In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

squalliram · Post by **squalliram** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:57 am

Khurram545 wrote:

Hi i applied with 2 dependents on 18th August and got 2 acknowledgement letter. one ack letter on 20-08-2014 and another on 22-08-2014. 1st one to confirm my application is passed to a casework unit and 2nd one saying almost the same thing with confirmation of application will be processed within 8 weeks if everything is fine. wondering why 2 ack. letter? is it normal?
did not get biometric enrollment letter yet.

thanks

Guideline says , Biometeric would be taken if required (it not 100% always to ask BM) may be what they already have think sufficient , but it is all my understanding from guideline which could be wrong.

You generally have to give biometrics. I remember having to give mine for PSW and Tier-2 General both where both the times I had a BRP. So if it hasn't arrived yet, please wait and I'm sure it'll arrive soon. (fingers crossed)

epitutor · Post by **epitutor** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:48 am

Khurram: have you called them? It is better to call them and confirm that the application is on the system.

Khurram545 · Post by **Khurram545** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:54 am

epitutor wrote:Khurram: have you called them? It is better to call them and confirm that the application is on the system.

No i did not call them, I received BM letters on 19th and enrolled on 20th , do you think i still need to call them?

squalliram · Post by **squalliram** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:10 am

Khurram545 wrote:
epitutor wrote:Khurram: have you called them? It is better to call them and confirm that the application is on the system.
No i did not call them, I received BM letters on 19th and enrolled on 20th , do you think i still need to call them?

Nope just wait for it. I'm sure you'll receive it soon. You're eligible to get in touch after 8 weeks of giving your biometrics.

Khurram545 · Post by **Khurram545** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:15 am

squalliram wrote:
Khurram545 wrote:
epitutor wrote:Khurram: have you called them? It is better to call them and confirm that the application is on the system.
No i did not call them, I received BM letters on 19th and enrolled on 20th , do you think i still need to call them?
Nope just wait for it. I'm sure you'll receive it soon. You're eligible to get in touch after 8 weeks of giving your biometrics.

too much stressed like all other fellows , our futures (specially who are with school going kids here ) at stake , I am much worried if they will have to go back they wont be adjust in old academic systems easily and it could ruin their future .

Admin of thread: sorry we are discussing other than time lines

epitutor · Post by **epitutor** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:44 am

since you have received BM letter, you don't have to call them. I called them just for peace of mind.

imm_applicant · Post by **imm_applicant** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:08 pm

Hi,

Status doesn't change. It will not change after you've submitted your application and will show as "Submitted on ..<date>".
You will know their decision by post.

Khurram545 wrote: Hi , could you please confirm what is status reflects now at online page ? does it still say Submitted on... or something else.
Thanks

Khurram545 · Post by **Khurram545** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:11 pm

imm_applicant wrote:Hi,

Status doesn't change. It will not change after you've submitted your application and will show as "Submitted on ..<date>".
You will know their decision by post.
Khurram545 wrote: Hi , could you please confirm what is status reflects now at online page ? does it still say Submitted on... or something else.
Thanks

crap, they need good s/w dev team

Shakeel703 · Post by **Shakeel703** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:14 pm

1. Type of application : Tier 2 - ICT Long Term Staff - By Post - 1 YEAR
2. If switching, category changing :N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 01st September 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 14th August 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 19th August 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 22nd August 2014
10. Biometric letter received: 23rd August 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 23rd August 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

mankurup · Post by **mankurup** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:37 am

mankurup wrote:Hello,
1. Type of application: Tier 2 General - Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/8/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 14/07/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 14/07/2014 (Supporting Docs sent on 17-07-2014 - NO Acknowledgement received so far. Post office confirms delivery of document)
7. Date payment debited: 14/7/2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Didn't get
10. Biometric letter received: (UKBA sent one on 21 July, didn't receive it, asked them to send again)
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 15-Aug-2014
12. Date of approval: 22-Aug-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 28-Aug-2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 15-Aug-2014
15. Date BRP received: 27-Aug-2014

I have received my BRP card and passport. Thanks to all who has supported me by replying to my queries. This forum is of real good help to those needed.

Thanks
mankurup
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epitutor · Post by **epitutor** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 10:19 am

@mankurup : how did you know that the biometrics letter was sent earlier (the one which you did not receive?)

Did you call them to find out?

Khurram545 · Post by **Khurram545** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:45 pm

My employer just checked the SMS , CoS still says assigned rather than Used . shall I contact HO?

mankurup · Post by **mankurup** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:43 pm

epitutor wrote:@mankurup : how did you know that the biometrics letter was sent earlier (the one which you did not receive?)

Did you call them to find out?

Hi,
Yes I called them at 0300 123 2241

mankurup · Post by **mankurup** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:46 pm

Khurram545 wrote:
imm_applicant wrote:Hi,

Status doesn't change. It will not change after you've submitted your application and will show as "Submitted on ..<date>".
You will know their decision by post.
Khurram545 wrote: Hi , could you please confirm what is status reflects now at online page ? does it still say Submitted on... or something else.
Thanks

crap, they need good s/w dev team

Yes. the status does not change. It only shows submitted even after we receive the Passport back and BRP card. Decision is informed by postal mail letter.

Khurram545 · Post by **Khurram545** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 2:52 pm

status of my CoS in SMS is still Assigned , rather than used . even enrolled BM . HO keep people stressed with no reasons , they are just play with emo. I can not understand why they don't update applicants on each step.

squalliram · Post by **squalliram** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:44 am

1. Type of application : Tier 2 - General (Change of Employment) - by Post - 5 years
2. If switching, category changing :N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 2nd January 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 11th August 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 12th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 12th August 2014
8. Payment mode : Cheque
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 23rd August 2014
10. Biometric letter received: 28th August 2014 (letter dated 26th August 2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30th August 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

vaibhv · Post by **vaibhv** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:18 am

I've applied on 15th of August through my company's solicitor. Haven't heard anything back from Home office.. very stressed.. Solicitor suggesting to wait for some more time

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 21/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted:
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 13th August
8. Payment mode : By Banker's daft
9. Acknowledgement letter received: -
10. Biometric letter received: -
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: -
12. Date of approval: -
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: -
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: -
15. Date BRP received: -

epitutor · Post by **epitutor** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:38 am

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : Tier 2 extension
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15/09/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 11 August Online application
6. Date application received at UKBA: 13th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 11th August
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: -waiting
10. Biometric letter received: -waiting
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: -waiting
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
16. Sponsor: A Rated(NHS)

vaibhv · Post by **vaibhv** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:33 pm

Anyone else who applied on the same date or nearby.. could you please update your timelines so that I will track my visa progress ..

Cheers!!
Vaibhv

vaibhv wrote:I've applied on 15th of August through my company's solicitor. Haven't heard anything back from Home office.. very stressed.. Solicitor suggesting to wait for some more time

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 21/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted:
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 13th August
8. Payment mode : By Banker's daft
9. Acknowledgement letter received: -
10. Biometric letter received: -
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: -
12. Date of approval: -
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: -
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: -
15. Date BRP received: -

Khurram545 · Post by **Khurram545** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 1:16 am

vaibhv wrote:Anyone else who applied on the same date or nearby.. could you please update your timelines so that I will track my visa progress ..

Cheers!!
Vaibhv

vaibhv wrote:I've applied on 15th of August through my company's solicitor. Haven't heard anything back from Home office.. very stressed.. Solicitor suggesting to wait for some more time

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 (general)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 21/08/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted:
6. Date application received at UKBA: 15th August 2014
7. Date payment debited: 13th August
8. Payment mode : By Banker's daft
9. Acknowledgement letter received: -
10. Biometric letter received: -
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: -
12. Date of approval: -
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: -
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: -
15. Date BRP received: -

Hi, I applied on 13th Aug, 2014 received on 14th, BM letter received on 19th, BM enrollrd on 20th

For rest of things waiting for response.

Fingers crossed

vaibhv · Post by **vaibhv** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 10:25 am

Are you switching from PSW to Tier 2 General?

Khurram545 · Post by **Khurram545** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:46 pm

Status in SMS changed from Allocated to USED , does it indicate decision has been made or caseworker just started the work on it?

Tukadevi · Post by **Tukadevi** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:33 pm

Not mark as 'used' if you are rejecting withdrawing & voiding the application because the Cos hasn't been used and they can use the Cos. This is what is in casewoker guidance.

deep22 · Post by **deep22** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:03 am

vaibhv wrote:Are you switching from PSW to Tier 2 General?

I had applied on 4th august. I received the acknowledgement the same week dated 7th August. But till now there is no further correspondence. In fact even the fees wasn't deducted as I was providing my debit card detail, and hence I had sent a bankers draft on 14th August with a covering letter mentioning my case ID and other relevant details. There is nothing I have heard from them ever since and its been 5 weeks since I had applied!

No option than to just wait.

Good luck.

Khurram545 · Post by **Khurram545** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:26 pm

فَبِأَيِّ آلاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 27/10/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 4
5. Rating of sponsor : A
6. Location: York
7. Application method: Online
8. Submitted Application :13/08/2014
9. Date application posted: 13/08/2014
10. Date application received at HO : 14/08/2014
11. Date payment debited: 14/8/2014
12. Payment mode : Debit Card (But payment website recognized as Credit Card)
13. Ack. & BM letter issue date: 15/08/2014
14. Acknowledgement letter received: 19/08/2014
15. Biometric letter received: 19/08/2014
16. Date of biometrics enrollment: 20/08/2014
15. Date of approval: 04/09/2014
17. Date of return of passport and other documents: 06/09/2014
18. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting...
19. Date BRP received: Waiting...

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