In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[khaleelsubhani]

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]

"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]

["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]

["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]

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]

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quote="scro2014"]

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]

[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]

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]

"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]

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

[squalliram]

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

Hello vpruk,

Looks like UKBA are doing their visa bit quite fast lately within a month. May I ask how long was your COS valid for? I heard if you apply for 5 years and if your COS was valid for 4 years, you get a 4 year visa. Also did you complete the application form online or on paper? Could you please tell me the list of documents you had sent along with your application form? Kindly confirm that to me please and congrats in advance for your visa.

[vpruk]

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 : 27th June 2014 till 26-03-2019
15. Date BRP received: 2nd July 2014

[vpruk]

Hello squalliram

Yes Home office is good in processing Tier 2 visa if it is striaght forward. I did apply for 5 years with 5 years duration in CoS.

1. If you have CoS for 4 years duration, you should either apply for 5 years application unless u wish to have 3 years. I would recommend to discuss with your employer to have 5 years to mention in 5 years as the fees is double the money as 3 years and you are wasting more money if you only got 4 years cos.

2. i did papaer application.

3. I sent them only my and my dependant passport as i am changing employment - no need to show funds, english. Just CoS unique number and passport.

Any doubts, message me anytime. Good Luck.

Hello vpruk,

Looks like UKBA are doing their visa bit quite fast lately within a month. May I ask how long was your COS valid for? I heard if you apply for 5 years and if your COS was valid for 4 years, you get a 4 year visa. Also did you complete the application form online or on paper? Could you please tell me the list of documents you had sent along with your application form? Kindly confirm that to me please and congrats in advance for your visa.[/quote]

[Gito]

1. Type of application: Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/7/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 6/06/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 9/06/2014
7. Date payment debited: 10/6/2014
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14/06/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 13/06/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14/06/2014
12. Date of approval: 30/06/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 02/07/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: not known yet
15. Date BRP received: waiting

[Gito]

1. Type of application: Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14/7/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 6/06/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 9/06/2014
7. Date payment debited: 10/6/2014
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14/06/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 13/06/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14/06/2014
12. Date of approval: 30/06/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 02/07/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 30/6/2014
15. Date BRP received: 03/07/2015
16. Valid until: 16/06/2014

I got 3 yrs plus one month first time, this time it is 3yrs minus 1 month.
I think this is because maximum allowed time in tier 2 is 6 years.

For extension we need only sponsorship certificate , passport , photo, previous BRP, Salary slip.
No bank statement needed even if there are dependent applying with you.

[the3rdman]

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: 02 July 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting...
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 02 July 2014

We received our BRP today, but the courier didn't have room for the passports and supporting docs, so he's delivering later.

[the3rdman]

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: 02 July 14
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 04 July 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from : 02 July 2014

We received our BRP today, but the courier didn't have room for the passports and supporting docs, so he's delivering later.

[rex90]

1. Type of application : Tier 2 - Change of Sponsor (Priority Postal) - Through immigration consultant as representative
2. If switching, category changing : Tier 2 to Tier 2
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 23 June 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 26 June 2014 ('application began processing')
7. Date payment debited: Not known
8. Payment mode : Not known
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Not known
10. Biometric letter received: 27 June 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 28 June 2014
12. Date of approval: 07 July 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 07 July 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 14 July 2014 - 2017

[hannan786]

[quote="rex90"]1. Type of application : Tier 2 - Change of Sponsor (Priority Postal) -
2. If switching, category changing : Tier 1 psw to Tier 2
3. Date of expiry of current leave: may 12 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 30 march 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 6 march
7. Date payment debited: Not known
8. Payment mode : visa debit
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 6march
10. Biometric letter received: 8march
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 9 march
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid waiting

hello guys can someone help me to share their knowledge or there are in same situation regarding tier 2 visa, its been more than 3 month since i had applied for my visa, how long ukba would take time to process the application

[todayrefused]

1. Type of application : Tier 2 - Change of Sponsor (Priority Postal) -
2. If switching, category changing : Tier 1 psw to Tier 2
3. Date of expiry of current leave: may 12 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 30 march 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 6 march
7. Date payment debited: Not known
8. Payment mode : visa debit
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 6march
10. Biometric letter received: 8march
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 9 march
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid waiting
hello guys can someone help me to share their knowledge or there are in same situation regarding tier 2 visa, its been more than 3 month since i had applied for my visa, how long ukba would take time to process the application

I am on same boat bro...

[irene11lcf]

1. Type of application : Tier 2 Extension (Online)
2. If switching, category changing : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14 July 14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 21 June 14 (online)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 23 June 14 (Supporting Docs sent and received)
7. Date payment debited: 23 June 14
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Confirmation email sent
10. Biometric letter received: 27 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 27 June 14
12. Date of approval: letter dated 15/07/2014,received on 17/07/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: receive approval letter and passport on 17/07/14 morning, BRP same date
afternoon, on BRP letter it shows post date 17/07/2014.
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from :15/07/14 to 01/09/2017 just realized I am issued more than 3 years

[joe911]

Is anyone got the letter from ukba saying they are waiting for the verification from another government agency so it will take more than 8 weeks again on my workpermit general visa. ?

[irene11lcf]

1. Type of application : Tier 2 Extension (Online)
2. If switching, category changing : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14 July 14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 21 June 14 (online)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 23 June 14 (Supporting Docs sent and received)
7. Date payment debited: 23 June 14
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Confirmation email sent
10. Biometric letter received: 27 June 14
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 27 June 14
12. Date of approval: letter dated 15/07/2014,received on 17/07/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: receive approval letter and passport on 17/07/14 morning, BRP same date
afternoon, on BRP letter it shows post date 17/07/2014.
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from :15/07/14 to 01/09/2017 just realized I am issued more than 3 years

I do not know why I can not amend my post anymore. I have received several private messages, however, I am not allowed to read them since I am newly registered. I do not know what to do although I really wanna help.

[squalliram]

Hello,

I was just completing my application form for Tier-2 General and was wondering if I need to submit all my passports or not? I have had 4 passports in total and the application form has space for the current one and one previous passport. Do I need to submit all my previous passports?

Also my wife is already under Tier-2 dependant visa and I have used my marriage certificate earlier to show proof of marriage for getting the dependant visa. Do I need to supply proof of marriage certificate again along with the other documents?

Kindly let me know.

Good luck.

[abbey manchi]

what are my chances of securing a tier 2 general visa...
had just lost a lower appeal tribunal on Entrpreneur Application ( and i refused to go for upper tribunal ), because i recently got an employer ready to give me necessary Cos and necessary letters for Tier 2 application..
what do u think i need to do next please..

abbey manchi