Processing Times

Dear All,

I've been following this forum for quite some time now -- religiously from the time I've sent in my application and I must appreciate the amount of help and support available from all the members.

I've been stuck with the most common problem as all do - - ' Waiting Times' for processing an outstanding application, I know from the service standards published on the UKBA website that it can take up to 4 weeks or under to make a decision for 75% of the applications made for a Tier 2 (General) extension, but if someone could post their expierences or maybe their timelines that would be really grateful..

It has been 4 weeks ( since 12th November) and still waiting to hear an outcome on my application and worst of all my job offer will soon be withdrawn if I don't hear anything on my application before Christmas..

Any help/suggestions would be really appreciated as I've now run out of time, hope and confidence..

Thanks