u/semicharmed333

Hi All

Just posting my timelines/details on my application. Thanks to all the posters on here - all the info was super helpful for my application. Hoping this pays it forward.

I've been with the same employer for 5 years. I was initially sponsored for 3 years then extended for a further 2. Before this, I was on a Youth Mobility visa for 2 years.

Initial Skilled Worker Visa Start Date: 2nd September 2021

Application Date: 5th August 2026 (28 days prior to 5 years)

Application Type: Priority

Biometrics Date: 11th August 2026

Approval Date: 16th August 2026 (wasn't expecting this on a Sunday but it was a pleasant surprise)

In terms of documents I submitted the bare minimum.

Documents Submitted:

1. Passport
2. Other evidence of absences from the UK (I exceeded the 30 trip limit on the form). I submitted a PDF copy of my excel file with exit/entry dates, country & reason).
3. E Visa & Sharecode
4. Expired BRP (less than 24 months since expiry)
5. Declaration signed to confirm consent for the Home Office to request verification checks
6. Most recent payslip and bank statement (July statement and payslip dated 31st July). I didn't provide any other months.
7. Scanned copy of both passports (ALL pages). My previous passport expired a couple years back so I sent both.
8. UK Driver's Licence (wasn't mandatory but thought it was a good form of ID).
9. Letter from employer

Good luck to everyone waiting for their outcome!