COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS * (Discuss here ONLY)

recoba2020 · Post by **recoba2020** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 7:50 pm

Finally thanks God !!! just received my approval. Thank you all group members for your great support.

bizman · Post by **bizman** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:53 pm

Congrats and all the best

TF1 · Post by **TF1** » Sat Jan 30, 2021 3:29 pm

Hi All,

Just wanted to ask about other applicants' experience who applied for Naturalisation towards the end of October 2020. From the timelines, it seems as though the application processing has really slowed down/stopped since the January lockdown (perhaps due to limited staffing). The last approvals some weeks back were from around 26th/27th October submission but since then approvals are only coming for people who applied in June/July (perhaps UKVI is trying to clear up the really old cases). Just wondering if anyone has any further information on what is going on and whether processing speed is likely to improve in February.

Also, if the Home Office system shows the application status as 'In Progress', does it mean it is being actively considered by a caseworker or that it is still in a queue. Any thoughts?

Many thanks.

bizman · Post by **bizman** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:05 pm

How did you know that the application is in progress. On which home office system did you see that please

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:06 pm

bizman wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:05 pm
How did you know that the application is in progress. On which home office system did you see that please

You can not see that. Possibly OP meant something else.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:26 pm

New Service Point opened
We are delighted to let you know that we have opened a brand-new Service Point in:
Liverpool

https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=56249

bizman · Post by **bizman** » Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:02 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:06 pm

bizman wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:05 pm
How did you know that the application is in progress. On which home office system did you see that please
You can not see that. Possibly OP meant something else.

I was wondering about this

kgnot · Post by **kgnot** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 7:20 am

People I received a letter for approval and I have to wait another one where the Home Office sends a certificate to my council and I have to book a ceremony.
But I am waiting this letter for more then 1 month. Is this normal or is this COvid fakedemic disrupting things? Do you experience similar delays? Will this be solved by end of February do you think?

TF1 · Post by **TF1** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:43 am

Hi,

bizman wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:02 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:06 pm

bizman wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 31, 2021 2:05 pm
How did you know that the application is in progress. On which home office system did you see that please
You can not see that. Possibly OP meant something else.
I was wondering about this

The Home Office mentioned in an email that the application is progressing in the system so that made me wonder if it is now being considered by a case worker or could it mean it is still in queue.

phetherweyt · Post by **phetherweyt** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 12:57 pm

TF1 wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 01, 2021 9:43 am
Hi,

The Home Office mentioned in an email that the application is progressing in the system so that made me wonder if it is now being considered by a case worker or could it mean it is still in queue.

Could mean anything. Some were told that their case has not yet been assigned to a case worker and others received a response saying that it is in progress. Neither one is an indication on how long it will take before you receive your approval.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:07 am

Suggestion for booking biometrics appointments, might be helpful to new users:

You have 45 working days to book an appointment (excluding Sat/Sun) after online submission. These days biometrics appointments are running at a 28 days lag i.e. you get an appointment for the 28th day unless you get to find an earlier cancellation.

My suggestion:
1) Login UKVCAS booking system 12 AM GMT to look for appointments.

2) Look for different centres and locations if you are willing to travel.

3) Look continuously for 3/4 days regularly (after submission and before booking a slot) to find an earlier cancellation or free appointments during the day/after midnight. For free appointments look especially between 6am-9am in the morning.

4) If you fail and can not find any earlier cancellations or free appointments for next 3/4 days after submission, book one logging in at 12 AM midnight GMT. You will get one for the 28th day (has to be a week day for better availability). If the 28th day is a Sat/Sun, availability will be almost nil.

I would suggest you try your luck for 3/4 days before you book one. Once you book an appointment, you will not be able to see any more availability.

Potatoes831 · Post by **Potatoes831** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:29 am

Hi everyone ,
I got free appointment next month but I didn’t get any email confirmation.
Shall I contact or need to wait ?
Thanks

Post by **CULLINAN** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:00 pm

Potatoes831 wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:29 am
Hi everyone ,
I got free appointment next month but I didn’t get any email confirmation.
Shall I contact or need to wait ?
Thanks

Email can take few hours to reach also. You should receive an email with the appointment confirmation QR code. Check your junk folder also.

Potatoes831 · Post by **Potatoes831** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 3:27 pm

Thanks
I spoke to Ukvcas after call straight away got email.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Sat Feb 06, 2021 3:30 pm

https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=74833

5th Feb 2021 update.

Cure123 · Post by **Cure123** » Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:51 pm

Hi everyone, I applied in September and I made in person appointment. However I have received the email below, anyone can advise me if they know what does this means. Has anyone received such email and their decision wasn't delayed

We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible.

This is because it is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision.

We expect to make a decision on your application as soon as possible, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible.

Yours sincerely

Managed Migration Support Team

Home Office

herrrr · Post by **herrrr** » Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:39 pm

Hi All

I have a biometric appointment in almost 3 weeks away, but just wondered if anyone is in the same situation. The appointment I booked is at an enhanced service point so it automatically has the document checking service included (didn’t book it for the extra service it’s the only one available at the time). When I tried to self-submit the documents on UKVCAS a few days ago, there was a notification message saying the documents won’t be submitted until they are checked, if you purchased a document checking service. I could still press the submit button so I pressed it anyway.

I also went to the document checking service information page on UKVCAS, it suggests:

Please note: We have introduced the option to submit your uploaded documents to UKVI before your appointment takes place. If you choose to submit your documents and you have purchased document checking, we will perform the document checking process before the submission.

To use this service you must upload your documents through our website at least 2 working days before your appointment date.

Does this mean the documents will be checked at the backstage and still get submitted before my appointment- the thing is, now I can’t tell if they are submitted or not. Don’t think the staff will let me know before my appointment.

@CULLINAN suggested patience at this stage - obviously patience didn’t last very long in me!

phetherweyt · Post by **phetherweyt** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 12:21 pm

Cure123 wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:51 pm
Hi everyone, I applied in September and I made in person appointment. However I have received the email below, anyone can advise me if they know what does this means. Has anyone received such email and their decision wasn't delayed

Based on my experience, there's an automatic workflow that triggers this email based on the number of days (remaining or passed).

This means that you are now an official member of the "What is going on with my application club!"

This only thing you now know about your application is that you've officially passed the 5 month mark and you can now count the days till you're at 6 months and you have every right to contact them and ask for an update.

Cure123 · Post by **Cure123** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:12 pm

phetherweyt wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 11, 2021 12:21 pm

Cure123 wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:51 pm
Hi everyone, I applied in September and I made in person appointment. However I have received the email below, anyone can advise me if they know what does this means. Has anyone received such email and their decision wasn't delayed

Based on my experience, there's an automatic workflow that triggers this email based on the number of days (remaining or passed).

This means that you are now an official member of the "What is going on with my application club!"

This only thing you now know about your application is that you've officially passed the 5 month mark and you can now count the days till you're at 6 months and you have every right to contact them and ask for an update.

Many thanks for your reply phetherweyt. Did you get a decision if you don't mind me asking and when did you apply.

Thank you very much

phetherweyt · Post by **phetherweyt** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:54 pm

Cure123 wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:12 pm

Many thanks for your reply phetherweyt. Did you get a decision if you don't mind me asking and when did you apply.

Thank you very much

I applied on the 11th of August, received a response on the 12th and did my biometrics on the 14th of September.

Still waiting on a decision.

phetherweyt · Post by **phetherweyt** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:23 pm

So I just checked and I'm now past the 6 month mark.
I contacted the home office number and they were told they cannot provide an update on applications and to just file a complaint.

He said I should email complaints@homeoffice.gov.uk

I also found out that it's exactly the same as this:

https://www.ukvi-complaints.homeoffice.gov.uk/reason

It can take up 20 working days to get a response so that's another month to your 6 months.

Cure123 · Post by **Cure123** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:20 pm

phetherweyt wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:23 pm
So I just checked and I'm now past the 6 month mark.
I contacted the home office number and they were told they cannot provide an update on applications and to just file a complaint.

He said I should email complaints@homeoffice.gov.uk

I also found out that it's exactly the same as this:

https://www.ukvi-complaints.homeoffice.gov.uk/reason

It can take up 20 working days to get a response so that's another month to your 6 months.

Thank you for sharing this with us, please keep us posted.

Zimbo2Brits · Post by **Zimbo2Brits** » Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:16 am

My application has now reached the 6 month mark.

I just emailed them if they do not approve I’m going to have to get my local MP involved.

bizman · Post by **bizman** » Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:40 pm

I can not honestly understand why there is no consistency and uniformity in the decision timelines. How can people be allowed to wait endlesslessly beyond 6 months after paying exorbitant fees for application. It’s not fair to say the least and unfortunately there nothing, absolutely nothing anyone can do than to just escalate through phone calls or emails which doesn’t work most times.

Zimbo2Brits · Post by **Zimbo2Brits** » Wed Feb 17, 2021 12:22 pm

Zimbo2Brits wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:16 am
My application has now reached the 6 month mark. I just emailed them if they do not approve I’m going to have to get my local MP involved.

I emailed on Monday and this is the response I got

Good afternoon,

Your application is with a caseworker and is currently being considered. Unfortunately I can not give you a timeframe but if your caseworker requires any further information they will contact you.

Kind regards

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