Tier 2 (General)
Waiting times
This page sets out our standards for processing applications in the skilled worker category (Tier 2 General).
Our service standards set out how quickly we aim to decide applications for living in the United Kingdom as a sponsored skilled worker. The standard for applications made under an employment route, of which tier 2 (General) is a part, is that we will decide 75% of applications within four weeks.
If you have applied using the premium postal service, see Urgent applications for more information.