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In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

Only for the UK Skilled Worker visas, formerly known as Tier 2 visa route

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Raj84si » Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:42 pm

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) - Skilled Worker Visa - Extending
2. Number of dependants applying at the same time: 0
3. Date application posted: 17th June 2021
4. Date of biometrics appointment: 15th July 2021
5. Type of Service used: Standard
6. Date of approval: Waiting
7. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
8. Date BRP received: Waiting

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Ittefaq0915 » Sun Aug 08, 2021 2:37 pm

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: ICT
3. Date of expiry of current leave: July 19
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 4
5. Date application posted: June 23
6. Date application received at UKBA: na
7. Date payment debited: June 23
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: July 21
12. Date of approval: waiting
15. Date BRP received: waiting

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Raj84si » Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:30 am

Raj84si wrote:
Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:42 pm
1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) - Skilled Worker Visa - Extending
2. Number of dependants applying at the same time: 0
3. Date application posted: 17th June 2021
4. Date of biometrics appointment: 15th July 2021
5. Type of Service used: Standard
6. Date of approval: 10th Aug
7. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 24th Aug 2024
8. Date BRP received: Waiting

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Awan2108 » Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:34 pm

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending Skilled Worker
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave - 2nd Sep 2021
4. Number of dependents applying at the same time - 3
5. Date application submitted online: 20th June 2021
6. Date application received at UKBA - 20th June 2021
7. Date payment debited - 20th June 2021
8. Payment mode - Online
9. Date of Biometric appointment - 09th July 2021
10. Date of decision (Approval) - Pending
11. Date BRP received - Pending

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Waseem432000 » Sat Aug 14, 2021 6:47 pm

Waseem432000 wrote:
Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:35 am
1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) - Skilled Worker Visa - Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30th July 2021
4. Number of dependants applying at the same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 20th June 2021
6. Date application received at UKBA: NA
7. Date payment debited: 20th June 2021
8. Payment mode: Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: None
10. Biometric letter received: NA
11. Date of biometrics appointment: 19th July 2021
12. Date of approval: 14th August
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: NA
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 1 august
15. Date BRP received: waiting

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Awan2108 » Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:33 pm

Awan2108 wrote:
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:34 pm
1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending Skilled Worker
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave - 2nd Sep 2021
4. Number of dependents applying at the same time - 3
5. Date application submitted online: 20th June 2021
6. Date application received at UKBA - 20th June 2021
7. Date payment debited - 20th June 2021
8. Payment mode - Online
9. Date of Biometric appointment - 09th July 2021
10. Date of decision (Approval) - 15th August 2021
11. Date BRP received - Pending

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Ittefaq0915 » Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:39 pm

Ittefaq0915 wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 2:37 pm
1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: ICT
3. Date of expiry of current leave: July 19
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 4
5. Date application posted: June 23
6. Date application received at UKBA: na
7. Date payment debited: June 23
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: July 21
12. Date of approval: 16 August 2021
15. Date BRP received: waiting

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Awan2108 » Fri Aug 20, 2021 3:06 pm

Awan2108 wrote:
Sun Aug 15, 2021 5:33 pm
Awan2108 wrote:
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:34 pm
1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) Extending Skilled Worker
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave - 2nd Sep 2021
4. Number of dependents applying at the same time - 3
5. Date application submitted online: 20th June 2021
6. Date application received at UKBA - 20th June 2021
7. Date payment debited - 20th June 2021
8. Payment mode - Online
9. Date of Biometric appointment - 09th July 2021
10. Date of decision (Approval) - 15th August 2021
11. Date BRP received - 20th August 2021 (BRP email on 19th August 2021)

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Yuga » Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:37 pm

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: ICT
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 8th July 2021
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 4th July 2021
6. Date application received at UKBA: na
7. Date payment debited: 4th July
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 27th July 2021
12. Date of approval: 22 August 2021
15. Date BRP received: waiting

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by DESERTONE » Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:28 am

1. Type of application: Health and Care Visa Extension - Dependent
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from N/A
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 21/09/2021
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: Nil
5. Date application posted: 26/07/2021
6. Date application received at UKBA: 26/07/2021
7. Date payment debited: 26/07/2021
8. Payment mode : Credit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: NO
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: None
11. Delay of decision email: 11/08/2021
12. Date of approval: 11/08/2021 (despite super priority)
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: N/A
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from:
15. Date BRP received: Not yet received even after 12 days (8 working days) and Super priority service!

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by Ittefaq0915 » Mon Aug 23, 2021 12:59 pm

Ittefaq0915 wrote:
Mon Aug 16, 2021 2:39 pm
Ittefaq0915 wrote:
Sun Aug 08, 2021 2:37 pm
1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: ICT
3. Date of expiry of current leave: July 19
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 4
5. Date application posted: June 23
6. Date application received at UKBA: na
7. Date payment debited: June 23
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: July 21
12. Date of approval: 16 August 2021
15. Date BRP received: 23rd August (received brp email from home office on August 19. Didn't receive any email/sms from tnt regarding delivery)

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by SK5951 » Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:55 pm

1. Type of application: Skilled Worker Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Oct 19
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 3
5. Date application posted: 10 Aug 21
6. Date application received at UKBA: 10 Aug 21
7. Date payment debited: 10 Aug
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 23 Aug
12. Date of approval: Pending
15. Date BRP received: Pending

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by SK5951 » Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:24 pm

SK5951 wrote:
Fri Aug 27, 2021 12:55 pm
1. Type of application: Skilled Worker Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Oct 19
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 3
5. Date application posted: 10 Aug 21
6. Date application received at UKBA: 10 Aug 21
7. Date payment debited: 10 Aug
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 23 Aug
12. Date of approval: Pending
15. Date BRP received: Pending
Received approval mail today (2 Sept)

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by CR001 » Thu Sep 02, 2021 3:55 pm

PLEASE kindly respect that this topic is for TIMELINES ONLY and desist from posting questions, chit chat or discussions in this thread. Any such posts will be removed.
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by l.reddy1994 » Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:00 pm

1. Type of application: Switching (Priority Route)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from Student Route
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14th October 2021
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 13th August 2021
6. Date application received at UKBA: 13th August 2021
7. Date payment debited: 13th August 2021
8. Payment mode: Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 13th August 2021
10. Biometric letter received: 13th August 2021
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31st August 2021
12. Date of approval: 4th September 2021 (via email)
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: N/A
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Now
15. Date BRP received: Pending

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by cosseeker1 » Mon Sep 06, 2021 10:59 am

1. Type of application: Skilled Worker (extending from Tier 2 General)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Sep 5
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 22 Jul
6. Date application received at UKBA: 22 Jul
7. Date payment debited: 22 Jul
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19 Aug
12. Date of approval: 5 Sep
15. Date BRP received: Pending

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by a66013 » Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:26 pm

1. Type of application: Priority Skilled Worker (change from Tier 2 General)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 4 Oct 2022
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 20 Aug
6. Date application received at UKBA: 20 Aug
7. Date payment debited: 20 Aug (Priority)
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 27 Aug (Priority)
12. Date of approval:pending......
15. Date BRP received: Pending

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by dreamerpy01 » Mon Sep 06, 2021 2:38 pm

1. Type of application: Skilled Worker Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Aug 13
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 10 Aug 21
6. Date application received at UKBA: 10 Aug 21
7. Date payment debited: 10 Aug
8. Payment mode : online (standard)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 27 Aug
12. Date of approval: Pending
15. Date BRP received: Pending

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by CR001 » Tue Sep 07, 2021 9:21 am

@amkay - PLEASE kindly respect that this topic is for TIMELINES ONLY and desist from posting questions, chit chat or discussions in this thread. Any such posts will be removed.
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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by a66013 » Wed Sep 08, 2021 7:35 am

1. Type of application: Priority Skilled Worker (change from Tier 2 General)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 4 Oct 2022
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 20 Aug
6. Date application received at UKBA: 20 Aug
7. Date payment debited: 20 Aug (Priority)
8. Payment mode : online
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 27 Aug (Priority)
12. Date of approval: 8 September (Priority and it seems most recent priority applications were approved on 8th WDs)
15. Date BRP received: Pending

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by sabicha » Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:18 am

Application Submission - 29th July 2021
Visa Type - Skilled worker (Standard)
Biometric Submitted - 09th August 2021

Visa Approval - Waiting
BRO received - Waiting

Moderator edit : please do not post questions in the timeline only topic.

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by jpvin » Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:10 pm

1. Type of application: Skilled Worker (change from Tier 2 General)
2. Date application posted: 24th July
3. Date of biometrics enrolment: 4th Aug (Standard)
4. Date of approval: Waiting
5. Date BRP received: Waiting

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by jpvin » Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:54 pm

jpvin wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:10 pm
1. Type of application: Skilled Worker (change from Tier 2 General)
2. Date application posted: 24th July
3. Date of biometrics enrolment: 4th Aug (Standard)
4. Date of approval: Waiting
5. Date BRP received: Waiting
Got the Approval today (10th Sep)

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by sabicha » Sat Sep 11, 2021 2:03 pm

sabicha wrote:
Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:18 am
Application Submission - 29th July 2021
Visa Type - Skilled worker (Standard)
Biometric Submitted - 09th August 2021

Visa Approval - 11th September 2021
BRO received - Waiting

Recieved email from home office for application successful.

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Re: In-country Tier 2 application timelines

Post by vtalapar » Mon Sep 13, 2021 1:50 pm

Application Submission - 02-Aug-2021 (Standard)
Biometric Submitted - 11-Aug-2021

Visa Approval - Waiting
BRO received - Waiting

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