In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[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

I think you also need to send your BRP along with it. I did.

[Hiall]

[quote="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: 26/02/2013
12. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26/02/2013
13. Date BRP received: 28/02/2013

YEAHHHHHH I have received my passport back today very releived....
waiting for my BRP

[muina]

Does anyone know if UK BA sends back the passports via registered mail, and if so, does that mean they can provide a tracking number? I rang twice and got two different information -- the first one told me to ring at the end of the week as she cannot see a tracking number on the system (does that mean they lost it?!) and the second one told me apply for a return of documents. What I don't understand is why request for that when I already have a decision? Don't they send out the supporting documents back automatically?

[rrams_here]

Does anyone know if UK BA sends back the passports via registered mail, and if so, does that mean they can provide a tracking number? I rang twice and got two different information -- the first one told me to ring at the end of the week as she cannot see a tracking number on the system (does that mean they lost it?!) and the second one told me apply for a return of documents. What I don't understand is why request for that when I already have a decision? Don't they send out the supporting documents back automatically?

i am still waiting for anything .. i did my biometric on 28th Jan..
if we call ukba will they tell our progress ?? like when we will be getting..
i am tired of chcking my maill box daily and getting frustrated

[JS28]

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

I think you also need to send your BRP along with it. I did.

I did not have any BRP but was just a sticker on my passport as I applied for PSW outside the UK.

[div123]

I did my biometrics on 26/01/13, still not received my passport/approval letter/BRP, while those who did their biometrics on 29th have got!
fed up of checking my mailbox everyday
Muina, you can wait for 3-4 days and still if u dont get ur passport, can apply for return of docs, since u have already got ur BRP, just guessing that u can do this, not sure though.

[hb5kte]

I did my biometric on the 23rd Jan. I am still waiting

[msaran1982]

I did my bio-metric on 30/01/13. I am still waiting

[rizzu155]

I did my bio-metric on 21st Jan and still awaiting for BRP though got my passport.

[div123]

while some of my friends who had applied in december all got their docs and brp in 2 weeks after biometrics....dun know y all of a sudden its taking them time.

[globalgypsy]

I did my biometrics on the 31st January & nothing of course.

My cynical self thinks they are slowing things down purposefully to make it look like numbers are down when they release the numbers tomorrow....

[chs]

Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
Date application posted: 03/01/2013 (By Post)
Date application received by UKBA: 07/01/2013
Date payment debited: 09/01/2013
Payment mode: Debit Card
Acknowledge Ltr Rcvd: 11/01/2013
Biometric letter received 23/01/2013 (letter dated 21/01/2013)
Date of biometrics enrolment: 24/01/2013
Date of approval: WAITING
Date of return of passport and other documents: WAITING
Date BRP received: WAITING

[muina]

while some of my friends who had applied in december all got their docs and brp in 2 weeks after biometrics....dun know y all of a sudden its taking them time.

Same here. It's taken me a total of 8 weeks now, while all them reported 4-6 weeks.

I sent a request for return of documents and they said that documents should have been sent out last 20 Feb. My passport has just been sent out today, apparently, and I've just been given a tracking number, which isn't coming up when I use it on the website. I asked if they send out first or second class but they wouldn't reply exactly, saying it can take "a couple of days". Like I have a couple of days when I should actually be at Heathrow right now!

[chs]

Hi rizzu155,

Can I please ask when did you recieve your passport and what was the date on the approval letter?

Regards

Chs

[rizzu155]

Hi rizzu155,

Can I please ask when did you recieve your passport and what was the date on the approval letter?

Regards

Chs

Passport received on 20th and dated approval letter of 17th Feb.

It's clearly mentioned there that BRP will be send across within 7 working days

[chs]

Passport received on 20th and dated approval letter of 17th Feb.

It's clearly mentioned there that BRP will be send across within 7 working days[/quote]

Thanks for your reply rizzu155, appreciate it !

I'm sure you'll recieve your BRP soon. The postive thing is, looks like they do work on sundays given that the approval date on your letter was 17th of Feb.

[rrams_here]

while some of my friends who had applied in december all got their docs and brp in 2 weeks after biometrics....dun know y all of a sudden its taking them time.

Same here. It's taken me a total of 8 weeks now, while all them reported 4-6 weeks.

I sent a request for return of documents and they said that documents should have been sent out last 20 Feb. My passport has just been sent out today, apparently, and I've just been given a tracking number, which isn't coming up when I use it on the website. I asked if they send out first or second class but they wouldn't reply exactly, saying it can take "a couple of days". Like I have a couple of days when I should actually be at Heathrow right now!

Hi muina,
Which. Number you used to contact them ? I am still waiting for passport and brp , will they let us know when we can able to get it ?
If so could you please update me which number and which option I need to chose.
Thank you

[muina]

while some of my friends who had applied in december all got their docs and brp in 2 weeks after biometrics....dun know y all of a sudden its taking them time.

Same here. It's taken me a total of 8 weeks now, while all them reported 4-6 weeks.

I sent a request for return of documents and they said that documents should have been sent out last 20 Feb. My passport has just been sent out today, apparently, and I've just been given a tracking number, which isn't coming up when I use it on the website. I asked if they send out first or second class but they wouldn't reply exactly, saying it can take "a couple of days". Like I have a couple of days when I should actually be at Heathrow right now!

Hi muina,
Which. Number you used to contact them ? I am still waiting for passport and brp , will they let us know when we can able to get it ?
If so could you please update me which number and which option I need to chose.
Thank you

It's the one found on their website, an 08 number under Tier 2
General. There is an option there to ask about progress of your application which I NEVER chose, because I have a feeling I'll just get a recorded voice. When you do get to talk to someone, they still won't be able to help you, because they can only access details for applications made more than 6 months ago. I rang four times in one day -- after I end one conversation, I rang again because I know I'd get a different person to talk to, and they all couldn't give me anything specific.

I only managed to get someone via email because I sent a return of documents request and that's when they found out that they haven't sent the passport out yet, even if it was supposed to have been sent out 20th of Feb.

[rrams_here]

I did my biometrics on 26/01/13, still not received my passport/approval letter/BRP, while those who did their biometrics on 29th have got!
fed up of checking my mailbox everyday
Muina, you can wait for 3-4 days and still if u dont get ur passport, can apply for return of docs, since u have already got ur BRP, just guessing that u can do this, not sure though.

Hi,
Have you got your passport /brp ?
I am also did on 26th and waiting for passport and brp

[div123]

No, i still havent got anything [/quote]

[rrams_here]

Any one got passport back who did biometric on or after 26th jan

[chs]

[quote="rrams_here"]Any one got passport back who did biometric on or after 26th jan[/quote]

I've done mine on 24th and still waiting.

[JHH]

Any one got passport back who did biometric on or after 26th jan

I've done mine on 24th and still waiting.

Type of application: ( Extending)

3. Date of expiry of current leave: 31 Dec 12
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: Nil
5. Date application posted: 22nd Dec 12
6. Date application received at UKBA: 23rd Dec 12
7. Date payment debited: NA (My company Applied)
8. Payment mode : NA (My company Applied)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 23rd Dec 12
10. Biometric letter received: 8 - Jan-13
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30 -Jan- 13 (becoz it went to wrong address, I realized it late, but still biometrics appointment is valid)
12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
Date (new) leave to remain valid from: NA

[JHH]

Any one got passport back who did biometric on or after 26th jan

I've done mine on 24th and still waiting.

Hi Chs

Please update us when you recieved your passport and BRP, so that I can estimate mine and book tickets

waitign long to go to India

Thanks in advance
JHH

[chs]

Yes, I'll ensure that I post my timelines as soon as I hear something. This forum has been extremly useful. The below link still says 19th of Jan , so I don't really know long it'll be but at the same time I don't know how often they update this link.

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