Time required for increase unrestricted CoS allocation

[vasanth.dream]

Hi ,

Cos type is UCOS right ?? I am in UK. yeah I need to make sure SOC and once they get COS allocation.
is any issue comes if job code change. please advice.

[dragon098]

Vasanth,

If your going with new employer then yes you need UCoS but you would need RMLT. Make sure you company does a proper RMLT, please do read other people who had issues with RMLT. Make sure everything goes smoothly.

[JG12345]

Apologies for responding late
I believe my employer got UCOS in just less than 30 days

Thanks

[vasanth.dream]

Hi Guys,

Still my employer didn't get UCOS yet, it been 32 working days finished they requested on oct 12 but still no response. is any way to chase them could you please advice on this.

Thanks ,
Vasanth

[JG12345]

Hi Guys,

Still my employer didn't get UCOS yet, it been 32 working days finished they requested on oct 12 but still no response. is any way to chase them could you please advice on this.

Thanks ,
Vasanth

Hi Vasant
I'd suggest you ask your employer to drop an email and call requesting it urgently
Avoid using any dates but the fact that you need to travel as would like UCOS asap

Thanks
Jibin

[vasanth.dream]

Hi All,

Still, my employer didn't get any response from UKVI,they tried to reach them but couldn't.
is any other way to get update about on UCOS allocation. appreciate your advice and suggestions on this.

Thanks
Vasanth

[JG12345]

Hi Vasant

They are usually very quick to respond.
Have you tried calling them ?

Please make sure you are using the right email address and phone number.

I can dig these out tonight if you are not sure

Thanks

[vasanth.dream]

Hi ,

we calling them this number 0300 123 2241 and mail id is
BusinessHelpdesk@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.
please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks
Vasanth

[vasanth.dream]

Hi All,

Is any other contact number for UKVI to get an update about UCOS allocation.
could you please support and advice on this.

Thanks
Vasanth

[Mahir1108]

I am also waiting for the UCoS. The company requested the UCoS on 15th Nov still no reply yet. Lets see how many days they will take.

[vasanth.dream]

Hi Mahir,

Mine one they requested on oct 13. still no update.
I am Really worried and afraid about this. I hope will get soon.

Thanks
Vasanth

[JG12345]

Hi ,

we calling them this number 0300 123 2241 and mail id is
BusinessHelpdesk@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.
please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks
Vasanth

Hi Vasanth

I believe the email address is the right one but unfortunately I can't confirm the number

I have asked a friend but have not had a response yet
I will keep trying

Thanks

[aziznurani]

Hi

We have applied on 14th Nov'16 with their "new priority service" paying £200 but still no response.. Have emailed them and called their general enquiry but no joy yet

[aziznurani]

Hi All

Just to share that we have received COS and finally we managed to assign it and applied for visa. It took around 20 days (14 Nov'16 to 5 Dec'16) and they didn't even send any email or letter, it was just showing there as unused COS in SMS.

Thanks

[geet_k]

Hi All

Just to share that we have received COS and finally we managed to assign it and applied for visa. It took around 20 days (14 Nov'16 to 5 Dec'16) and they didn't even send any email or letter, it was just showing there as unused COS in SMS.

Thanks

Was this using the priority service?

[aziznurani]

yes it was priority service, but still took almost 3 weeks

[manish112]

Hi Guys,

We cannot reach the priority service number. It is engaged all the time.

Have you been having the same issue?

[sabi27]

Hi Guys,

I and 2 of my colleagues are in the same boat as most of you guys are.

We have exactly one week left on our visa. Our employer have submitted CoS allocation application via premium service paying £200 on 5th of this month. It has been a week but CoS allocation does not show in SMS system.

They have send them many emails chasing the case but no luck. They have also done a whole lot of rounds calling/trying calling them but no luck so far.

As per our HR, HO is not answering, saying or confirming to any query, information, request they have made so far.

Any other suggestions?

Best Regards,

[gmng]

Hi Everyone,

Need some urgent help/advise please.

My visa is expiring in end of Feb 2017 and my new employer already requested a UCOS increase on 20/12/2016 but its been over 2 weeks and no allocation. Tried calling them but not much of a help, its mostly coming busy. My employer is thinking of using the new priority service. I wanted to check on a few things before taking that route -

• - If we can put the already raised UCOS in priority service or would it be a new UCOS increase request in priority service?
  
  - Would the request date of requested UCOS will still remain 20/12/2016 or would it change to new date on which put in priority service?
  
  - Is the turnaround for COS allocation really 5 working days? Has anyone used this service recently?
  
  - Whats the turnaround for COS allocation we are seeing around this time of the year using priority and normal service?

Also I am a little confused about this COS. Is this type of COS (unrestricted) also need to be submitted before 5th of the month to be allocated in the month cycle? Or can be applied any time? Also would these COS be considered in Jan 11th allocation meeting? My case is a switch of employer.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards.

[flower2013]

Hi Sabi and Vasanth,

Did you received your CoS now?? Please provide an update on your situation.
Thanks

[sabi27]

Hi Sabi and Vasanth,

Did you received your CoS now?? Please provide an update on your situation.
Thanks

Hi Flower,

I am still waiting for our COS allocation in SMS. IT has been 12 days (10 working days) since we had requested via priority service. We have sent number of emails and called them but no luck. Apparently, the number used for purchasing premium service is now saying they only take money for the service and they cannot do anything regarding the allocation of COS.

Our visas are expiring on Friday 20th Jan. We are now thinking to submit our visa application on Thursday without COS.

[flower2013]

Hi sabi,

Do ask your employer to send an urgent email to business help desk. We did that on thrusday last week and they have provided us with the CoS now. Ask your employer to say it is very urgent. They will definitely act on it

[gmng]

Hi sabi,

Do ask your employer to send an urgent email to business help desk. We did that on thrusday last week and they have provided us with the CoS now. Ask your employer to say it is very urgent. They will definitely act on it

When did your employer requested for COS allocation? Also is your a switch of employer extension or extension with the same employer?

[flower2013]

We requested for renewal on 02 December. This is an extension

[gmng]

We requested for renewal on 02 December. This is an extension

Could you please confirm the email address, is it this one Email: BusinessHelpdesk@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk