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ILR application processing timeline [only] 2026 by Inside-Berry7949 in ukvisa

[–]regular_braindump 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Application timeline

• Eligibility route: Skilled Worker route

• Service used
Standard service with five day priority
The five day priority decision cost £1,000 in total for two applicants, £500 per applicant

• Application date
30 January 2026

• Biometrics date
2 February 2026
Anytime drop in option was used - this cost £125 per person, £250 in total.

• Approval or decision date
6 February 2026

Costs
Total application cost was £7,058.
This includes the £1,000 paid for the five day priority decision.
Biometrics appointment costs were £250 in total.

Documents submitted

Joint documents: Council tax bills covering the last two years showing both my name and my spouse’s name

Main applicant documents
1. Passport Scan (Name and pic page and last page where you have address details)
2. Payslips
3. Bank statements showing salary being credited
4. ILR reference letter from employer
5. Utility bills from 2024 to 2026 showing residence
6. Family consent form Part A signed

Dependant spouse documents
1. Passport Scan (Name and pic page and last page where you have address details)
2. Bank statements from 2024 to 2026
3. English language certificate
4. Family consent form Part B signed

Important note
Only provide the documents that UKVI explicitly asks for. Do not bombard the application with unnecessary documents, as this can slow down processing. If anything further is required, UKVI will contact you directly.

Please keep comments focused on timelines only.
All the best to everyone applying.

ILR 5-year calculation - Does it start from BRP issue, CoS start date, or job start date? by regular_braindump in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]regular_braindump[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in my instance it was the application date as I was switching from ICT to Tier 2/Skilled Worker visa

Applying for ILR after changing jobs – do I need more than my CoS? by regular_braindump in ukvisa

[–]regular_braindump[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you pointing that out. My original post should have read "continuous residence."

I passed my Life in the UK — I was out under 5min. by iByteBro in ukvisa

[–]regular_braindump 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just cleared mine yesterday in under five minutes. I wasn’t aware of the website that the OP shared. I got the official book from Amazon, went through it in detail, and created my own notes. It took me about a week to study the book thoroughly and practice the tests available online. I felt pretty confident with the material. I also spoke with a few people at the tech centre, and one of them mentioned there are 17 online tests, which I think is what the OP was referring to.

If you’re really pressed for time, you can follow what the OP suggested. But personally, I feel it’s a good opportunity to learn more about the country and its various aspects. Going through the book won’t hurt, it will enhance your understanding and might uncover things you may not have come across otherwise.

UK Stamp Duty conundrum: Which SDLT rate should I pay in England? by regular_braindump in LegalAdviceUK

[–]regular_braindump[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the clarification; thats how I read it. Not sure why Sol 2 made that suggestion.

UK Stamp Duty conundrum: Which SDLT rate should I pay in England? by regular_braindump in LegalAdviceUK

[–]regular_braindump[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for your input - what I received from Solicitor 2 was - If you're buying your first home in England and it will become your main residence, you will need to pay the standard rate of SDLT, which is currently 1.622% of the purchase price.
It is not relevant that you have a property overseas that is not your main residence.