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SET(M)
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:58 am
by singireddy
Hi
I'm in vulnerable condition as my 14 months old daughter is in India and I came to uk for extension . my visa is expiring on Aug. 4th ^ eligible for ILR(m).there is only standard service which is taking longer .I'm looking for priority service. Any idea when priority service will resume .
Re: Priority service needed
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:02 am
by CR001
What exactly are you applying for? There is no form called 'ILR(M)'. You also state you are applying for an extension, this is completely different to ILR.
Priority and super priority service is currently suspended. No one on the forum knows when it will be available again. UKVI is dealing with an enormous backlog and until this is reduced, it is unlikely that the priority or super priority service will be available.
Note also that the priority and super priority are UKVI service and NOT the UKCVAS biometric centre service.
Zimba wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:59 pm
Priority visa processing service is a VISA SERVICE offered by UKVI. You choose this during application submission and right before the payment stage.
This is NOT related to the appointment booking services offered by UKVCAS or their operations.
Priority visa processing services are NOT offered by UKVI for now, possibly due to a large existing backlog of applications. You should continue with your application using the Standard service for now.
Priority service many NOT resume anytime soon, so do NOT wait and apply if your visa is expiring 
When you apply using the standard service, NO upgrade option is available to change your application to priority later
If you already applied and you're looking to book your appointment with UKVCAS, here is the latest update from UKVCAS:
We are now opening up the booking system in date order to customers who registered with UKVCAS after the 27th March and on and before 30 April 2020. We are continuing to work from the earliest to the most recent registrations as we think this is the fairest and best approach to take.
If you are one of these customers, you will receive an email from us before 4 July 2020 asking you to book an appointment. The email will have full instructions about next actions.
UKVI is changing the way it processes applications in response to COVID-19. This new way of working involves reusing biometrics (fingerprints) that have been recorded in a previous application as part of the process to verify your identity. This will mean that certain customers will not need to attend a Service Point. UKVI are currently working to identify those customers that are eligible to use this new approach.
If you are likely to be eligible for this new process, UKVI has asked us not to invite you for an appointment but to wait for an email which will give you further information and next steps.
We are continuing to invite customers by email that will definitely need to book an appointment at a Service Point.
https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=74833
Re: Priority service needed
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:10 am
by singireddy
Hi
I'm eligible for ILR set(m). is there any way that they can process my application sooner becoz I cant wait 26 weeks . my daughter is missing me .
Re: Priority service needed
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:12 am
by CR001
singireddy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:10 am
is there any way that they can process my application sooner becoz I cant wait 26 weeks . my daughter is missing me .
There is no way to expedite a standard application. You will simply need to wait to hear back from UKVI.
Why did your daughter not return to the UK with you??
Re: Priority service needed
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:17 am
by singireddy
hi
Due to health condition ,she is undergoing treatment in India . Doctors advised its not safe to travel in covid time
Re: Priority service needed
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 2:26 pm
by zimba
singireddy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:10 am
Hi
I'm eligible for ILR set(m). is there any way that they can process my application sooner becoz I cant wait 26 weeks . my daughter is missing me .
There is no priority service. Most people will not need to wait that long. That is just the standard timeframe. Most should get it within 8 weeks after Biometrics