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Application Status

Post by UKLL » Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:19 pm

Hello Everyone,

I was just trying to use Gov.UK "Check Your Application Status" function to check the status of my tier 2 change of employment application status (made in the UK). I have entered all types of reference numbers it asks on the website but all came back as "Reference number not recognised".

Does this mean they have not started to review my application yet? or does this mean they did not receive my application? (Special Delivery stated as delivered). I have not received the letter for enrolment of my biometric information. My application was made on 17th November 2017.

Thank you.

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Re: Application Status

Post by alsaife » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 pm

I made my application on 7, November 2017, and until now it shows "Reference number not recognized"

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Re: Application Status

Post by UKLL » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:29 pm

alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 pm
I made my application on 7, November 2017, and until now it shows "Reference number not recognized"
Have you received the letter to ask you to enrol your biometric information? What application did you make? Did you apply from inside the UK?

Thank you! :)

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Re: Application Status

Post by alsaife » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:51 pm

UKLL wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:29 pm
alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 pm
I made my application on 7, November 2017, and until now it shows "Reference number not recognized"
Have you received the letter to ask you to enrol your biometric information? What application did you make? Did you apply from inside the UK?

Thank you! :)
No, I just downloaded it online.
It is Tier 2 application (switching from Tier 4 to Tier 2)
Yes, I have made it inside the UK

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Re: Application Status

Post by UKLL » Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:52 pm

alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:51 pm
UKLL wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:29 pm
alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 pm
I made my application on 7, November 2017, and until now it shows "Reference number not recognized"
Have you received the letter to ask you to enrol your biometric information? What application did you make? Did you apply from inside the UK?

Thank you! :)
No, I just downloaded it online.
It is Tier 2 application (switching from Tier 4 to Tier 2)
Yes, I have made it inside the UK
Downloaded online?????

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Re: Application Status

Post by alsaife » Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:00 pm

Yes,after you made the payment for your application, you should be able to download the bio-metric enrollment letter.
Actually now you can go and make login to your account in Gov.UK and download it. However, I know that you have only two weeks to enroll your barometric after submission of your application otherwise your application will be rejected. In both cases, you can login now and download it

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Re: Application Status

Post by UKLL » Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:27 pm

alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:00 pm
Yes,after you made the payment for your application, you should be able to download the bio-metric enrollment letter.
Actually now you can go and make login to your account in Gov.UK and download it. However, I know that you have only two weeks to enroll your barometric after submission of your application otherwise your application will be rejected. In both cases, you can login now and download it
OMG thank you so much! I was expecting them to send me the letter like in the old days! Just read it, it's no later than 15 working days not 2 weeks, phew I will do it tomorrow! Thanks

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Re: Application Status

Post by CR001 » Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:31 pm

You likely will still get a letter, don't panic.

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Re: Application Status

Post by UKLL » Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:39 pm

CR001 wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:31 pm
You likely will still get a letter, don't panic.

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Thank you very much, but it's OK to use the printed one from the website isn't it x

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Re: Application Status

Post by alsaife » Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:14 pm

CR001 wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:31 pm
You likely will still get a letter, don't panic.

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I haven't received any letter from HO since I mad the application on 7th, November 2017. I think they stopped sending it by post.

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Re: Application Status

Post by alsaife » Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:39 pm

UKLL wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:27 pm
alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:00 pm
Yes,after you made the payment for your application, you should be able to download the bio-metric enrollment letter.
Actually now you can go and make login to your account in Gov.UK and download it. However, I know that you have only two weeks to enroll your barometric after submission of your application otherwise your application will be rejected. In both cases, you can login now and download it
OMG thank you so much! I was expecting them to send me the letter like in the old days! Just read it, it's no later than 15 working days not 2 weeks, phew I will do it tomorrow! Thanks
You are welcome. Sorry for the mistake. Yes it is 15 working days

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Re: Application Status

Post by ravisb_2014 » Wed Dec 06, 2017 9:07 am

From 20 September 2017, the Biometric Enrolment Letter (BEL) for sponsored workers will automatically be created when you complete your online application.

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Re: Application Status

Post by cl65amg » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:53 pm

UKLL wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:19 pm
Hello Everyone,

I was just trying to use Gov.UK "Check Your Application Status" function to check the status of my tier 2 change of employment application status (made in the UK). I have entered all types of reference numbers it asks on the website but all came back as "Reference number not recognised".

Does this mean they have not started to review my application yet? or does this mean they did not receive my application? (Special Delivery stated as delivered). I have not received the letter for enrolment of my biometric information. My application was made on 17th November 2017.

Thank you.
Did you apply via the Priority service which is within 10 working days?

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Re: Application Status

Post by cl65amg » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:54 pm

alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 pm
I made my application on 7, November 2017, and until now it shows "Reference number not recognized"
Did you apply via priority service mate?

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Re: Application Status

Post by cl65amg » Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:58 pm

I am in the same situation!

Applied via Priority service on 27th Nov and sent all documents on 28th Nov with special delivery. Royal mail tracking says all received on 29th Nov. Biometric done on 28th, same day of sending documents. Now still unable to track status online. Even with IHSXXX number, showing unrecognized!! any suggestions?

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Re: Application Status

Post by alsaife » Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:47 am

cl65amg wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:54 pm
alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 pm
I made my application on 7, November 2017, and until now it shows "Reference number not recognized"
Did you apply via priority service mate?
No,It is a standard application.
In your case you should wait until the next week to be 10 working days

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Re: Application Status

Post by cl65amg » Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:51 pm

alsaife wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:47 am
cl65amg wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:54 pm
alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 pm
I made my application on 7, November 2017, and until now it shows "Reference number not recognized"
Did you apply via priority service mate?
No,It is a standard application.
In your case you should wait until the next week to be 10 working days
Thanks mate. A quick question, did you receive any email notification from Home Office saying that they have received your application and now under consideration after you submitted all documents?I have not heard anything since sending all douments, not even an email given it is priority service?

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Re: Application Status

Post by UKLL » Thu Dec 07, 2017 6:55 pm

cl65amg wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:53 pm
UKLL wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 5:19 pm
Hello Everyone,

I was just trying to use Gov.UK "Check Your Application Status" function to check the status of my tier 2 change of employment application status (made in the UK). I have entered all types of reference numbers it asks on the website but all came back as "Reference number not recognised".

Does this mean they have not started to review my application yet? or does this mean they did not receive my application? (Special Delivery stated as delivered). I have not received the letter for enrolment of my biometric information. My application was made on 17th November 2017.

Thank you.
No, Standard
Did you apply via the Priority service which is within 10 working days?

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Re: Application Status

Post by alsaife » Thu Dec 07, 2017 8:29 pm

cl65amg wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2017 5:51 pm
alsaife wrote:
Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:47 am
cl65amg wrote:
Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:54 pm
alsaife wrote:
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:26 pm
I made my application on 7, November 2017, and until now it shows "Reference number not recognized"
Did you apply via priority service mate?
No,It is a standard application.
In your case you should wait until the next week to be 10 working days
Thanks mate. A quick question, did you receive any email notification from Home Office saying that they have received your application and now under consideration after you submitted all documents?I have not heard anything since sending all douments, not even an email given it is priority service?
No, I received nothing.
Since I have the right to work now during waiting the decision, I don't care so much :D

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