made a Blunder in set(o) form

[dalaremal]

Hello and good morning!

My timeline is as follow:
I got tier1 entrepreneur visa in 50K category, on 9th January 2014. I converted this into tier 2 general visa on 23rd September 2016. During my stay on tier 1 entrepreneur, I created two jobs, paid taxes and everything related. The only thing, which I could not do unfortunately, was the investment of 50K, only managed to invest a sum of 42K. The reason for not investing in full was that I changed my tier 1 entrepreneur to tier2 general visa before the expiry of tier 1 entrepreneur visa’s tenure.

Currently, I am on tier 2 general visa since 23rd September 2016, earning the required salary.

I applied online on 24/01/19 although we selected set(o) form but it did not ask about my salary and soc code and at the end it only was giving me the option for the standard application fee that is 2408.20£ and not for that 24 hour decision option.

I have paid 2408.20£ now and have not booked the appointment yet. I am just wondering what to do next I mean how to see that we have selected the right option in set (o) i.e. tier 2 G?
should i withdraw the application and start a new one? If yes, will i be able to get the refund please!

[CULLINAN]

Hello and good morning!

My timeline is as follow:
I got tier1 entrepreneur visa in 50K category, on 9th January 2014. I converted this into tier 2 general visa on 23rd September 2016. During my stay on tier 1 entrepreneur, I created two jobs, paid taxes and everything related. The only thing, which I could not do unfortunately, was the investment of 50K, only managed to invest a sum of 42K. The reason for not investing in full was that I changed my tier 1 entrepreneur to tier2 general visa before the expiry of tier 1 entrepreneur visa’s tenure.

Currently, I am on tier 2 general visa since 23rd September 2016, earning the required salary.

I applied online on 24/01/19 although we selected set(o) form but it did not ask about my salary and soc code and at the end it only was giving me the option for the standard application fee that is 2408.20£ and not for that 24 hour decision option.

I have paid 2408.20£ now and have not booked the appointment yet. I am just wondering what to do next I mean how to see that we have selected the right option in set (o) i.e. tier 2 G?
should i withdraw the application and start a new one? If yes, will i be able to get the refund please!

You would have got a pdf version of completed online form. The very first page will give the category you have selected. That is actually among the very first questions when you start the online application. But to confirm see the first page of PDF.

[dalaremal]

thanks for the reply

exactly i have selected the wrong category i selected "other" rather than tier2 migrant.
Now, what should i do as i am not getting the 24 hours decision option any chance i can change the standard service to 24 hours decision option ? and will it be enough to write a cover letter what has gone wrong?

[CR001]

thanks for the reply

exactly i have selected the wrong category i selected "other" rather than tier2 migrant.
Now, what should i do as i am not getting the 24 hours decision option any chance i can change the standard service to 24 hours decision option ? and will it be enough to write a cover letter what has gone wrong?

By selecting 'Other' you have obviously applied in the completely wrong category as this is only for Discretionary Leave visa holders and Ancestry Visa holders, both different rules and non Points Based.

Not sure if withdrawing and reapplying would help but you would have to pay again.

[dalaremal]

thanks for your kind words!

when they have asked me "Explain briefly why you are applying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK, and the category of your last grant of leave. You will also need to provide documents in support of your case." i have written "Applicant has spent continuously a period of 5 years in the UK. Last grant of leave was in 23/019/2016 - Tier 2 (General) - Leave to remain."

will that be any good? please

[CR001]

Worth a try but you can expect a delay in hearing back from HO. You won't be able to use the super priority and will have to use the postal system.

What that question refers to is for applications for ILR where an applicant has leave to remain outside the immigration rules, i.e. Discretionary leave to remain, where they have to prove their circumstances etc are still the same as when granted DLR 6 years previously (yes, DLR is a 6 year route to ILR).

[dalaremal]

I am very grateful to you!

If I withdraw my application, will i loose my fee?
secondly, if I withdraw it today how long will it take for me to make a new application please?

[CR001]

I don't know if you will get a refund. I have only seen one post of a member that got confirmation of refund.

You can apply at any time.

[dalaremal]

I am thanking you again!

To be very honest I am too much confused I have sent an email to the home office immigrations yesterday and have not heard anything back from them yet.

Being a very senior member on this group, would you like any suggestion in my case please I am really desperate!

[CULLINAN]

I am thanking you again!

To be very honest I am too much confused I have sent an email to the home office immigrations yesterday and have not heard anything back from them yet.

Being a very senior member on this group, would you like any suggestion in my case please I am really desperate!

Unfortunately you actually have made a blunder. But things happen in life. Just face it now. You have selected the wrong category and unfortunately you can not edit the form after you submit it.
You can try printing out the form and manually correct the category with a pen and write a cover letter and upload with your documents.

I think, you might face a delay, but a CW might acknowledge your request.

If you withdraw, its uncertain you will get a refund, so its a risk both ways.

You have to take a decision on your own.

[CR001]

I am thanking you again!

To be very honest I am too much confused I have sent an email to the home office immigrations yesterday and have not heard anything back from them yet.

Being a very senior member on this group, would you like any suggestion in my case please I am really desperate!

Unfortunately you actually have made a blunder. But things happen in life. Just face it now. You have selected the wrong category and unfortunately you can not edit the form after you submit it.
You can try printing out the form and manually correct the category with a pen and write a cover letter and upload with your documents.

I think, you might face a delay, but a CW might acknowledge your request.

If you withdraw, its uncertain you will get a refund, so its a risk both ways.

You have to take a decision on your own.

the problem with correcting the category by hand is that it does not change the questions the form asks, which for 'other' would be very different to tier 2 general.

[dalaremal]

Thank you very much for all the kind support!

One another question please, if I withdraw the application, will it effect my new application by any mean?

[CULLINAN]

I am thanking you again!

To be very honest I am too much confused I have sent an email to the home office immigrations yesterday and have not heard anything back from them yet.

Being a very senior member on this group, would you like any suggestion in my case please I am really desperate!

Unfortunately you actually have made a blunder. But things happen in life. Just face it now. You have selected the wrong category and unfortunately you can not edit the form after you submit it.
You can try printing out the form and manually correct the category with a pen and write a cover letter and upload with your documents.

I think, you might face a delay, but a CW might acknowledge your request.

If you withdraw, its uncertain you will get a refund, so its a risk both ways.

You have to take a decision on your own.

the problem with correcting the category by hand is that it does not change the questions the form asks, which for 'other' would be very different to tier 2 general.

Correct. What you can do is. Run a correct application with Tier 2 general. It takes 10 min to complete the form. You dont have to submit the application to get a pdf version. You can get even before that. Dont submit it. Just take the pdf version of the correct category and upload with the documents with a cover letter. Thats the best what I can think of.

[dalaremal]

Yes you are right thats sounds better!

again if i withdraw and submit a new application, the withdrwan application will not affect my new application? please

[CULLINAN]

Yes you are right thats sounds better!

again if i withdraw and submit a new application, the withdrwan application will not affect my new application? please

It wont have any effect. You can always explain the reason of withdrawal in the cover letter with the new application. But you would have to pay twice and uncertain if you will get a previous refund.

[dalaremal]

I am thankful and I am hoping I will sort it out in the best interest! Please Pray for me!

[CR001]

I am thanking you again!

To be very honest I am too much confused I have sent an email to the home office immigrations yesterday and have not heard anything back from them yet.

Being a very senior member on this group, would you like any suggestion in my case please I am really desperate!

Unfortunately you actually have made a blunder. But things happen in life. Just face it now. You have selected the wrong category and unfortunately you can not edit the form after you submit it.
You can try printing out the form and manually correct the category with a pen and write a cover letter and upload with your documents.

I think, you might face a delay, but a CW might acknowledge your request.

If you withdraw, its uncertain you will get a refund, so its a risk both ways.

You have to take a decision on your own.

the problem with correcting the category by hand is that it does not change the questions the form asks, which for 'other' would be very different to tier 2 general.

Correct. What you can do is. Run a correct application with Tier 2 general. It takes 10 min to complete the form. You dont have to submit the application to get a pdf version. You can get even before that. Dont submit it. Just take the pdf version of the correct category and upload with the documents with a cover letter. Thats the best what I can think of.

He cannot book an appointment based on the category he has submitted. He only has option of postal I believe.

[dalaremal]

thats true there was only the option of postal and not for the 24 hours decision.

TBH I am so ashamed of myself.

[aman90]

HO should ask you to correct ur application form.
A cover letter should help that.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... .0-ext.pdf
It might not happen soon enough but atleast you won’t lose the fee.
If you don’t want to go through that torture of waiting and wondering than go ahead with a new one.

[dalaremal]

I will study this document thoroughly but again I was only applying in personal and wanted that quicker response that unfortunately, my mother is not well at all back home and wanted to see her sooner! But again its life I learnt a lesson.

[aman90]

People make mistakes all the time. Don’t feel ashamed. It’s ok.
Just think it through this time.
With the new changes to the application system and reading other applicants post I think they are a bit relaxed..
if you don’t submit ur Biometrics the application will be invalid and you’ll lose the fee.

[aman90]

I will study this document thoroughly but again I was only applying in personal and wanted that quicker response that unfortunately, my mother is not well at all back home and wanted to see her sooner! But again its life I learnt a lesson.

It’s not that long. You’ll see some options that ll help you make up ur mind.

[dalaremal]

you are absolutely right
i am waiting for their response if in negative
i will withdraw it as mothers are more important than 2408£

[CULLINAN]

I will study this document thoroughly but again I was only applying in personal and wanted that quicker response that unfortunately, my mother is not well at all back home and wanted to see her sooner! But again its life I learnt a lesson.

Mother comes first. Withdraw application apply new one 24 hour service and then chase for the refund of previous one. If you can afford. Just my opinion.

[CULLINAN]

you are absolutely right
i am waiting for their response if in negative
i will withdraw it as mothers are more important than 2408£

Absolutely well said!! I am pretty sure you will get a refund as your mother is behind you!