Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence Renewal processing times

[adnirb]

Hi,

Is anyone aware of the current sponsor licence renewal processing times and how long it roughly takes from start to finish? My employer's licence runs out in mid-December; they had applies for the renewal in mid-September but have only just received an email from UKVI this week acknowledging receipt of the application and temporarily extending the licence while they carry out a review in advance of making a decision. Does that sound in line with other renewal applications?