How to check the application status of a UK Skilled Worker Visa?

How to check the application status of a UK Skilled Worker Visa?

You can check the application status of a UK Skilled Worker Visa by two methods: online and offline.

 

• Online: You can visit the UK government website, enter the reference number, and get the status
• Offline: You can contact the UKVI and provide the necessary details and get the information

 

What is the process to check the application status of a UK Skilled Worker Visa?

The process to check the status of a UK Skilled Worker Visa application is given below.

 

Checking your in-country UK Skilled Worker Visa application status

You can check the status of an in-country UK Skilled Worker Visa application by visiting the GOV.UK for any additional information. To get a decision on the visa application, contact the UKVI on the weekdays during working hours.

 

Checking out of the country UK Skilled Worker Visa application status

You can check the status of an out of the country UK Skilled Worker Visa application status via the following methods:

 

UKVI website

You can check the status of the application on the UKVI website. You have to pay a charge of £2.74 to receive an email with the visa decision. It generally takes around 2 days to get a response from the UKVI.

 

TLS contact website

You can check the status on the TLS contact website by choosing the ‘track option’ that will show the status of your UK Skilled Worker Visa application.

 

VFS website

You can select the location of your UK Skilled Worker Visa application centre on the website to track the application and get the status.

 

By telephone

You can contact the UKVI and ask questions regarding the status of your UK Skilled Worker Visa application. This service is available only during working hours on week days.

 

What is the processing time for a UK Skilled Worker Visa application?

The processing time for a UK Skilled Worker application is based on whether you are applying to come to the UK or continue staying in the UK.

 

UK Skilled Worker Visa applications applied while staying in the UK

If you want to continue staying in the UK for a temporary period, it takes around 8 weeks to process a UK Skilled Worker Visa application.

 

UK Skilled Worker Visa applications made while staying outside the UK

If you are planning to migrate to the UK with a UK Skilled Worker Visa, it takes around 3 to process the visa application.

 

How can the UK Skilled Worker Visa application process be fastened?

You can pay an additional fee for premium processing that will help you receive a faster decision on your UK Skilled Worker Visa application. There are 2 premium processing options that are available:

 

• Priority service
• Super priority service

 

Priority service

If you pay an additional cost for a priority service, then you can receive a visa decision within 5 work days.

 

Super priority service

If you pay an additional cost for a super-priority service, then you can receive a visa decision within 2 work days.

 

What can delay a UK Skilled Worker Visa application?

If your UK Skilled Worker Visa application is without any errors and carefully drafted, a decision will be given without any hassle. But, if your UK Skilled Worker Visa application has more complexities or is incomplete, then you may need to wait for a longer time to get a decision. If your UK Skilled Worker Visa application is delayed, you will receive a letter regarding the next step of action that will be taken.

 

Reasons for a delay in the UK Skilled Worker Visa

Your UK Skilled Worker Visa application might be delayed for various reasons. They include:

 

• More number of applications at the UKVI
• Lack of sufficient supporting documentation
• Attending the mandatory interview
• Other personal reasons like criminal history or breaching previous immigration laws

 

You will be requested to meet any additional requirements if there is anything lacking in the visa application to process it. Sign up with Y-Axis to get expert advice to help you with your visa application process.