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In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:43 pm

epitutor wrote:no. Nothing yet. Since I applied online , i got an automated email acknowledgement. So they might not send a acknowledgement letter. No biometrics yet. I called them up to confirm that my application is on the system and that documents have been have been received. It is there, and have been asked to wait.
I got some ack letter and biometric letters on same envelop
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Wed Aug 27, 2014 2:24 am

epitutor wrote:no. Nothing yet. Since I applied online , i got an automated email acknowledgement. So they might not send a acknowledgement letter. No biometrics yet. I called them up to confirm that my application is on the system and that documents have been have been received. It is there, and have been asked to wait.
Have you applied to work for NHS?

I did hear some jobs (sponsor specific) need security clearance/ checks , this could slow down process.
Khurram

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Tukadevi » Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:51 am

ronychy2010 wrote:Hi,
anyone posted visa application between 18 to 20th August?

thanks
Yes, applied on 13th August. Received biometrics letter on 21st. Done bio on 22nd. Waiting for the Approval. Many thanks!!

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:43 am

Tukadevi wrote:
ronychy2010 wrote:Hi,
anyone posted visa application between 18 to 20th August?

thanks
Yes, applied on 13th August. Received biometrics letter on 21st. Done bio on 22nd. Waiting for the Approval. Many thanks!!
TukaDevi , please let us update once you get letter , I have difference of 2 days with you in timeline
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by squalliram » Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:07 am

Tukadevi wrote:
ronychy2010 wrote:Hi,
anyone posted visa application between 18 to 20th August?

thanks
Yes, applied on 13th August. Received biometrics letter on 21st. Done bio on 22nd. Waiting for the Approval. Many thanks!!

Its quite weird, I've applied mine on the 12th of August and still havent received my biometric letter yet.Hmmm... :(

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:23 am

squalliram wrote:
Tukadevi wrote:
ronychy2010 wrote:Hi,
anyone posted visa application between 18 to 20th August?

thanks
Yes, applied on 13th August. Received biometrics letter on 21st. Done bio on 22nd. Waiting for the Approval. Many thanks!!

Its quite weird, I've applied mine on the 12th of August and still havent received my biometric letter yet.Hmmm... :(
we all are like on death board , I think i did mistake and I had to go for premium service .£400 more to pay but it give me quick result and less stress
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by imm_applicant » Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:38 pm

1. Type of application : Tier 2 - General (Change of Employment) - Online - 3 YEARS
2. If switching, category changing : Change of employer from Tier 2 (General) to Tier 2 (General)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14th July 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 14th July 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 16th July 2014
7. Date payment debited: 14th July 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Not received
10. Biometric letter received: 19th July 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 21st July 2014
12. Date of approval: 22nd August 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26th August 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 22nd August 2014
15. Date BRP received: 27th August 2014

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by ronychy2010 » Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:23 am

squalliram wrote:
Tukadevi wrote:
ronychy2010 wrote:Hi,
anyone posted visa application between 18 to 20th August?

thanks
Yes, applied on 13th August. Received biometrics letter on 21st. Done bio on 22nd. Waiting for the Approval. Many thanks!!

Its quite weird, I've applied mine on the 12th of August and still havent received my biometric letter yet.Hmmm... :(
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

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:50 am

imm_applicant wrote:1. Type of application : Tier 2 - General (Change of Employment) - Online - 3 YEARS
2. If switching, category changing : Change of employer from Tier 2 (General) to Tier 2 (General)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14th July 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 14th July 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 16th July 2014
7. Date payment debited: 14th July 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Not received
10. Biometric letter received: 19th July 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 21st July 2014
12. Date of approval: 22nd August 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 26th August 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 22nd August 2014
15. Date BRP received: 27th August 2014

Hi , could you please confirm what is status reflects now at online page ? does it still say Submitted on... or something else.
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:55 am


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.
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by squalliram » Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:57 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)

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by epitutor » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:48 am

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

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Thu Aug 28, 2014 9:54 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?
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by squalliram » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:10 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.

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:15 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
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by epitutor » Thu Aug 28, 2014 10:44 am

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

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by imm_applicant » Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:08 am

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

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

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

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 :)
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Shakeel703 » Thu Aug 28, 2014 4:14 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

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by mankurup » Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:37 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
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by epitutor » Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:19 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?

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Fri Aug 29, 2014 11:45 am

My employer just checked the SMS , CoS still says assigned rather than Used . shall I contact HO?
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by mankurup » Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:43 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

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by mankurup » Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:46 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.

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Khurram545 » Fri Aug 29, 2014 1:52 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.
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