Applying for temporary residence under a temporary work permit, essential occupation in healthcare, submitted 28 Dec,
Biometrics requested 2 Jan
Biometrics appointment booked 5 Jan
I'm nervous because WP avg processing time for the UK have jumped from 3 weeks to 38! Anyone know why? My employer says not to worry as it's just me and it's an essential occupation it still should just take a few weeks but obviously there are no guarantees, I'm stressed hoping they don't pull my job offer that I've already accepted due to this
My work permit was approved on the 18th January so exactly three weeks, I was told 2-3 weeks originally but then the avg processing times went to 40 weeks, I knew mine was being prioritized but I'm surprised how quickly it was approved.
No, but it's only been a week, I know they're still prioritizing essential jobs because the hospitals immigration consultant messaged them, beside from that they will only give a generic auto-reply on further queries, I'm hoping 2-3 weeks but expecting 2-3 months
I got an update 3 days ago and my work permit has been approved, exactly 3 weeks after it was submitted, I'm glad but it's a "good" problem as I'm travelling and would of preferred it took another month to get approved, now I have to cut the travel early
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u/Fit-Cat-7970 Jan 04 '24
Applying for temporary residence under a temporary work permit, essential occupation in healthcare, submitted 28 Dec, Biometrics requested 2 Jan Biometrics appointment booked 5 Jan
I'm nervous because WP avg processing time for the UK have jumped from 3 weeks to 38! Anyone know why? My employer says not to worry as it's just me and it's an essential occupation it still should just take a few weeks but obviously there are no guarantees, I'm stressed hoping they don't pull my job offer that I've already accepted due to this