In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

024190 · Post by **024190** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:26 pm

var wrote:
var wrote:Tier 2 General
Switching from Tier 4 Doctorate Extension
Dependent:1
Date application posted: 15-05-2014
Payment mode : Debit Card
Acknowledgement letter received: 22-05-2014
Biometric letter received: 22-05-2014
Date of biometrics enrolment:22-05-2014
Date of approval: Waiting
Date of return of passport and other documents:Waiting
Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
Date BRP received:waiting
Just received my BRP card on 13 July. Waiting for Pass and docs to arrive. Thanks all for the useful information and I encourage others to post their status too.

Hi,

If you dont mind can I ask when is your Last Date date with an year ?

null1639 · Post by **null1639** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:33 pm

Hi all,

I finally got my BRP today. Please find my timelines below.
1. Type of application : Switching Employer/Tier2
2. If switching, category changing : from Tier2 ICT to 5 years Tier2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30 June 14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 7 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 8 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 9 May 14
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14 May 14
10. Biometric letter received: 6 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 6 June 14
12. Date of approval: 13 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 13 June 14
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 19 May 14 - 19 May 19

Experience : I got my surname missing in biometric letter. However I just did the biometric then told UKVI to add my surname in the system. If your name is mistaken in biometric letter, before calling UKVI, go to post office and ask them to change it. Otherwise you have to wait for 15 days to reissue the letter. My BRP shows correct name at the end.

This forum is very helpful. Do send me PM if anyonr needs my advices. Hope all good luck!

kxip_rocks · Post by **kxip_rocks** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:31 am

Hi Null,

Congrats on receiving your approval and documents!

Any advice you can provide on my situation would be helpful -
1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW to Tier 2 (General)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 27/02/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: -
5. Date application posted: 30/01/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 06/02/2014
7. Date payment debited: 06/02/2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 07/02/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 07/02/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 11/02/2014
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

As you can see i've been waiting for a decision since 4.5 months now. Due to urgent travel needs I requested my documents to be returned on 21/05/2014 which also meant that i had to withdraw my application.

It's been 18 working days since the request but I still haven't received my passport (and other documents)!

(on the website it says 10 working days to get your documents back!)

Any suggestions on what I should do to get my passport back asap?

My previous leave to remain expired on 27/02/2014 and although I made an in-time application on 30/01/2014, I'm not sure if I have legal right to remain/work in UK due to their delays in giving a decision on my application AND delays in sending my passport back!

Thanks

wellwater · Post by **wellwater** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 12:00 pm

Al HamdulliALLAH

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from PSW to Tier 2 (General) 3 Year
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: -
5. Date application posted: 20/05/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 21/05/2014
7. Date payment debited: 19/05/2014 (Paid online)
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 27/05/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 27/05/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 28/05/2014
12. Date of approval: 13/06/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 14/06/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

My experience is that UKVI has improved their processes and introducing technology to reduce processing time and errors etc.
i have applied through online which reduces payment processing time, to the point customized application and i knew what are the documents need to be enclosed with the very few pages application (cover sheets).
secondly i have enclosed royal mail special delivery envelope to return my documents, which has given me clear indication when to expect my documents by check royal mail track and trace service.

Thanks to all forum members for sharing their timeline and experiences.

alishaikhji · Post by **alishaikhji** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 2:43 pm

AlhumduLILLAH got my BRP yesterday (Yes on a Sunday!!) delivered by DX. My updated timeline as follows:

Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending- Change of Employment (Application by post)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Feb-2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:2
5. Date application posted: 12-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 14-05-2014
7. Date payment debited: I have been told that the payment for main applicant was accepted and for the dependants the payment had an error and the payment was rejected despite the fact that same payment information was filled for all of us.
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 16-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 07-Jun-14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 09-Jun-14 (tried to enrol at 2 different post offices on 07-Jun-14 but unfortunately system wasn't working on any of those)
12. Date of approval: 12-Jun-14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 16-Jun-14
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: xx
15. Date BRP received: 15-Jun-14 (i.e. Sunday)

badlandskate · Post by **badlandskate** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:35 pm

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Extension
2. If switching, category changing: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 13 July 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 13 May 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 14 May 2014
7. Date payment debited: 16 May 2014
8. Payment mode: Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 22 May 2014 (dated 15 May 2014 – but arrived after biometric letter)
10. Biometric letter received: 20 May 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 21 May 2014
12. Date of approval: 5 June 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 11 June 2014 (BRP arrived 17 June 2014)
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 29 June 2014

ANTONIO77 · Post by **ANTONIO77** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:28 pm

Having learnt a lot through this forum, I believe it would be selfish not to post my case. I Was refused Tier 1 dependent visa last year 8th April 2013 with right to appeal, I appealed and was refused at the First tier tribunal ,I went to the upper tribunal and was referred back to first tier tribunal. To cut the 14 month ordeal short, I got a sponsor(COS) while my appeal was still on, with different cases I read here I decide to withdraw my appeal and put in a fresh application all by myself as I can no longer afford paying a lawyer.
1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : switching( with the 28days grace as I had withdrawn my appeal)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW that ran out 8th march 2013
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Appeal withdrawn 13th May 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted: 16th May 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19th May 2014
7. Date payment debited: 21th May 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:23rd may( the letter says my application might take up to 8weeks)
10. Biometric letter received: 3rd June 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 3rd June 2014(17:30)
12. Date of approval: 12 June 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 16th June 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 12th June 2014
15. Date BRP received: 17th June 2014

Hope this would benefit someone as others people post had helped me in the past 14months.

rex90 · Post by **rex90** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:11 am

May I propose that people also include the method of application?

1) Regular postal
2) Priority postal
3) Premium In-person

024190 · Post by **024190** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 9:25 am

null1639 wrote:Hi all,

I finally got my BRP today. Please find my timelines below.
1. Type of application : Switching Employer/Tier2
2. If switching, category changing : from Tier2 ICT to 5 years Tier2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30 June 14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 7 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 8 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 9 May 14
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14 May 14
10. Biometric letter received: 6 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 6 June 14
12. Date of approval: 13 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 13 June 14
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 19 May 14 - 19 May 19

Experience : I got my surname missing in biometric letter. However I just did the biometric then told UKVI to add my surname in the system. If your name is mistaken in biometric letter, before calling UKVI, go to post office and ask them to change it. Otherwise you have to wait for 15 days to reissue the letter. My BRP shows correct name at the end.

This forum is very helpful. Do send me PM if anyonr needs my advices. Hope all good luck!

Hi Null1639,

Can you confirm if the approval date is 13 june 2014 then how visa can be dated as 19 may 2014 till 19 may 2019. As the visa date on BRP is 13 june 2014.

i have the same query my visa was approved on 10 june 2014 and last date is 15 may 2019, so this doesn't comes as 5 years.

Do you have any idea how UKBA calculates the dates ?

anoops1984 · Post by **anoops1984** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:31 am

1. Type of application : Extension (Postal)
2. If switching, category changing : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 August 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 29 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 30 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 5 June 2014
8. Payment mode : Cheque(£601 x 3)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 12 May 14 (dated 9 June 2014)
10. Biometric letter received: 11 June 14 (dated 10 June 2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 12 June 14
12. Date of approval: 18 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 21 June 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : Awaiting
15. Date BRP received:

anoops1984 · Post by **anoops1984** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:15 am

anoops1984 wrote:1. Type of application : Extension (Postal)
2. If switching, category changing : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 August 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 29 May 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 30 May 14
7. Date payment debited: 5 June 2014
8. Payment mode : Cheque(£601 x 3)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 12 May 14 (dated 9 June 2014)
10. Biometric letter received: 11 June 14 (dated 10 June 2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 12 June 14
12. Date of approval: 18 June 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 21 June 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 18 June 2014
15. Date BRP received: 23 June 2014

vpruk · Post by **vpruk** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:20 pm

1. Type of application : Tier 2 genral (Postal)
2. If switching, category changing : Change of employer
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 17 March 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 03 June 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 04 June 14
7. Date payment debited: 5 June 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 07 June 14 (Did not receive for my dependent)
10. Biometric letter received: 10 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 10 June 14
12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Awaiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : Awaiting
15. Date BRP received: AWAITING

khaleelsubhani · Post by **khaleelsubhani** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 5:32 pm

[quote="khaleelsubhani"]["khaleel"]1.Type of application: Tier 2 G
2. If switching, category changing switching from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29-05-2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:1
5. Date application posted: 27-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28-05-2014
7. Date payment debited:29-05-2014
8. Payment mode : debit C
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 03-06-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:09-06-2014
12. Date of approval: :20-06-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:20-06-2014
15. Date BRP received:24-06-2014

kbs0425 · Post by **kbs0425** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:28 am

Hi Khaleelsubhani

Can you confirm if you paid for priority processing? This seems quite fast; I applied at a similar time and enrolled biometrics on 4th June so am just wondering if you had asked for any expedited processing?

congratulations on receiving your visa!

thanks.

squalliram · Post by **squalliram** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:21 am

Its good to see that the timelines have got better. May I know if these one month timelines are for postal applications?

I am currently on a Tier-2 visa, have complete about 1.5 years on Tier-2 and am switching employer. So I am planning to apply for the Tier-2 General visa (for three years) for me and my wife by post (£1.2k fees in total

). Firstly may I know if I just have to reapply for a Tier-2 General visa along with my wife being dependant? Or is it some other category in Tier-2? Also could I expect the same timeline that everyone else is getting their visa sorted in? Also after completion of these three years, I'll have to reapply for another 6 months to complete my 5 years for indefinite leave to remain. Should I instead apply for the 5 years Tier-2 visa? It would be great if someone could give me a reply with proper links to the website.

Cheers and good luck with your applications.

khaleelsubhani · Post by **khaleelsubhani** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:42 am

Hi all

Thanks for keeping this forum updated with timelines, It was really helpful

1.Type of application: Tier 2 G
2. If switching, category changing switching from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29-05-2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:1
5. Date application posted: 27-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28-05-2014
7. Date payment debited:29-05-2014
8. Payment mode : debit C
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 03-06-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:09-06-2014
12. Date of approval: :20-06-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:25-06-2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:20-06-2014
15. Date BRP received:24-06-2014

Good luck to all

khaleelsubhani · Post by **khaleelsubhani** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 7:56 am

"kbs0425" Hi Khaleelsubhani

Can you confirm if you paid for priority processing? This seems quite fast; I applied at a similar time and enrolled biometrics on 4th June so am just wondering if you had asked for any expedited processing?

congratulations on receiving your visa!

thanks.

Hi kbs0425

Thank you, I just applyed normal post service don't worry inshallah you will get soon.

squalliram · Post by **squalliram** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:00 am

khaleelsubhani wrote:
khaleelsubhani wrote:["khaleel"]1.Type of application: Tier 2 G
2. If switching, category changing switching from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29-05-2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:1
5. Date application posted: 27-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28-05-2014
7. Date payment debited:29-05-2014
8. Payment mode : debit C
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 03-06-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:09-06-2014
12. Date of approval: :20-06-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:20-06-2014
15. Date BRP received:24-06-2014

@Khaleel: Did you apply for the 5 year visa or 3 year? Also could you please highlight all the documents required? I have to do that myself with 1 dependant and just want to know what all to submit.

khaleelsubhani · Post by **khaleelsubhani** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:40 am

squalliram wrote:
khaleelsubhani wrote:
khaleelsubhani wrote:["khaleel"]1.Type of application: Tier 2 G
2. If switching, category changing switching from PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29-05-2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time:1
5. Date application posted: 27-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28-05-2014
7. Date payment debited:29-05-2014
8. Payment mode : debit C
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31-05-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 03-06-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment:09-06-2014
12. Date of approval: :20-06-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents:waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:20-06-2014
15. Date BRP received:24-06-2014
@Khaleel: Did you apply for the 5 year visa or 3 year? Also could you please highlight all the documents required? I have to do that myself with 1 dependant and just want to know what all to submit.

HI Squalliram

Yes I apply for 5 years but i got the visa for 4 years coz my COS LETTER for 4 years,
I paid home office fee 1204.00

Document you need to submit home office you and dependant

1, COS LETTER
2, BANK STATMENT FOR THREE YEARS (IF YOUR EMPLOYER NOT GIVING ANY FUNDS LETTER)
3, UNIVERSITY DIGREE
4, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
5, TWO PHOTOS
THAT’S ALL YOU NEED TO SEND
GOOD LUCK

the3rdman · Post by **the3rdman** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:33 pm

1. Type of application : Tier 2 Extension (Online)
2. If switching, category changing : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 1 August 14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 5 June 14 (online)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 11 June 14 (Supporting Docs sent and received)
7. Date payment debited: 5 June 14
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Confirmation email sent
10. Biometric letter received: 13 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14 June 14
12. Date of approval: Waiting...
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting...
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : Waiting...

ah_kassem · Post by **ah_kassem** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 6:18 pm

[

quote="scro2014"]
scro2014 wrote:Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending- Change of Employment
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11-09-2014
5. Date application posted: 14-04-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15-04-2014
10. Biometric letter received: 24-04-2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25-04-2014
12. Date of approval: Awaiting *21-05-2014*
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: *21-05-2014*
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: *LETTER FOR REDELIVERY 27/05/2014 even though I have been home each day this week!

Hi scro2014, can you please indicate when your leave is valid from and until when? I know someone who is going to make the same application and he needs to know whether the valid from date is the same as the start date indicated on COS or is it the visa issue date. He also need to know the expiry date if it is 3 years from the issue date or from the valid from date? By the way, did you apply for Tier 2 up to 3 years or Tier 2 over 3 years (which could grant you up to 5 years)? Thanks

ah_kassem · Post by **ah_kassem** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 6:22 pm

[quote="alishaikhji"]Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending- Change of Employment (Application by post)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Feb-2015
5. Date application posted: 12-05-2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 14-05-2014

My start date with the new employer is 14-07-14 and I can't obvisouly resign from my current employer unless a visa has been approved for myself at least.

Hi alishaikhji, hope things are okay now. If you got your permit, can you indicate when your leave is valid from and until when? I know someone who is going to make the same application and he needs to know whether the valid from date is the same as the start date indicated on COS or is it the visa issue date. He also needs to know the expiry date if it is 3 years from the issue date or from the valid from date? By the way, did you apply for Tier 2 up to 3 years or Tier 2 over 3 years (which could grant you up to 5 years)? Thanks

itzchanti · Post by **itzchanti** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:09 pm

024190 wrote:
var wrote:
var wrote:Tier 2 General
Switching from Tier 4 Doctorate Extension
Dependent:1
Date application posted: 15-05-2014
Payment mode : Debit Card
Acknowledgement letter received: 22-05-2014
Biometric letter received: 22-05-2014
Date of biometrics enrolment:22-05-2014
Date of approval: Waiting
Date of return of passport and other documents:Waiting
Date (new) leave to remain valid from:waiting
Date BRP received:waiting
Just received my BRP card on 13 July. Waiting for Pass and docs to arrive. Thanks all for the useful information and I encourage others to post their status too.
Hi,

If you dont mind can I ask when is your Last Date date with an year ?

hai navaid i dint get you last date with an year???
iam on PSW and my tier 1 entrepreneur is in appeal pending, now i found sponsor can i apply now .. is RMLT needed for Electronic engineer or design and development engineer..? do i need to withdraw appeal first and apply new tier 2 application?
is premium service is better or normal postal service is ok..
please help me with the answers ..
much appreciate .. congrates for ur success ..

squalliram · Post by **squalliram** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:52 am

khaleelsubhani wrote:"kbs0425" Hi Khaleelsubhani

Can you confirm if you paid for priority processing? This seems quite fast; I applied at a similar time and enrolled biometrics on 4th June so am just wondering if you had asked for any expedited processing?

congratulations on receiving your visa!

thanks.

Hi kbs0425

Thank you, I just applyed normal post service don't worry inshallah you will get soon.

Hello Khaleel,
I just have a few more questions

1) You paid £1204 per person or in total(both you and your wife) for the postal application of 5 years?
2) You mentioned that your COS was valid for 4 years. May I know where can I find that information from? I definitely need to apply for 5 years and don't want to get a 3 year visa if my COS is valid for only three years.Do I need to let my employer know that they should give me a COS letter for 5 years or 4 years or something? Or will it just come up with an expiry date?
3) In terms of documents, you mentioned marriage certificate. Was your marriage certificate from an Asian country?
Did you do a paper application or an online application and printed it off? Could you provide me with any links as such?
Also I have my sponsor giving me a letter to show that they will cover me and my wife for the first month of employment. Do I need anything else to show on that apart from that in maintenance funds?

May I ask what all documents did you submit for your wife? My wife is already on a tier-2 dependant visa. I am just switching my sponsor.

vpruk · Post by **vpruk** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:22 pm

1. Type of application : Tier 2 genral (Postal) 5 YEARS
2. If switching, category changing : Change of employer
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 17 March 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 03 June 14
6. Date application received at UKBA: 04 June 14
7. Date payment debited: 5 June 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 07 June 14 (Not received for my dependent)
10. Biometric letter received: 10 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 10 June 14 for myslef & 13th June for my dependent
12. Date of approval: 27th June 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 1st of July 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : Awaiting
15. Date BRP received: AWAITING

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