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by R-graphite » Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:09 pm
Saimajaan please can you tell me how do you know that they are closing the super priority service on the 2nd of January because my anxiety level has gone up the roof! Much appreciated
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:07 pm
avishekm wrote: ↑Tue Dec 25, 2018 10:02 am
Hi All, merry Christmas. Great to see some applications are getting the results immediately. I haven't heard back from them since couple of escalations. Even our local MP contacted them last week but was told they do extra checks so it can take some time. I haven't heard the decision since my application date of 6th December. It's really frustrating as had a trip to USA planned during Christmas..
hey have u heard anything from them
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by Saninsts » Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:12 pm
UKVI replied to my email clarifying they want to process all applications soonest and if decision is pending due to not of customer fault then super priority service fee will be refunded. Anybody got similar response for the delay? This helps to know at least £600 fee can be refundable.

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by R-graphite » Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:14 pm
Thats a good news but a member in this forum said they are closing the super priority service from 2nd of Jan and I am applying on the 7th I really want that news to be wrong! Please if anyone know about that let me know!
Thanks
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by CR001 » Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:18 pm
R-graphite wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:14 pm
Thats a good news but a member in this forum said they are closing the super priority service from 2nd of Jan and I am applying on the 7th I really want that news to be wrong! Please if anyone know about that let me know!
Thanks
The user who posted this is posting nonsense. There has been no announcement that the service is closing. Likely the user is confusing the Premium Service Centre service closing.
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by saimajaan » Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:21 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:18 pm
R-graphite wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:14 pm
Thats a good news but a member in this forum said they are closing the super priority service from 2nd of Jan and I am applying on the 7th I really want that news to be wrong! Please if anyone know about that let me know!
Thanks
The user who posted this is posting nonsense. There has been no announcement that the service is closing. Likely the user is confusing the Premium Service Centre service closing.
SORRY I made a mistake that's true that the premium service is closing not the super one I miss worded sorry guys.
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by R-graphite » Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:24 pm
Thank you! I’ve been extremely anxious the last few days! I really want to apply and get a decision ASAP. I have nothing to be scared of except decision delays. Anyway thanks for your reassurance!
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:18 pm
R-graphite wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:14 pm
Thats a good news but a member in this forum said they are closing the super priority service from 2nd of Jan and I am applying on the 7th I really want that news to be wrong! Please if anyone know about that let me know!
Thanks
The user who posted this is posting nonsense. There has been no announcement that the service is closing. Likely the user is confusing the Premium Service Centre service closing.
I am not legally qualified, all my answers are from personal experience or readings. Please seek legal advice and don’t take my opinion as one.
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by Thara123 » Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:34 pm
ianone wrote: ↑Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:38 pm
Thara123 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 26, 2018 6:05 pm
allyf wrote: ↑Wed Dec 26, 2018 3:30 pm
Thara123 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 26, 2018 2:55 pm
I didn't explained it in my covering letter. I just mentioned the date I came to the uk and the date my visa expires. Whether you explain it or not your case worker will work it out.
Hi Thara123 please do let us know when your visa has come through in the mail. Many thanks
5days after the biometric appointment. Confirmation letter received next day after the email
Is that 5 working or calendar days?
5 working days.
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by saimajaan » Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:07 pm
R-graphite wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:24 pm
Thank you! I’ve been extremely anxious the last few days! I really want to apply and get a decision ASAP. I have nothing to be scared of except decision delays. Anyway thanks for your reassurance!
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:18 pm
R-graphite wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:14 pm
Thats a good news but a member in this forum said they are closing the super priority service from 2nd of Jan and I am applying on the 7th I really want that news to be wrong! Please if anyone know about that let me know!
Thanks
The user who posted this is posting nonsense. There has been no announcement that the service is closing. Likely the user is confusing the Premium Service Centre service closing.
good luck hope u get ur decision asap and me as well been waiting

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by R-graphite » Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:09 pm
Thanks hopefully you get the good news soon!
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:07 pm
R-graphite wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:24 pm
Thank you! I’ve been extremely anxious the last few days! I really want to apply and get a decision ASAP. I have nothing to be scared of except decision delays. Anyway thanks for your reassurance!
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:18 pm
R-graphite wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:14 pm
Thats a good news but a member in this forum said they are closing the super priority service from 2nd of Jan and I am applying on the 7th I really want that news to be wrong! Please if anyone know about that let me know!
Thanks
The user who posted this is posting nonsense. There has been no announcement that the service is closing. Likely the user is confusing the Premium Service Centre service closing.
good luck hope u get ur decision asap and me as well been waiting
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by sk10486 » Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:19 pm
Hi Everyone
My cousin applied SET LR (10 years ) application on December 20th by super priority service (£3018) .
he didn't get any response until now .
How many days it will take to process ?
Anyone apply on 20th December or later?
did they get decision ?
dear experts
@Casa, push, JAJ, ca.funke, Amber, Zimba, vinny, Obie, EUsmileWEallsmile, batleykhan, geriatrix, John, ChetanOjha, archigabe
please explain how many days it will take ?
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by CR001 » Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:24 pm
sk10486 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:19 pm
Hi Everyone
My cousin applied SET LR (10 years ) application on December 20th by super priority service (£3018) .
he didn't get any response until now .
How many days it will take to process ?
Anyone apply on 20th December or later?
did they get decision ?
dear experts
@Casa, push, JAJ, ca.funke, Amber, Zimba, vinny, Obie, EUsmileWEallsmile, batleykhan, geriatrix, John, ChetanOjha, archigabe
please explain how many days it will take ?
thanks
S_Kumar1
1. Many of the mods you have quoted above are no longer active on the forum.
2. Most of us mods do NOT have experience of the new system, having finished our immigration journey a long time ago.
3. We are not HO employees so cannot tell you how long it will take.
4. Based on your previous posts, link below, your case is not as straightforward as it seems.
indefinite-leave-to-remain/is-10-years- ... l#p1700703
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by vpruk » Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:25 pm
Hi sk
Which centre was it!
Did he get any automated email at all saying - application received. If not read the thread and get help from your local MP.
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by vpruk » Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:28 pm
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:40 pm
now that everyone started to worry about their visa the ho r giving people qucik decisions so they don't get blamed . our ones r stuck since nearly a month submitted on the 7th and no answer apart from the error email which was that it will take up to 6 months that email was incorrect.
this is so stressful and unfair to me and those that actually r waiting for months and no answer regardless of paying 3k and above .
anyone else received that error emil or not
Hi
I did apply today at premium lounge London this morning at 11:30 with super priorty service received email by 3pm saying application submitted and it would all 6 months time.
Really frustrating this

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by SidG » Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:58 pm
Hi Folks
Have attended priority biometrics appointment on 22Dec (Sat @ 9am) for Set O settlement application in Manchester by paying £3018,50. Home office website says decision will be given with 24 working hours- it's been 2 working hours in my case (full day 24Dec & 27Dec) but no news? Called up 0300 123 2241 & they say applicant has to wait for a home office revert & they cannot give a time frame..
What's your experience? Mine is a pretty straight forward case & shouldn't be any issues.Normally how much time does home office take for decision on priority applications? Is there a way we can call up and ask them why it's taking long or just an agonizing wait!
Kindly guide.
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by saimajaan » Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:48 pm
SidG wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 10:58 pm
Hi Folks
Have attended priority biometrics appointment on 22Dec (Sat @ 9am) for Set O settlement application in Manchester by paying £3018,50. Home office website says decision will be given with 24 working hours- it's been 2 working hours in my case (full day 24Dec & 27Dec) but no news? Called up 0300 123 2241 & they say applicant has to wait for a home office revert & they cannot give a time frame..
What's your experience? Mine is a pretty straight forward case & shouldn't be any issues.Normally how much time does home office take for decision on priority applications? Is there a way we can call up and ask them why it's taking long or just an agonizing wait!
Kindly guide.
Thanks
there is no time we have been waiting for almost a month same process and no replie just wait for it cox they r working hard to get over done with it as many people r been waiting from nov .
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by saimajaan » Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:50 pm
vpruk wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:28 pm
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:40 pm
now that everyone started to worry about their visa the ho r giving people qucik decisions so they don't get blamed . our ones r stuck since nearly a month submitted on the 7th and no answer apart from the error email which was that it will take up to 6 months that email was incorrect.
this is so stressful and unfair to me and those that actually r waiting for months and no answer regardless of paying 3k and above .
anyone else received that error emil or not
Hi
I did apply today at premium lounge London this morning at 11:30 with super priorty service received email by 3pm saying application submitted and it would all 6 months time.
Really frustrating this
same here no replie except that email u received . i got that on the 23rd but it's an error as many people said so don't worry about it hope to get a result very very soon.
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by mizer » Fri Dec 28, 2018 2:17 am
allyf wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 2:47 pm
Best of luck Mizer and keep us posted. When is your appointment?
Thank you,my wife will reach her qualification period at the end of January but we will submit on the begining of February.
do you have used one document for two requirement for example your jointly council tax letter has been used for proof of cohabitation (among the 12 correspondance letters) and also for the one they ask about council tax?
I am thinking may be I can use my tennancy agreement for proof of accomondation and also for correspendace letter(proof of cohabitation)!
Basically use the same document on different category (proof of resident and financial)
What do you reckon?
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by Rishu » Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:31 am
vpruk wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:28 pm
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:40 pm
now that everyone started to worry about their visa the ho r giving people qucik decisions so they don't get blamed . our ones r stuck since nearly a month submitted on the 7th and no answer apart from the error email which was that it will take up to 6 months that email was incorrect.
this is so stressful and unfair to me and those that actually r waiting for months and no answer regardless of paying 3k and above .
anyone else received that error emil or not
Hi
I did apply today at premium lounge London this morning at 11:30 with super priorty service received email by 3pm saying application submitted and it would all 6 months time.
Really frustrating this
Hi Vpruk i think i did seen you there. You waited outside? I traveled about 220 miles as no appointments were available. Hopefully will get something today
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by avishekm » Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:18 am
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:07 pm
avishekm wrote: ↑Tue Dec 25, 2018 10:02 am
Hi All, merry Christmas. Great to see some applications are getting the results immediately. I haven't heard back from them since couple of escalations. Even our local MP contacted them last week but was told they do extra checks so it can take some time. I haven't heard the decision since my application date of 6th December. It's really frustrating as had a trip to USA planned during Christmas..
hey have u heard anything from them
Hey, I haven’t heard anything back. Have escalated it three times, will call them today again and ask about the escalation.
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by vpruk » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:25 am
Rishu wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:31 am
vpruk wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:28 pm
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:40 pm
now that everyone started to worry about their visa the ho r giving people qucik decisions so they don't get blamed . our ones r stuck since nearly a month submitted on the 7th and no answer apart from the error email which was that it will take up to 6 months that email was incorrect.
this is so stressful and unfair to me and those that actually r waiting for months and no answer regardless of paying 3k and above .
anyone else received that error emil or not
Hi
I did apply today at premium lounge London this morning at 11:30 with super priorty service received email by 3pm saying application submitted and it would all 6 months time.
Really frustrating this
Hi Vpruk i think i did seen you there. You waited outside? I traveled about 220 miles as no appointments were available. Hopefully will get something today
you should have seen me for sure as I came at 8:15 am Walt for my 9:30 appointment. What time was your appointment. I was seen by the lady by around 11:30am. Finally I did speak to the manager of that centre ( blue Jean and pink jumper with specs) and filled a feedback form as well.
Did you receive any email yesterday from them then saying application is under consideration and will take 6 months!?!
Please keep updating here too
Thanks
Vpr
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by fauji74 » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:43 am
avishekm wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:18 am
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:07 pm
avishekm wrote: ↑Tue Dec 25, 2018 10:02 am
Hi All, merry Christmas. Great to see some applications are getting the results immediately. I haven't heard back from them since couple of escalations. Even our local MP contacted them last week but was told they do extra checks so it can take some time. I haven't heard the decision since my application date of 6th December. It's really frustrating as had a trip to USA planned during Christmas..
hey have u heard anything from them
Hey, I haven’t heard anything back. Have escalated it three times, will call them today again and ask about the escalation.
I would strongly recommend that you file an official complaint as well!
I am in a similar situation as you - really frustrating!
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by emerge123 » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:44 am
Saninsts wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:12 pm
UKVI replied to my email clarifying they want to process all applications soonest and if decision is pending due to not of customer fault then super priority service fee will be refunded. Anybody got similar response for the delay? This helps to know at least £600 fee can be refundable.
I had a similar email today. It does not say whether they will refund mine or not. It is again a generic email. Feels like being stuck in an endless nightmare.
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by frmglasgow » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:49 am
Applied for SET (LR) from Glasgow on 22-Dec-18 and still no response yet. Called UKVI number and being told that decision is generally made within 24 hours but it takes 5 working days to post email to the applicant of the outcome. Wondering if people got decisions on SET applications in last few days?
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by oldmankensey » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:57 am
emerge123 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:44 am
Saninsts wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 8:12 pm
UKVI replied to my email clarifying they want to process all applications soonest and if decision is pending due to not of customer fault then super priority service fee will be refunded. Anybody got similar response for the delay? This helps to know at least £600 fee can be refundable.
I had a similar email today. It does not say whether they will refund mine or not. It is again a generic email. Feels like being stuck in an endless nightmare.
we got this email too today after my 4th escalation yesterday. Poor, generic email but it's still the best response we've had in all of our escalations.
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by Rishu » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:59 am
vpruk wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:25 am
Rishu wrote: ↑Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:31 am
vpruk wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:28 pm
saimajaan wrote: ↑Thu Dec 27, 2018 4:40 pm
now that everyone started to worry about their visa the ho r giving people qucik decisions so they don't get blamed . our ones r stuck since nearly a month submitted on the 7th and no answer apart from the error email which was that it will take up to 6 months that email was incorrect.
this is so stressful and unfair to me and those that actually r waiting for months and no answer regardless of paying 3k and above .
anyone else received that error emil or not
Hi
I did apply today at premium lounge London this morning at 11:30 with super priorty service received email by 3pm saying application submitted and it would all 6 months time.
Really frustrating this
Hi Vpruk i think i did seen you there. You waited outside? I traveled about 220 miles as no appointments were available. Hopefully will get something today
you should have seen me for sure as I came at 8:15 am Walt for my 9:30 appointment. What time was your appointment. I was seen by the lady by around 11:30am. Finally I did speak to the manager of that centre ( blue Jean and pink jumper with specs) and filled a feedback form as well.
Did you receive any email yesterday from them then saying application is under consideration and will take 6 months!?!
Please keep updating here too
Thanks
Vpr
Hi VPR mine was at 9.00am took me in about 10.15am i havent recieved anything did recieved same email on the submission thou on 24th of december . 24hrs now and waiting for decision. They always take their time on my application lol even i used to attend one day service. I prefer one day service atleast u know what happend. With this 24hrs super priority got no clue whats going on.