Out-of-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[tier2main]

Hi

I received mine and my spouse's passport last Friday - 18th October 2013. Our visas are granted. I would suggest you to ask your sponsored employer if he can do anything in it. I had read somewhere that many a times the visa is delayed due to some checks that are done on the employer.

I know it's been really long since you are waiting. wish you all the best.

[funnyuser]

Hi,

Thanks for the response. I am very glad that at the end you have received and all is well.

Do you know if I ask my employer to look into what I need to suggest them ? like do they need to contact UKBA or any think else?

Also what is total duration for your application? meaning from the date of filing to receive passport back ? is it 1 and half month or two month?

As I believe tier2 sponsored application valid for 3 month and that to for mine case I have time till November.Don't know what to do?

Hi

I received mine and my spouse's passport last Friday - 18th October 2013. Our visas are granted. I would suggest you to ask your sponsored employer if he can do anything in it. I had read somewhere that many a times the visa is delayed due to some checks that are done on the employer.

I know it's been really long since you are waiting. wish you all the best.

[tier2main]

Thanks!

I would suggest you to tell your employer about your situation and can ask them to see if they can do anything to expedite the process from their end.

I had submitted the application on 19th September and received it on 18th October so you can say almost 30 calendar days and about 18 working days (there were 2-3 holidays in between due to festive season. Not sure whether it makes a difference.) and yes as COS is valid for 3 months I think you do have time till November. But again I have no idea would they consider this validity when the application is already with them. May be you can ask this question to them, the very next time you contact them.

Rest, I would say follow it up with them on a weekly basis. That's all we can do at such times. Have faith! I totally understand it gets so annoying.

Wish you luck!

[funnyuser]

Hi ,

I do have a similar replies from Chennai embassy and still awaiting for result.BTW did you get your visa? and how long did it take after 2/3 replies from Embassy?
Any further update?

Thanks in advance

1. Category applying under - Tier 2 Skilled worker
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Chennai
4. Date of application - 29 July 2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from above). - 04th August 2013
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from: waiting
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - waiting
8. Date of passport received - still waiting

Mail sent to Casework Team and replies were as below

1st and 2nd replies
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In order to assess your application we need to carry out further enquiries. A decision on your application shall be made as soon as we receive the results of our enquiries. I am afraid it is not possible to tell you exactly when we will receive these results. However we will contact you as soon as a decision has been made.



Yours sincerely

Casework Team

3rd reply
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Unfortunately, we are unable to send you a substantive reply at present, as we are making further enquiries. However we will write to you again once these enquiries are complete.




Yours sincerely

Casework Team

[funnyuser]

Hi Dear,

I do have same replies from chennai embassy.
Did you get visa after that and how log it takes?

What we need to do in this type of situation?
any update will be highly appreciated.

thanks in advance.

1. Category applying under - Tier 2 Skilled worker
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Chennai
4. Date of application - 29 July 2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from above). - 04th August 2013
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from: waiting
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - waiting
8. Date of passport received - still waiting

Mail sent to Casework Team and replies were as below

1st and 2nd replies
=============
In order to assess your application we need to carry out further enquiries. A decision on your application shall be made as soon as we receive the results of our enquiries. I am afraid it is not possible to tell you exactly when we will receive these results. However we will contact you as soon as a decision has been made.



Yours sincerely

Casework Team

3rd reply
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Unfortunately, we are unable to send you a substantive reply at present, as we are making further enquiries. However we will write to you again once these enquiries are complete.




Yours sincerely

Casework Team

[Tire2Visawaiting]

Hi,

I too had similar replies from BHC Chennai. In my case it is already 90 days completed from the date I submitted my application for Tire 2 General at VFS Bangalore.

I dont think so Employer can influence the UKBA. In my case my employer tried and finally he too got frustrated and he is about to withdraw my sponsorship.

I don’t know why UKBA published in their website stating 100% of non settlement applications within 12 weeks when they cannot process with in the said time lines.

I think so UKBA are having different meaning for 100%. Which I am unable to understand.

Even after the above time lines they replied me stating

“As written to you earlier, we are unable to give you a time frame as to when we will receive the results of the checks that we have initiated. We are sending chasers and doing whatever is necessary to obtain them. Once we receive these the application will continue its assessment process. Once a final decision is made, the passport will be despatched. Request you to wait until such time.

Thank you in advance for your continued patience.”

[quote="funnyuser"]Hi ,

I do have a similar replies from Chennai embassy and still awaiting for result.BTW did you get your visa? and how long did it take after 2/3 replies from Embassy?
Any further update?

Thanks in advance

[quote="Tier2visageneral"]1. Category applying under - Tier 2 Skilled worker
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Chennai
4. Date of application - 29 July 2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from above). - 04th August 2013
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from: waiting
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - waiting
8. Date of passport received - still waiting

Mail sent to Casework Team and replies were as below

1st and 2nd replies
=============
In order to assess your application we need to carry out further enquiries. A decision on your application shall be made as soon as we receive the results of our enquiries. I am afraid it is not possible to tell you exactly when we will receive these results. However we will contact you as soon as a decision has been made.



Yours sincerely

Casework Team

3rd reply
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Unfortunately, we are unable to send you a substantive reply at present, as we are making further enquiries. However we will write to you again once these enquiries are complete.




Yours sincerely

Casework Team[/quote][/quote]

[gokula86]

1. Category applying under (General ) - General
2. Country of application - INDIA
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Chennai
4. Date of application - 01/10/2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from 3 above) -NA
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from 22/10/2013
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - 3 YEARS
8. Date passport received - 24/10/2013

[Lynz1988]

Company applied for RCoS - 30/10/2013
UKBA approved RCoS - 11/11/2013
Company assigned RCoS - 11/11/2013


1. Category applying under (General ) - General
2. Country of application - Canada (Toronto) with priority service
3. City of Visa Application Centre - New York
4. Date of application - 04/11/2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from above) - 12/11/2013
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - waiting
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - 3 YEARS
8. Date passport received - waiting

Update 14/11/2013: just received word from the UKBA in New York that my visa has been approved! Essentially, submitted all documents in Toronto on Tuesday morning, arrived to the UKBA in NY Wednesday just before noon and visa was approved by 2:45pm on Thursday. This is with priority service.

[venkimi]

1. Category applying under (General ) - ICT Graduate Trainee
2. Country of application - INDIA
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Bangalore
4. Date of application - 14/11/2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from 3 above) -NA
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - Waiting
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - Waiting
8. Date passport received - Waiting

I was asked for some further documents by the casework and correspondence unit at the BHC Chennai. I have sent the documents to them, but am unable to get a confirmation if they have received them!

Does anyone know how I can contact them to make sure they got my documents? please help. Thanks.

[eng.sakher]

1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other) : Tier 2 General
2. Country of application : Turkey
3. City of Visa Application Centre : Istanbul
4. Date of application : 29th November 2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from 4 above): 03rd December 2013
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from : 15th December 2013
7. Duration for Entry Clearance : 3 Years and 1 Month
8. Date passport received : 17th December 2013

Applied for my dependent (wife) by mistake after 3 days of my application:
1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other) : Tier 2 Dependent
2. Country of application : Turkey
3. City of Visa Application Centre : Istanbul
4. Date of application : 02nd December 2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from 4 above): 03rd December 2013
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from : REFUSED
7. Duration for Entry Clearance : REFUSED
8. Date passport received : 17th December 2013

The main reason was because I have applied to my wife after my main application and not at the same time, this was because there was a problem in UKBA new website when trying to print my wife's application, this problem solved after two days of my application, I have applied for her at that time, they said, that we must either apply together or wait to get my visa and attach it to her application.

I have applied again for her, You can see updates and details in:
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 9&t=154264

[silverman]

1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other) : Tier 2 General
2. Country of application : India
3. City of Visa Application Centre : New Delhi
4. Date of application : 16th December 2013
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from 4 above): NA
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from : 2nd Jan 2014
7. Duration for Entry Clearance : 3 Years and 1 Month
8. Date passport received : 3rd Jan 2014

[abkrish26]

Thanks to the Community for the Guidance for throughout process!!
1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other) - Tier 2 General Migrant
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Chennai, India
4. Date of application(Online) - 24Dec2013
5. Date of submission of documents - 30Dec2013
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - 18Jan2014
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - 3Years 1Month
8. Date passport received - 13Jan2014

Cheers!!

[nsharab]

Dear Techman,
Could you please suggest sponsors who can sponsor me Tier 2 General VISA to come to UK to work.

Thanks,

[susmihar]

1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other) - Tier 2 General Migrant
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Hyderabad
4. Date of application - 20Jan2014
5. Date of submission of documents - 20Jan2014
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - 07Feb2014
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - 3Years 1Month
8. Date passport received - 29Jan2014

[sri0470]

Hello Susmihar,

Is this premium service?
As if, it took very less time.

Much appreciated for your response.

Thanks
Srikanth

1. Category applying under (General / ICT / other) - Tier 2 General Migrant
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Hyderabad
4. Date of application - 20Jan2014
5. Date of submission of documents - 20Jan2014
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - 07Feb2014
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - 3Years 1Month
8. Date passport received - 29Jan2014

[ramindia]

Hi Srikanth

from hyderabad it takes maximum of 14Days...from the day of submission to receiving the passport.

[sri0470]

Ram,

Thanks for your reply.

I have submitted my application on 30th Dec 2013. It's been more than a month. Not sure, why i have not received my Visa.

Any idea what making this to take time?

Can you please suggest me any way, so that i can reach UKBA and get my visa earlier.

Thanks
Srikanth

Hi Srikanth

from hyderabad it takes maximum of 14Days...from the day of submission to receiving the passport.

[varaprasad]

Hi
Srikanth.
You can send email to UKBA (chennai.visaenquiry@fco.gov.uk) with following information, they will reply you with your status.
Passport number:
Full name:
Address :
Date of birth :
Visa application reference number:

Thanks,
Prasad

[varaprasad]

1. Category applying under (General / Partner - Tier 2 General dependent
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Hyderabad
4. Date of application - 27Jan2014
5. Date of submission of documents - 31Jan2014
6. Date passport received - still waiting

UKBA website says they are processing applications for week ending with 31st January but my online status says your documents has been forwarded to British High commission.
I am confused whether UKBA processing my application or not ?
any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Prasad

[baburao.rame]

1 Category applying under Tier 2 general & Dependents
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Bangalore
4. Date of application - 24 Jan 2014
5. Date of submission of documents - 24 Jan 2014
6. Date passport received -06 Feb 2014

[ramindia]

VaraPrasad

as i have mentioned before post

they take 10-14 days to process.

[ramindia]

Hi Srikanth

If you have submitted all the Visa support document related to your category.
they will not take much time, if they are taking much time means..they are processing your application with background checks

Ram,

Thanks for your reply.

I have submitted my application on 30th Dec 2013. It's been more than a month. Not sure, why i have not received my Visa.

Any idea what making this to take time?

Can you please suggest me any way, so that i can reach UKBA and get my visa earlier.

Thanks
Srikanth

Hi Srikanth

from hyderabad it takes maximum of 14Days...from the day of submission to receiving the passport.

[mental4vray]

if they are taking much time means..they are processing your application with background checks

Any idea what could the background checks be.
I have submitted my documents on 20th Dec and I am still waiting for a reply. So just curious.

Thanks

[mental4vray]

1. Category applying under - Tier 2 General Migrant
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Centre - Mumbai (North)
4. Date of application - 20th January 2014
5. Date of submission of documents - 20th January 2014
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from - Waiting
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - Waiting
8. Date passport received - Waiting

[suniltalabhaktula]

1. Category applying under - Tier 2 General
2. Country of application - India
3. City of Visa Application Hyderabad
4. Date of application - 27th Jan 2014
5. Date of submission of documents (if different from above). - 29th Jan 2014
6. Date Entry Clearance valid from: waiting
7. Duration for Entry Clearance - waiting
8. Date of passport received - still waiting

They confirmed that it will take 8 - 10 working days. Today ( 10th working day ), I have received an email stating that "In order to assess your visa application we need to carry out further checks. A decision on your application shall be made as soon as we receive the results of our enquiries.
I am afraid it is not possible to tell you exactly when we will receive these results. However we will contact you as soon as a decision has been made." .

What does this mean ? What are the timelines for the completion of the above mentioned inquiries ? How long will it take more for me to receive the visa ?