In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[arao2894]

1. Type of application: Skilled Worker
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Graduate visa
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 08/03/2024
4. Number of additional dependents applying at the same time: 0
5. Type of application submitted: Standard
6. Date application submitted: 07/07/2023
7. Date payment debited: 07/07/2023
8. Payment mode: Card
9. Acknowledgment letter received: Email received on 07/07/2023
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: N/A - biometrics verified through UK Immigration: ID Check App during application process
11. Date of upload of evidence: Additional information requested on 09.09.2023 and provided on the same day by my employer
12. Date of decision: Waiting
13. Date of BRP received: Waiting

Additional note: UKVI have responded that the delay in my application is due to an IT issue

[spkp]

Type of application: Skilled Worker Visa - Employer Switch
Number of additional dependents applying at the same time: 0
Type of application submitted: Priority Service
Date application submitted: 18/08/2023
Date payment debited: 18/08/2023
Payment mode: Card
Date of biometrics enrolment: N/A (ID CHECK APP)
Date of upload of evidence: 18/08/2023 (No further evidence has been requested)
Date of decision: Waiting (12 weeks; still waiting)
Date of BRP received: Waiting

Additional Note: Reply from the Home Office - Unfortunately this case has been impacted by an IT error which has been escalated to our IT team to resolve. We are aiming to get this fixed as soon as possible so that the case can be worked.

[Erra2030]

• Type of application: Skilled Worker Visa - Employer Switch
  Number of additional dependents applying at the same time: 0
  Type of application submitted:Priority
  Date application submitted: 15/06/2023
  Date payment debited: 15/06/2023
  Payment mode: Card
  Date of biometrics enrolment: N/A (ID CHECK APP)
  Date of upload of evidence: 15/06/2023 (No further evidence has been requested)
  Date of decision: 09.11.2023
  Date of BRP received: Waiting

PS. It took roughly 21 weeks (~4.5 months) but we got there in the end, best of luck to all

[arao2894]

1. Type of application: Skilled Worker
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Graduate visa
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 08/03/2024
4. Number of additional dependents applying at the same time: 0
5. Type of application submitted: Standard
6. Date application submitted: 07/07/2023
7. Date payment debited: 07/07/2023
8. Payment mode: Card
9. Acknowledgment letter received: Email received on 07/07/2023
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: N/A - biometrics verified through UK Immigration: ID Check App during application process
11. Date of upload of evidence: Additional information requested on 09.09.2023 and provided on the same day by my employer
12. Date of decision: 10/11/2023 (finally! took 4 months and a week exactly)
13. Date of BRP received: Waiting

Additional note: UKVI have responded that the delay in my application is due to an IT issue

[vaibhawa]

1. Type of application: Extending skill worker dependent visa
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 19/11/2023
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Type of application: Standard
6. Date application posted: 03/10/2023
7. Date application received at UKBA: 03/10/2023
8. Date payment debited: 03/10/2023
9. Payment mode : debit card
10. Acknowledgement letter received: 03/10/2023
11. Biometric letter received:
12. Date of biometrics enrolment: 16/10/2023
13. Date of approval: 15/11/2023
14. Date of return of passport and other documents: NA
15. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 15/11/2023
16. Date BRP received: 17/11/2023

[harishpandya20]

Type of application: Skilled Worker - dependent (standard)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Extension (Tier 2- ICT to Skilled Dependent)
3. Number of dependents applying at the same time: 2
4. Date application submitted: 17/06/2023
5. Date payment debited: 21/06/2023
6. Payment mode: Card
7. Date of bio-metrics enrollment: 19/07/2023
8. Addition information or any delay email : 14/08/2023
9. Date of decision: waiting
10. Date of BRP received: waiting


Step 8 details- Application had taken exception route but no additional documents are asked just stated will not be completing in 6 weeks time from bio-metric.

Type of application: Skilled Worker - dependent (standard)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Extension (Tier 2- ICT to Skilled Dependent)
3. Number of dependents applying at the same time: 2
4. Date application submitted: 17/06/2023
5. Date payment debited: 21/06/2023
6. Payment mode: Card
7. Date of bio-metrics enrollment: 19/07/2023
8. Addition information or any delay email : 14/08/2023
9. Send Query to HM - 1/11/2023
10. Response: Mid Nov
11. Date of BRP received: First week Dec -2023

[vishnupk]

Type of application: Skilled Worker - Standard Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Number of dependents applying at the same time: 1
4. Date application submitted: 21/11/2023
5. Date payment debited: 21/11/2023
6. Payment mode: Card
7. Date of bio-metrics enrollment: 06/12/2023
8. Addition information or any delay email :
9. Send Query to HM -
10. Response: Mid Nov
11. Date of BRP received:

[vishnupk]

Type of application: Skilled Worker - Standard Extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Number of dependents applying at the same time: 1
4. Date application submitted: 21/11/2023
5. Date payment debited: 21/11/2023
6. Payment mode: Card
7. Date of bio-metrics enrollment: 06/12/2023
8. Addition information or any delay email :
9. Send Query to HM -
10. Response: 26/12/2023
11. Date of BRP received:

[navmani]

1. Type of application: Skilled worker dependent (Main applicant in ILR) - Extending. Standard.
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 04/02/2024
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
4. Date application submitted: 27/12/2023
5. Date IHS fee debited:31/12/2023
6. Date application payment debited: 03/01/2024
8. Date evidence uploaded: 03/01/2024 (none requested)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 04/01/2024
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: None (Online ID Check App while filling application).
11. Date of decision: 06/01/2024
12. Date BRP received: waiting.

Wasted few days trying to get priority service at mid night, only then to realise no priority or super priority service is offered for PBS dependent extension when ID check app is used. Still got a decision in 3 working days on a standard route.

[Kman12]

Moderator Edit : Please do NOT post questions in the TIMELINE ONLY Topic!!

Application timeline:-

1. Type of application: Skilled worker
Switching from - Skilled worker dependent.
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 2028
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
4. Date application submitted: 15/12/2023
5. Date IHS fee debited:15/12/2023
6. Date application payment debited: 15/12/2023
8. Date evidence uploaded: 15/12/2023 (none requested)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31/12/2023
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: None (Online ID Check App while filling application).
11. Date of decision: waiting.
12. Date BRP received: waiting.

Received email complex issues email on 03/01/2024 and waiting.

[mazaya93]

1. Type of application: Skilled Worker - Priority Application extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
4. Date application submitted: 08-JAN-2024
5. Date payment debited: 08-JAN-2024
6. Payment mode : Online
7. Date of biometrics enrolment: Applied from the app (08/01/2024)
8. Date of decision: Waiting
9. Date of BRP received: Waiting

Note: HO emailed they need more information / action from the sponsor to conclude the application on the 09/01/2024. However there is no message from them yet per 15 JAN 2024 to the employer / me (the applicant).

[Kman12]

Moderator Edit : Please do NOT post questions in the TIMELINE ONLY Topic!!

Application timeline:-

1. Type of application: Skilled worker
Switching from - Skilled worker dependent.
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 2028
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
4. Date application submitted: 15/12/2023
5. Date IHS fee debited:15/12/2023
6. Date application payment debited: 15/12/2023
8. Date evidence uploaded: 15/12/2023 (none requested)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31/12/2023
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: None (Online ID Check App while filling application).
11. Date of decision: waiting.
12. Date BRP received: waiting.

Received email complex issues email on 03/01/2024 and still waiting on 16/01/2024.

[spkp]

Type of application: Skilled Worker Visa - Employer Switch
Number of additional dependents applying at the same time: 0
Type of application submitted: Priority Service
Date application submitted: 18/08/2023
Date payment debited: 18/08/2023
Payment mode: Card
Date of biometrics enrolment: N/A (ID CHECK APP)
Date of upload of evidence: 18/08/2023 (No further evidence has been requested)
Date of decision: 22/01/2024
Date of BRP received: Waiting

Additional Note: Reply from the Home Office - Unfortunately this case has been impacted by an IT error which has been escalated to our IT team to resolve. We are aiming to get this fixed as soon as possible so that the case can be worked.

Finally got the visa approved (email) after 22 weeks. Best of luck to all

[spkp]

Type of application: Skilled Worker Visa - Employer Switch
Number of additional dependents applying at the same time: 0
Type of application submitted: Priority Service
Date application submitted: 18/08/2023
Date payment debited: 18/08/2023
Payment mode: Card
Date of biometrics enrolment: N/A (ID CHECK APP)
Date of upload of evidence: 18/08/2023 (No further evidence has been requested)
Date of decision: 22/01/2024
Date of BRP received: 24/01/2024

Additional Note: Reply from the Home Office - Unfortunately this case has been impacted by an IT error which has been escalated to our IT team to resolve. We are aiming to get this fixed as soon as possible so that the case can be worked.

Finally got the visa approved (email) after 22 weeks. Best of luck to all

BRP received.

[iamadvent]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending): Skilled Worker (graduate in Tier 4/Student Route switching to Skilled Worker)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Student
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30-01-2025
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 06-12-2023
6. Date application received at UKBA: 06-12-2023
7. Date payment debited: 07-12-2023
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No Acknowledgement
10. Biometric letter received: ID Check App
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: ID Check App
12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: No submissions
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

[Shanizameer]

Type of application: Skilled Worker Visa - Employer Switch
Number of additional dependents applying at the same time: 4
Type of application submitted: super Priority Service
Date application submitted: 29/08/2023
Date payment debited: 29/08/2023
Payment mode: Card
Date of biometrics enrolment: 02/09/2023
Date of upload of evidence: 02/09/2023 (No further evidence has been requested)
Interview email on 11th November 2023
Interview on 14th Nov 2023
Complaints lodge on GOV.UK on 17th Jan 2024
Complaint Response on 21st of January 2023 (Your application has been escalated.
Date of decision: 30th January 2024
Date of BRP received: Waiting

Today I finally received approval ..after almost 5 months of waiting.

[Kman12]

Still waiting on 09/02/2024

Moderator Edit : Please do NOT post questions in the TIMELINE ONLY Topic!!

Application timeline:-

1. Type of application: Skilled worker
Switching from - Skilled worker dependent.
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 2028
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
4. Date application submitted: 15/12/2023
5. Date IHS fee debited:15/12/2023
6. Date application payment debited: 15/12/2023
8. Date evidence uploaded: 15/12/2023 (none requested)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31/12/2023
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: None (Online ID Check App while filling application).
11. Date of decision: waiting.
12. Date BRP received: waiting.

Received email complex issues email on 03/01/2024 and still waiting on 16/01/2024.

[blitzkrieg333]

1. Type of application: Skilled Worker Dependent (Main applicant on ILR)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Extension
3. Number of additional dependents applying at the same time: 0
4. Type of application submitted: Priority
5. Date application submitted: 05/02/2024
6. Date payment debited: 05/02/2024
7. Payment mode: Credit Card
8. Date of biometrics enrolment: 07/02/2024 (Free Slot)
9. Date of upload of evidence: 06/02/2024
10. Date of decision: 09/02/2024 [within 48 hours of biometrics]
11. Date of BRP received: Awaited

[PoornimaSuraj]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) - extension Tier 2 PBS dependent child
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 17-02-2024
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:NA
5. Date application posted: 13-01-2024
6. Date application received at UKBA: 13-01-2024
7. Date payment debited:13-01-2024
8. Payment mode : Credit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 13-01-2024
10.Date of upload of documents : 24-01-2024 ( none requested )
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 13-01-2024 ( id check app)
12. Date of approval: waiting
15. Date BRP received: waiting

[Kman12]

Still waiting on 21/02/2024

Still waiting on 09/02/2024

Moderator Edit : Please do NOT post questions in the TIMELINE ONLY Topic!!

Application timeline:-

1. Type of application: Skilled worker
Switching from - Skilled worker dependent.
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 2028
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
4. Date application submitted: 15/12/2023
5. Date IHS fee debited:15/12/2023
6. Date application payment debited: 15/12/2023
8. Date evidence uploaded: 15/12/2023 (none requested)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31/12/2023
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: None (Online ID Check App while filling application).
11. Date of decision: waiting.
12. Date BRP received: waiting.

Received email complex issues email on 03/01/2024 and still waiting on 16/01/2024.

[iamadvent]

over 11 weeks and still waiting.

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending): Skilled Worker (graduate in Tier 4/Student Route switching to Skilled Worker)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Student
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30-01-2025
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 06-12-2023
6. Date application received at UKBA: 06-12-2023
7. Date payment debited: 07-12-2023
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No Acknowledgement
10. Biometric letter received: ID Check App
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: ID Check App
12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: No submissions
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

[iamadvent]

Received from UKVI that IT error has impacted my application.

over 11 weeks and still waiting.

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending): Skilled Worker (graduate in Tier 4/Student Route switching to Skilled Worker)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Student
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 30-01-2025
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 06-12-2023
6. Date application received at UKBA: 06-12-2023
7. Date payment debited: 07-12-2023
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: No Acknowledgement
10. Biometric letter received: ID Check App
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: ID Check App
12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: No submissions
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

[Kman12]

Almost 12 weeks from submission (received complex issues email on 03/01/2024) and then still waiting

Still waiting on 21/02/2024

Still waiting on 09/02/2024

Moderator Edit : Please do NOT post questions in the TIMELINE ONLY Topic!!

Application timeline:-

1. Type of application: Skilled worker
Switching from - Skilled worker dependent.
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 2028
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
4. Date application submitted: 15/12/2023
5. Date IHS fee debited:15/12/2023
6. Date application payment debited: 15/12/2023
8. Date evidence uploaded: 15/12/2023 (none requested)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31/12/2023
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: None (Online ID Check App while filling application).
11. Date of decision: waiting.
12. Date BRP received: waiting.

Received email complex issues email on 03/01/2024 and still waiting on 16/01/2024.

[kumash15]

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending): Skilled Worker extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 13-Mar-2024
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 02-Feb-2024
6. Date application received at UKBA: 12-Feb-2024 (Going by the acknowledgment email)
7. Date payment debited: 02-Feb-2024
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 12-Feb-2024
10. Biometric letter received: ID Check App
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: ID Check App
12. Date of approval: 18-Mar-2024
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: No submissions
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 18-Mar-2024
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

Applied for the dependents on 5th of Feb. Not as part of the same application submission but using the UAN. Decision awaited

Further information: Received an email from Home Office Atlas on 11th Mar 2024 "We are waiting for a response from other govt department or agency to verify information or documents you have provided. May not be possible to meet the service standard time"

[Kman12]

Received my visa after 14 weeks; waiting on my wife's to come now.

Almost 12 weeks from submission (received complex issues email on 03/01/2024) and then still waiting

Still waiting on 21/02/2024

Still waiting on 09/02/2024

Moderator Edit : Please do NOT post questions in the TIMELINE ONLY Topic!!

Application timeline:-

1. Type of application: Skilled worker
Switching from - Skilled worker dependent.
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 2028
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
4. Date application submitted: 15/12/2023
5. Date IHS fee debited:15/12/2023
6. Date application payment debited: 15/12/2023
8. Date evidence uploaded: 15/12/2023 (none requested)
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31/12/2023
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: None (Online ID Check App while filling application).
11. Date of decision: 22/03/2024 (my wife's still pending)
12. Date BRP received: waiting.

Received email complex issues email on 03/01/2024 and still waiting on 16/01/2024.