In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[rrams_here]

Type of application: (Switching / Extending) 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: WAITING
Date of return of passport and other documents: WAITING
Date BRP received: WAITING

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.

did you got your passport ?? i am also did biometric on same date and still waiting
does any one got passport , who done bio materic after 25 of Jan ??

Not yet. I did mine on 23rd Jan. It is taking really long!

Haven't got mine yet either. Has anyone tried ringing UK BA? I know it's like talking to a brick wall, but this is really just ridiculous now.

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Hi
any update ? have you got it ?

[hb5kte]

did you got your passport ?? i am also did biometric on same date and still waiting
does any one got passport , who done bio materic after 25 of Jan ??

Not yet. I did mine on 23rd Jan. It is taking really long!

Haven't got mine yet either. Has anyone tried ringing UK BA? I know it's like talking to a brick wall, but this is really just ridiculous now.

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Hi
any update ? have you got it ?

Still waiting

[div123]

[quote="hb5kte"][quote="rrams_here"][quote="muina"][quote="hb5kte"][quote="rrams_here"][quote="muina"][b]Type of application: (Switching / Extending)[/b] Extending
[b]Number of dependants applying at same time:[/b] None
[b]Date application posted:[/b] 03/01/2013 (ONLINE) | 05/01/2013 (DOCS POSTED)
[b]Date application received by UKBA:[/b] 03/01/2013 (ONLINE) | 07/01/2013 (DOCS RECEIVED)
[b]Date payment debited:[/b] 03/01/2013 (Debit)
[b]Payment mode:[/b] Debit
[b]Biometric letter received[/b] 25/01/2013 (letter dated 23/01/2013)
[b]Date of biometrics enrolment:[/b] 26/01/2013
[b]Date of approval:[/b] WAITING
[b]Date of return of passport and other documents:[/b] WAITING
[b]Date BRP received:[/b] WAITING

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 [b]globalgypsy[/b] 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.[/quote]

did you got your passport ?? i am also did biometric on same date and still waiting
does any one got passport , who done bio materic after 25 of Jan ??[/quote]

Not yet. I did mine on 23rd Jan. It is taking really long![/quote]

Haven't got mine yet either. Has anyone tried ringing UK BA? I know it's like talking to a brick wall, but this is really just ridiculous now.

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Hi
any update ? have you got it ?[/quote]

Still waiting [/quote]


I have also got my biometrics done on 26/01/2013 and still waiting for documents,BRP, approval letter

[rizzu155]

It looks likes they have got many backlogs these days and seems no one received their BRP who has attended biometric after 19th Jan.

I'm fed up with UKBA as I don't find any way to at least see the status of my application. very ridiculous process... I am trying my luck by calling 100 times to UKBA number in a day but no response.

Guys - can I seek any solicitor help in this regards at this moment?

[ukscot123]

Hi all!

What is the number you guys try and contact UKBA on?

Thanks!

[ukscot123]

Oh and also the approval letter and the documents (passport + BRP), do they come in by signed for mail or is just regular 2nd class mail???

Everuone here seems more knowledge than me. Hope some is able to answer!

Thanks!

[Hiall]

1. Type of application: (Extending) Tier 2 General
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 14.Jan.2013
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
4. Date application posted:04/01/2013
5. Date application received at UKBA: 07/01/2013
6. Date payment debited: 09/01/2013
7. Payment mode : Debit card
8. Acknowledgement letter received: 08/01/2013
9. Biometric letter received: 28/01/2013
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: 29/01/2013
11. Date of approval: Waiting
12. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
13. Date BRP received: Waiting

[IgorSHCH]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: TIER 1 PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 16.02.2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application submitted online: 02.01.2013
6. Date application received at UKBA: 16.01.2013
7. Date payment debited: 02.01.2013
8. Payment mode: Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: never
10. Biometric letter received: 25.01.2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 26.01.2013
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

[chandansep]

has anybody recived Biometric letter who has submitted document to UKBA on last week of January..between 28th Jan to 1st Feb?

[lawguru]

has anybody recived Biometric letter who has submitted document to UKBA on last week of January..between 28th Jan to 1st Feb?

Yes i received my biometric letter on 23 Feb 2013. I submitted my application on 28 Jan 13.

[muina]

Haven't got mine yet either. Has anyone tried ringing UK BA? I know it's like talking to a brick wall, but this is really just ridiculous now.

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Hi
any update ? have you got it ?

Still waiting

I have also got my biometrics done on 26/01/2013 and still waiting for documents,BRP, approval letter

I still haven't received my passport, but I just received a card from a courier so I'm guessing it's my BRP.

[muina]

Oh and also the approval letter and the documents (passport + BRP), do they come in by signed for mail or is just regular 2nd class mail???

Everuone here seems more knowledge than me. Hope some is able to answer!

Thanks!

[strike]The BRP arrives by courier that requires a signature. The passport apparently just comes by regular post and they just drop it in your mailbox, no signature needed.[/strike]

Actually, I'm not sure now. I have two people with different experiences! Can someone please verify -- how did you receive your BRP (via courier/Royal Mail) and did it require a signature? How about your passport & approval letter? Was it via Royal Mail or courier, and did it require a signature as well?

[am6390]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : T4
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 31-01-13
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 27-01-13
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28-01-13
7. Date payment debited: 28-01-13
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 09-02-13
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 09-02-13
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

[rizzu155]

Hi
any update ? have you got it ?

Still waiting

I have also got my biometrics done on 26/01/2013 and still waiting for documents,BRP, approval letter

I still haven't received my passport, but I just received a card from a courier so I'm guessing it's my BRP.

Muina - have you checked what is there in envelope passport or BRP ?

As far as I know first they send passport and in next few working days BRP - please let us know what is in your case

[skraj]

has anybody recived Biometric letter who has submitted document to UKBA on last week of January..between 28th Jan to 1st Feb?

yes i got it yesterday 25th feb(dated 21st feb), but applied on 4th Feb through post.

[ukscot123]

[quote="muina"][quote="ukscot123"]Oh and also the approval letter and the documents (passport + BRP), do they come in by signed for mail or is just regular 2nd class mail???

Everuone here seems more knowledge than me. Hope some is able to answer!

Thanks![/quote]

[strike]The BRP arrives by courier that requires a signature. The passport apparently just comes by regular post and they just drop it in your mailbox, no signature needed.[/strike]

Actually, I'm not sure now. I have two people with different experiences! Can someone please verify -- how did you receive your BRP (via courier/Royal Mail) and did it require a signature? How about your passport & approval letter? Was it via Royal Mail or courier, and did it require a signature as well?[/quote]

many thanks for your input!

[div123]

I was asked by my company to enclose a blank envelope with stamps on it for getting my documents back, so i m expecting it back in it by 1st class delivery according to the stamps i had put on them. Not sure how the BRP comes.
has anybody who got the biometrics done around 26th jan got their docs/BRP yet?? m still waiting

[golvsr]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering have anyone received Visa Approval / BRP for those who have given biometric after 26th Jan and of Application type - Tier 2 Extending (not Switching) ?

Thanks;

[muina]

I still haven't received my passport, but I just received a card from a courier so I'm guessing it's my BRP.

Muina - have you checked what is there in envelope passport or BRP ?

As far as I know first they send passport and in next few working days BRP - please let us know what is in your case

As I said, it was a card (the missed delivery card) that was left in the mailbox.

I went and picked it up today anyhow, and it was the BRP. What should normally happen (apparently) is that you get your passport first, but if you read around, some have received their BRP before their passport, while some very lucky people received their BRP and passport on the same day.

I managed to talk to someone from the UK BA this morning (after waiting roughly 10 minutes -- I notice the wait is shorter if you ring them before 10 AM!) who said that usually, the BRP is sent via courier service (it seems DX Secure is the service of choice) while the passport is sent back via Royal Mail. The courier service requires a signature, while Royal Mail apparently just drops it in your mailbox -- I've been told the envelope containing your passport would be like how the banks send your credit/debit cards, making it look like a regular handwritten mail.

Not that I would personally know about the Royal Mail/passport part, as I'm still waiting for that!

[tgm]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Post-Study
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/01/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 02/01/2013 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 03/01/2013
7. Date payment debited: 03/01/2013
8. Payment mode : Postal order
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 18/01/2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19/01/2013
12. Date of approval: 22/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: 26/02/2013

After waiting for nearly 2 months, I finally received. This forum was so useful. Thanks!

[indianmember2013]

I still haven't received my passport, but I just received a card from a courier so I'm guessing it's my BRP.

Muina - have you checked what is there in envelope passport or BRP ?

As far as I know first they send passport and in next few working days BRP - please let us know what is in your case

As I said, it was a card (the missed delivery card) that was left in the mailbox.

I went and picked it up today anyhow, and it was the BRP. What should normally happen (apparently) is that you get your passport first, but if you read around, some have received their BRP before their passport, while some very lucky people received their BRP and passport on the same day.

I managed to talk to someone from the UK BA this morning (after waiting roughly 10 minutes -- I notice the wait is shorter if you ring them before 10 AM!) who said that usually, the BRP is sent via courier service (it seems DX Secure is the service of choice) while the passport is sent back via Royal Mail. The courier service requires a signature, while Royal Mail apparently just drops it in your mailbox -- I've been told the envelope containing your passport would be like how the banks send your credit/debit cards, making it look like a regular handwritten mail.

Not that I would personally know about the Royal Mail/passport part, as I'm still waiting for that!

Going from your experience, i now do remember that my passport had arrived at my workplace ,and since the post-man didnt bother coming all the way up to my office, he just left it there in the pigeon hole ( could have been lost!) . But for my BRP ( this was 2 yrs back), it was a proper courier who did ask for my passport as a proof before giving it to me. Hope it helps.

[JS28]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Post-Study
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/01/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 02/01/2013 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 03/01/2013
7. Date payment debited: 03/01/2013
8. Payment mode : Postal order
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 18/01/2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19/01/2013
12. Date of approval: 22/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: 26/02/2013



After waiting for nearly 2 months, I finally received. This forum was so useful. Thanks!

Hi,

I am also switching from PSW to Tier 2. Can you please tell what were the documents you sent? I just want to get this right the first time around

Thanks
Bal

[indianmember2013]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Post-Study
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/01/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 02/01/2013 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 03/01/2013
7. Date payment debited: 03/01/2013
8. Payment mode : Postal order
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 18/01/2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19/01/2013
12. Date of approval: 22/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: 26/02/2013



After waiting for nearly 2 months, I finally received. This forum was so useful. Thanks!

Hi,

I am also switching from PSW to Tier 2. Can you please tell what were the documents you sent? I just want to get this right the first time around

Thanks
Bal

I think the doc provided by the Home Office is really handy. Do not ignore it.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf

[JS28]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Post-Study
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/01/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 02/01/2013 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 03/01/2013
7. Date payment debited: 03/01/2013
8. Payment mode : Postal order
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 18/01/2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19/01/2013
12. Date of approval: 22/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: 26/02/2013



After waiting for nearly 2 months, I finally received. This forum was so useful. Thanks!

Hi,

I am also switching from PSW to Tier 2. Can you please tell what were the documents you sent? I just want to get this right the first time around

Thanks
Bal

I think the doc provided by the Home Office is really handy. Do not ignore it.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf

Yeh I have read that but just wanted to make sure I have everything I wanted:

I am sending the following off:

1.) Passport
2.) 2 pictures
3.) Application form
4.) Letter from employer
5.) Bank passbook
6.) Bank letter
7.) Original Degree Certificate as proof of English Language

What else am I missing?

Thanks

[indianmember2013]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Post-Study
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/01/2013
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 02/01/2013 (Post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 03/01/2013
7. Date payment debited: 03/01/2013
8. Payment mode : Postal order
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 18/01/2013
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19/01/2013
12. Date of approval: 22/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26/02/2013
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: 26/02/2013



After waiting for nearly 2 months, I finally received. This forum was so useful. Thanks!

Hi,

I am also switching from PSW to Tier 2. Can you please tell what were the documents you sent? I just want to get this right the first time around

Thanks
Bal

I think the doc provided by the Home Office is really handy. Do not ignore it.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf

Yeh I have read that but just wanted to make sure I have everything I wanted:

I am sending the following off:

1.) Passport
2.) 2 pictures
3.) Application form
4.) Letter from employer
5.) Bank passbook
6.) Bank letter
7.) Original Degree Certificate as proof of English Language

What else am I missing?

Thanks

4.) Letter from employer : Why do u need that for ? I thought the CoS number was more than enough ?