Delay in Tier2 General(Restricted) visa issuance

[Raj5394]

Hi,
I have applied for Tier2 general(Restricted) visa on 6thApril,2018 along with my dependents(husband and son). It has been 10 working days and I am still to hear from UKVI. When I call them they are unable to give any concrete information. They would just say its still under decision.

My husband is currently on ICT and me and my son are ICT dependents. My company sponsored me for Tier2 general in restricted category and the CoS specifies about the RLMT conducted. We also opted for document check at VFS to ensure all documents needed are submitted.

Now I fail to understand the delay. Any advise would be helpful.

Thanks,
Raj.

[Chiku3]

Hi ,
Even I applied on 6th April 2018 tier 2 dependant visa. I have not received yet. May I know whether you received any information.

[sptula]

Hi,
I have applied for Tier2 general(Restricted) visa on 6thApril,2018 along with my dependents(husband and son). It has been 10 working days and I am still to hear from UKVI. When I call them they are unable to give any concrete information. They would just say its still under decision.

My husband is currently on ICT and me and my son are ICT dependents. My company sponsored me for Tier2 general in restricted category and the CoS specifies about the RLMT conducted. We also opted for document check at VFS to ensure all documents needed are submitted.

Now I fail to understand the delay. Any advise would be helpful.

Thanks,
Raj.

What services have you opted for ? Priority or Standard ?

[sptula]

we have been told within our company that currently UK high commission is busy and delays are expected in visa approvals ... this is due to peak period and increased volume of Visitor & Student visas

Priority visas are still being processed within timelines

[Raj5394]

Hi Sptula,
I applied for priority service so taking into account their 5 days processing period it should have been done by 13th April. However, I have still not received any communication from them apart from a mail that says its still under decision.

Hi Chiku,
No I have no information on my visa yet. I applied on priority. How about yourself?

Thanks,
Raj.

[Plabber_123]

Which city did you guys apply from? I applied from Mumbai today via priority service. There were a loot of people applying for visit visas as well. Was hoping to get it by the end of the week but seeing this thread I dont think I will. Thankfully I did not book my flight tickets yet.

[Raj5394]

My visa submission city was Bangalore and issuing centre is Chennai. I called UKVI customer centre today and it is still under the decision.

[Plabber_123]

My visa submission city was Bangalore and issuing centre is Chennai. I called UKVI customer centre today and it is still under the decision.

Hi, How do you know where your issuing center is?

[anilisanil]

My visa submission city was Bangalore and issuing centre is Chennai. I called UKVI customer centre today and it is still under the decision.

You should start to worry if you did not get the visa by 27th.

Current processing time is 15 working days at max.

[Raj5394]

Hi Plabber,
When you start your visa application, they first ask for visa issuance centre, there you can select from various cities like I did Chennai.

Hi Anilsanil,
In my CoS, I had incorrect date of birth which, has been mentioned as a sponsor note in CoS. Could it be the reason I am seeing this delay. It has been 13th day already and I cant stop worrying. I have opted for sms service at VFS. Should the sms come before 27th or after?

Thanks,
Raj.

[SG_1]

Any Update on the Visa? I took the SMS service last but haven't received any updates till now.

[Plabber_123]

Just a quick update. I applied for the visa on Monday (23rd April) from Mumbai India via the priority service. Received an update on the 24th of April (yesterday) that the electronic application had reached Sheffeld, UK and was being prepared for consideration by an entry clearance officer.

[SG_1]

Thanks. Keep us posted in case there are any additional updates.

[sujisiva]

This is sujatha. I too applied tier2 g dependent visa for me and my two kids at 6th April 2018. I got mail that our passport has been received at UK making center last week 18 Apr. While we call today uk visa, they send already to vfs center. Still not getting any SMS. :cry any update pls let me know

[Raj5394]

Hi Sujatha,
Which city did you submit your application from? Did you apply for a priority service or standard ?
I applied on priority on 6th April from Bangalore centre and its still under decision.

I would suggest you goto VFS centre and check, sometimes the sms service is not very prompt.
Thanks,
Raj.

[ashishkm]

Hi Plabber,
When you start your visa application, they first ask for visa issuance centre, there you can select from various cities like I did Chennai.

Hi Anilsanil,
In my CoS, I had incorrect date of birth which, has been mentioned as a sponsor note in CoS. Could it be the reason I am seeing this delay. It has been 13th day already and I cant stop worrying. I have opted for sms service at VFS. Should the sms come before 27th or after?

Thanks,
Raj.

Hi Raj

I hope you got your VISA? I too have 2 errors in my RCoS and corrected by my sponsor on Sponsor Note. Would that mean VISA officer double checks with sponsor before stamping? is that the reason for delay

Thanks
Ashish

[Raj5394]

Hi Ashish,
I have still not got my visa.
Ususally when UKVI wants to double check on sponsor notes they would contact sponsoring company.I have checked with my sponsoring company and they have not got any mails till date.

Its my 14th day of application submision. Keeping my fingers crossed !

Good luck to you too.

Raj.

[ashishkm]

[quote=Raj5394 post_id=1627065 time=1524710430 user_id=193351]
Hi Ashish,
I have still not got my visa.
Ususally when UKVI wants to double check on sponsor notes they would contact sponsoring company.I have checked with my sponsoring company and they have not got any mails till date.

Its my 14th day of application submision. Keeping my fingers crossed !

Good luck to you too.

Raj.
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I think 15 days is what the cutoff, I am sure you will get you VISA this week or definetly in the first half of next week. Dont worry. My best wishes to you.
PLease do inform once you receive it

[sujisiva]

Hi Sujatha,
Which city did you submit your application from? Did you apply for a priority service or standard ?
I applied on priority on 6th April from Bangalore centre and its still under decision.

I would suggest you goto VFS centre and check, sometimes the sms service is not very prompt.
Thanks,
Raj.

Hi Raj,
Thanks for your concern. I have applied standard visa and chennai center. Did u get visa?today is 15th working day..I plan to go to vfs center..will see..as per process, they would have send SMS. .still nothing

Thanks
Sujatha

[ashishkm]

Hi Ashish,
I have still not got my visa.
Ususally when UKVI wants to double check on sponsor notes they would contact sponsoring company.I have checked with my sponsoring company and they have not got any mails till date.

Its my 14th day of application submision. Keeping my fingers crossed !

Good luck to you too.

Raj.

March 2018 stats

PBS Tier 2
Most applications are processed within 15 days.

Number of days to process application 2 days 3 days 5 days 10 days 15 days
% of applications decided 6% 33% 47% 79% 100%

I think 15 days is what Max they take, I am sure you will get you VISA this week or definitely in the first half of next week. Don't worry. My best wishes to you.
Please do inform once you receive it

[SG_1]

Any updates Guys? Applied last week on priority. Joining date is May 10, looks difficult as I read all the posts.

[SG_1]

Got my visa this morning. Submitted on priority last Saturday.

[ashishkm]

Got my visa this morning. Submitted on priority last Saturday.

Lovely news SG, my best wishes and happy journey
What is the additional fee for priority? and can we pay it by cash or card in VFS?

[Plabber_123]

Got my visa this morning. Submitted on priority last Saturday.

Congratulations. Did you get an email the previous day that your application was decided from the embassy/high commission or just on the day off from VFS asking you to collect your passport.

[SG_1]

Thanks Ashish. Priority fee is roughly around GBP 200.