As I'm also waiting for my BRP card and need to travel pretty soon, this option (going abroad without the BRP card and then asking someone to send it to me abroad by registered mail) is something I've been considering.

Has anyone done so recently?

Has anyone done it recently? If so, how many working days after appointment have you got your BRP card delivered?

I did my application in Croydon on Monday (3/12), and am anxious to receive the BRP card, as I'm planning a trip abroad for early next week...

Am wondering how long is taking for a BRP card to arrive, after Premium Appointment in Croydon. Couldn't find any topic on this - if there's one, please refer me to it. Thanks!

I still did not manage to book anything. Quite frustrating... I have now started to contact solicitors/agents to hire their services. Got very different quotes. Anyway, the most reasonable and helpful one (OISC registered), which I'm likely to hire, HAS ALREADY managed to book a slot for me ...

OK, I saw that what it means is that I need to apply for a leave to remain in the UK. Thanks!

Thanks, sushdmehta. I'm quite scared now:

So, does this mean I cannot be appointed a new job? Does this mean I will have my application refused??? Or does this mean I need to apply from the UK?

Hi folks, I have been working in the UK since May 2009, when I was granted a Tier 2 (skilled worker/general) visa for 3 years. In May 2012 I had to apply for an extension, as my current contract ends in November 30th. I was then granted an extension until December 14th, 2012. Meanwhile, I have been ...

but i'll keep trying, thx.

Thanks, I'll keep on trying... fingers crossed!

Just saw your msg now, cs95tdg... Cant see the slots (but I have been trying every 20 min). Do yous till see it?

I've been trying again for the past hour (since 6h45), but to no avail...

Not only UKBA is making me anxious, but it ruined my night of sleep... even dreamed I couldn't log into my account!

I'm quite desperate... I need something for before 10/12 or after 19/1. I have been trying since midnight and could not get a single slot at any office. Will try again in the morning. Fingers crossed!

P.S.: It's really outrageous that they have a system for solicitors to book slots...

Went to OVRO today, and all went fine (I got a verbal warning).

But I learned that in some cases the penalty can be a fine (up to 5k or 10k, don't remember), 5 or 10 years in prison, or deportation.

So, beware!

I'm on a similar situation: would like to book a premium service for before 9/12, but cannot find a slot. Any advice?

(Sorry to free-ride other's post, but didn't want to create a repeated one.)

Thanks a lot, manci! This info is very useful.

I'll report to the police ASAP.

Thanks for the replies, sushdmehta.

Do you know what happens if I report to the police now?

I'm a Brazilian national. No, in 2009, the visa was issued as a sticker in my passport (plus the stamp recveived at the boarder. Neither the sticker, nor the stamp said I should register/report to the police. However, the agent at Heathrow TOLD me to register. I did as he said, went to the police in ...

Hi! I have had two UK Entry Clearance as Tier 2 (general) Migrant (PBS), one granted in May 2009, and the second, in June 2012. This latter one expires in 14 December 2012. Now I'm switching job, have had a new CoS issued, and am applying online. But I fear I'm in trouble: When I arrived in the UK ...

Thanks, madhumesh!

Hi! I need to apply for a new Tier 2 visa, but I forgot my UKBA password (I know my username). The recovery page asks for letters from your "memorable word", which I also forgot. :? Is there any way to recover my password then? And does it matter or may I simply create a new account? Cheers!

Hello, I couldn’t find this information here or in official websites: I’ve recently applied for an extension in my Tier 2 leave to remain. I wanted to book a premium service, but did not manage to book a slot. As my old visa was due to expire, I decided to take no chances and to apply using the sta ...

I faced same issue yesterday. My impression was that premium service is unavailable.

But have you managed to book it since then, tigran_k?