In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

ShrutiBlue · Post by **ShrutiBlue** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:04 am

ShrutiBlue wrote:1. Type of application: Tier 2 General extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: None
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/12/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Standard Postal
7. Submitted Application: 06/09/2016
8. Date application posted: 07/09/2016
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 08/09/2016
10. Date payment debited: 06/09/2016
11. Payment mode: Credit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : 14/09/2016
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 16/09/2016
14. BM letter issue date: 14/09/2016
15. Biometric letter received: 16/09/2016
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 17/09/2016
17. Date of approval: 30/10/16 (on a Sunday?!)
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 01/11/16
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: 14/12/2019
20. Date BRP received: 02/11/16

Updated, received BRP today.

YankinYork · Post by **YankinYork** » Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:31 pm

YankinYork wrote:
YankinYork wrote:1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching to Tier 2, 2 years
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 31 Jan 2017
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: Online 17/08/2016, documents sent 18/08/2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19/08/2016
7. Date payment debited: 17/08/2016
8. Payment mode : Debit card online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 24/08/2016, dated 22/08/2016
10. Biometric letter received: 24/08/2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25/08/2016
12. Date of approval: 17 October (letter dated 12 October)
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 24/08/2016, passport and original visa with my biometric letter and acknowledgement letter
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: 14 September 2018
15. Date BRP received: 02 November 2016

Hope to receive my BRP soon. They took exactly 40 days, including the bank holiday. Ridiculous.
I'm still waiting for my BRP.

Just received my BRP today.

aplinhar · Post by **aplinhar** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:24 am

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Tier 2 General extension (3 years)

Sent via post as standard, but the next day upgraded to Priority.

3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28/02/2017
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 13/10/2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 14/10/2016
7. Date payment debited: 13/10/2016
8. Payment mode : card online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No letter
10. Biometric letter received: 26/10/2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 26/10/2016
12. Date of approval: 27/10/2016 in the letter, but received 2 days later
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 29/10/2016
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: waiting, but should be 09/01/2017 until 2020 since this is the start date the company put in the CoS.
15. Date BRP received: waiting

tier21419 · Post by **tier21419** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:52 am

1. Type of application: PBS dependent (Tier 2 dependent-child born in the UK)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: None
3. Date of expiry of current leave: None
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Standard Postal
7. Submitted Application: 18/10/2016
8. Date application posted: 19/10/2016
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 20/10/2016
10. Date payment debited: 19/10/2016
11. Payment mode: Credit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : none
13. Acknowledgement letter received: none
14. BM letter issue date: 30/10/2016
15. Biometric letter received: 01/11/2016
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 02/11/2016
17. Date of approval:
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting
20. Date BRP received: waiting

thunderbirds · Post by **thunderbirds** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:43 pm

1. Type of application: PBS dependent (Tier 2 dependent-child born in the UK)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: None
3. Date of expiry of current leave: None
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Standard Postal
7. Submitted Application: 19/10/2016
8. Date application posted: 20/10/2016
9. Date application (documents) received at HO:21/10/2016
10. Date payment debited: 19/10/2016
11. Payment mode: Credit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : none
13. Acknowledgement letter received: none
14. BM letter issue date: 31/10/2016
15. Biometric letter received: 02/11/2016
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 02/11/2016
17. Date of approval:
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting
20. Date BRP received: waiting

Lovkum · Post by **Lovkum** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:01 am

Lov Kumar

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Changing Employer as my previous employer license has
been Suspended on 10th Sep 2016 and still not get curtailed but as my visa getting expired on 3rd
Nov 2016 made this new application with new sponsor.
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Changing Employer
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 03-11-2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: None
5. Date online application submitted to UKBA: 31-10-2016 (Selected Premium service at Liverpool)
6. Date payment debited: 02-11-2016
7. Date/time of premium appointment scheduled: 03-11-2016 at 11 am (Location: Liverpool)
8. Time taken for document submission and Bio metric: 11:00 to 11:45
9. Time taken by case worker to approve my application: 11:45 to 12:30
10. At around 12:30 pm, Counter Staff handover all my original documents, except my previous BRP
card which is getting expired by same day and he confirmed that my application was approved
and will receive my BRP within 7-10 working days. Expecting the post before 15-Nov-2016.
Total process taken for 1hr 30min. No questions had asked after case worker confirmation

.

Documents submitted

1. Online application copy (Tier-2 General- Leave to remain) (5pages)
2. NHS & Appoint-Checklist copy (2Pages)
3. Original Passport(S)
4. BRP card
5. 2 Passport Photos with Full Name on back side
6. Employer COS copy
7. Employer Offer Letter (Original)

cherrypie · Post by **cherrypie** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:29 am

cherrypie wrote:1. Type of application: Switching - 1st Tier 2 application
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 1 (G)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Feb 10th, 2017
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application completed online: Oct 13th, 2016
6. Date payment debited: Oct 13th, 2016
7. Payment mode : Credit card - online
8. Date supporting documents posted: Oct 15th, 2016
9. Date application received at UKBA: Oct 17th, 2016
10. Acknowledgement letter received: -
11. Biometric letter received: Oct 27th, 2016 (date Oct 26th, 2016)
12. Date of biometrics enrolment: Oct 29th, 2016
13. Date of approval:
14. Date of return of passport and other documents:
15. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
16. Date BRP received:

cherrypie · Post by **cherrypie** » Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:30 am

cherrypie wrote:1. Type of application: Switching - 1st Tier 2 application
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 1 (G)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Feb 10th, 2017
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application completed online: Oct 13th, 2016
6. Date payment debited: Oct 13th, 2016
7. Payment mode : Credit card - online
8. Date supporting documents posted: Oct 15th, 2016
9. Date application received at UKBA: Oct 17th, 2016
10. Acknowledgement letter received: -
11. Biometric letter received: Oct 27th, 2016 (dated Oct 26th, 2016)
12. Date of biometrics enrolment: Oct 29th, 2016
13. Date of approval:
14. Date of return of passport and other documents:
15. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
16. Date BRP received:

Merino · Post by **Merino** » Sat Nov 05, 2016 10:00 am

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General extension same employer
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave:14/09/2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 10-09-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 12-09-2016
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode: Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 15-09-2016
10. Biometric letter received: 23-09-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 26-09-2016
12. Date of approval: 02-11-2016
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:02/11/2016
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

CR001 · Post by **CR001** » Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:01 pm

d7689 wrote:Hi Hello - from the list of documents you submitted above - is #7 Employer Offer Letter mandatory to be submitted as I haven't seen this in the required documents on their website? Please advise. Many thanks!

This is a TIMELINE thread ONLY. Start your own topic with questions in the sub forum.

aj1983 · Post by **aj1983** » Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:04 pm

Type of application: Tier 2 General dependent visa for baby born in UK
2. If switching, category changing: Tier 2 dependent
3. Date of expiry of current leave: NA
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 23-09-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 26-09-2016
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 01-10-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 01-10-2016
12. Date of approval: awaiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: awaiting

GMO · Post by **GMO** » Wed Nov 09, 2016 7:11 pm

Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Fresh application 2nd time!
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 28-09-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 30-09-2016
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 08-10-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 10-10-2016
12. Date of approval: awaiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: awaiting

demi · Post by **demi** » Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:45 pm

demi wrote:Type of application: Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing: Teir 4 dependant
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 02- 2017
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2 children
5. Date application posted: 17-09-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA:
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 20-09
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 24-09
12. Date of approval: awaiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:

Still awaiting!!

prabhakardv · Post by **prabhakardv** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:24 am

Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension - Same Employer
2. If switching, category changing:
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14-10-2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 06-10-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 07-10-2016
7. Date payment debited: 06 -10-2016
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 15-10-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 17-10-2016
12. Date of approval: awaiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: awaiting

Casa · Post by **Casa** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:16 pm

geriatrix wrote:

Please refrain from chattering in this topic. To keep it high-value, please just read it and only post when you have an update to provide (timelines only).
Queries, pleasantries, off-topic posts, duplicate posts, multiple posts relating to the same application, request for updates, posts enquiring about current timelines, etc. are not be posted, will be deleted without notice, and members posting irrelevant posts in this topic that require moderators to waste their time in cleaning up the topic may have their access restricted.

We thank you for your understanding.

regards

CR001 wrote - is there something in the big bold red paragraph above that is unclear!!!

AP503 · Post by **AP503** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 10:39 am

1) Type of application: Extending Tier 2 General (Standard Service)
2) Date of expiry of current leave: 15/12/16
3) Date application posted: (Online) 19/09/16
4) Date payment debited: 19/09/16
5) Payment mode: Credit Card
6) Documents Sent: 19/09/16
7) Documents Received:20/09/16
8. Date on Biometric Letter: 20/9/16
9) Biometric letter received: 21/9/16
10) Date of biometrics enrolment: 22/9/16
11) Date of approval letter: Not received
12) Date Approval letter received: Not received
13) Date of return of passport and other documents: Not received
14) Date BRP received:15/11/16
15) Date (new) leave to remain valid from:11/11/16
16) Date (new) leave to remain valid until:16/12/19

Still no sign of the approval letter and my passport. Beginning to get a bit worried! Should I just wait or is there someone I can contact about it?

aj1983 · Post by **aj1983** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 4:09 pm

aj1983 wrote:Type of application: Tier 2 General dependent visa for baby born in UK
2. If switching, category changing: Tier 2 dependent
3. Date of expiry of current leave: NA
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 23-09-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 26-09-2016
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 01-10-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 01-10-2016
12. Date of approval: 14-11-2016
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: awaiting

14. BRP Received : 16-11-2016

aj1983 · Post by **aj1983** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 4:53 pm

16-11-2016: Passport also received

prabhakardv · Post by **prabhakardv** » Fri Nov 18, 2016 10:45 am

Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension - Same Employer
2. If switching, category changing:
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14-10-2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 06-10-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 07-10-2016
7. Date payment debited: 06 -10-2016
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 15-10-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 17-10-2016
12. Date of approval: 17-11-2016
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 18-11-2016

Awaiting for BRP Card.

sagarchhadva · Post by **sagarchhadva** » Sat Nov 19, 2016 3:38 pm

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Extension with same employer
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14-12-2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Standard Postal
7. Submitted Application: 25-09-2016 (Online)
8. Date application posted: 27-09-2016
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 28-09-2016
10. Date payment debited: 03-10-2016
11. Payment mode: Credit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : 29-09-2016
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 30-09-2016
14. BM letter issue date: 29-09-2016
15. Biometric letter received: 30-09-2016 (Received together with acknowledgement)
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 01-10-2016
17. Date of approval: 16-11-2016
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 18-11-2016 (Along with approval letter)
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: 31-10-2019
20. Date BRP received: 19-11-2016

Patience is key! Took exactly 8 weeks from date of application to receive BRP.

gbpmatrix · Post by **gbpmatrix** » Sat Nov 19, 2016 3:40 pm

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave:
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:
5. Date application posted: 05/10/2016
6. Date application received at UKBA:
7. Date payment debited: 03/10/2016
8. Payment mode : dd
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received:
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 17/10/2016
12. Date of approval: Awaiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Awaiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Awaiting
15. Date BRP received: Awaiting

AP503 · Post by **AP503** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:15 am

AP503 wrote:1) Type of application: Extending Tier 2 General (Standard Service)
2) Date of expiry of current leave: 15/12/16
3) Date application posted: (Online) 19/09/16
4) Date payment debited: 19/09/16
5) Payment mode: Credit Card
6) Documents Sent: 19/09/16
7) Documents Received:20/09/16
8. Date on Biometric Letter: 20/9/16
9) Biometric letter received: 21/9/16
10) Date of biometrics enrolment: 22/9/16
11) Date of approval letter: Not received
12) Date Approval letter received: Not received
13) Date of return of passport and other documents: Not received
14) Date BRP received:15/11/16
15) Date (new) leave to remain valid from:11/11/16
16) Date (new) leave to remain valid until:16/12/19

Still no sign of the approval letter and my passport. Beginning to get a bit worried! Should I just wait or is there someone I can contact about it?

PASSPORT & APPROVAL LETTER RECEIVED: 16/11/16 attempted delivery - redelivered on 19/11/16

CR001 · Post by **CR001** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:27 pm

geriatrix wrote:

Please refrain from chattering in this topic. To keep it high-value, please just read it and only post when you have an update to provide (timelines only).
Queries, pleasantries, off-topic posts, duplicate posts, multiple posts relating to the same application, request for updates, posts enquiring about current timelines, etc. are not be posted, will be deleted without notice, and members posting irrelevant posts in this topic that require moderators to waste their time in cleaning up the topic may have their access restricted.

We thank you for your understanding.

regards

CR001 wrote - is there something in the big bold red paragraph above that is unclear!!!

prabhakardv · Post by **prabhakardv** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:05 pm

Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension - Same Employer
2. If switching, category changing:
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14-10-2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 06-10-2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 07-10-2016
7. Date payment debited: 06 -10-2016
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 15-10-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 17-10-2016
12. Date of approval: 17-11-2016
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 21-11-2016

ronin · Post by **ronin** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:56 pm

My timeline:
1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) - Switching.
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4 Dependant to Tier 2 General.
3. Date of expiry of current leave:15/10/2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 17/10/2016
6. Date application received at UKVI: 18/10/2016
7. Date payment debited: 16/10/2016
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 27/10/2016
10. Biometric letter received: 27/10/2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 28/07/2016
12. Date of approval: 29/11/2016
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 01/11/2016
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 29/11/2016
15. Date BRP received: 02/11/2016

I am absolutely pleased with HO services. No issues what so ever from their side except for me being over cautious and worried.

Cheers.

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