I received my endorsement letter a month ago and I’m starting my stage-2 application.
Given that this is going to be a big move for me (with kid, job, etc), I want to give myself ample time to prepare for it. I plan to spend a few months in 2024 to travel in the UK and determine the location for the move, ensure a smooth transition for my kid/wife/job, then do the actual move by the end of 2024 or even early 2025.
My passport allows me to travel in the UK, so I’m thinking for the application: “Date you plan to arrive in the UK”, if I can put in late 2024 or early 2025. Is it going to be too far out?
I wonder if someone has been in similar situations. Any input is highly appreciated.
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. I got my endorsement in April 2022 and when they asked when I wanted to enter the UK in my stage 2 application, I filled Feb 2023. And that is exactly what was put on the vignette.
Everything went well. The only thing you will face is that your BRP might not be available at the post office that you chose when you enter the UK. You just need to contact the home office and they will deliver to your house at no cost.
Also your time starts reading from when you enter the UK
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That’s great. Thanks very much @oladayo_leggo!
A followup questions about dependents: Do you know if I can postpone their visa application till after we spend some time in the UK, say, by mid 2024? I don’t see any time constraints for dependents on gov.uk so I assume this is fine, but want to make sure. Thanks.
not sure i get your Question. Are you asking if your dependant can apply after yu?
@Francisca_Chiedu yes. I will apply now. They will apply mid next year when we are sure about the move.
yes. you can apply for them whenever you want. The only primary applicant is time-bound.
Hey @galabing im in the exact same situation that you were when you created this post. I don’t plan to move atleast for the next 9-12 months (if possible). Im just about to apply for stage 2 - can I mention my date of travel to the UK to be about ~10 months away from today? How was your experience? Did you face any issues? Could you pls share your dates? I.e. date when the endorsement was received, date of stage 2 application, entry date mentioned in the form and visa start date mentioned on the vignette.
Thanks much!!
Sure happy to help:
endorsement received on 4 Aug 2023
stage-2 application submitted on 4 Oct 2023
entry date on the application: I originally put in June 2024 but was informed that it can only be 3 months out maximum, so I changed it to Jan 2024
visa start date: Jan 2024
Based on my experience you will not be able to have it start 10 months out. You have to have the visa start earlier, make a trip to the UK to pick up the card. The card will give you ample time for the final move.
Who informed you that your start date can only be 3 month. Maybe there is a rule change but i someone who date was 9 months.
From the UK Decision Making Centre. Not sure if it was a recent change.
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Thanks @galabing - Do you mean you had put June 2024 in the visa application that you had submitted and then Home Office / VFS asked you to change it and resubmit the application again?
I was asked for a new date in email, no need to resubmit application.
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