document when you enroll your biometric information. Also, once your online application with priority postal service submitted they automatically send you "biometric invitation", so you will get it within 2 days.
Anyway, google it "priority postal service tier 2". you can get all information you need.. one more point is of course it costs you around 150 pounds more than usual application.. (not exact how much it is as my employer paid..)
Best Luck to you all.

[squalliram]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

******************************

I ask myself, how you managed your application to get delivered on the same day that you made your application. Also, getting your request to take Biometric within 24 hours? Are you related to the Prime Minister?

Just wondering... Congrats anyway...

Hi, As I mentioned above, I used "Priority Postal Service" for my application which was introduced in Oct,2012. (http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/media/global/ ... _2012).pdf). If you use online application, of course it is delivered in same day. However, you should submit your original document when you enroll your biometric information. Also, once your online application with priority postal service submitted they automatically send you "biometric invitation", so you will get it within 2 days.
Anyway, google it "priority postal service tier 2". you can get all information you need.. one more point is of course it costs you around 150 pounds more than usual application.. (not exact how much it is as my employer paid..)
Best Luck to you all.

And none of us knew about it. Well thanks for sharing the information. UKBA should highlight this option when a candidate makes an application.

[IgorSHCH]

Yes.. 150 pounds extra.. Seems like nothing for getting a decision within 20 days.

[confused007]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 03.Mar.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:18.Dec.2012 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19.Dec.2012 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 18.Dec.2012 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: None
10. Biometric letter received: 09.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:05.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 07.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:6/2/203 to 30/12/2015
15. Date BRP received:11/2/2013
Really relaxed now...phew..just BRP comes soon

[squalliram]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 03.Mar.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:18.Dec.2012 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19.Dec.2012 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 18.Dec.2012 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: None
10. Biometric letter received: 09.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:05.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 07.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:Awaiting
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

Really relaxed now...phew..just BRP comes soon

Congrats confused. You finally got it. Just yesterday we were talking about it. Hoping to receive mine soon as well.

[vinay1986]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

******************************

I ask myself, how you managed your application to get delivered on the same day that you made your application. Also, getting your request to take Biometric within 24 hours? Are you related to the Prime Minister?

Just wondering... Congrats anyway...

Hi, As I mentioned above, I used "Priority Postal Service" for my application which was introduced in Oct,2012. (http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/media/global/ ... _2012).pdf). If you use online application, of course it is delivered in same day. However, you should submit your original document when you enroll your biometric information. Also, once your online application with priority postal service submitted they automatically send you "biometric invitation", so you will get it within 2 days.
Anyway, google it "priority postal service tier 2". you can get all information you need.. one more point is of course it costs you around 150 pounds more than usual application.. (not exact how much it is as my employer paid..)
Best Luck to you all.

**********************

My apologies, I had no clue that this service existed... It looks too perfect to be true. My apologies again, but I am sure going forward this will help many others. £150 to get a reply within 10 days is good. Thank you so much...well, am happy this conversation helped many others to speed up their application. Thank you

[kdhs114]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 18.Feb.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted:28.Jan.2013 (online application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
7. Date payment debited: 28.Jan.2013 (online application)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A (immigration consultant)
10. Biometric letter received: 30.Jan.2013 (dated 29.Jan.2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.Jan.2013
12. Date of approval:06.Feb.2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06.Feb.2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:19.Feb.2013
15. Date BRP received:pending (letter says within 7 days it will be delivered)

I used priority postal service on my case, it says I can hear from UKBA within 10 days.. and I got it in 9 days (including weekends). you should be able to enroll your biometric within 2 days after you get the invitation letter for. I did, and today got an approval letter.

Best luck to you guys all.

******************************

I ask myself, how you managed your application to get delivered on the same day that you made your application. Also, getting your request to take Biometric within 24 hours? Are you related to the Prime Minister?

Just wondering... Congrats anyway...

Hi, As I mentioned above, I used "Priority Postal Service" for my application which was introduced in Oct,2012. (http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/media/global/ ... _2012).pdf). If you use online application, of course it is delivered in same day. However, you should submit your original document when you enroll your biometric information. Also, once your online application with priority postal service submitted they automatically send you "biometric invitation", so you will get it within 2 days.
Anyway, google it "priority postal service tier 2". you can get all information you need.. one more point is of course it costs you around 150 pounds more than usual application.. (not exact how much it is as my employer paid..)
Best Luck to you all.

**********************

My apologies, I had no clue that this service existed... It looks too perfect to be true. My apologies again, but I am sure going forward this will help many others. £150 to get a reply within 10 days is good. Thank you so much...well, am happy this conversation helped many others to speed up their application. Thank you

No needs to be sorry for me at all. I am happy to be helpful to others as I get helps from this page as well . Well, actually, after have been through the visa process with the service, I can say it is worth to try..
I just got an e-mail that my BRP is delivered today.
Best Luck to you all. all the bests.

[sancha]

My sponsor certificate validity is ending today (07/02/2013) but my application received on 14/01/2013 - Please any one in same situation or haveing same experience- I am a bit worried about the certificate validity end date as not got anything from UKBA till date

[bornona25]

Ukba said they despatched my biometric letter on 21st Jan 2013 andi still haven't received it I don't know what to do anymore plz help should I contact a lawyer..??

[puns_puns]

there's no extra cost for priority postal service. as long as your solicitor is authorized by ukba to do your application through Priority Postal Service..

[afrazier]

So you have to use a solicitor to do the priority postal service? I was surprised to see anything about this today and it seems that a lot of us on here have never heard anything about it. My life at the moment would be a whole lot less stressful if I'd used it though...

[puns_puns]

I always used to go to solicitor for any advise as my solicitor is quite good in knowledge and it helps me a lot..i use this forum to know the current timeline..

[kdhs114]

there's no extra cost for priority postal service. as long as your solicitor is authorized by ukba to do your application through Priority Postal Service..

Oops, I just checked, it is same as for standard postal application(http://emigratesafe.com/article/new-ukb ... 2-migrants). I probably misunderstood as my company paid, not me . Anyway, there are requirements you should be met for applying priority postal service . You can do it without solicitor, the guidance's here http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/media/global/ ... _2012).pdf. Worth to try . Thanks everyone and best luck!

[puns_puns]

hi kdhs114

I just want to know that did you receive your documents on your home address or your consultant address ?

[kdhs114]

hi kdhs114

I just want to know that did you receive your documents on your home address or your consultant address ?

Hi, I only received my invitation letter for biometric at home(they also sent a copy of it to consultant), but the others were delivered at consultant address.(approval letter, returning my passports, and all documents, also BRP was delivered at consultant address). After that they forwarded them to me.
Cheers,

* * for more clue, actually consultant provided me a "special delivery envelop"(already paid and addressed at their office) which was used to return my documents after decision by UKBA ( I attached a letter that mentioned "please use attached envelop when you return the origianl documents and decision" blah blah). I am guessing that's why I got back my original documents a bit earlier than expect. the service I was provided by, was excellent! i would like to recommend them, but not sure it is allowed on this website or not if you are interested, pm me I will direct you to their website

Cheers,

[sai123]

can anyone reply me, is it possible to give biometric approval from UKBA without Passport?
because i applied for tier 2 with my dependant. but my dependant lost his passport. so we attached the receipt with our application, which he applied for a new passport.
we enrolled for biometric on 11th of january 2013. still didnt get anything from UKBA.
please reply to me.