BRP Delivery Sheffield

Hello folks,

I applied for Tier 2 (General) on 21st August 2015 at Sheffield Premium Service Centre. I haven't received my BRP yet and soon to start employment. The employers are chasing me for the BRP.

I was wondering if:

1) Anyone applied on 21st August +- in Sheffield or anywhere under any route and has received the BRP?

2) I called DX, as suggested by many on other topics, and they said they dont have anything for me yet. I know the HO suggests 7-10 working days to deliver BRP. Is it okay to e-mail them earlier?

Looking forward to your replies,

Thanks.

You will need to wait like every one else. It will be delivered probably in the next week or so. Your visa was only approved a week ago. There is a system available for your new employers to check your right to work and as a Tier 2 sponsor, they should be aware of this.

Hi CR001,

Thanks for your reply. Indeed I have to be realistic and practical about it. Yes, they do have a system and they checked it with Home Office. Unfortunately, they are quite sceptical by the following paragraph in the guidance, which has been further emphasised by the helpline when the employer called:

It is recommended that you do not commence employment until you have received your Tier 2 Policy Guidance (Version 03/2015) Page 57 biometric residence permit (BRP). However, on the basis of your approval letter, if you and your sponsor agree to commence the employment before you have your BRP, both you and your sponsor carry the risk of having no statutory excuse against a civil penalty if the BRP card is incorrect or withdrawn by us. You can continue working for your previous sponsor until the start date on your new Certificate of Sponsorship, provided your previous leave has not expired.

My concern is that DX courier suggests that they haven't got anything under my name and postcode yet. This makes me wonder if the BRP is even produced yet. I have to have the BRP by next week at the latest. Given the horror stories I've read in forums, it's just not helping at the moment.

I am sure you can appreciate and hence, looking for some advice...

Thanks.

6 days today and still waiting. Called DX. They said they haven't got anything yet.

7th Day @ 10.47am and still no sign of BRP. Contacted DX yesterday evening again and same answer...

Anyone from Sheffield or anywhere who applied around 21st August, and have received BRP??

Thanks.

And why can't you wait patiently for 10 working days?
If you were to start employment, you should have applied earlier!

sushdmehta wrote:And why can't you wait patiently for 10 working days?
If you were to start employment, you should have applied earlier!

I was only offered job in the last week of July and COS in the first week of August. Further, I had to wait for bank statements to arrive (check my post on 7/August regarding Bank statements to be stamped). Booking appointment of 21/Aug was an absolute gamble. I received bank statements on 18th August.

Being an academic, I have to start working asap, as the teaching commences this month, and a lot of administration has to be done before we can actually start teaching, and hence, the sponsor is chasing up.

Don't get me wrong - You have a fair question, but patronising point. If I had enough time, I would have either applied earlier (and through post, given that it's cheaper too) or be relaxed about not getting the BRP by now. Can you offer any advise on how can I follow it up?

PS: Have already sent an e-mail to BRPDelivery.

I have now received my BRP - 8th working day.