Travel Outside UK whilst Visa Extension process is in progress

Hi All,

Urgent Query - Asking for some one else

Skilled visa extension is in progress(biometrics submitted) , current visa is valid till 10th September

There seems to be an emergency to travel - Immediately

UKBA clearly states
You must not travel outside of the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man until you get a decision. Your application will be withdrawn if you do.

Is there any way around ? I suggested to contact an immigration solicitor , they were wondering to travel using current BRP , i advised - it is not right as on return - Border force officials might stop and cancel their visa extension application

Is there any way around ?

No there is not.

I suggested to contact an immigration solicitor , they were wondering to travel using current BRP , i advised - it is not right as on return - Border force officials might stop and cancel their visa extension application

UKVI gets all the advanced passenger information from the airlines. They will know the person has left and application would be considered withdrawn likely before they return. An immigration solicitor cannot help them either, they have no power to influence UKVI.

It is not work the risk.

What is the 'emergency'?

Thanks for the reply CR001

I couldnt get to ask the emergency reason.(asked now and waiting for a reply)

Also - I am checking about Cancelling the application , since they have already given biometrics, there is a high chance the fee may not be refunded.

I was wondering , may be they could raise a request to cancel /withdraw the application - travel for emergency reason and come back and re-initiate the extension.. But there are lots of ifs and buts and
cancelling/withdrawing application is online

Also - I am checking about Cancelling the application , since they have already given biometrics, there is a high chance the fee may not be refunded.

They lose their fee if they withdraw or cancel.

I was wondering , may be they could raise a request to cancel /withdraw the application - travel for emergency reason and come back and re-initiate the extension.

It doesn't work like that.

Note that if he withdraws or cancels his application, he will also need to return to the UK before his visa expires to apply for an extension. He will also need a new CoS.

Alternatively?

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 12, 2023 1:06 pm

Also - I am checking about Cancelling the application , since they have already given biometrics, there is a high chance the fee may not be refunded.

They lose their fee if they withdraw or cancel.

I was wondering , may be they could raise a request to cancel /withdraw the application - travel for emergency reason and come back and re-initiate the extension.

It doesn't work like that.

Note that if he withdraws or cancels his application, he will also need to return to the UK before his visa expires to apply for an extension. He will also need a new CoS.

Thanks a lot for your reply.. I have shared the same to him.