COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS * (Discuss here ONLY)

swagill · Post by **swagill** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:23 pm

I have submitted application for naturalisation on 1st of June. As far as I can assess biometric appointment for me could be delay beyond August/Sept .

My question is : Can I travel outside UK for two weeks and book my biometric appointment once I return back? or I can’t?

I know that for naturalisation application once biometric are submitted one can travel outside UK but how about someone travel outside before biometric and upon arrival schedule biometric appointment accordingly.

Post by **CR001** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:42 pm

swagill wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:23 pm
I have submitted application for naturalisation on 1st of June. As far as I can assess biometric appointment for me could be delay beyond August/Sept .

My question is : Can I travel outside UK for two weeks and book my biometric appointment once I return back? or I can’t?

I know that for naturalisation application once biometric are submitted one can travel outside UK but how about someone travel outside before biometric and upon arrival schedule biometric appointment accordingly.

You are free to travel.

hgvhgvh · Post by **hgvhgvh** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:19 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:42 pm

swagill wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:23 pm
I have submitted application for naturalisation on 1st of June. As far as I can assess biometric appointment for me could be delay beyond August/Sept .

My question is : Can I travel outside UK for two weeks and book my biometric appointment once I return back? or I can’t?

I know that for naturalisation application once biometric are submitted one can travel outside UK but how about someone travel outside before biometric and upon arrival schedule biometric appointment accordingly.
You are free to travel.

Shall he declare such extra trips in his UKVCAS "upload document" session while waiting for the biometric appointment?

Post by **alterhase58** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:26 pm

hgvhgvh wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:19 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:42 pm

swagill wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:23 pm
I have submitted application for naturalisation on 1st of June. As far as I can assess biometric appointment for me could be delay beyond August/Sept .

My question is : Can I travel outside UK for two weeks and book my biometric appointment once I return back? or I can’t?

I know that for naturalisation application once biometric are submitted one can travel outside UK but how about someone travel outside before biometric and upon arrival schedule biometric appointment accordingly.
You are free to travel.
Shall he declare such extra trips in his UKVCAS "upload document" session while waiting for the biometric appointment?

No - your application date is the day you submit/pay - NOT the biometrics appointment.

grosvenorave · Post by **grosvenorave** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:42 pm

Cost Manager wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:52 am
There are no appointments available whatsoever. I am trying since 7 am in the morning. I guess we need to wait till further announcement

There already was an announcement, which you didn't read fully. Appointments will be made available in the order of application date, i.e. if you sent your application in early April you'll be able to book an appointment soon, but if you submitted last week you'll wait for awhile. That's the gist of it anyway.

hgvhgvh · Post by **hgvhgvh** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 9:52 pm

grosvenorave wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:42 pm

Cost Manager wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:52 am
There are no appointments available whatsoever. I am trying since 7 am in the morning. I guess we need to wait till further announcement
There already was an announcement, which you didn't read fully. Appointments will be made available in the order of application date, i.e. if you sent your application in early April you'll be able to book an appointment soon, but if you submitted last week you'll wait for awhile. That's the gist of it anyway.

To be honest I think the announcement of June 19th was changed overnight. Initially it was pretty confusing, now they have amended it and it seems to make more sense indeed.

adatitan · Post by **adatitan** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:58 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:42 pm

swagill wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:23 pm
I have submitted application for naturalisation on 1st of June. As far as I can assess biometric appointment for me could be delay beyond August/Sept .

My question is : Can I travel outside UK for two weeks and book my biometric appointment once I return back? or I can’t?

I know that for naturalisation application once biometric are submitted one can travel outside UK but how about someone travel outside before biometric and upon arrival schedule biometric appointment accordingly.
You are free to travel.

I have an appointment for naturalisation very soon. My question is can I travel overseas after attending the biometrics appointment? When I have to be back in the UK? after receiving the confirmation letter because I have to return my BRP card in 5 days? So whenever I receive confirmation, I have to be back in 5 days?

Post by **CR001** » Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:00 pm

adatitan wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:58 pm
I have an appointment for naturalisation very soon. My question is can I travel overseas after attending the biometrics appointment? When I have to be back in the UK? after receiving the confirmation letter because I have to return my BRP card in 5 days? So whenever I receive confirmation, I have to be back in 5 days?

You are free to travel. The brp only has to be returned AFTER you have attended your ceremony. That is the point you become British.

Make sure someone checks your post as ho could ask for any information or original documents.

swagill · Post by **swagill** » Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:35 am

CR001 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:42 pm

swagill wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 3:23 pm
I have submitted application for naturalisation on 1st of June. As far as I can assess biometric appointment for me could be delay beyond August/Sept .

My question is : Can I travel outside UK for two weeks and book my biometric appointment once I return back? or I can’t?

I know that for naturalisation application once biometric are submitted one can travel outside UK but how about someone travel outside before biometric and upon arrival schedule biometric appointment accordingly.
You are free to travel.

CR001 Thanks !

I would like thanks casa , zampa and CR001 for providing valuable information throughout this forum. I have been using this platform for my ILR , children naturalisation and spouse visa(all successful in 2019) and did not required any kind of external help(immigration lawyers). And provided right information regarding UKVI application processes and protocols. I am in debts to this forum and to all the active contributors. Hats of to all of you!!! Thanks

londuk1 · Post by **londuk1** » Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:02 am

Has anyone managed to book an appointment these days? Did anyone get an email invitation to book an appointment?

Naphtha · Post by **Naphtha** » Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:13 am

londuk1 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:02 am
Has anyone managed to book an appointment these days? Did anyone get an email invitation to book an appointment?

Is it even possible to book an appointment without the invite though? I have been checking every hour for the last few days and I have seen no availability in any place.

Pazol Azel · Post by **Pazol Azel** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 10:00 am

londuk1 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:02 am
Has anyone managed to book an appointment these days? Did anyone get an email invitation to book an appointment?

I haven't and I didn't (online application submitted 15th April).

Post by **zimba** » Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:54 pm

Naphtha wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:13 am

londuk1 wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 25, 2020 11:02 am
Has anyone managed to book an appointment these days? Did anyone get an email invitation to book an appointment?
Is it even possible to book an appointment without the invite though? I have been checking every hour for the last few days and I have seen no availability in any place.

Nope you CANNOT.

Unable to register/book an appointment?

We're trying to be as fair as possible, opening up the booking system to more people in phases based on registration dates, starting with the earliest registrations first. We are committed to opening our booking system to as many customers as possible as soon as we can. Once we reach the date you registered, you will receive an email inviting you to book an appointment.

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

spartanking_007 · Post by **spartanking_007** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:03 pm

Hi Moderators,

Can you please let us know, if premium or super priority service is available (provided appointments open soon) for Naturalisation application at one of the UKVCAS centres.

Thanks

Post by **CR001** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:33 pm

spartanking_007 wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:03 pm
Hi Moderators,

Can you please let us know, if premium or super priority service is available (provided appointments open soon) for Naturalisation application at one of the UKVCAS centres.

Thanks

There is NO premium or super priority option for naturalisation, ever at any time. You only have standard service, which can take up to 6 months.

spartanking_007 · Post by **spartanking_007** » Sun Jun 28, 2020 5:03 pm

Many thanks for prompt response.

blueskies89 · Post by **blueskies89** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:34 am

Hi, just wondering has anyone received an email to book an appointment. I submitted my application on 5th April and still haven’t received any yet.

I have read the notification on theit website that they have opened the booking system for applicants who submitted their application after 27th March.

Pazol Azel · Post by **Pazol Azel** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:26 am

blueskies89 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:34 am
Hi, just wondering has anyone received an email to book an appointment. I submitted my application on 5th April and still haven’t received any yet.

I have read the notification on theit website that they have opened the booking system for applicants who submitted their application after 27th March.

I have exactly the same question but was too shy to ask and I thought that I was misreading the notification on UKVCAS.

Good to know that I am not the only one not receiving that email yet. And actually I submitted my online application on 15th April, so my situation is worse than yours

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Evicra · Post by **Evicra** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:48 am

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I have exactly the same question but was too shy to ask and I thought that I was misreading the notification on UKVCAS.

Good to know that I am not the only one not receiving that email yet. And actually I submitted my online application on 15th April, so my situation is worse than yours

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i am in the same boat too. Applied for pbs visa on 10 April 2020

Post by **CR001** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:53 am

Evicra wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:48 am
i am in the same boat too. Applied for pbs visa on 10 April 2020

This is the British Citizenship sub forum not a PBS sub forum!!

James1859 · Post by **James1859** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:13 pm

Hello folks

So I've filled in wife's Naturalisation application and made the payment ...etc. All that is left to do is getting an appointment with UKVCAS but it seems impossible.

No matter what centre I choose and whatever date I choose, there are no appointments available. What are we to do in this situation?

Our application on the GOV UK website said that we had to make the appoinment by a certain date, but what if we can't get an appointment before the deadline!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Post by **CR001** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:24 pm

James1859 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 29, 2020 12:13 pm
Hello folks

So I've filled in wife's Naturalisation application and made the payment ...etc. All that is left to do is getting an appointment with UKVCAS but it seems impossible.

No matter what centre I choose and whatever date I choose, there are no appointments available. What are we to do in this situation?

Our application on the GOV UK website said that we had to make the appoinment by a certain date, but what if we can't get an appointment before the deadline!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

No one will be penalised due to the delays.

UKCVAS is opening appointments for applicants (visas, ILR, Citizenship) in the date order they they applied online. This is clearly stated on the UKCVAS website. If you have only recently applied, you will be in the queue and have to wait.

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

Laller · Post by **Laller** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:42 pm

I submitted my aplication today as well. What is strange for me as I can't even register myself on UKVCAS website. I click on the 'book an appointment' icon but it takes me straight to the login page instead of the signup page. Should I call them?

Laller · Post by **Laller** » Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:44 pm

Hi everyone, I submitted my aplication today as well. What is strange for me as I can't even register myself on UKVCAS website. I know most of the people cant book appointments now, but I click on the 'book an appointment' icon but it takes me straight to the login page instead of the signup page. Should I call them?

Post by **zimba** » Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:39 am

You cannot register yourself on UKVCAS. You'll get an email on how to register with a reference.

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