New Appointment Centre UKVCAS

[ilovethebeatles]

Hi mani, have you got your BRP through DX or Royal mail?

Received my BRP card today!!
yesterday I had called up UKVI call centre and selected standards not met option as some had suggested earlier on this forum. Home office had mailed me today morning giving the tracking number of the package sent to me.I tracked the package and it was out for delivery. received it in the afternoon and it had my BRP.

So it seems the UKVI does respond back the next day either with the decision letter or the tracking number of the package.The only crucial thing is to call them and select the standards not met option.

If this option was informed properly to all applicants by home office it would have saved all the worries and headache of waiting for the decision.

so basically to sum up:
I applied on 22nd.
Decision taken on 23rd.
BRP received on 28th.

one more thing guys..my BRP has 2024 expiry date.is it the same for you??

[zdzoan]

Did someone have appointment in Croydon Centre? How did it go?

[Maelgrim]

Did someone have appointment in Croydon Centre? How did it go?

I did my biometrics etc in Croydon on the 24th, everything went smoothly for me and i was in and out in about 25 minutes.
That being said i had scanned and uploaded all of my documents in advance and paid for the document checking service (though i don't know why they want them 2 days in advance, the person i was with seemed to be checking them while i sat there with him)

I've had no communication at all from UKVI, which after reading the forum seems to be the norm at the moment. I'm just waiting to see if i get anything in the mail.

[zdzoan]

Did someone have appointment in Croydon Centre? How did it go?

I did my biometrics etc in Croydon on the 24th, everything went smoothly for me and i was in and out in about 25 minutes.
That being said i had scanned and uploaded all of my documents in advance and paid for the document checking service (though i don't know why they want them 2 days in advance, the person i was with seemed to be checking them while i sat there with him)

I've had no communication at all from UKVI, which after reading the forum seems to be the norm at the moment. I'm just waiting to see if i get anything in the mail.

Thank you.
Please let me know once you get the mail.

[Maelgrim]

Did someone have appointment in Croydon Centre? How did it go?

I did my biometrics etc in Croydon on the 24th, everything went smoothly for me and i was in and out in about 25 minutes.
That being said i had scanned and uploaded all of my documents in advance and paid for the document checking service (though i don't know why they want them 2 days in advance, the person i was with seemed to be checking them while i sat there with him)

I've had no communication at all from UKVI, which after reading the forum seems to be the norm at the moment. I'm just waiting to see if i get anything in the mail.

Thank you.
Please let me know once you get the mail.

I've received my BRP today. Dated from the 26th

[zdzoan]

Did someone have appointment in Croydon Centre? How did it go?

I did my biometrics etc in Croydon on the 24th, everything went smoothly for me and i was in and out in about 25 minutes.
That being said i had scanned and uploaded all of my documents in advance and paid for the document checking service (though i don't know why they want them 2 days in advance, the person i was with seemed to be checking them while i sat there with him)

I've had no communication at all from UKVI, which after reading the forum seems to be the norm at the moment. I'm just waiting to see if i get anything in the mail.

Thank you.
Please let me know once you get the mail.

I've received my BRP today. Dated from the 26th

That was fast! Congratulations!

[ilovethebeatles]

Congratulations! Is it through Royal Mail or DX?

I've received my BRP today. Dated from the 26th

[Maelgrim]

Congratulations! Is it through Royal Mail or DX?

I've received my BRP today. Dated from the 26th

I'm unsure sorry, my flatmate received the mail and opened it with my permission to check and confirm it.
I received no notification or communication beforehand.

[Maelgrim]

I did my biometrics etc in Croydon on the 24th, everything went smoothly for me and i was in and out in about 25 minutes.
That being said i had scanned and uploaded all of my documents in advance and paid for the document checking service (though i don't know why they want them 2 days in advance, the person i was with seemed to be checking them while i sat there with him)

I've had no communication at all from UKVI, which after reading the forum seems to be the norm at the moment. I'm just waiting to see if i get anything in the mail.

Thank you.
Please let me know once you get the mail.

I've received my BRP today. Dated from the 26th

That was fast! Congratulations!

Thanks! and i just realised i left out above that i did pay the extra £600 for super priority as well, based on all of the other posts i've seen i was expecting it today, tomorrow or possibly Monday

[nihalcastelino]

Did someone have appointment in Croydon Centre? How did it go?

I did my biometrics etc in Croydon on the 24th, everything went smoothly for me and i was in and out in about 25 minutes.
That being said i had scanned and uploaded all of my documents in advance and paid for the document checking service (though i don't know why they want them 2 days in advance, the person i was with seemed to be checking them while i sat there with him)

I've had no communication at all from UKVI, which after reading the forum seems to be the norm at the moment. I'm just waiting to see if i get anything in the mail.

Thank you.
Please let me know once you get the mail.

I've received my BRP today. Dated from the 26th

got mine today dated 27th

[yasheerkhan]

Hi Everyone,

I have a query on the date of my application of ILR. As per the policy, we can apply 28 days before the completion of the 5 years of the continuous period. Is this date of application calculated till the date of your online application where you book the fees or is it till the date have your appointment to submit your documents at premium service? I have already submitted my application online and booked appointment.

Service Type: New Premium service
28 days qualifying period starts on 11th Dec 2018.
Date of online application: 28 Nov 2018
My appointment on 13 Dec 2018

Is there suggestion related to my application?

[neilajgaonkar]

Can anyon confirm what type of files can be uploaded as dcoments i.e JPEG or PDF etc? Is there a restriction?

[michali]

From reading posts, jpg or pdf can be uploaded. Pdf are usually smaller files in my experience. Each file must be no larger than 6mb.

[gbpmatrix]

Dear Members,

I submitted my online application. At the end of it gave me list of docs like passport, visa,...... . Then i was directed to sopra website. There none of these docs list appear on mandatory docs list? Below it got some other docs which all are not relevant to my appl like finance, employment, ..... ?
The size of passport scan file is more than 6mb. How can i upload this?
Could someone kindly suggest.

Many thanks

[michali]

Dear Members,

I submitted my online application. At the end of it gave me list of docs like passport, visa,...... . Then i was directed to sopra website. There none of these docs list appear on mandatory docs list? Below it got some other docs which all are not relevant to my appl like finance, employment, ..... ?
The size of passport scan file is more than 6mb. How can i upload this?
Could someone kindly suggest.

Many thanks

Did you save it as a pdf? Maybe scan at a lower resolution?

[allyf]

Dear Members,

I submitted my online application. At the end of it gave me list of docs like passport, visa,...... . Then i was directed to sopra website. There none of these docs list appear on mandatory docs list? Below it got some other docs which all are not relevant to my appl like finance, employment, ..... ?
The size of passport scan file is more than 6mb. How can i upload this?
Could someone kindly suggest.

Many thanks

Did you save it as a pdf? Maybe scan at a lower resolution?

That is a very good question...what if file is larger than 6mb? I’m assuming that a passport (if we are required to scan every page..I think?) that will be massive?

Also under set M under mandatory documents it’s ask for ‘proof of application’ to be scanned. Does anyone know what this is exactly?

[Simurgh]

I got my BRP delivered this morning by DX. I had an appoitment on 27th (8AM) in Croydon. No notifications of any sort till this morning. So don’t worry too much if you don’t hear from them for a week or so. In my case it took 6 days (including the weekend).

Good luck to everybody.

[TAd1]

Hi everyone,

I have booked an appointment for Friday and the Premium Service Centre in London for my British Naturalisation (through marriage, I went through the SET(M) process etc).

Has anyone else done this yet? I have started scanning my documents and wanted to understand if I need to scan all my passport pages for proof of travel to show continuous residency in the UK for the last 3 years.

I also have employment letters which will confirm this as well. I do not have all my p60s only some of them but from reading the guidance it said if you can't show this from your passports then you need to submit p60s, payslips etc.

Shall I scan all my passport pages and proof of employment letters or also include p60s and payslips.

Thank you for your help,

Trishna

[kartikannamalai]

i went on Tuesday to B'mgham and had the same scenario, no emails or mails till now

I Went there on Wednesday (21/11/2018). Same story. I think they should really compensate us for all the mental stress we go through. A simple email which some people received is what we need within 24 hours. What is the point of paying extra 600gbp if they cant even set up a consistent email system. this is really disappointing.

Hai Barath88,

I have got the following response from UKVI, Sheffield Home Office) to process re refund for the Super Priority Service:

"Dear Customer

We aim to make a decision on all Super Priority Visa (SPV) applications within 24 working hours of the appointment being completed.

For example, if your appointment is on Friday 21st December at 10:00am, we will aim to make a decision on your application by Monday 24th December, 9:59am.

However this is on the assumption that we have all the required evidence to make a decision.


Decision notifications can be sent to the email address you have used to submit your application. BRP cards (if your application is successful) will be delivered to you via courier within 5 – 10 working days.


If we are unable to make a decision within the service standard you have paid for i.e. SPV, you may make a formal request for the return of the priority portion of the fee. You would not be refunded the entire application fee.

Regards,

Central Operations Team"

Hope this would be helpful for people to apply for SPV service in the future. There is a possibility to get a future refund

[ilovethebeatles]

This email suggests that it is hopeful to get some refund. From their service adverts, the super priority is within 24 hours and the priority is within 10 working days. The gap between these two service options is £100. So, it is likely that a refund of £100 could be given if the decision was made within 10 working days and after 24 hours.

i went on Tuesday to B'mgham and had the same scenario, no emails or mails till now

I Went there on Wednesday (21/11/2018). Same story. I think they should really compensate us for all the mental stress we go through. A simple email which some people received is what we need within 24 hours. What is the point of paying extra 600gbp if they cant even set up a consistent email system. this is really disappointing.

Hai Barath88,

I have got the following response from UKVI, Sheffield Home Office) to process re refund for the Super Priority Service:

"Dear Customer

We aim to make a decision on all Super Priority Visa (SPV) applications within 24 working hours of the appointment being completed.

For example, if your appointment is on Friday 21st December at 10:00am, we will aim to make a decision on your application by Monday 24th December, 9:59am.

However this is on the assumption that we have all the required evidence to make a decision.


Decision notifications can be sent to the email address you have used to submit your application. BRP cards (if your application is successful) will be delivered to you via courier within 5 – 10 working days.


If we are unable to make a decision within the service standard you have paid for i.e. SPV, you may make a formal request for the return of the priority portion of the fee. You would not be refunded the entire application fee.

Regards,

Central Operations Team"

Hope this would be helpful for people to apply for SPV service in the future. There is a possibility to get a future refund

[oldmankensey]

For example, if your appointment is on Friday 21st December at 10:00am, we will aim to make a decision on your application by Monday 24th December, 9:59am.

how is that 24 working hours? Even including Saturday and counting 9am to 6pm, it's still only 8 + 9 + 1 = 18 hours.

[gbpmatrix]

Dear Members,

I submitted my online application. At the end of it gave me list of docs like passport, visa,...... . Then i was directed to sopra website. There none of these docs list appear on mandatory docs list? Below it got some other docs which all are not relevant to my appl like finance, employment, ..... ?
The size of passport scan file is more than 6mb. How can i upload this?
Could someone kindly suggest.

Many thanks

Did you save it as a pdf? Maybe scan at a lower resolution?

That is a very good question...what if file is larger than 6mb? I’m assuming that a passport (if we are required to scan every page..I think?) that will be massive?

Also under set M under mandatory documents it’s ask for ‘proof of application’ to be scanned. Does anyone know what this is exactly?

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I have managed to reduce the size by saving under Acrobat and reduce size option.

Can someone please suggest what file/document goes under "proof of application’ "...
Also do I need to print the completed application form and scan.

My bank documents uploaded are online. Do I need to print these and take to sopra appointment?

Dear CR001, ..... and other experts and other members who have already applied in this new system, can you please try to reply my queries.

Kind Regards,

[nihalcastelino]

Dear Members,

I submitted my online application. At the end of it gave me list of docs like passport, visa,...... . Then i was directed to sopra website. There none of these docs list appear on mandatory docs list? Below it got some other docs which all are not relevant to my appl like finance, employment, ..... ?
The size of passport scan file is more than 6mb. How can i upload this?
Could someone kindly suggest.

Many thanks

Did you save it as a pdf? Maybe scan at a lower resolution?

That is a very good question...what if file is larger than 6mb? I’m assuming that a passport (if we are required to scan every page..I think?) that will be massive?

Also under set M under mandatory documents it’s ask for ‘proof of application’ to be scanned. Does anyone know what this is exactly?

********************
********************

I have managed to reduce the size by saving under Acrobat and reduce size option.

Can someone please suggest what file/document goes under "proof of application’ "...
Also do I need to print the completed application form and scan.

My bank documents uploaded are online. Do I need to print these and take to sopra appointment?

Dear CR001, ..... and other experts and other members who have already applied in this new system, can you please try to reply my queries.

Kind Regards,

some of these options arent valid for all visa types. i just gave the completed form for proof. you can download the completed form .

[michali]

I wonder if they are asking for proof of payment when they ask for proof of application? It seems weird that, having submitted the application form online, you have to resubmit it! And isn’t it a large file?

[gbpmatrix]

Did you save it as a pdf? Maybe scan at a lower resolution?

That is a very good question...what if file is larger than 6mb? I’m assuming that a passport (if we are required to scan every page..I think?) that will be massive?

Also under set M under mandatory documents it’s ask for ‘proof of application’ to be scanned. Does anyone know what this is exactly?

********************
********************

I have managed to reduce the size by saving under Acrobat and reduce size option.

Can someone please suggest what file/document goes under "proof of application’ "...
Also do I need to print the completed application form and scan.

My bank documents uploaded are online. Do I need to print these and take to sopra appointment?

Dear CR001, ..... and other experts and other members who have already applied in this new system, can you please try to reply my queries.

Kind Regards,

some of these options arent valid for all visa types. i just gave the completed form for proof. you can download the completed form .

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Dear nihalcastelino,

Thank you for reply. How can I download the application form now as its been submitted already. They didn't send the link to me after completing the payment.

Can I use the previous link to open or will it mess the completes application for by taking me back to the partially completed application form?

And also in terms of online statements, I have uploaded online statements to sopra. Do I need them to print and take it to apt?


Regards,