Urgent Passport return

[bentrahern]

Hi all I applied for a new tier 2 visa on the 10th November ; I’m currently in the UK but have a trip planned on the 6th of December to go to Germany . I sent my passport and brp card off in the mail; stupidly choosing the standard service I’ve tried to upgrade to premium with no luck. Should I try and get my brp card and passport back urgently in time for the trip? Or am I screwed

Thanks in advance

[CR001]

My understanding is that if you request your documents back, assuming your previous visa has not expired, and you leave the UK, your application will be treated as withdrawn.

[bentrahern]

That was my understanding too ; so only travelling in the Uk itself is allowed . How long does it normally take for standard tier 2 visa processiong? Do you guys have any ideas?

Thanks again

[CR001]

Up to 8 weeks, sometimes longer.

[bentrahern]

What would you guys recommend me do re the holiday to Germany on the 6th would it be wise to cancel the flights and do something else or just wait it out. I sent everything off on the 9th of November

Cheers
Ben

[keeKee]

I submitted mine on 9th Oct and its the 7th week going on. Still no sign of the documents. No idea how to track or what to do.

[bentrahern]

So essentially it looks like I will have no hope getting my new brp and passport back by the 6th December ?
Has anyone got theirs back quite promptly ? And does every visa application have a case number? And if so where would I find it?

Cheers again everyone