In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

chs · Post by **chs** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:56 pm

Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
Date application posted: 03/01/2013 (By Post)
Date application received by UKBA: 07/01/2013
Date payment debited: 09/01/2013
Payment mode: Debit Card
Acknowledge Ltr Rcvd: 11/01/2013
Biometric letter received 23/01/2013 (letter dated 21/01/2013)
Date of biometrics enrolment: 24/01/2013
Date of approval: 28/02/2013
Date of return of passport and other documents: 02/03/2013
Date BRP received: WAITING

dkar1306 · Post by **dkar1306** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 1:41 pm

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching)
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
4. Date application posted: 11.JAN.2013 (online application)
5. Date application received 1 UKBA: 14.JAN.2013 (online application)
6. Date payment debited: 11.JAN.2013 (online application)
7. Payment mode : Credit Card
8. Biometric letter received: 30.JAN.2013 (dated 28.JAN.2013)
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.JAN.2013
10. Date of approval:27.FEB.2013
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: 02.MAR.2013
12. Date BRP received: waiting

rizzu155 · Post by **rizzu155** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 1:51 pm

afrazier wrote:I think there are probably many factors in why some applications are processed faster than others (i.e. whether or not there are dependents, switching or extending, salaries, etc.). This is very stressful (I'm at risk of missing my sister's wedding in a couple of weeks) but have found this forum to be very helpful. They are processing visas though and they will all come. Good luck!

I am at a bigger risk as if it delay by one more week then I 'm going to miss my marriage

Bhags · Post by **Bhags** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 3:21 pm

rizzu155 wrote:
afrazier wrote:I think there are probably many factors in why some applications are processed faster than others (i.e. whether or not there are dependents, switching or extending, salaries, etc.). This is very stressful (I'm at risk of missing my sister's wedding in a couple of weeks) but have found this forum to be very helpful. They are processing visas though and they will all come. Good luck!

I am at a bigger risk as if it delay by one more week then I 'm going to miss my marriage

Just wondering
As you already got the passport and approval letter, can't you go ahead with your plan and authorize some one to receive your BRP who can then courier to you at your home?

rizzu155 · Post by **rizzu155** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:51 pm

Bhags wrote:
rizzu155 wrote:
afrazier wrote:I think there are probably many factors in why some applications are processed faster than others (i.e. whether or not there are dependents, switching or extending, salaries, etc.). This is very stressful (I'm at risk of missing my sister's wedding in a couple of weeks) but have found this forum to be very helpful. They are processing visas though and they will all come. Good luck!

I am at a bigger risk as if it delay by one more week then I 'm going to miss my marriage
Just wondering
As you already got the passport and approval letter, can't you go ahead with your plan and authorize some one to receive your BRP who can then courier to you at your home?

Travel without BRP is not safe and not recommended that's what Home Office said to me. Even approval letter also refers same things, and hence seems waiting for infinity.

globalgypsy · Post by **globalgypsy** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:23 pm

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) employer
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
4. Date application posted: 10.JAN.2013 (online application)
5. Date application received 1 UKBA: 14.JAN.2013 (online application)
6. Date payment debited: 10.JAN.2013 (online application)
7. Payment mode : Credit Card
8. Biometric letter received: 31.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.JAN.2013
10. Date of approval:27.FEB.2013
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: 02.MAR.2013
12. Date BRP received: 01.MAR.2013

rizzu155 · Post by **rizzu155** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:15 pm

globalgypsy wrote:1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) employer
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
4. Date application posted: 10.JAN.2013 (online application)
5. Date application received 1 UKBA: 14.JAN.2013 (online application)
6. Date payment debited: 10.JAN.2013 (online application)
7. Payment mode : Credit Card
8. Biometric letter received: 31.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.JAN.2013
10. Date of approval:27.FEB.2013
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: 02.MAR.2013
12. Date BRP received: 01.MAR.2013

Congratulations... was that Tier 2 Gen or ICT ?

afrazier · Post by **afrazier** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:07 pm

Anyone else having problems with this website this weekend? It's the only thing keeping my sanity together. If it goes, I think I'll go too!

globalgypsy · Post by **globalgypsy** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:44 am

[quote="rizzu155"][quote="globalgypsy"]1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) employer
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
4. Date application posted: 10.JAN.2013 (online application)
5. Date application received 1 UKBA: 14.JAN.2013 (online application)
6. Date payment debited: 10.JAN.2013 (online application)
7. Payment mode : Credit Card
8. Biometric letter received: 31.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.JAN.2013
10. Date of approval:27.FEB.2013
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: 02.MAR.2013
12. Date BRP received: 01.MAR.2013[/quote]

Congratulations... was that Tier 2 Gen or ICT ?[/quote]

Thanks! Trust me, I was ecstatic when I got the envelope. It was a general Tier 2. I am switching jobs. Now I can finally give notice 8)

sskhalid · Post by **sskhalid** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:07 am

Congrats:)
I did my Biometrics on 4th Feb but my Biometric letter was sent to me on 28 Jan. Lets Hope I get it soon this week.

globalgypsy wrote:
rizzu155 wrote:
globalgypsy wrote:1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) employer
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
4. Date application posted: 10.JAN.2013 (online application)
5. Date application received 1 UKBA: 14.JAN.2013 (online application)
6. Date payment debited: 10.JAN.2013 (online application)
7. Payment mode : Credit Card
8. Biometric letter received: 31.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31.JAN.2013
10. Date of approval:27.FEB.2013
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: 02.MAR.2013
12. Date BRP received: 01.MAR.2013
Congratulations... was that Tier 2 Gen or ICT ?
Thanks! Trust me, I was ecstatic when I got the envelope. It was a general Tier 2. I am switching jobs. Now I can finally give notice

rrams_here · Post by **rrams_here** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:42 am

Hi All,
I did my biometric on 28th Jan.. i hope most of them got back passport and Brp who done biometric enrolment during that time.
like to know is there anyone is still waiting or got today. who did biometric around that date.. ?

regards

msaran1982 · Post by **msaran1982** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:58 am

rrams_here wrote:Hi All,
I did my biometric on 28th Jan.. i hope most of them got back passport and Brp who done biometric enrolment during that time.
like to know is there anyone is still waiting or got today. who did biometric around that date.. ?

regards

I did my biometric on 30th JAN. Still waiting for approval letter and documents.

golvsr · Post by **golvsr** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:43 pm

I did my biometrics on 31st jan..and still waiting for any reply...

IgorSHCH · Post by **IgorSHCH** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:50 pm

Did mine on 26th Jan.. No news since then.

rizzu155 · Post by **rizzu155** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:06 pm

Experts - Please suggest how this can be escalated and make a compliant regarding a huge delay and sad part is no one is ready to help in UKBA

JHH · Post by **JHH** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:26 pm

8. Biometric letter received: 08.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30.JAN.2013 (letter went to wrong address, but still valid (Thank God), enrolled)
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
12. Date BRP received: 04-Mar-13

JHH · Post by **JHH** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 1:30 pm

Surprisingly I got the BRP first and waiting for Passport and documents, Dont know how much time it takes...

Friends, please advice if anyone of you were in similar situation?

msaran1982 · Post by **msaran1982** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:21 pm

JHH wrote:8. Biometric letter received: 08.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30.JAN.2013 (letter went to wrong address, but still valid (Thank God), enrolled)
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
12. Date BRP received: 04-Mar-13

congrats
did you received any approval letter before BRP?

msaran1982 · Post by **msaran1982** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:22 pm

JHH wrote:8. Biometric letter received: 08.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30.JAN.2013 (letter went to wrong address, but still valid (Thank God), enrolled)
11. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
12. Date BRP received: 04-Mar-13

congrats
did you received any approval letter before BRP?

JHH · Post by **JHH** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:28 pm

Actually BRP card arrived at my correspondence address (my company's HR address), they've just told BRP arrived, Dont know when approval letter, and other docs (Passport, documents) come?

JHH · Post by **JHH** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:44 pm

Friends
Perhaps a silly question, could you please confirm if BRP is arrived meaning my VISA extension is approved
I guess so

isn't it?

globalgypsy · Post by **globalgypsy** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 2:49 pm

[quote="JHH"]8. Biometric letter received: 08.JAN.2013
9. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30.JAN.2013 (letter went to wrong address, but still valid (Thank God), enrolled)
[u]11. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting [/u][b]
12. Date BRP received: 04-Mar-13[/b][/quote]

I received my passport/documents the day after the BRP. I think BRP is sent my private courier company, documents by Royal mail second class. Hence why it might take longer.

IgorSHCH · Post by **IgorSHCH** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:10 pm

JHH,

Usually BRP includes the date your current leave expires:) Take the hint.

msaran1982 · Post by **msaran1982** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 3:20 pm

JHH wrote:Friends
Perhaps a silly question, could you please confirm if BRP is arrived meaning my VISA extension is approved
I guess so isn't it?

Yes, If you received BRP that means your application/extension was approved. They won't issue BRP if your application was refused. They only send refusal letter with appeal information and all of your documents.

JHH · Post by **JHH** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:00 pm

@igorSHCH
my BRP is now at my correspondence address, I cant see how long it is approved for and etc.

@msaran and Globalgypsy
Thanks for information

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