Tier 2 Visa delay - 43 days

[syedmidnightmoongaze]

[quote=maks123 post_id=1539938 time=1506331057 user_id=179664]
Seriously, we wrote them several emails and tried multiple phone calls and they have no clue about the application progress. I don't mind waiting but I have other commitments in other countries and I need my passport back for it at least. Do you know if we can ask for the passports back and send them again when the decision is made? Is there any provision like this? It may sound lame but they don't understand our situation. Keep posted if you get any news about your application. Cheers!!

I don't know about the policy of getting your passport back. I have called and emailed them so many times but of no use! Will post if I get any updates.
Good luck mate

[Fantomaz01]

Hi All,

I applied for Tier 2 general on May 05. On the same day, I got a sms saying that my application was forwarded to UKVI. After that, I did not receive any update. Today (June 07), I got an email: "Your online application has been received in Sheffield, UK. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer...."

It took more than one month to send my app?! Is there anyone having a similar issue?

Hey HIENNGO,

What was a result of your visa application? Did you get at the end visa?

thanks,

Kings Regard

[syedmidnightmoongaze]

Hi vsharma , Maks any updates?

[maks123]

Hey syedmidnightmoongaze,
No updates at all. My sponsor wrote again to the high commission and UK home office from London but there is just no reply on anything.
Any news from your end?

[syedmidnightmoongaze]

Hey syedmidnightmoongaze,
No updates at all. My sponsor wrote again to the high commission and UK home office from London but there is just no reply on anything.
Any news from your end?

Nothing here as well. Have done so many escalations but of no use! What's d last option?And how much more time do they want?

[vsharma1986]

Hi Syed,

No, I have received any response. Did escalation as well but no update.
Please suggest.

Regards,
Vsharma

[maks123]

They can take as much time as they want but should either return our passports back till they make a decision or give us a precise update on where it is. Technically speaking, holding our passports back is illegal.
Earlier, we wrote to the parliament and home office but as usual they are so irritating and useless people that they don't even have the courtesy to reply back.
We are planning to withdraw our application. We are done with their nonsense and this entire story is going to newspaper for the world to know.
Keep posted in case you have any updates.
Cheers!!

[deepakkalra5]

Maks sorry ro read your story. Which country are you applying from. Is the clinical trial for a pharmaceutical company, a University or a hospital? what documents did you submit?

[syedmidnightmoongaze]

They can take as much time as they want but should either return our passports back till they make a decision or give us a precise update on where it is. Technically speaking, holding our passports back is illegal.
Earlier, we wrote to the parliament and home office but as usual they are so irritating and useless people that they don't even have the courtesy to reply back.
We are planning to withdraw our application. We are done with their nonsense and this entire story is going to newspaper for the world to know.
Keep posted in case you have any updates.
Cheers!!

I am also thinking about withdrawing my application but will wait for a few more weeks!!!!

[maks123]

Refused, as expected - got our passports back. Although negative, its a sigh of relief.
Good luck guys.

[CR001]

Refused, as expected - got our passports back. Although negative, its a sigh of relief.
Good luck guys.

What was the reason for refusal?

[syedmidnightmoongaze]

Hi Maks and Vsharma

Got my visa today.

Regards

[meryam]

hi
when have you applied which month and how long was you waiting for ?
thanks

[vsharma1986]

Hi Maks and Vsharma

Got my visa today.

Regards

Congratulations Syed.
I hope I get my visa soon

[Haryho]

Guys, if you've attach a letter from the sponsoring company explicitly explaining the duties of your job in your application and Org chart for example,
would that help the caseworker to make a same day decision?

[CR001]

Guys, if you've attach a letter from the sponsoring company explicitly explaining the duties of your job in your application and Org chart for example,
would that help the caseworker to make a same day decision?

This topic is for delay for applications outside the UK mostly. Please continue in your existing topic you already have.

[vsharma1986]

Hi All,

Its been 3 months and 5 days since I applied for Tier 2 visa however, my visa application is in pending status. I received message from UKVI that my application is not straight forward and they will take more time on it. My COS is valid for 3 months and its validity will finish on 15th Nov.

I don't know when will i get response from UKVI. What if they don't respond till 15th Nov.

What should I do in this case. Please suggest.

Thanks
Vsharma

[extremedelay2017]

Hi All,

Its been 3 months and 5 days since I applied for Tier 2 visa however, my visa application is in pending status. I received message from UKVI that my application is not straight forward and they will take more time on it. My COS is valid for 3 months and its validity will finish on 15th Nov.

I don't know when will i get response from UKVI. What if they don't respond till 15th Nov.

What should I do in this case. Please suggest.

Thanks
Vsharma

Is there a way to engage a lawyer / immigration expert who can legally ask UKVI about the status ?

[sptula]

Hi All,

Its been 3 months and 5 days since I applied for Tier 2 visa however, my visa application is in pending status. I received message from UKVI that my application is not straight forward and they will take more time on it. My COS is valid for 3 months and its validity will finish on 15th Nov.

I don't know when will i get response from UKVI. What if they don't respond till 15th Nov.

What should I do in this case. Please suggest.

Thanks
Vsharma

Hello, May I ask if they have provided you the reason why your application is not straight forward
Also where did you apply outside UK or within UK ?

[mangaworms]

May I ask when you finally got you visa last year? I am facing a horrible delay in Istanbul.

I have applied tier 2 general on April 28 from Istanbul-Turkey and still waiting like you. If anyone get visa, please comment here.