I've checked my letter, BRP and entry clearance stamp. It appears that Valid from field in Entry Clearance stamp matches the start date of my leave. And Valid until field in BRP matches the end date of my leave. It should probably apply to all similar cases, including yours. But I strongly suggest t...

For Tier 2 ICT you should have a letter from HO clearly stating start date and end date of your leave. Expiry date in your BRP should match the last day of your leave, but issue date might not match the first day of your leave, beware. For C-Student.. "British Embassy in Moscow" should be ok. It wor...

Try contacting official email address below, if you did not use it earlier: exceptionaltalentend@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk You should have received one more confirmation email with subject starting with URN2018* or URN2019* . I received it in 2 days after sending documents and submitting all forms online.

Did you receive an email with URN number?

You should be fine.

CoS will expire in 3 months and it should not affect your application. There is no obligation to use this CoS or to finish application process for Tier 2.

Home Office sends an email when decision is made. This is the moment when your new leave starts.

It takes a couple of days to receive normal confirmation letter and BRP.

In my opinion, any proof or recognition in the UK helps a lot, including startup accelerator. As far as I know, both Exceptional Talent and Exceptional Promise applications can be fast tracked. Even if your application is not eligible for fast track, it won't be rejected automatically. It will be co...

I've got decision email same day with Super Premium Service.

ukhereicome, yes, I did. CV is a mandatory requirement in case of Tech Nation. It is a separate document not included in 10 documents limit.

I had a very positive experience with UKVCAS center in Croydon yesteday (8 Feb 2019). I've managed to book an appointment 2 days in advance for 100 GBP. I arrived 45 minutes earlier, but I was allowed to go in. Registration process and security checks were efficient. Specialist scanned my passport, ...

Hello, I have no experience specifically with Arts Council, but I'll try to give some general advice. Q: Who should my referees address their recommendation letters to? A: Referees may address the competent body in general. For example: For the attention of Arts Council: Regarding the application of...

I've just got the endorsement letter with positive decision. Happy days!

Application referred to Tech Nation: 9 Jan 2019
Endorsement letter received: 2 Feb 2019

Interestingly enough, the Home Office team works on Saturdays.

Good luck!

Smakn, please check the link from Casa. It's an official guide. Quote from it: Q: Do I have to demonstrate a minimum level of English to apply? A: There is no requirement to speak English at either the initial stage or when applying for an extension of limited leave to remain. You will need to demo...

Oh, that was a long wait! But it is reassuring and really good to know. Thanks for your help! I'll do my best to sit tight and keep waiting. nickp, you had only one week before the second attempt. Could you tell us more about reasons behind the first rejection and what did you change in a such a sho...

Did you receive an email from Home Office with number starting with URN2018* ?

I guess, decision will be sent to the same email.

But I do not think it will make a big difference. Your lawyer will contact you, no worries.

Hi all, How fast did you receive notice of endorsement from Tech Nation during stage 1? My advisor says it normally takes 2-3 weeks. And one of my colleagues was rejected in less than 2 weeks in December 2018. It takes much longer for my application, which makes me a bit nervous. It is still within ...

Ok, game design is out of my current scope. I can only help hardcore technical people. Sorry for that. I suggest to print the information from gov.uk website and show it to potential employers. Do not try to explain it yourself. Just give them the link or paper and say you can work you do not need s...

As far as I know, the main application is digital, not the paper one. Does it mean that solicitor also forgot to submit one of other evidences? TechNation form allows to upload up to 10 pieces of evidence max. There is no way he could upload 11 files. I suggest to reach TechNation visa team by email...

V_i_k_i, what role did you apply for?

If you were endorsed by TechNation and you're in London, maybe I can help.

In my opinion, if employer is unable to spend 10 minutes to learn about this visa route and do the online check described in this topic (general-uk-immigration-forum/online-rig ... 70094.html), you probably should not work for them.

I think I saw a post on this forum from a person who switched from Tier 2 (General) after 3 years to Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) and applied for ILR almost immediatelly. Caseworker was surprised because 3 years rule was new, but ILR was granted. nickp, please let us know how it goes for you. I am in...

The explanation looks clear to me.

Did you provide any details about completed projects and real world application of your skills?

Bonus question: when did you submit the application form?

Hi, did your colleague manage to get any clarification on this by any chance? Yes, I have a small update. My colleague showed both passports in OVRO. And officer did a very strange thing. He added information about second passport in between (!) the cells on police certificate. There is a bit of sp...

I'll bump this topic once. This question is really interesting, IMO.

One of my colleagues will go to OVRO next week and ask officer about it. He is in the similar position (2+ active passports).

Hi all, Thank you for maintaining such a great forum, it's very useful! I live in UK on Tier 2 General visa. I have two passports from my country of origin . Both passports are active. Both passports have different numbers, but the expiration date is the same. Both passports were obtained BEFORE ent...