**** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)

[Alisaa]

I sent a letter in 9th of Decembers to chase up my application to HO Liverpool, however I have not received any reply to my letter. Royal mail record shows the letter delivered in 15th December .
I don’t think think I could hear anytging back from HO till next year.
Is there anyone else here who applied from early June 2020 which still waiting for HO decision ?

[novalicary]

Ohh..I should really bang my heads now.
After seeing your messgae, I just double checked my letter(email attachment).The last line in the letter is saying
'your children's application also has been approved'

this is the only line they mentioned about childrens application.

This is just mentioned as the last line very close to normal bla blas (data protection act etc).This is why I haven't noticed.

I think people are thinking(at least I was), individual applicantions will get their own letter(may be send to lead applicant's email address).This is what they did during ILR time.

Thank you very much for clarification and leding me in right direction.



Today i received the certificate of registration by post for my child. Certificate is Dated the day of the emailed stating both applicants approved.

Did you get any further information about the ceremony or so?

No, I have not for myself. Have you? Although I have applied for and received On the 24th Of Dec. my dependent’s British Passport.

[mental4vray]

Hi, I have a visa appointment at Luton Enhanced Service Point, does anybody know parking facility here?

They have free parking at Luton Enhanced Service Point.

[aseef935]

Applied on 9th of June, and received my approval Email today. Alhumdulillah
Thanks everyone

[arjay]

Well, after all the trouble we went to, to find and book a biometric appointment, which was in Southampton, far from where we live, they have now cancelled it, because they aren't opening on Saturday 2nd January. Couldn't they have decided that before releasing the appointment date into the system!

I now have to find out if I can get a refund on our return rail tickets, and start searching for a new appointment all over again!!

To be honest, I have to say, we were getting concerned about travelling by public transport to that higher risk covid area.

I did suggest they start using the IDV app again, but that didn't get much traction.

Also note Southampton has been moved to Tier 4 Lockdown just now. Check the latest news. Many more areas have been moved to Tier 4 and some are moved one tier up.

Thanks, That's exactly what we feared would happen.

Our preferred choice (nearest) is Bournemouth (library), but even that is a higher risk than where we live, but is driveable. Though unfortunately I have yet to see an available appointment there, and it only opens 3 days a week.

Well, we managed to get an appointment in Bournemouth, but I see that as of 00.01am tomorrow morning, Bournemouth becomes Tier 4 and where we live becomes Tier 3. So not sure if we will be allowed to travel to the higher Tier 4 location.

No further updates on the UKVCAS site yet.

[CULLINAN]

Bournemouth is already in Tier 4 since last midnight not tomorrow. I believe you can travel for appointments.

[confused_magyar]

Good evening!

Quick question to all of those who applied recently - WHY THERE ARE NO APPOINTMENTS FOR JAAAAAANUARY?


Tried every location I can think of. Please let me know if you have managed to book any place at any date in the next month.

Thank you!

[CULLINAN]

Good evening!

Quick question to all of those who applied recently - WHY THERE ARE NO APPOINTMENTS FOR JAAAAAANUARY?


Tried every location I can think of. Please let me know if you have managed to book any place at any date in the next month.

Thank you!

Check tonight 12:01AM GMT. You will get one for 28th Jan.

[confused_magyar]

Thanks for the advice. Shukriya. Merci. Danke. Grazie Koszonom.

[CULLINAN]

Thanks for the advice. Shukriya. Merci. Danke. Grazie Koszonom.

Shukriya. If appointments do not open right after midnight hang in there, they will open soon after. You should be able to book one for 28th Jan.

[bsc2007]

When there is a discussion about the appointments not being available, does it only refer to the free appointments? I've booked paid appointments yesterday just after midnight thinking that they will disappear. However, I see that many appointments are still available.

If there is a possibility of free appointments, I may consider cancelling the paid appointments (£330 for three people via two different applications).

[CULLINAN]

When there is a discussion about the appointments not being available, does it only refer to the free appointments? I've booked paid appointments yesterday just after midnight thinking that they will disappear. However, I see that many appointments are still available.

If there is a possibility of free appointments, I may consider cancelling the paid appointments (£330 for three people via two different applications).

It is like a gamble. You may cancel but note free appointments are very rare. Also, it gets more difficult when there are more people in the same group/account. Probably easier if someone is alone in one account as would need only 1 slot to be lucky.

Cancel within 48hrs - no refund

Cancel outside 48hrs - £10 admin charge

PS you need to check continuously throughout the day, different locations entering different postcodes.

[bsc2007]

When there is a discussion about the appointments not being available, does it only refer to the free appointments? I've booked paid appointments yesterday just after midnight thinking that they will disappear. However, I see that many appointments are still available.

If there is a possibility of free appointments, I may consider cancelling the paid appointments (£330 for three people via two different applications).

It is like a gamble. You may cancel but note free appointments are very rare. Also, it gets more difficult when there are more people in the same group/account. Probably easier if someone is alone in one account as would need only 1 slot to be lucky.

Cancel within 48hrs - no refund

Cancel outside 48hrs - £10 admin charge

PS you need to check continuously throughout the day, different locations entering different postcodes.

Thanks, I understand now. I would have usually taken the risk, but given your information that free appointments are rare and demand continuous monitoring, I think I will not make any changes now.

My friend also applied yesterday but hasn't booked his appointment yet. His is a one-person T2G extension, and as such has decided to keep trying. I will update here if he gets a free appointment.

[otto8190]

Hi,
Looks like June and July applications are getting results now. Haven't seen any posts recently for applications before June.
Any news on non-spouse August applications?

Best Wishes to all.

[phetherweyt]

Hi,
Looks like June and July applications are getting results now. Haven't seen any posts recently for applications before June.
Any news on non-spouse August applications?

Best Wishes to all.

I don't think you should be comparing application dates or types for any form of forecasting. The approvals are so random they're better than using prime numbers in encryption.

For example, my ILR application was approved on the same day as my biometrics application. My naturalisation application, on the other hand, is currently on 3.5 months.

There have been many that have applied after me and received their approvals and others that have applied before me and are still waiting. If the HO had a standard process to approve applications they would be able to tell you how long you have until approval but I don't think they do OR they fear scruitny so they avoid sharing details.

[CULLINAN]

[CULLINAN]

PM to make a speech @8pm tonight. Most likely England to go into further restrictions/National Lockdown - Downing Street.

Scotland announces March style Lockdown from midnight.

[littlebuns]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask about passport application, but will passport office be working during the upcoming lockdown? About to apply but don't feel comfortable posting important documents now and they sit there for 3-4 months (seemed to be the case during last march and april)

[CR001]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask about passport application, but will passport office be working during the upcoming lockdown? About to apply but don't feel comfortable posting important documents now and they sit there for 3-4 months (seemed to be the case during last march and april)

It isn't the right place, as the topic heading clearly indicates.

Start your own topic please.

[CULLINAN]

PM to make a speech @8pm tonight. Most likely England to go into further restrictions/National Lockdown - Downing Street.

Scotland announces March style Lockdown from midnight.

Confirmed.

[CULLINAN]

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lo ... ay-at-home

[surabhi]

Ohh..I should really bang my heads now.
After seeing your messgae, I just double checked my letter(email attachment).The last line in the letter is saying
'your children's application also has been approved'

this is the only line they mentioned about childrens application.

This is just mentioned as the last line very close to normal bla blas (data protection act etc).This is why I haven't noticed.

I think people are thinking(at least I was), individual applicantions will get their own letter(may be send to lead applicant's email address).This is what they did during ILR time.

Thank you very much for clarification and leding me in right direction.



Today i received the certificate of registration by post for my child. Certificate is Dated the day of the emailed stating both applicants approved.

Did you get any further information about the ceremony or so?

No, I have not for myself. Have you? Although I have applied for and received On the 24th Of Dec. my dependent’s British Passport.

not yet.Still waiting.

[lemar451]

Hi,
I applied for BRITISH naturalisation on 04h January online and paid the fess. Due to corona virus lockdown the only available appointment is on end of January in London.
Iam not sure whether this time period is ok to submit my biometric and document details?. Is my application still valid if i submit my biometric details by end of January
Is there any time limit to submit documents and biometric during these lock down period.
Please advice.

Thanks for you help
LE

[CULLINAN]

Hi,
I applied for BRITISH naturalisation on 04h January online and paid the fess. Due to corona virus lockdown the only available appointment is on end of January in London.
Iam not sure whether this time period is ok to submit my biometric and document details?. Is my application still valid if i submit my biometric details by end of January
Is there any time limit to submit documents and biometric during these lock down period.
Please advice.

Thanks for you help
LE

You have 45 working days after submission to submit biometrics. The deadline will be mentioned on your UKVI account @ further actions page. It is almost 2 months.

[CULLINAN]

I contacted UKVCAS on twitter today: