QUESTION: Have made an application 18 months ago under the skilled worker category with the London Visa Office an am continually monitoring the CIC web-site to view status and application waiting times. I am frustrated to see that these projections are increasing mainly due to my age as I am now 41 and worry about what age I may be if or when residency is granted. Are there any other routes that could be considered i.e. Is it possible to employ the use of any legal organisation to attain work placement and handle the legalities of attaining some kind of temporary work status so as may try to build some foundation for permanent residency. If so can you inform myself of any that you have positive experience of and would recommend. Obviously any other advice would be greatly welcomed as I do want jeopodize the progression of my current application, many thanks and regards.
