Submitted bio on 11th Oct and still waiting.

Received an email in March suggesting they can’t process my application within the six-month service promise.

You are not alone bro.

You are not alone - I applied in Oct 11, and considered my case very similar to yours. Skilled worker 5 year +1 year ILR, teaching at university in a business school, do not drive. The only complication I thought I have is I moved from China to HK when I was five... Feb 26 I received an email from ...

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 1 year ILR (30th March 2022 ILR approval) + partner 5 years Tier2 dependent+ 1 year ILR (29th September 2022 approval) Language: NARIC B1 Certificate + Life in UK Test Nationality: India Method of application: Online Date of application submission: 1st Oct ...

Hello there, I am currently working under the Tier 2 visa as Lecturer in a university. My mother is planning to visit me during the Christmas time, and stay for 8 weeks. During her visit, I plan to show her around in the England and might travel a bit in the nearby countries. My mother holds a ...

Hello mate, From my experience, the system will only recognize your GWF number only when it is "decided". In other words, it is still pending for the ECO's consideration. Take care. Hi All, I have applied for tier 2 visa on 24th July however, no response received. I filled it with priority service ...

Yes, the message is like this: The processed visa application for GWF reference number - gwfxxxxxxxxx was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 8/28/2017 . If a courier service was purchased from VFS Global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address. If not, your ...

No, I did not subscribe for the SMS service. I check the status using the online tracking system with my GWF no. Dear all, I finally got my passport on 29 Aug 2017 with a visa stamp on it. It takes me 23 working days to get my visa. Here is my timeline: 27 Jul - Visa submitted 16 Aug - Email: No ...

Dear all, I finally got my passport on 29 Aug 2017 with a visa stamp on it. It takes me 23 working days to get my visa. Here is my timeline: 27 Jul - Visa submitted 16 Aug - Email: No straightforward 18 Aug - Email: Application remained under consideration 18 Aug - Online tracking status showed ...

Hello wen, The HR lady mentioned that she will update the SMS regarding my commencement date (11 Sept), since it is unlikely that I will able to report duty on 1 Setp. I am not sure when it will be done, but this should be a note to the home office regarding the new arrival date of the migrant. I ...

Hi @wen3, I am not confident to comment on the use of electronic copies of UK NARIC statements. It seems that the fast track service is available only to BLUE Route. Normally, RED Route should be taken for applying immigration/settlement visa. The layouts of the BLUE/RED statement appear to be quite ...

Hello wen3, The processing time is very long around this time of the year. I submitted my visa on 26July at the center and found the decision made on 18August using the online tracking system. I did not use the priority service. The passport will be delivered within 10 working days after a decision ...

Hello mate, I am also waiting for my passport to arrive at the center in Hong Kong. I found the status turned to "decided" on 18 August. This is my second application and it is no doubt that I can not get my passport and decision by this week. It is assumed that the passport will be delivered to the ...

I was refused without requesting any additional proof. My passport arrived at the visa center at the 15th working day. I need to make a fresh application upon this refusal, including a new RCOS, revising contract start date, and submitted it on 27july. Now with the not straightforward email and wait.

I am waiting too. Submitted on 26july. Second time application, refused due to insufficient proof of English in the first time. Received the email regarding not straightforward application on 16aug. Just the full GWF123456789 with no spaces. Nothing to do but wait. Sighs. I'm still waiting. How ...

I didnt submit the NARIC assessment for my non-uk degree. So I got refused. Other points are successfully claimed. So in the second application, i submitted the documents that i had handed in the initial application together with the NARIC assessment. However, the ECO consider my application is not ...

You need to apply the RED ROUTE (Visa and Nationality) one. Thats specific for visa application. It assess both the equivalence and proficiency. Read this page https://www.naric.org.uk/visas%20and%20nationality/Default.aspx HI, I need to apply for UK tier-2 general visa. Under english Language ...

I had my first application on 26May and was refused on 16June, which is exactly 15 working days for prosessing. I had my second application on 26July and received an email saying my application is not straightforward on 16Aug. The application is exactly the same with my initial one with new supports ...

Hello micky, I shall make it clear regarding the issue of CoS. Here is the process: 1. The HR department submits a Restricted COS application on behalf of you to the home office. 2. COS applications are considered on the first working day after the 10th day of the month. If the HR department apply ...

Hello micky, The online application will only have the space to enter information of ONE degree, so you should submit the one you feel most confident. You may ask the university that awarded your MA degree and check if it is recognized by UK NARIC. I am not sure the HR's purpose of asking signed ...

Thanks Sech I agree. are you going for a postdoctoral position? i am still waiting for the CoS. I was under the impression the University will handle everything just like the US. What documents did you submit? is it possible to please post a list? I got an offer as a lecturer in a university (Job ...

Thanks Sech. I appreciate the detailed reply. Good luck. Keep us informed. When you say staff, are those the folks at VFS? also, is it worth it to chose permium service? Hi micky, I believe that you and I will be more familiar with the guideline than those folks at the VFS. Do read the guideline in ...

Hi, You can check your CoS regarding the job code of your position. Only the following jobs code will need a criminal record check. See page 22-23 of the Tier2 Guideline: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/606182/Tier_2_Policy_Guidance_04_17.pdf The requirement ...

Hello mmicky5050, English proficiency is presumed coz your degree is taught in an English speaking country (except Canada) and your degree is from UK (if it is from other countries, such as U.S., you have to go through the assessment to show it is equivalent to a UK standard degree). So..I believe ...

Hello Sam, I have a similar experience (being refused) while applying a Tier 2 visa for an UK academic position. To claim the 10 point for knowledge of English (through english test), you need to go for an IELTS for UKVI version. This IELTS is specific for visa application. Hello mmicky5050, If Sam ...

Hi Experts, I have a question regarding the English requirement for Tier 2 (General) visa, more than 3 years. Recently, I have offered a position as Lecturer in the UK and have received my visa rejection due to insufficient proof of knowledge of English. I admitted that it is my fault to overlook ...