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

Post by CULLINAN » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:11 pm

I submitted my application on 22nd June and submitted my biometrics via IDV only route on 28th Aug. I am still waiting.
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Post by Human1212 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:12 pm

I submitted my application on 20th AUG and submitted my biometrics via IDV only route on 5th Sep. waiting
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Post by Motherofcorgis » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:13 pm

@CULLINAN
I submitted my application on 20 June and submitted biometrics via the IDV only on 30 August. I am still waiting.

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Post by aseef935 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:49 pm

Application submitted on 9th of June and IDV done on 4th of September... Now I booked the appointment in person! Will update you the outcome

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Post by Vidit32 » Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:51 pm

Application on 15th April 20

IDV submission on 26th Aug 20

Received a generic response confirming application has been received and aim to process within 6 months- on 10th Sep 20

Still waiting....

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Post by enisozkan » Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:10 pm

I submitted my application on the 30th of April and submitted my biometrics via (IDV only) on the 04 of September. I am still waiting.“

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Post by swagill » Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:19 pm

I submitted my application on the 10th of June and submitted my biometrics via (IDV only) on the 04 of September

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Post by Alisaa » Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:34 am

I submitted my application on (6th of June) and submitted my biometrics via ( IDV only) route on (27th August). I am still waiting for approval.

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Post by Alisaa » Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:55 am

I have just booked a free appointment for next week. Not sure if I’ve made a right decision 🙄 . As I have mentioned above I submitted my application through IDV app already .

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Post by obormot » Wed Sep 16, 2020 3:59 am

Application submitted on (28 of August), biometrics submitted via (IDV only) route on (7 of September). Still waiting for approval.

Applicant is over 70 (they state they would prioritise IDV invitations for people over 70)

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Post by PJUKVIS » Wed Sep 16, 2020 6:44 am

Applied for naturalisation (spouse of UK Citizen) - 3/5/20
Biometrics reuse via IDV App - 26/8/20
Decision received by email - 15/9/20

Good luck everyone else! It’s been a pleasure checking this forum for the past 5 years. Thanks for all your help.

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Post by CULLINAN » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:31 am

Thank you all those who responded. Just for an idea, as of 830am today, around 25 members reported (both in ILR and BC forum) who submitted via IDV app only are waiting. Only 1 member reported waiting via the appointment only. Lets wait and see how the trend evolves.
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Post by EvanEdinger » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:38 am

Submitted via IDV app on 28/08.
Still waiting

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Post by CULLINAN » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:39 am

At least the evidence shows that majority of the IDV applicants are still waiting. We all are in together.
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Post by CULLINAN » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:45 am

There are MANY FREE appointments in Landsdowne Croydon 22nd Sep onwards. Anyone in urgent need of a decision may book it.
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Post by nyk1981 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:48 am

@CULLINAN

My wife and I submitted biometric on 31st Aug via IDV and still waiting.

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Post by onyx_ng » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:38 am

I submitted my application on the 29th of July and submitted my biometrics via IDV only on the 31st of August. I am still waiting for approval.

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Post by null1639 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:51 am

I submitted my application on May 18th and submitted my biometrics via IDV only on Aug 26th. I am still waiting for approval.

I booked free appointment tomorrow morning to resubmit. Has anyone done double submission IDV + Appointment ? Will they reject if we mention we have submitted via IDV ?

UKVCAS seems to be confident with their IDV system so they don’t suggest applicant to book appointment unless requested by UKVI. They confirmed by phone that my application has been received and sent to UKVI. Any re-submission will only be duplication and may slow the process.

Although I personally think IDV and appointments are 2 different queue and it does seem IDV queue is quite long hence delay...
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Post by soul_mickey » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:52 am

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.
me: IDV submitted 29 Aug

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Post by offgreg » Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:56 am

Submitted a face image via the app on 29th August and got an approval this Monday, 14th September

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Post by joe2jube » Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:04 am

Hello everyone
I submitted my application on 15/06/20 and verification via idv on 08/09/20 still waiting

Have booked a free appointment for 22/09/20 hoping for a speedy decision

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Post by CR001 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:07 am

joe2jube wrote:
Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:04 am
Hello everyone
I submitted my application on 15/06/20 and verification via idv on 08/09/20 still waiting

Have booked a free appointment for 22/09/20 hoping for a speedy decision
This topic is ONLY for those who have applied for British Citizenship. You appear to have applied for FLR(M). Please do not post in this thread as it only creates confusion as citizenship laws and process is completely different and separate to FLR(M).
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Application Type : FLR(M)
Application Submitted online on: 15/06/2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: Pending... No invite to IDV app, but am eligible for reuse
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): 28/07/2020 email from FLRMvalidate@homeoffice .gov.uk requesting for signed consent form.
Sent same day through email
Invited for idv : not yet
Decision Email: No
Decision Letter Received on: not yet
BRP Card Received on: Not yet
Decision: Pending
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Post by Goldfinger1 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:26 am

CULLINAN wrote:
Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:31 am
Thank you all those who responded. Just for an idea, as of 830am today, around 25 members reported (both in ILR and BC forum) who submitted via IDV app only are waiting. Only 1 member reported waiting via the appointment only. Lets wait and see how the trend evolves.
I applied on the 3rd of June and opted out of the biometrics and went for an appointment in Croydon on the 19th August but I am still waiting... I must be cursed, everyone who went for an appointment seem to have got their decisions

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Post by CULLINAN » Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:39 am

Goldfinger1 wrote:
Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:26 am
CULLINAN wrote:
Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:31 am
Thank you all those who responded. Just for an idea, as of 830am today, around 25 members reported (both in ILR and BC forum) who submitted via IDV app only are waiting. Only 1 member reported waiting via the appointment only. Lets wait and see how the trend evolves.
I applied on the 3rd of June and opted out of the biometrics and went for an appointment in Croydon on the 19th August but I am still waiting... I must be cursed, everyone who went for an appointment seem to have got their decisions
Dont worry. I think there are many others also. You are not alone. You shall soon succeed.
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Post by CULLINAN » Wed Sep 16, 2020 10:41 am

null1639 wrote:
Wed Sep 16, 2020 8:51 am
I submitted my application on May 18th and submitted my biometrics via IDV only on Aug 26th. I am still waiting for approval.

I booked free appointment tomorrow morning to resubmit. Has anyone done double submission IDV + Appointment ? Will they reject if we mention we have submitted via IDV ?

UKVCAS seems to be confident with their IDV system so they don’t suggest applicant to book appointment unless requested by UKVI. They confirmed by phone that my application has been received and sent to UKVI. Any re-submission will only be duplication and may slow the process.

Although I personally think IDV and appointments are 2 different queue and it does seem IDV queue is quite long hence delay...
Many have done it successfully. If you wish to choose dual submission, it will not harm your application. It only may benefit you. If you are in urgent need of a decision, you can test your luck via appointment now also.
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