In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

FistofFury · Post by **FistofFury** » Fri Aug 19, 2016 11:57 am

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) : Tier 2 Extension with different employer (standard postal)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: June 17
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 20-Jul-16
6. Date application received at UKBA: 21-Jul-16
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 01-Aug-2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 02-August-2016
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

It was a mistake to go for postal standard. I should have changed to priority

topcat · Post by **topcat** » Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:43 pm

has one with their biometrics in the week 18th July heard back yet? (standard postal)

[quote="jenov"]Hey topcat,
Same here - submitted on 05/07/2016.
Biometric letter dated 15/07/2016, received 19/07/2016 and did biometric same day. It's 4 weeks today since biometric done, still waiting for approval.
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Jeannot88 · Post by **Jeannot88** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 8:24 am

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Extension with same employer (standard postal)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15 Aug 16
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 4 Jul 16
6. Date application received at UKBA: 5 Jul 16
7. Date payment debited: 5 Jul 16
8. Payment mode: card payment online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 19 Jul 16 dated 15 Jul 16
10. Biometric letter received: 19 Jul 16 dated 15 Jul 16
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19 Jul 16
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

5 weeks now. Still waiting. Probably some summer backlog. Hopefully we hear back soon. Keep us posted

kat001 · Post by **kat001** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 3:23 pm

My timings so far:

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 3 July 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 2 July 2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 5 July 2016
7. Date payment debited: 1 July 2016
8. Payment mode: Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 19 July 2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 20 July 2016
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

I'm in my 8th week since online application submission, so hoping to hear back soon!

FistofFury · Post by **FistofFury** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:47 am

So, my lawyers just said this - I am so confused.

Thank you for your mail.

Your application was submitted on 19 July 2016 via the standard postal route and the Home Office processing time is usually 8 weeks from the date of submission. We expect to receive your documents by 13 September 2016.

You may proceed with submitting your resignation as your application has already been submitted.

Please note that we cannot change the processing route at this stage as your application has already been submitted.

Kind regards,

1. I don't want to resign from current organization before my LTR comes through. Am I right in doing so?
2. Changing to priority after submission as standard postal is possible ((https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _Form.docx)

Am I right?

JJL94 · Post by **JJL94** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:16 pm

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Tier 4 to Tier 2 G
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30 Oct 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 27/06/2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 28/06/2016
7. Date payment debited: 27/06/2016
8. Payment mode : Debit
9. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
10. Biometric letter received: 11/07/2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 12/07/2016
12. Date of approval: 11/08/2016
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 12/08/2016
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: 19/08/2016

Guys I know it's a long wait but just hang in there.
Hope you all receive visa soon!

nagarjuna04 · Post by **nagarjuna04** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:46 pm

My Times are below:

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14 September 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 5 August 2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 8 August 2016
7. Date payment debited: 4 August 2016
8. Payment mode: Online (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

it has been almost 15 days but till now I didnt receive any acknowlegement or Biometric enrolment letter. Is 15 days normal or do I need to call UKBA. ? Please suggest.

KGM · Post by **KGM** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:25 am

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension for same employer
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30/09/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Postal
7. Submitted Application: 26/06/2016
8. Date application posted: 27/06/2016
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 28/06/2016
10. Date payment debited: 26/06/2016
11. Payment mode: Credit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : 07/07/2016
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 08/07/2016
14. BM letter issue date: 07/07/2016
15. Biometric letter received: 08/07/2016
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 09/07/2016
17. Date of approval: 18/08/2016
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 22/08/2016
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting
20. Date BRP received: waiting

Marclck · Post by **Marclck** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:24 am

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General 5 yr
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15/09/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Postal
7. Submitted Application: 02/08/2016
8. Date application posted: 09/08/2016
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 10/08/2016
10. Date payment debited: 02/08/2016
11. Payment mode: Credit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : 15/08/2016
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 17/08/2016
14. BM letter issue date: 15/08/2016
15. Biometric letter received: 17/08/2016
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 18/08/2016
17. Date of approval: waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: 22/08/2016
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting
20. Date BRP received: waiting

Casa · Post by **Casa** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:32 am

geriatrix wrote:
Please refrain from chattering in this topic. To keep it high-value, please just read it and only post when you have an update to provide (timelines only).
Queries, pleasantries, off-topic posts, duplicate posts, multiple posts relating to the same application, request for updates, posts enquiring about current timelines, etc. are not be posted, will be deleted without notice, and members posting irrelevant posts in this topic that require moderators to waste their time in cleaning up the topic may have their access restricted.

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khalidkhan123 · Post by **khalidkhan123** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:31 am

1. Type of application : Tier 2 general extension up to 3 years
2. Submitted application: 13/07/16
3. Document received at HO:19/7/16
4. Date of biometric enrolment ; 22/7/16
5. Date of approval: waiting
6. Date of return passport and other document; Waiting

Guys from this treads i noted that mostly tier 2 general application extension taking long time then who are switching from other visa categories to tier 2 general?

manpreet111 · Post by **manpreet111** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 1:22 pm

Tier 2 General extension
Same employer same soc code only experienced salary shown.
Sponsor Rating - A
Date of Application sent to UKBA- 20/07/2016
Date Received- 21/07/2016
Method posted- Postal Standard Service
Acknowldgement and biometric letter received -02/08/2016
Biometrics Done- 02/08/2016
Aprroval - Waiting and waiting and waitng

it has been one month and 5 days today but still awaiting. when you call ukba helpline no they say they cant access the system before 8 weeks. Its sad you pay hell lot of money and you cant track your application. The cos status still shown as assigned on sms rather than used up. How long does it take more. Feedback from expereinced people would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance

khashmi91 · Post by **khashmi91** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:48 am

1. Type of application:Tier 2 Extention Standard Postal
2. If switching, category changing : NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 09-Sept-2016
DATE OF APPLICATION Submitted online : 15 July 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 15 July 2016( special Delivery)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 18 July 2016
7. Date payment debited: 15 July 2016
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 29 July 2016 dated 27 July 2016
10. Biometric letter received: 29 July 2016 dated 27 July 2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 30 July 2016
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

swap85 · Post by **swap85** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 9:53 am

1. Type of application: Extending Tier 2 ICT Long Term
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15 Jul 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 30 Jun 2016
6. Date application received at UKBA:
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 15 Jul 2016 (dated 12 Jul 2016)
10. Biometric letter received: 15 Jul 2016 (dated 12 Jul 2016)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19 Jul 2016
12. Date of approval: don't know yet
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25 Aug 2016 (employer informed me on 25th)
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: waiting

2911ChUm · Post by **2911ChUm** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:37 pm

Hi All,

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General Extension for 3 years
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from:N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 08/10/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 3
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Standard Postal
7. Submitted Application: 30/07/2016 (Saturday)
8. Date application posted: 01/08/2016 (Monday)
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 02/08/2016 (Tuesday)
10. Date payment debited: 30/07/2016 (Saturday)
11. Payment mode: Credit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : N/A
13. Acknowledgement letter received: N/A
14. BM letter issue date: 05/08/2016 (Friday)
15. Biometric letter received: 06/08/2016 (Saturday)
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 08/08/2016 (Monday)
17. Date of approval: waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting
20. Date BRP received: waiting

Thanks

sakshibisht19 · Post by **sakshibisht19** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:06 am

Tier 2 General extension
Same employer same soc code
Sponsor Rating - A
Date of Application sent to UKBA- 20/07/2016
Date Received- 21/07/2016
Method posted- Postal Standard Service
Acknowledgement and biometric letter received -01/08/2016
Biometrics Done- 03/08/2016
Approval - Waiting

Any one else waiting from late July, early August?

YankinYork · Post by **YankinYork** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:00 pm

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Switching to Tier 2, 2 years
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 31 Jan 2017
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: Online 17/08/2016, documents sent 18/08/2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19/08/2016
7. Date payment debited: 17/08/2016
8. Payment mode : Debit card online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 24/08/2016, dated 22/08/2016
10. Biometric letter received: 24/08/2016
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25/08/2016
12. Date of approval:
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 24/08/2016, passport and original visa with my biometric letter and acknowledgement letter
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received:

Casa · Post by **Casa** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:02 pm

Casa wrote:
geriatrix wrote:
Please refrain from chattering in this topic. To keep it high-value, please just read it and only post when you have an update to provide (timelines only).
Queries, pleasantries, off-topic posts, duplicate posts, multiple posts relating to the same application, request for updates, posts enquiring about current timelines, etc. are not be posted, will be deleted without notice, and members posting irrelevant posts in this topic that require moderators to waste their time in cleaning up the topic may have their access restricted.

We thank you for your understanding.

regards

swap85 · Post by **swap85** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 10:46 pm

1. Type of application: Extending Tier 2 ICT Long Term
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15 Jul 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 30 Jun 2016
6. Date application received at UKBA:
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 15 Jul 2016 (dated 12 Jul 2016)
10. Biometric letter received: 15 Jul 2016 (dated 12 Jul 2016)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19 Jul 2016
12. Date of approval: don't know yet
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25 Aug 2016 (employer informed me on 25th)
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: 26 Aug 2016

Jeannot88 · Post by **Jeannot88** » Tue Aug 30, 2016 2:44 pm

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Extension with same employer (standard postal)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15 Aug 16
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 4 Jul 16
6. Date application received at UKBA: 5 Jul 16
7. Date payment debited: 5 Jul 16
8. Payment mode: card payment online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 19 Jul 16 dated 15 Jul 16
10. Biometric letter received: 19 Jul 16 dated 15 Jul 16
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19 Jul 16
12. Date of approval: still waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: still waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: still waiting
15. Date BRP received: still waiting

It's been 6 weeks since I've done my biometric. Has anyone else experienced delays? I'm worried now.

manpreet111 · Post by **manpreet111** » Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:33 pm

sakshibisht19 wrote:Tier 2 General extension
Same employer same soc code
Sponsor Rating - A
Date of Application sent to UKBA- 20/07/2016
Date Received- 21/07/2016
Method posted- Postal Standard Service
Acknowledgement and biometric letter received -01/08/2016
Biometrics Done- 03/08/2016
Approval - Waiting

Any one else waiting from late July, early August?

any updations on your application . I am sailing in same boat

danishrauf6 · Post by **danishrauf6** » Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:45 pm

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General 3 Years
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 4 (General)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30/11/2016
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Rating of sponsor: A
6. Application method: Standard Postal
7. Submitted Application: 19/07/2016
8. Date application posted: 19/07/2016
9. Date application (documents) received at HO: 20/07/2016
10. Date payment debited: 20/07/2016
11. Payment mode: Debit Card
12. Acknowledgement Letter Issue date : 20/07/2016
13. Acknowledgement letter received: 27/07/2016
14. BM letter issue date: 20/07/2016
15. Biometric letter received: 27/07/2016
16. Date of biometric enrolment: 28/07/2016
17. Date of approval: waiting
18. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
19. Date (new) leave to remain valid until: waiting
20. Date BRP received: waiting

Is anyone else experiencing similar delays?

nagarjuna04 · Post by **nagarjuna04** » Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:19 pm

My Times are below:

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14 September 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 5 August 2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 8 August 2016
7. Date payment debited: 4 August 2016
8. Payment mode: Online (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

it has been almost 23 days but till now I didnt receive any acknowlegement or Biometric enrolment letter. I beieve this is huge delay as I didn't even receive any acknowlegement or Biometric enrolment letter. Can you please suggest me what I can do here?

manpreet111 · Post by **manpreet111** » Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:26 pm

nagarjuna04 wrote:My Times are below:

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14 September 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 5 August 2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 8 August 2016
7. Date payment debited: 4 August 2016
8. Payment mode: Online (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

it has been almost 23 days but till now I didnt receive any acknowlegement or Biometric enrolment letter. I beieve this is huge delay as I didn't even receive any acknowlegement or Biometric enrolment letter. Can you please suggest me what I can do here?

Normal decision making time for standard postal application time is 8 weeks but you can contact their helpline explaining your situation that u haven't received acknowledgement letter as of date

nagarjuna04 · Post by **nagarjuna04** » Tue Aug 30, 2016 7:33 pm

manpreet111 wrote:
nagarjuna04 wrote:My Times are below:

1. Type of application: Tier 2 General (Extension)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14 September 2016
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 5 August 2016
6. Date application received at UKBA: 8 August 2016
7. Date payment debited: 4 August 2016
8. Payment mode: Online (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

it has been almost 23 days but till now I didnt receive any acknowlegement or Biometric enrolment letter. I beieve this is huge delay as I didn't even receive any acknowlegement or Biometric enrolment letter. Can you please suggest me what I can do here?

Normal decision making time for standard postal application time is 8 weeks but you can contact their helpline explaining your situation that u haven't received acknowledgement letter as of date

Thanks a lot. I will try to call them tomorrow and then share the info.

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