Tier 4 Visa Priority Service?

Hi everyone,

I'm a Mexican student who is applying for a Tier 4 Visa. I already have my CAS number, all the necessary documents and the appointment at the embassy (this Monday). I'm currently working and might need to travel the next two months to south america for work reasons. For this I need my passport and would like to get it back, after I hand it in, as soon as possible. I saw that there is the option to pay for a priority service, this is where my question comes in: the priority service applies to the Tier 4 visa? I ask this because on the VFSGlobal webpage (http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/Mexico/engli ... vices.html) it says:

Who can apply?

This service is available for all visa categories with the exception of: Tier 1 exceptional talent, Settlement, EEA Family Permit and Overseas and Commonwealth visa applications. EEA Family Permit applicants are not required to purchase priority services. EEA Family Permit applications are considered priority, free of any additional charge

But on the service payment page the description of the priority service states:

The Home Office will expedite the processing of your visa application and return of your documents. Customers may request this service if they are applying for a visitor visa (excluding student visas) and have travelled without difficulty in the last five years to one of the following countries: UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or a Schengen country.

Has someone used the Priority service for a Tier 4 visa? Is the possibility of it applying to a Tier 4 visa country specific?

Thank you,
Victor

Hi,

I'm now facing the same problem with you. Do you mind to share with me how did it go in the end?

I have paid the priority service fee even though I saw 'excluding student visa' and I'm just hoping they can process my visa faster.

Hi,

In the end I did not payed the priority service. But when I was at the embassy for the interview they told me that it does apply for the Tier 4 Visa. Several friends used it successfully to get their visa. It took for them like 1 week. In may case, without the priority service it took like 4 weeks.

Hope you get yours soon!

Thank you:D that helps a lot!

I applied for the priority service for Tier 4 visa and got my passport today (in four working days). So yeah the priority service is worth if you do not want to wait for 3-4 weeks for a decision.

However I would like to know if anyone else got their visa stamped for the full duration of the course? I was expecting the stamp (vignette) would be just for 30 days and I would receive a letter stating the details for collection of the residence permit from the post office. I applied for a PhD course and my visa sticker on the passport if valid for next 4 years and 4 months. Did someone else get the visa stamped for the full duration too??

atifh1187 wrote:I applied for the priority service for Tier 4 visa and got my passport today (in four working days). So yeah the priority service is worth if you do not want to wait for 3-4 weeks for a decision.

However I would like to know if anyone else got their visa stamped for the full duration of the course? I was expecting the stamp (vignette) would be just for 30 days and I would receive a letter stating the details for collection of the residence permit from the post office. I applied for a PhD course and my visa sticker on the passport if valid for next 4 years and 4 months. Did someone else get the visa stamped for the full duration too??

Hi! The priority service sounds promising! I've sent my application for Tier 4 Visa 2 days ago, using the priority service and am now waiting for a result. I'll let you know if I get the same results as you (Duration and stamp wise!)

Which country are you applying from?

Kind Regards

Btwentyone wrote:

atifh1187 wrote:I applied for the priority service for Tier 4 visa and got my passport today (in four working days). So yeah the priority service is worth if you do not want to wait for 3-4 weeks for a decision.

However I would like to know if anyone else got their visa stamped for the full duration of the course? I was expecting the stamp (vignette) would be just for 30 days and I would receive a letter stating the details for collection of the residence permit from the post office. I applied for a PhD course and my visa sticker on the passport if valid for next 4 years and 4 months. Did someone else get the visa stamped for the full duration too??

Hi! The priority service sounds promising! I've sent my application for Tier 4 Visa 2 days ago, using the priority service and am now waiting for a result. I'll let you know if I get the same results as you (Duration and stamp wise!)

Which country are you applying from?

Kind Regards

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