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Work Permits UK has announced its targets for how long it should take to process various types of visas. The new standards are as follows:
Work Permits and Sector Based Scheme (SBS)
WP (UK) aims for 70% of applications to be decided within one week of receipt, and 90% within 3 weeks.
Limited Leave to Remain
70% of applications to be decided within four weeks of receipt, and 90% in 9 weeks.
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
50% of applications to be decided within five weeks of receipt and 90% in 14 weeks.
Worker Registration Scheme (WRS)
70% of applications to be decided within two weeks of receipt and 90% in 4 weeks.
