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

Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:03 am

@Ritchie12

You can write to HO for an update after 6 months lapse i.e. 23rd Sep.
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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:10 am

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Just to make you feel little better, I have seen many cases when applicants contacted HO after 6 months lapse and their decisions were sent right after. Good luck.
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Re: **** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)

Post by null1639 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:15 am

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I disagree.i have been checking for the past 4 days consistently. I haven't seen any free appointment. I have a theory UKVCAS is deciding to move to the IDV and charge the many for the walk in appointments and that's a disservice to the many and country as a whole.

Don't get me wrong, making the appointment options available after IDV submission doesn't ensure you will get the free slot. I'm sure they can do better
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Yes I also think free biometrics will be directed to IDV with risk of longer waiting time for approval. Whereas if we want quicker decision (next day for premium), we will have to pay for appointments.

I called UKVCAS again yesterday as I was sooo tempted to pay for premium lounge appointment to speed up the process. The IDV team said DON’T book as the docs have been submitted via IDV to UKVI so there is nothing I can do at this stage than wait. It’s double work for them if we submit twice via IDV and appointment. That’s what they said on the phone...

I will give another week. if I don’t hear anything until Friday, I will definitely book appointment. At this stage, all of us including the IDV team can only guess how the new system works..

Note : I am Tier 2 + 1 year ILR Applied 18 May IDV 26 Aug Waiting for Approval

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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:20 am

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Many people are waiting including myself. Only a few have been very lucky to get quick decisions. Stay patient, we all will get decisions soon.
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Post by null1639 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:34 am

CULLINAN wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:20 am
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Many people are waiting including myself. Only a few have been very lucky to get quick decisions. Stay patient, we all will get decisions soon.
@cullinan yes hope so ! When did you submit your application and IDV ?

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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:35 am

null1639 wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:34 am
CULLINAN wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:20 am
@null1639

Many people are waiting including myself. Only a few have been very lucky to get quick decisions. Stay patient, we all will get decisions soon.
@cullinan yes hope so ! When did you submit your application and IDV ?
22nd June and 28th Aug respectively.
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Post by skasyap » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:45 am

CULLINAN wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:20 am
@null1639

Many people are waiting including myself. Only a few have been very lucky to get quick decisions. Stay patient, we all will get decisions soon.
@CULLIAN

I completely understand your point and I was also patiently waiting hence why did not bother opting out from IDV App. But looking at how incompetent UKVI process is where people are getting approval when they applied way after so many of us and doing biometric at centre getting approval but not via IDV.
I understand all cases are different but looking at approval rate here and Twitter, it seems either due to lack of resources to process IDV submission which is causing delay or it is definitely not as functional as biometric submitted at centre.
Nevertheless, I got free appointment so worth giving a try and see what happens.

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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:53 am

@skasyap

Some also got quick decisions via IDV app route and some are still waiting after attending biometrics appointment also. Having said that, if you got a free appointment and are willing to attend etc, its good to test your luck.
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Post by null1639 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:28 am

I just notice there are many free appointments in croydon. I just booked mine too for Thurs, see what happens. Will keep you guys updated

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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:41 am

Morning! Everyone who has applied up to the 4th September should have received an invitation to either use the IDV app or book an appointment. If there are any issues please send us a DM, we will be responding to all DMs until 5pm. Thanks - NW - UKVCAS tweet
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Post by ebyj007 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:22 am

Updating my application timeline here if it helps someone.

Stage1 application to tech nation- 03rd July
Endoresement date:- 07th July
Stage2 Switch from Tier 2 application date:- 21st July
Biometrics reuse mail:- 6th August
Access to IDV App :- 04th September
Submission of docs and verification on IDV:- 04th September
Physical Appointment lansdowne road Croydon:- 11th September (6pm)
Application Successful Email: 15th September(11AM)
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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:47 am

There is an appointment available at croydon today at 2pm (I know its very short notice) for £110 if someone wants to book on urgent basis.
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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:57 am

Free appointments are going up quickly. As of the time of this post, Monday 21st Sep 9am FREE slot available at Landsdowne Road Croydon.
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Post by obormot » Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:54 pm

One week ago, all appointments in Glasgow were at least £110. Now there are free appointments available (even early in the morning and late in the day)..
We did the app though, so I am not sure we need to also book an appointment.. Seems a bit extreme..

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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:57 pm

Just to get an idea. How many of you are waiting who purely submitted biometrics via the IDV app alone during 17th Aug - 31st Aug irrespective of the date of application??
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Post by null1639 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:04 pm

IDV submitted Aug26th - Still waiting for approval

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Post by Lespa » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:11 pm

IDV - 24th Aug

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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:12 pm

I submitted mine on 28th Aug via IDV, still waiting.

Anyone responding please do NOT post in timeline format. This is not intended as timeline style posts. I am just trying to figure out how many are still waiting after 2/3 weeks of purely IDV submission.
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Post by heyaheya » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:19 pm

idv 26th august and my application was 04.may.2020. hope we hear back soon .many thanks.

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Post by skasyap » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:22 pm

CULLINAN wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 7:57 pm
Just to get an idea. How many of you are waiting who purely submitted biometrics via the IDV app alone during 17th Aug - 31st Aug irrespective of the date of application??
27th of August

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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:27 pm

Let me rephrase my question for a better comparison:

How many of you are waiting who purely submitted biometrics via:

the IDV app alone
or
UKVCAS in person alone

during 17th Aug - 31st Aug irrespective of the date of application??

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Post by Jeannot88 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:37 pm

Application submitted 31/05/2020.
IDV app submission 27/08/2020.

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Post by heyaheya » Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:52 pm

CULLINAN wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:12 pm
I submitted mine on 28th Aug via IDV, still waiting.

Anyone responding please do NOT post in timeline format. This is not intended as timeline style posts. I am just trying to figure out how many are still waiting after 2/3 weeks of purely IDV submission.
I submitted mine on 26th Aug via IDV, no reply yet.

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Post by DreamerInDarkness » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:05 pm

Is there anyone (applied after 4 September) who is able to book biometrics appointment or use the IDV app?

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Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:07 pm

Let me put forward a question for comparison for those who submitted biometrics in the last 2-4 weeks.

How many of you are waiting who purely submitted biometrics via:

the IDV app ONLY

or

UKVCAS in person ONLY

during 17th Aug - 31st Aug irrespective of the date of application??

Please post as: “I submitted my application on (date) and submitted my biometrics via (UKVCAS only or IDV only) route on (date). I am still waiting.”

NO TIMELINE style posts please.
No dual submission posts.
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