Hi Kazz, Yes, I have been waiting since Feb 2016 and Muzzba has been waiting since Jan 2016 ;( Not sure, if they find any problems, rejecting the application should be easier. Living by that hope. Do keep in touch via this platform, Azbill666 was kind enough to update us all about his successful ...

Hi Ranij, Sorry that you finally decided to opt for depart voluntarily. If your visa expired during your application, sometimes they don't return your passport by post. You might have to contact your local enforcement office and inform about your departing details and you will get your passport at ...

Hi Guys,

Any updates? 8 months of wait this week

Dear Azbill666,

Congratulations !!! and thank you for keeping us posted.

@ Muzzba - no update at all. Decided to pay extra and use the switch service (Post to Premium) but received an email saying that this kind of application is not applicable for the switch service. I then wrote a letter to the caseworker. Received a template response. Its been more than 6 months and I ...

Any update guys?...

Also, following the in-country timelines post there is a user who mentioned about switching to priority from postal option (tier 2 application) I won't mention the user name but you should find it on page 74 of that thread

Dear smb2015, Casa and CR001, I am not sure about the NTL option myself, I have been waiting for a Tier 2 change of employment application for 5 months. I wasn't suggesting but asking if NTL option could be used for this kind of application? :) The webpage https://www.gov.uk/faster-reply-visa ...

Hi Casa, I haven't used the service as yet. Planning to. Its been almost 5 months since the application was submitted (postal). and received the exceptionally complex letter within 3 weeks of the submission date. Not sure if the switch to the priority service will help in this case but 5 months is a ...

Hi Muzzba,

Yes, the helpline says you should withdraw etc.. But there is a service mentioned by the moderator in the forum: https://www.gov.uk/faster-reply-visa-application

The webpage mentions the settlement applications only but the form has the option for NTL (No time limit) application.

@Muzzba - thanks. You have been a support. Will update as we get closer :) @Muzzba - any update? There is a service to switch from postal to priority. £400 per person. Wanted to get your thoughts if switching would make a difference? Or will it still end up as more checks needed (exceptionally ...

Hi Finley333,

Did you finally hear from Home Office? I might switch to premium service after 5 months of waiting via postal service.
I received the exceptionally complex letter. Thinking if it's worth opting for premium service?

Thanks

Thanks Casa.

The webpage is however misleading as it doesn't show the NTL option!

Thanks Casa.

In case of Tier 2 change of employer, is NTL (no time limit) option to select for switching from postal to premium service?

Many thanks

@Muzzba - thanks. You have been a support. Will update as we get closer

@Muzzba - Also, then a letter from the employer will not speed up things?

@Muzzba - Thanks. In that case, the only option only to wait or withdraw ;(

@Muzzba - I think calling the customer number gets us to a general person who has basic access to the database. May be writing to the caseworker actually reminds them of something. However, I read some posts where people have tried writing to the caseworker (no from the employer) with no effect but ...

@Muzzba - Thanks. Expected so. How did your employer intervene? Tried writing to the caseworker by post? Id your employer a new sponsor? Mine is!

@Muzzba - Do you know if there is away to speed up things? Can we move to priority and will it make it any better or a complex case remains complex irrespective? Can the employer intervene and write to the caseworker?

@Muzzba - have realised there is no point calling. Its just for satisfaction and to ascertain if I should look forward to receiving something

@N8net - no reason. Will contact if more information is needed.

Yup, that would be helpful but the other members with similar concerns have not been updating this thread. I am not sure if they have been successful or not. I keep calling UKVI once every two weeks but the response is always the same

Hi muzzba,

Currently on Tier 2 general. The application is for change of employment (initial application).

Applied in Feb 2016, exceptionally complex letter in March 2016 and still waiting for a decision

Hello all,

Any successfully visa outcomes after the exceptionally complex letter? Timelines will be highly appreciated

Many thanks