In-country skilled worker visa application timelines

[WishChand]

Hello Chand,

Sure will let you know. Have you applied using priority also?

Thanks

No Sid, mine is Standard application.. Does it takes long time ??

[gingergarlic]

1. Type of application: Switching to Tier 2 General
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : Tier 1 Post Study Work
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 20/01/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 15/01/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 16/01/2014
7. Date payment debited: 16/01/2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: Not Sure
10. Biometric letter received: 30-01-2014 (Dated 27-01-2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 01-02-2014
12. Date of approval: 27-02-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 28-02-2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Still Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Still Waiting

[thecoolsatya]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 ICT Long Term Staff extension
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from : Extension Application
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 27/03/14
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 07/02/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 10/02/2014
7. Date payment debited: 12/02/2014
8. Payment mode : Cheque
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 17/02/2014 (Dated 13/02/2014)
10. Biometric letter received: 17/02/2014 (Dated 13/02/2014)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 18-02-2014
12. Date of approval: 26-02-2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 27-02-2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 26/02/2014
15. Date BRP received: 28/02/2014

[ravenik45]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 1 Post Study Work
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 14 March 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 23 January 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 24 January 2014
7. Date payment debited: 26 January 2014
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 30 January 2014 (letter date: 26-Jan)
10. Biometric letter received: 1 February 2014 (letter date: 30-Jan)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 3 February 2014
12. Date of approval: 5 March 2014 (letter date: 1 March 2014)
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 5 March 2014 (letter date: 1 March 2014)
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 1 March 2014
15. Date BRP received: 5 March 2014

Quite a backlog from UKBA this time, compared to the ones who applied on December and January....

[karim_9876]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 1 PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 Feb 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 19 Feb 2014 (Online Application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 20 Feb 2014 (Special Delivery)
7. Date payment debited: 19 Feb 2014 (Online Payment)
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 25 Feb 2014 (dated: 21 Feb)
10. Biometric letter received: 25 Feb 2014 (dated: 21 Feb)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25 Feb 2014
12. Date of approval (approval letter): 8 Mar 2014 (Saturday!)
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 11 Mar 2014
14. Date new BRP received: waiting

[DSK12]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Priority postal
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from :Tier 2
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Sep,2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 04/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 05/03/2014
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 07/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 08/03/2014
12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

[pshk]

1. Type of application: Tier 2
2. Switching from Tier 1 PSW to Tier 2 General
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11 Jan 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 6 January 2014 (By post)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 8 January 2014
7. Date payment debited: 9 January 2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 10 January 2014
10. Biometric letter received: 10 January 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 16 January 2014
12. Date of approval: 24 January 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 30 January 2014 (by Second Class mail)
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 24 January 2014
15. Date BRP received: 7 February 2014 (missed delivery earlier in the week)

I used a legal service - application form/CoS check.
I enclosed bank statements of my ISA account, degree certificate, 3months payslips and a letter from my employer, on top of my passport and old BRP.
To receive your BRP, you have to be present at the address you put on your application form. You cannot make DXSecure re-delivery to another address.

[karim_9876]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 1 PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 Feb 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 19 Feb 2014 (Online Application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 20 Feb 2014 (Special Delivery)
7. Date payment debited: 19 Feb 2014 (Online Payment)
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 25 Feb 2014 (dated: 21 Feb)
10. Biometric letter received: 25 Feb 2014 (dated: 21 Feb)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25 Feb 2014
12. Date of approval (approval letter): 8 Mar 2014 (Saturday!)
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 11 Mar 2014
14. Date new BRP received: waiting

14. Date new BRP received: 13-Feb-2014 (By ACTIVELY calling DX Delivery and setting up a delivery time)

You should not wait for the BRP to come to you. Given the poor and absolute rubbish DX Delivery is, they will probably not deliver your BRP until the 7th working day.

The main number is an automated one and it will ask you for a tracking number which you don't have, so instead call the general enquiries number 0844 371 3335 and it will ask you to enter a landline number to determine your area. Tell them you have a delivery 'from the home office' and they will transfer you to the relevant office to deal with your query.

For the London area the direct number is 0800 019 7847.

Call this number and give them your surname and post code, ask for your tracking number and set up a delivery time.

For next day delivery you need to schedule a delivery BEFORE 6pm.

Hope this help, good luck!!

[DSK12]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Priority postal
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from :Tier 2
3. Date of expiry of current leave: Sep,2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted: 04/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 05/03/2014
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 07/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 08/03/2014
12. Date of approval: Waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: Waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

BRP received: 12/03/2014

[psw2009]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Priority postal
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from :Tier 2
3. Date of expiry of current leave: July,2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted(online): 13/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 13/03/2014
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received:13/03/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 14/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14/03/2014
12. Date of approval: 19/03/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/03/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

[ash1122]

1. Type of application: Tier 2
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from :PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 20 March,2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted(online): 10/02/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 11/02/2014
7. Date payment debited:11/02/2014
8. Payment mode :debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:17/02/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 17/02/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 19/02/2014
12. Date of approval: waiting
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting


Is there anyone who has given Biometric on 19/02/14 got the approval yet ?

I have not applied for the priority service.

[psw2009]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Priority postal
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from :Tier 2
3. Date of expiry of current leave: July,2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: None
5. Date application posted(online): 13/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 13/03/2014
7. Date payment debited:
8. Payment mode :
9. Acknowledgement letter received:13/03/2014
10. Biometric letter received: 14/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14/03/2014
12. Date of approval: 19/03/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/03/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: Waiting
15. Date BRP received: Waiting

BRP received 20-03-2014

[ash1122]

Hi Sid, I have also given my biometrics on 19th Feb. Waiting for home office to reply. Expecting reply next week Tuesday or Wednesday. Please update incase you hear anything from home office. Looking forward to hear form you. thanks.

Hi Chand,

I gave the biometrics on 19th Feb but have not heard a reply yet. Did you get a reply or approval ?

Please let me know.

[jordan2311]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 PEO
2. If switching, category changing (extension) from :Tier 2
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 15th April 2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 19/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 19/03/2014
7. Date payment debited: 13/03/2014
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 21/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 19/03/2014
12. Date of approval: 19/03/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 19/03/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 29/04/2017
15. Date BRP received: 21/03/2014

[ashu.doc]

1. Type of application: Change of employer / Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: october 2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 01
5. Date application posted: 06/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 07/03/2014
7. Date payment debited: 11/03/2014
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 13/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14/03/2014
12. Date of approval: 21/03/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25/03/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 21/03/2014
15. Date BRP received: 25/03/2014

Thanks

[oxana777]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 1 PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 Feb 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 19 Feb 2014 (Online Application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 20 Feb 2014 (Special Delivery)
7. Date payment debited: 19 Feb 2014 (Online Payment)
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 25 Feb 2014 (dated: 21 Feb)
10. Biometric letter received: 25 Feb 2014 (dated: 21 Feb)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25 Feb 2014
12. Date of approval (approval letter): 8 Mar 2014 (Saturday!)
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 11 Mar 2014
14. Date new BRP received: waiting

14. Date new BRP received: 13-Feb-2014 (By ACTIVELY calling DX Delivery and setting up a delivery time)

You should not wait for the BRP to come to you. Given the poor and absolute rubbish DX Delivery is, they will probably not deliver your BRP until the 7th working day.

The main number is an automated one and it will ask you for a tracking number which you don't have, so instead call the general enquiries number 0844 371 3335 and it will ask you to enter a landline number to determine your area. Tell them you have a delivery 'from the home office' and they will transfer you to the relevant office to deal with your query.

For the London area the direct number is 0800 019 7847.

Call this number and give them your surname and post code, ask for your tracking number and set up a delivery time.

For next day delivery you need to schedule a delivery BEFORE 6pm.

Hope this help, good luck!!

Was that a priority postal? I have received my acknowledgment letter but no letter to go go and do biometrics

[oxana777]

1. Type of application: Change of employer / Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: october 2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 01
5. Date application posted: 06/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 07/03/2014
7. Date payment debited: 11/03/2014
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 13/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14/03/2014
12. Date of approval: 21/03/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25/03/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 21/03/2014
15. Date BRP received: 25/03/2014

Is that a priority postal application?

Thanks

[ashu.doc]

1. Type of application: Change of employer / Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: october 2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 01
5. Date application posted: 06/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 07/03/2014
7. Date payment debited: 11/03/2014
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 13/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14/03/2014
12. Date of approval: 21/03/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25/03/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 21/03/2014
15. Date BRP received: 25/03/2014

Is that a priority postal application?

Thanks

Yes its a postal application

[karim_9876]

1. Type of application: Switching
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: Tier 1 PSW
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 28 Feb 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 19 Feb 2014 (Online Application)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 20 Feb 2014 (Special Delivery)
7. Date payment debited: 19 Feb 2014 (Online Payment)
8. Payment mode : Debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 25 Feb 2014 (dated: 21 Feb)
10. Biometric letter received: 25 Feb 2014 (dated: 21 Feb)
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25 Feb 2014
12. Date of approval (approval letter): 8 Mar 2014 (Saturday!)
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 11 Mar 2014
14. Date new BRP received: waiting

14. Date new BRP received: 13-Feb-2014 (By ACTIVELY calling DX Delivery and setting up a delivery time)

You should not wait for the BRP to come to you. Given the poor and absolute rubbish DX Delivery is, they will probably not deliver your BRP until the 7th working day.

The main number is an automated one and it will ask you for a tracking number which you don't have, so instead call the general enquiries number 0844 371 3335 and it will ask you to enter a landline number to determine your area. Tell them you have a delivery 'from the home office' and they will transfer you to the relevant office to deal with your query.

For the London area the direct number is 0800 019 7847.

Call this number and give them your surname and post code, ask for your tracking number and set up a delivery time.

For next day delivery you need to schedule a delivery BEFORE 6pm.

Hope this help, good luck!!

Was that a priority postal? I have received my acknowledgment letter but no letter to go go and do biometrics

No not priority just normal postal

Sometimes the biometric invitation letter takes some time to come.

When did you get your ack. letter?

[oxana777]

1. Type of application: Change of employer / Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: october 2015
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 01
5. Date application posted: 06/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 07/03/2014
7. Date payment debited: 11/03/2014
8. Payment mode : debit card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 13/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 14/03/2014
12. Date of approval: 21/03/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25/03/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 21/03/2014
15. Date BRP received: 25/03/2014

Is that a priority postal application?

Thanks

Yes its a postal application

postal or priority postal? these are two different things

[oxana777]

Was that a priority postal? I have received my acknowledgment letter but no letter to go go and do biometrics[/quote]

No not priority just normal postal

Sometimes the biometric invitation letter takes some time to come.

When did you get your ack. letter?[/quote]

oh, I had my ack letter about two weeks ago!! I am a bit worried now!

[Wasim85]

1. Type of application: Tier 2 Normal postal application
2. If switching, category changing (extension) from :Tier 4(Doctoral Extension Scheme)
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 12th September 2014
4. Number of dependents applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 10/03/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 11/03/2014
7. Date payment debited: 12/03/2014
8. Payment mode : Debit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received:
10. Biometric letter received: 15/03/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrollment: 15/03/2014
12. Date of approval: 27/03/2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 29/03/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid to: 19/05/2017
15. Date BRP received: 03/04/2014. After missing once, received on re-delivery.

[jfchiro]

1. Type of application: Tier2 PBS General w/switching employers and extending (via regular post)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from:n/a
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 26/02/2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time:3
5. Date application posted: 17/2/2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 18/02/2014
7. Date payment debited: 06/03/2014 & 18/03/2014
8. Payment mode : Credit Card/Cheque
9. Acknowledgement letter received: never got one
10. Biometric letter received: 01/4/2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 01/4/2014
12. Date of approval: never got one
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 09/4/2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 10/3/2017
15. Date BRP received: 09/4/2014

[jamesjosephp]

1. Type of application: Extending (Tier 2 ICT)
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: NA
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 29th April 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 24th March 2014
6. Date application received at UKBA: 25th March 2014
7. Date payment debited: 24th March 2014
8. Payment mode : Online
9. Acknowledgement letter received: None
10. Biometric letter received: 29th March 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 31st March 2014
12. Date of approval: 2nd April 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 10th April 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 29th April 2014
15. Date BRP received: 9th April 2014

[ratapita]

Here is my time line:

1. Type of application: Extending
2. If switching, category changing (switching) from -
3. Date of expiry of current leave: 11 April 2014
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date CoS Assigned- 05 March 2014
5. Date application posted: 17 March 2014 - Special Delivery by 1pm next day
6. Date application received at UKBA: 18 March 2014
7. Date payment debited: 19 March 2014
8. Payment mode : Credit Card
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 21 March 2014
10. Biometric letter received: 22 March 2014
11. Date of biometrics enrolment: 25 March 2014
12. Date of approval: 01 April 2014
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 03 April 2014
14. Date (new) leave to remain valid from: 01 April 2014
15. Date BRP received: 16 April 2015 ( After re-scheduling from the usual SecureDX missed ( undated) delivery!)