Exceptional Talent visa extension time-frame

Hi, I have sent my Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa for renewal on the 8th of Feb; the application fee was collected on the 10th. Do you guys have data on how long does it presently take for Tier 1 ET visa to be extended when application is made in the UK? Yes, I am aware that it can take up to 8 weeks but I want to get some empirical data

Hi,
It is good to know that someone has been successful in getting the Tier 1 ET visa and now applying for the renewal as well - this is positive sign.
I am aiming to apply for the Tier 1 promise talent visa - and need help in core subject and points needed for the personal statement. I would thankful if you help me to inform the main points which should be mentioned in successful and outstanding personal statement. It would great if you please send me any template or one which you had submitted for your application.
You can send me any document or template at following email address. Thanks in advance.
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Kind regards,
SM

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Guys, I will try to help as much as I can. I received my bachelors in engineering degree (BEng.), masters (computer science), another masters (machine learning) followed by a PhD (Cambridge) all from the UK. I am presently finishing my fourth postdoctoral year in London on an ET visa. It has been a few years that I submitted my application, nevertheless one needs a strong research profile (was winner of plenty fellowships, prizes incl. a grant of around £200k when I applied, etc.), high impact publications (had around10 journal papers and 10-12 conference papers with the lowest impact of ~2.3), strong recommendation letters (I submitted 3) from mentors in academia as well a well thought of research question that you would want to pursue. For me this was at the intersection of geometry and biology. Therefore, the research statement is very much domain specific. It is like writing a grant summary for a grant application for the Welcome Trust, the research councils and the likes.

BTW I submitted my BRP at the local postoffice on 13/02, waiting for a decision to arrive........

Thanks UCLbloke for your respond.
Anything which you feel can help others to file the application regarding the Tier 1 Promise Talent would be very helpful for others in this forum. I have asked for help and guidance for some part of this application from some solicitors but information by them is also not sufficient.
It would be helpful if you please share some further information what "really" should be in recommendation letter and in personal statement. I can inform my line manager about CV, but there must also something which needs highlighting and focus.
Cheers.
SM.

Got visa approval letter – 19th Feb 2016. Now, waiting for BRP

UCLbloke wrote:Got visa approval letter – 19th Feb 2016. Now, waiting for BRP

Hello UCLbloke and all,

Did you receive your BRP already? How many days it took you from the day you submitted your application and getting your BRP? Anyone else with recent experience can give an rough idea of stage 2 timeframe (after the endorsement) to switch from Tier 2 to Tier Exceptional Talent.
Thanks.