**** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

@Gary3000

If you are opting out, I would advise you to upload all your documents to the UKVCAS portal BEFORE your appointment and let the staff submit it.
You can upload anytime up to your appointment date. The UKVCAS staff will submit for you.

Sorry this question was probably repeated, but when we travel to the appointment, do we have to take the hard copies of the documents we already uploaded on UKVCAS?

whdkfk wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:44 pm

Sorry this question was probably repeated, but when we travel to the appointment, do we have to take the hard copies of the documents we already uploaded on UKVCAS?

They didn't check anything except of passports, even old one passport wasn't scanned/checked by them

whdkfk wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:44 pm

Sorry this question was probably repeated, but when we travel to the appointment, do we have to take the hard copies of the documents we already uploaded on UKVCAS?

The best approach is to take all “originals” with you. Incase there is a poor scan and the staff needs to redo the scan it will help. They do not check that though. Only mandatory original document is the passport.

Hi

Today i received an email from ukvcas stating that i am eligible for biometric reuse but i have choosed to OPTOUT . when can i book appointment for Biometrics. How many days it will take to receive an email asking to book appointments .

bhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:08 pm

Hi

Today i received an email from ukvcas stating that i am eligible for biometric reuse but i have choosed to OPTOUT . when can i book appointment for Biometrics. How many days it will take to receive an email asking to book appointments .

No one really knows that for sure. You will be updated after 10th Aug about the next steps/invitation to book an appointment.

bhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:08 pm

Hi

Today i received an email from ukvcas stating that i am eligible for biometric reuse but i have choosed to OPTOUT . when can i book appointment for Biometrics. How many days it will take to receive an email asking to book appointments .

When did you submit your application?

I'm little worried my Passport is expiring in early September, I'm thinking of opting out from the reuse scheme and get an appointment as early as possible but I'm not sure how far I will succeed.

Can someone spare a thought on what happens if I attend the Biometric appointment either with the expired passport or with a renewed passport (if I'm lucky enough to get it renewed quickly). Would it be okay if the passport is renewed while the application is under consideration?

lucifer10896 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:58 pm

Whizart wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:45 pm

Carrington1234 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:33 am

this is just so unfair.. i just cant believe they are doing this to march and april applicants.

applied online - April 1

received "eligible for biometrics reuse" email on July 4.
clicked submit documents button on July 13
received IDV app eligibility on August 3
saying "wait for few weeks"

i have applied on April yet i have seen June applicants receiving approval email.

I feel your pain. I am in the same boat as you. Applied in May and still stuck in their "few weeks" matrix. Don't get me wrong I am happy for the applicants that applied in June and have received their decision already, BUT it is so unfair for Mar/April/May applicants. They've literally punished us by putting us in the re-use category without our consent. (Whatever happened to their claim they made before about considering applications submitted from the earliest date to most recent) Unfair Management and an absolute joke of a system!

what i am getting is the applicants who applied in April -May ,are they forced to go with bio metric reuse option automatically?
The mail u got didn't gave you choice OPT OUT?

they didnt give us a choice of opting-out and book an appointment after i waited for 4 months since April 1.
We only received a choice of opting-out after we received the email about IDV app eligibility, mine was received August 3.
I totally wasted 4 months.

ps1234 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:01 am

Hi all,

quick update - we had our biometrics appointment last week and just now received the ILR approval email. BRPs have been dispatched and should be with us within 10 days!

This was super quick - I was prepared to wait for the 6-month timeline in the Standard application process. Application mid June and decision Early August in the Coronavirus hit times isnt bad at all.

All the best to everyone, especially the ones waiting for Biometric reuse.

Have you received an email about the app, or u opt out, and u booked appointment?

Extremely bad management, gross negligence on behalf of UKVI really. Why do we need to explicitly opt-out of something we did not *opt-in*? Why did they select a lot of people and made them wait for something that is not ready?

hi guys, sorry what is happening with the appointments pls, I applied for my wife on 15th July and no emails from HO, not uploaded a things, waiting for HO email.

do they give options to re-use bio, what are the reasons for not taking that option pls?

n8net wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:58 pm

hi guys, sorry what is happening with the appointments pls, I applied for my wife on 15th July and no emails from HO, not uploaded a things, waiting for HO email.

do they give options to re-use bio, what are the reasons for not taking that option pls?

Read the previous posts to get an idea.

JULY APPLICANT wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:10 pm

I'm little worried my Passport is expiring in early September, I'm thinking of opting out from the reuse scheme and get an appointment as early as possible but I'm not sure how far I will succeed.

Can someone spare a thought on what happens if I attend the Biometric appointment either with the expired passport or with a renewed passport (if I'm lucky enough to get it renewed quickly). Would it be okay if the passport is renewed while the application is under consideration?

Hi, My friend is in the same category and he contacted UKVI regarding the issue. They said he could proceed with the application with an expired passport however provide a letter or evidence that passport renewal is not currently possible/difficult, as well as give a brief explanation why in the "further information" bit or append a letter. Hope this helps. I suggest ringing them to confirm too

I canot glean the info I am after, can somebody summarise birefly the state of play now?

what I should expect now after hving applied on July 15th - SET (M) ?

n8net wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:12 pm

I canot glean the info I am after, can somebody summarise birefly the state of play now?

what I should expect now after hving applied on July 15th - SET (M) ?

July applicants have reported receiving emails either to book an appointment who are chosen to attend biometrics OR receiving an email for the biometrics reuse.
Those who have reported to receive “reuse email”, have also reported an option of opting out by 10Aug 5pm.

The ones who opt-out will be sent emails to book an appointment after 10th Aug.

You should check your email for updates.

PS The above all happened even without an official update on UKVCAS website.

BloodofGod123 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:02 pm

JULY APPLICANT wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:10 pm

I'm little worried my Passport is expiring in early September, I'm thinking of opting out from the reuse scheme and get an appointment as early as possible but I'm not sure how far I will succeed.

Can someone spare a thought on what happens if I attend the Biometric appointment either with the expired passport or with a renewed passport (if I'm lucky enough to get it renewed quickly). Would it be okay if the passport is renewed while the application is under consideration?

Hi, My friend is in the same category and he contacted UKVI regarding the issue. They said he could proceed with the application with an expired passport however provide a letter or evidence that passport renewal is not currently possible/difficult, as well as give a brief explanation why in the "further information" bit or append a letter. Hope this helps. I suggest ringing them to confirm too

Thank you

CULLINAN wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:17 pm

n8net wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:12 pm

I canot glean the info I am after, can somebody summarise birefly the state of play now?

what I should expect now after hving applied on July 15th - SET (M) ?

July applicants have reported receiving emails either to book an appointment who are chosen to attend biometrics OR receiving an email for the biometrics reuse.
Those who have reported to receive “reuse email”, have also reported an option of opting out by 10Aug 5pm.

The ones who opt-out will be sent emails to book an appointment after 10th Aug.

You should check your email for updates.

PS The above all happened even without an official update on UKVCAS website.

Thanks Cullinan, much appreciate this..very useful...

I applied for my wife on the 15th July, no correspndece from UKVI, I have not uploaded any docs as well.
People who hv applied after 15th July got emails as well ?

I also now can understand why people are opting-out for the fear of delays...but opting in mean we still have to pay for the appointment ? thought it was included in the original application cost of £2408..

n8net wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:08 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:17 pm

n8net wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:12 pm

I canot glean the info I am after, can somebody summarise birefly the state of play now?

what I should expect now after hving applied on July 15th - SET (M) ?

July applicants have reported receiving emails either to book an appointment who are chosen to attend biometrics OR receiving an email for the biometrics reuse.
Those who have reported to receive “reuse email”, have also reported an option of opting out by 10Aug 5pm.

The ones who opt-out will be sent emails to book an appointment after 10th Aug.

You should check your email for updates.

PS The above all happened even without an official update on UKVCAS website.

Thanks Cullinan, much appreciate this..very useful...

I applied for my wife on the 15th July, no correspndece from UKVI, I have not uploaded any docs as well.
People who hv applied after 15th July got emails as well ?

I also now can understand why people are opting-out for the fear of delays...but opting in mean we still have to pay for the appointment ? thought it was included in the original application cost of £2408..

The best approach is to upload your documents and submit to UKVI via the new “submit button” featured on 10th July.
Appointments are always extra. These days majority all appointments are paid.
Members who applied after 15th July have reported receiving email also.
You shall be receiving an email soon. It comes in a span on 2/3 days.
In the meanwhile, check login to your UKVCAS account and see if you can see any appointment slots?
Some members have reported to view appointments even without an email (most likely the email is not pushed through in that case), if they are in the biometrics appointment attendance group.

Update:

My timeline: ILR long residence application on 23rd Apr 2020.

Reuse email: 4th July

Opt Out email: 2nd Aug, replied “Opt Out” same day.

My solicitor just happened to login to check for appointments now and she got one at London Mark Lane for 10th Aug which she booked.

She said it might be a cancellation as there was no other appointments available.

Thanks

kuultechy29 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:24 pm

Update:

My timeline: ILR long residence application on 23rd Apr 2020.

Reuse email: 4th July

Opt Out email: 2nd Aug, replied “Opt Out” same day.

My solicitor just happened to login to check for appointments now and she got one at London Mark Lane for 10th Aug which she booked.

She said it might be a cancellation as there was no other appointments available.

Thanks

Thats a new thing reported. Good news. Lets see if more members report the same thing.
The invitations to book appointments for the ones who opt-out were meant to be sent after 10th Aug.

Can the members who opted out log in to check the same??

Desiro wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:07 pm

bhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:08 pm

Hi

Today i received an email from ukvcas stating that i am eligible for biometric reuse but i have choosed to OPTOUT . when can i book appointment for Biometrics. How many days it will take to receive an email asking to book appointments .

When did you submit your application?

I have submitted ILRset(M) on 14th july

CULLINAN wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:26 pm

kuultechy29 wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:24 pm

Update:

My timeline: ILR long residence application on 23rd Apr 2020.

Reuse email: 4th July

Opt Out email: 2nd Aug, replied “Opt Out” same day.

My solicitor just happened to login to check for appointments now and she got one at London Mark Lane for 10th Aug which she booked.

She said it might be a cancellation as there was no other appointments available.

Thanks

Thats a new thing reported. Good news. Lets see if more members report the same thing.
The invitations to book appointments for the ones who opt-out were meant to be sent after 10th Aug.

Can the members who opted out log in to check the same??

Nothing for me when I login in (any centre), very strange she/he was able to book an appointment without receiving a link...

UKVCAS is doing strange things indeed!!... lets see if more members report the same as user “kuultechy29” did before reaching a conclusion.....

CULLINAN wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:43 pm

UKVCAS is doing strange things indeed!!... lets see if more members report the same as user “kuultechy29” did before reaching a conclusion.....

i am really happy for the user above, but again this is so unfair, but more unclear what is going on at all!!!