My IHS charge was partially refunded. Why?

[farazk86]

So I applied for tier 2 priority on 1st of August and am still awaiting for the decision. However I inquired about it yesterday and I was told that my application has bee completed and that my documents have been passed on to the courier services for delivery.

My last tier 2 visa was for 18 months and expiring in May 2019. I paid 300 IHS for that.

My new post is also for 18 months and again I paid 300 for this.

Today a refund of £100 showed up in my account as an IHS refund.

Did they automatically refund the difference? As I paid for this period in my previous application. And I was again charged for these six months in my new application?

My next question is that, based on the partial refund, does that mean that my application was successful? As I am still anxiously waiting for a decision. Does this mean my application was successful?

Thanks

[Frisian]

I heard that they will partially refund you the IHS charge from previous visa automatically if you are lucky, so in my opinion your visa is definitely completed.

[farazk86]

I heard that they will partially refund you the IHS charge from previous visa automatically if you are lucky, so in my opinion your visa is definitely completed.

Thanks for the confirmation, thats what I thought as well.. even paid for priority this time and after 13 working days still havent received a definitive decision =/ so you resort to hints like this refund one to determine the outcome of ones visa