In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[amilarox]

Very strange. I sent my application in 10th Jan, they received 14th Jan and got my biometric letter on the 31st. Seems as if things were going along just swimmingly and then everything just stopped! If they have a back-log, they should hire more people.

Hi,

Please take a look at this page. it gives you an idea of the processing time frame

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... ing-times/

[puns_puns]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) employer
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: one
4. Date application posted: 1.feb.2013 (online application)
5. Date application received 1 UKBA: 1.feb.2013 (online application)
6. Date payment debited: 1.feb.2013 (online application)
7. Payment mode : Credit Card
8. Biometric letter received: 2.feb.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 2feb.2013
10. Date of approval:11.Feb.2013
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: 13.Feb.2013
12. Date BRP received: waiting

Hi Puns_puns, did you also use that fast-track option? I can't believe you applied after I did my biometrics and have gotten an answer already! Not that I don't believe you, only that it's unfair

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yes i did use priority service..and i am really thankful to my solicitor as he did everything perfect..as i had so many bad experience with other solicitors..[/img]

[puns_puns]

Does any one know the download link for pro-forma in Appendix A for Priority Postal Service
I searched in UKBA but couldn't able to find.

you better ask your solicitor as only authorized solicitor can do it..

[puns_puns]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) employer
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: one
4. Date application posted: 1.feb.2013 (online application)
5. Date application received 1 UKBA: 1.feb.2013 (online application)
6. Date payment debited: 1.feb.2013 (online application)
7. Payment mode : Credit Card
8. Biometric letter received: 2.feb.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 2feb.2013
10. Date of approval:11.Feb.2013
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: 13.Feb.2013
12. Date BRP received: waiting

Hi Puns_puns, did you also use that fast-track option? I can't believe you applied after I did my biometrics and have gotten an answer already! Not that I don't believe you, only that it's unfair

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yes i did use priority service..and i am really thankful to my solicitor as he did everything perfect..as i had so many bad experience with other solicitors..[/img]

i know you wont believe it..even when i got approval..i could just not believe it..but if you have a good solicitor they always guide you a best..as i have a really very good solicitor..pm me if you want anymore info..

[jeevajoy]

@puns_puns
how much is the solicitor fee?

[globalgypsy]

[quote]

Hi,

Please take a look at this page. it gives you an idea of the processing time frame

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... ing-times/ [/quote]


Yes, thank you, I watch that page very closely! I am not expecting an answer to mine until at least this coming week. I was referring to the times between application and biometric letter & then time from biometrics until decision on this board. If you look on this thread for people that received answers in January, the times are about 2-3 weeks for biometric letter and then 2-3 weeks for decision. It seems that based on the link you put up, its now closer to 3-4 weeks for both. Wonder if UKBA found another box of 10,000 missed applicants :roll:

[amilarox]

I applied through an agent. My office handles everything. The agent has sent me a copy of the acknowledgment letter and my name is misspelled in it. Will this be a reason for the application to be rejected?

I'm going to contact my agent and then UKBA to see if this was an error made by the person who typed the acknowledgement letter.

Has anybody come across a situation like this?

[muina]

Type of application: Extending
Number of dependants applying at same time: None
Date application posted: 03/01/2013 (Online) | 05/01/2013 (Docs Posted)
Date application received by UKBA: 03/01/2013 (Online) | 07/01/2013 (Docs Received)
Date payment debited: 03/01/2013 (Debit)
Payment mode: Debit
Biometric letter received 25/01/2013 (letter dated 23/01/2013)
Date of biometrics enrolment: 26/01/2013
Date of approval: 20/2/13 (according what is on the BRP anyway!)
Date of return of passport and other documents: WAITING
Date BRP received: 25/2/13

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I notice some of you applied 3 months before your permits expire. If I knew that was acceptable (couldn't gauge how early UK BA considers as too early), I would've applied mine earlier.

But it's true what globalgypsy said about the difference in time frames now. I know of someone who applied late November and got hers beginning of January. That was roughly 4-5 weeks, from submitting online to getting her BRP, and with all those holiday dates and holiday mail in between too. It's driving me mental waiting for mine that's taking longer than I expected based on her estimates.

[Meysam]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 31/01/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 18/01/2013 (post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 21/01/2013
7. Date payment debited: 22/01/2013
8. Payment mode :Credit
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 25/01/2013
10. Biometric letter received: 18/02/2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 18/02/2013
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

[veen1]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/02/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 30/01/2013 (posted by employer)
6. Date application received at UKBA: DONT KNOW
7. Date payment debited: NA
8. Payment mode : NA
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Employer's agent tell me they dont receive anything back - Is this true ????
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

[sridharlakb]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 10/02/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 09/01/2013
6. Date application received at UKBA: 11/01/2013(Documents received)
7. Date payment debited: 09/01/2013 (Online Application Submission)
8. Payment mode : Credit
9. Acknowledgement letter received: NA
10. Biometric letter received: 30/01/2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30/01/2013
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

[puns_puns]

@puns_puns
how much is the solicitor fee?

it depends on your case..but i would always prefer as they always have upto date with news..if you need any info you can pm me

[qiqi134]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 27/01/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 25/01/2013 (post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28/01/2013
7. Date payment debited: N/A
8. Payment mode :Postal Orders
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 01/02/2013 (DATED 29/01/2013)
10. Biometric letter received: 23/02/2013 (DATED 20/02/2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 23/02/2013
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

[hb5kte]

I was wondering if anyone heard anything for biometric done after 20th Jan 2013?

Cheers

[globalgypsy]

[quote="hb5kte"]I was wondering if anyone heard anything for biometric done after 20th Jan 2013?

Cheers[/quote]


I was wondering the same thing!

[rizzu155]

I was wondering if anyone heard anything for biometric done after 20th Jan 2013?

Cheers

I was wondering the same thing!

I've attended bio-metric on 21st jan and just now received my passport back ... waiting for BRP

[rizzu155]

1. Type of application: Tier-2 ICT extending
2. If switching, category changing: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/01/2013
5. Date application posted: 21/12/12 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 22/12/12 (docs posted)
7. Date payment debited: Not sure as paid by company
8. Payment mode : N/A
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No
10. Biometric letter received: 16/01/2013 (Dated:11/01/2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 21/01/2013 (post office)
12. Date of approval: 4/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: NA
15. Date BRP received: awaiting awaiting

[hb5kte]

1. Type of application: Tier-2 ICT extending
2. If switching, category changing: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/01/2013
5. Date application posted: 21/12/12 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 22/12/12 (docs posted)
7. Date payment debited: Not sure as paid by company
8. Payment mode : N/A
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No
10. Biometric letter received: 16/01/2013 (Dated:11/01/2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 21/01/2013 (post office)
12. Date of approval: 4/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: NA
15. Date BRP received: awaiting awaiting

Did your approval letter come together with your passport and documents?

[rizzu155]

1. Type of application: Tier-2 ICT extending
2. If switching, category changing: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/01/2013
5. Date application posted: 21/12/12 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 22/12/12 (docs posted)
7. Date payment debited: Not sure as paid by company
8. Payment mode : N/A
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No
10. Biometric letter received: 16/01/2013 (Dated:11/01/2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 21/01/2013 (post office)
12. Date of approval: 4/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: NA
15. Date BRP received: awaiting awaiting

Did your approval letter come together with your passport and documents?

Yes

[hb5kte]

1. Type of application: Tier-2 ICT extending
2. If switching, category changing: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/01/2013
5. Date application posted: 21/12/12 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 22/12/12 (docs posted)
7. Date payment debited: Not sure as paid by company
8. Payment mode : N/A
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No
10. Biometric letter received: 16/01/2013 (Dated:11/01/2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 21/01/2013 (post office)
12. Date of approval: 4/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: NA
15. Date BRP received: awaiting awaiting

Did your approval letter come together with your passport and documents?

Yes

Does both approval letter, passport and documents needs to be signed when you received?

[rizzu155]

1. Type of application: Tier-2 ICT extending
2. If switching, category changing: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/01/2013
5. Date application posted: 21/12/12 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 22/12/12 (docs posted)
7. Date payment debited: Not sure as paid by company
8. Payment mode : N/A
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No
10. Biometric letter received: 16/01/2013 (Dated:11/01/2013)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 21/01/2013 (post office)
12. Date of approval: 4/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: NA
15. Date BRP received: awaiting awaiting

Did your approval letter come together with your passport and documents?

Yes

Does both approval letter, passport and documents needs to be signed when you received?

Not sure as this was sent to my sponsor address

[chandansep]

Any body receive biometric letter who has submitted document to UKBA on or after 30th jan?

[tmytopy]

not yet

[chandansep]

when did you submit document to UKBA?

[tmytopy]

Submitted on 28-jan