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confuseddesi123 I received my URN on the 3rd of October. You?confuseddesi123 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:21 amHey tier1researcher
I have applied on 25 September and still waiting for the endorsement letter. You are correct there must be loads of application because of the third recommendation letter rule change.
Please keep us posted if you happen to hear from Tech Nation or home office and I will do the same.
When did you receive URN?
Cheers!
@adventure-capitalist congratulations, that's fantastic news. How was the stage 2 application? Did you use the fast track?adventure-capitalist wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:03 pmI submitted my Tech Nation application on Sept 30th (one day before the aforementioned Tech Nation rule-change) from inside the UK. I received a letter of endorsement on Oct 15th. I applied for Stage 2 that same day on Oct 15th and gave biometrics in Croydon on Oct 17th. Now I am not so patiently waiting!
Hi tier1researcher, the stage 2 application was fairly basic admin when compared with completing the Tech Nation requirements. I did not use the fast track I didn't really think I met all the conditions. I applied under the Exceptional Promise sub-category.tier1researcher wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:35 pm@adventure-capitalist congratulations, that's fantastic news. How was the stage 2 application? Did you use the fast track?adventure-capitalist wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:03 pmI submitted my Tech Nation application on Sept 30th (one day before the aforementioned Tech Nation rule-change) from inside the UK. I received a letter of endorsement on Oct 15th. I applied for Stage 2 that same day on Oct 15th and gave biometrics in Croydon on Oct 17th. Now I am not so patiently waiting!
adventure-capitalist wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:42 pmHi tier1researcher, the stage 2 application was fairly basic admin when compared with completing the Tech Nation requirements. I did not use the fast track I didn't really think I met all the conditions. I applied under the Exceptional Promise sub-category.tier1researcher wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:35 pm@adventure-capitalist congratulations, that's fantastic news. How was the stage 2 application? Did you use the fast track?adventure-capitalist wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:03 pmI submitted my Tech Nation application on Sept 30th (one day before the aforementioned Tech Nation rule-change) from inside the UK. I received a letter of endorsement on Oct 15th. I applied for Stage 2 that same day on Oct 15th and gave biometrics in Croydon on Oct 17th. Now I am not so patiently waiting!
No, I reaffirm that I did not fast track the application. And let the record show that I submitted biometrics on the 17th of October. I did pay a small fee for an out of hours appointment if that's what you mean?tier1researcher wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 7:49 pmadventure-capitalist wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:42 pmHi tier1researcher, the stage 2 application was fairly basic admin when compared with completing the Tech Nation requirements. I did not use the fast track I didn't really think I met all the conditions. I applied under the Exceptional Promise sub-category.tier1researcher wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:35 pm@adventure-capitalist congratulations, that's fantastic news. How was the stage 2 application? Did you use the fast track?adventure-capitalist wrote: ↑Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:03 pmI submitted my Tech Nation application on Sept 30th (one day before the aforementioned Tech Nation rule-change) from inside the UK. I received a letter of endorsement on Oct 15th. I applied for Stage 2 that same day on Oct 15th and gave biometrics in Croydon on Oct 17th. Now I am not so patiently waiting!
adventure-capitalist Thanks for the heads up about stage 2. Oh sorry I meant did you fast track your stage 2 application because you said you submitted your biometrics on the 17th of November
Furthermore, I wanted to get it scheduled and done with so that I can concentrate on other matters.tier1researcher wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:20 amadventure-capitalist oh sorry if I caused any offence, the word I was looking for wasn't fast track, it was priority service (https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa-settlement). Although, after looking at your answer I see that you did not. Yes it does help, thank you very much
I'd rather be clear and be mistaken for curt, than too ambiguous and therefore unhelpful.Hi there confuseddesi123. I swear I did not apply for fast track at any stage. Furthermore, I did everything on my own with no legal advice. The stage 2 application is online, and fairly straight forward, at least when compared to the endorsement application.confuseddesi123 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:54 pmHey,
I am still awaiting to hear from Tech Nation.
My timelines so far:
Application Submitted - 25 September 2019
URN Received - 10 October 2019
I am surprised how adventure-capitalist received the results in 16 days. Unless applied to stage 1 as fast-track. Apologies to ask this question again as it is unclear.
It makes me nervous that I have still not heard anything from Tech Nation.
@adventure-capitalist did you apply both stages 1 and 2 on your own or did you seek legal advise? I want your opinion as it will help me understand how easy the stage 2 process is? Can I do it without legal advise?
Thank you in advance!
You don't get a visa vignette in your passport. You only get a brp card.confuseddesi123 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:46 pmHey adventure-capitalist,
Thank you for the information shared!
Trust me it has made few things clear in my head as I feel a little confidence in applying stage 2 on my own.
Another stupid question, do you have to give away your passport? And do you need to give away your current BRP which is valid for your stay in the UK?
Any idea when you apply from within the UK, you will get Visa on your passport and within 10 days you need to collect BRP? I am asking because I will be applying within the UK.
Cheers
Every page of your passport, and your BRP will be scanned at your biometrics appointment with Sopra Steria. You also have to upload scans of your BRP, Passport and endorsement letter to Sopra Steria prior to the appointment. I did not have to mail anything anywhere.confuseddesi123 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:46 pmHey adventure-capitalist,
Another stupid question, do you have to give away your passport? And do you need to give away your current BRP which is valid for your stay in the UK?
Any idea when you apply from within the UK, you will get Visa on your passport and within 10 days you need to collect BRP? I am asking because I will be applying within the UK.
Cheers
Hi adventure-capitalistadventure-capitalist wrote: ↑Thu Oct 24, 2019 10:14 amEvery page of your passport, and your BRP will be scanned at your biometrics appointment with Sopra Steria. You also have to upload scans of your BRP, Passport and endorsement letter to Sopra Steria prior to the appointment. I did not have to mail anything anywhere.confuseddesi123 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:46 pmHey adventure-capitalist,
Another stupid question, do you have to give away your passport? And do you need to give away your current BRP which is valid for your stay in the UK?
Any idea when you apply from within the UK, you will get Visa on your passport and within 10 days you need to collect BRP? I am asking because I will be applying within the UK.
Cheers
In theory, you don't need the entry visa vignette sticker, because you are already in the UK so I presume they will just mail a new BRP, if successful.
Hi there, Tech Nation send a letter of endorsement to the Home Office. Then you receive a letter from the Home Office saying that they have received a letter of endorsement from Tech Nation and that you can apply for Stage 2. Mine came as an attachment to an email.confuseddesi123 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:46 pmHi adventure-capitalist
Could you please share from whom did you get the endorsement letter? Is it Tech Nation or Home Office?
Thanks and Regards
Hello again, I don't think so. I do remember uploading the letter as part of the required documents for the biometrics appointment with Sopra Steria. In theory, they should already have it on file, but then again, in theory they should already have my fingerprints and photograph on file too...tier1researcher wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:33 pmHi adventure-capitalist, Did you have to submit the letter the home letter gave you when you completed your stage 2 application?
Hey tier1researcher,tier1researcher wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:33 pmHi adventure-capitalist, Did you have to submit the letter the home letter gave you when you completed your stage 2 application?
