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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by moal11 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:17 pm

They are killing us slowly to be honest. How such a service is suspended and no one tells me the same crap, they are limited in resources and all this rubish talk. All other places are already opening up even the schools.

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Post by zimba » Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:54 pm

moal11 wrote:
Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:17 pm
They are killing us slowly to be honest. How such a service is suspended and no one tells me the same crap, they are limited in resources and all this rubish talk. All other places are already opening up even the schools.
It is even worse. UKVI does not only take your money, but they are also known to use your fingerprints to construct 5G radiation which is then broadcasted from cell towers which is known to slowly kill migrants which helps reptiles to keep their grip on power. This is why I use my tin foil hat all the time. It is all deliberate. Wake up guys ! It is not too late to fight this. :roll:
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Post by CR001 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:58 pm

Zimba wrote:
Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:54 pm
moal11 wrote:
Mon Jun 01, 2020 4:17 pm
They are killing us slowly to be honest. How such a service is suspended and no one tells me the same crap, they are limited in resources and all this rubish talk. All other places are already opening up even the schools.
It is even worse. UKVI does not only takes your money, but they are also known to use your fingerprints to construct 5G radiation which is then broadcasted from cell towers which is known to slowly kill migrants which helps reptiles to keep their grip on power. This is why I use my tin foil hat all the time. It is all deliberate. Wake up guys ! It is not too late to fight this. :roll:
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Post by zimba » Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:00 pm

Priority visa processing service is a VISA SERVICE offered by UKVI. You choose this during application submission.

This is NOT related to the appointment booking services offered by UKVCAS or their operations.

Priority visa processing services are NOT offered by UKVI for now, possibly due to a large existing backlog of applications. You should continue with your application using the Standard service for now

Zimba wrote:
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Super priority service is NOT related to UKVCAS at all :!: :!: :!:
It is service offered by Home Office/UKVI for getting a visa decision within 24 hours of your biometrics. It has nothing to do with appointment booking as all applicants must attend biometrics not matter what visa service they paid for.
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Post by cliftonianbristol » Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:14 pm

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Mon Jun 01, 2020 3:19 pm
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Remember only handful UKVCAS locations are open. That means much less people are giving biometrics. Even if millions have applied super priority during lockdown they will have to wait for biometrics.
So the pressure is on UKVCAS not on UKVI.
In my reasoning there is no reason why UKVI would delay superpriorities.
Your reasoning is flawed. If UKVI has a huge backlog to deal with, accepting super-priority cases will not allow enough caseworkers to deal with the existing backlog when the UKVCAS starts to operate at full capacity. UKVI resources are quite limited and allowing priority applications will make things significantly worse.
My reasoning obviously is not flawed. You assume, UKVI has a huge backlog.
I object to that premise: during the lockdown, nobody managed to give biometrics because UKVCAS was closed. So, how can they possibly have a backlog? UKVCAS should have the backlog.

But let me refute my own logic. I know people who applied, didn't get a UKVCAS appointment, yet UKVI contacted them for the documents. So UKVI may work your case, even if you didn't give your biometrics.

Voila!

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Post by zimba » Tue Jun 02, 2020 12:33 am

Backlog of visa and nationality applications is nothing new. UKVI being underfunded and lacking resources is also not news to anyone who followed them for years. The fact that they suspended the priority services proves that their resources are being stretched. They surely do not want to give up on that sweet £800 per super-priority case at all. So there must be a very good reason for them to suspend it. The UKVCAS being closed has no relevance here as it does not affect the decision-making speed when Biometrics are done.
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Post by moal11 » Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:32 pm

Any news or expected time, when they might open for priority services?

Thanks...

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Post by zimba » Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:54 pm

moal11 wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:32 pm
Any news or expected time, when they might open for priority services?

Thanks...
I am not sure how many time this has to be repeated here :?
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Post by SIyer » Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:03 pm

It has been two days since the UKVCAS has resumed services. Can anyone who has had their biometrics appointment in the last two days share their experience please?

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Post by South-Gloucester » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:15 pm

Hi,

Appreciate if someone can advise on my situation.

I have to travel overseas frequently, so the 6 month ILR decision time is not an ideal situation.
I've got all the documents ready - just need to pay on UKVI website which currently only allows the normal option i.e., 6 moths decision time.

Similar to few others on this thread, I'm inclined to wait for sometime in the hope super priority opens up again. Trouble is, my Tier 2 Work Permit is valid until 24 July 2020

I have read on the forum that the VACS appointment date is considered submission date and not the UKVI SETO form submission date. However, the GOV website states that if you're not able to find a VACS appointment due to the pandemic, this will not be held against you. And this has me now confused.

My Question - how long can I wait before I need to submit my SETO form on UKVI website?

Thanks in advance.

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Post by CR001 » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:25 pm

South-Gloucester wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:15 pm
Hi,

Appreciate if someone can advise on my situation.

I have to travel overseas frequently, so the 6 month ILR decision time is not an ideal situation.
I've got all the documents ready - just need to pay on UKVI website which currently only allows the normal option i.e., 6 moths decision time.

Similar to few others on this thread, I'm inclined to wait for sometime in the hope super priority opens up again. Trouble is, my Tier 2 Work Permit is valid until 24 July 2020

I have read on the forum that the VACS appointment date is considered submission date and not the UKVI SETO form submission date. However, the GOV website states that if you're not able to find a VACS appointment due to the pandemic, this will not be held against you. And this has me now confused.

My Question - how long can I wait before I need to submit my SETO form on UKVI website?

Thanks in advance.
The date of application is the date you submit and pay online and NOT the ukcvas biometric appointment date.

You must apply online before your visa expires, otherwise you will be an overstayer and have no right to work etc.
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Post by South-Gloucester » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:47 pm

CR001 wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:25 pm
South-Gloucester wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:15 pm
Hi,

Appreciate if someone can advise on my situation.

I have to travel overseas frequently, so the 6 month ILR decision time is not an ideal situation.
I've got all the documents ready - just need to pay on UKVI website which currently only allows the normal option i.e., 6 moths decision time.

Similar to few others on this thread, I'm inclined to wait for sometime in the hope super priority opens up again. Trouble is, my Tier 2 Work Permit is valid until 24 July 2020

I have read on the forum that the VACS appointment date is considered submission date and not the UKVI SETO form submission date. However, the GOV website states that if you're not able to find a VACS appointment due to the pandemic, this will not be held against you. And this has me now confused.

My Question - how long can I wait before I need to submit my SETO form on UKVI website?

Thanks in advance.
The date of application is the date you submit and pay online and NOT the ukcvas biometric appointment date.

You must apply online before your visa expires, otherwise you will be an overstayer and have no right to work etc.
Thanks for the prompt response!
As my Tier 2 work permit is valid till 24 July 2020, if I were to submit and pay online on UKVi website say a week prior, say 17 July 2020, that should still be acceptable?

I've read online "The general rule of thumb is that one can usually apply for ILR within the 28 day period preceding the point that one’s visa expires" - I guess I can ignore this contradictory information then.

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Post by CR001 » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:55 pm

South-Gloucester wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:47 pm
CR001 wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:25 pm
South-Gloucester wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:15 pm
Hi,

Appreciate if someone can advise on my situation.

I have to travel overseas frequently, so the 6 month ILR decision time is not an ideal situation.
I've got all the documents ready - just need to pay on UKVI website which currently only allows the normal option i.e., 6 moths decision time.

Similar to few others on this thread, I'm inclined to wait for sometime in the hope super priority opens up again. Trouble is, my Tier 2 Work Permit is valid until 24 July 2020

I have read on the forum that the VACS appointment date is considered submission date and not the UKVI SETO form submission date. However, the GOV website states that if you're not able to find a VACS appointment due to the pandemic, this will not be held against you. And this has me now confused.

My Question - how long can I wait before I need to submit my SETO form on UKVI website?

Thanks in advance.
The date of application is the date you submit and pay online and NOT the ukcvas biometric appointment date.

You must apply online before your visa expires, otherwise you will be an overstayer and have no right to work etc.
Thanks for the prompt response!
As my Tier 2 work permit is valid till 24 July 2020, if I were to submit and pay online on UKVi website say a week prior, say 17 July 2020, that should still be acceptable?

I've read online "The general rule of thumb is that one can usually apply for ILR within the 28 day period preceding the point that one’s visa expires" - I guess I can ignore this contradictory information then.
1. Yes.

2. You can apply no sooner than within 28 days before the 5th anniversary of the initial visa issue date OR before your visa expires. The 28 day concession is just that, use it if you wish it not buy apply before visa expiry date.
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Post by pinku09 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 8:38 am

CR001 wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:25 pm
South-Gloucester wrote:
Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:15 pm
Hi,

Appreciate if someone can advise on my situation.

I have to travel overseas frequently, so the 6 month ILR decision time is not an ideal situation.
I've got all the documents ready - just need to pay on UKVI website which currently only allows the normal option i.e., 6 moths decision time.

Similar to few others on this thread, I'm inclined to wait for sometime in the hope super priority opens up again. Trouble is, my Tier 2 Work Permit is valid until 24 July 2020

I have read on the forum that the VACS appointment date is considered submission date and not the UKVI SETO form submission date. However, the GOV website states that if you're not able to find a VACS appointment due to the pandemic, this will not be held against you. And this has me now confused.

My Question - how long can I wait before I need to submit my SETO form on UKVI website?

Thanks in advance.
The date of application is the date you submit and pay online and NOT the ukcvas biometric appointment date.

You must apply online before your visa expires, otherwise you will be an overstayer and have no right to work etc.
I applied for to switch from Tier 2 ICT to Spouse visa after my tier 2 ICT expired (over a month later). This is due to COVID situation. However i had my leave extended by COVID Immigration team to May 31st before i applied for Switch. I'm still waiting to provide biometrics, Will this still be an issue when the application is processed ?

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Post by Xiongmao » Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:57 pm

Today I just called home office helpline and asked them whether they know when the priority service will resume.
They said hopefully sometime next week they can resume the priority service as they are working on backlog at the moment.

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Post by AnILRApplicant » Wed Jun 03, 2020 1:10 pm

Xiongmao wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:57 pm
Today I just called home office helpline and asked them whether they know when the priority service will resume.
They said hopefully sometime next week they can resume the priority service as they are working on backlog at the moment.
I want to be hopeful about this but I’m aware the phone operators sometimes talk out of their arses! Time will tell

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Post by EPW » Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:12 pm

Xiongmao wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:57 pm
Today I just called home office helpline and asked them whether they know when the priority service will resume.
They said hopefully sometime next week they can resume the priority service as they are working on backlog at the moment.
That is quite frustrating as I have to apply tomorrow at the latest and then those lucky people with later expiry dates will be able to book priority and jump straight ahead of my application 😭

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Post by Barry465 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:55 pm

Xiongmao wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:57 pm
Today I just called home office helpline and asked them whether they know when the priority service will resume.
They said hopefully sometime next week they can resume the priority service as they are working on backlog at the moment.
Interesting insight, good to know and thanks for sharing - I will not be taking this as absolute gospel at the moment, but I am confident things will start to clear up within the next few weeks. As others have said, the priority service is too much of a money maker for them to leave it dormant.

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Post by Barry465 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:05 pm

EPW wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:12 pm
Xiongmao wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:57 pm
Today I just called home office helpline and asked them whether they know when the priority service will resume.
They said hopefully sometime next week they can resume the priority service as they are working on backlog at the moment.
That is quite frustrating as I have to apply tomorrow at the latest and then those lucky people with later expiry dates will be able to book priority and jump straight ahead of my application 😭
Why is it you need to book specifically tomorrow at the latest?

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Post by CR001 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:08 pm

Barry465 wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:05 pm
EPW wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:12 pm
Xiongmao wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:57 pm
Today I just called home office helpline and asked them whether they know when the priority service will resume.
They said hopefully sometime next week they can resume the priority service as they are working on backlog at the moment.
That is quite frustrating as I have to apply tomorrow at the latest and then those lucky people with later expiry dates will be able to book priority and jump straight ahead of my application 😭
Why is it you need to book specifically tomorrow at the latest?
The user did stay APPLY not BOOK. Their visa expires on the 5th June.
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Post by YM1900 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:09 pm

Dear Experts,

Should it be possible in principle to send another application varying original application (normal service) where the only change is super priority service selected? Basically you send another application which is exactly the same as the previous provide reference and pay for super priority service this time. Is it going to work or HO doesn't allow such "workarounds"?

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Post by zimba » Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:26 pm

YM1900 wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:09 pm
Dear Experts,

Should it be possible in principle to send another application varying original application (normal service) where the only change is super priority service selected? Basically you send another application which is exactly the same as the previous provide reference and pay for super priority service this time. Is it going to work or HO doesn't allow such "workarounds"?
NO. That is not variation of leave
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Post by zimba » Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:30 pm

Xiongmao wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:57 pm
Today I just called home office helpline and asked them whether they know when the priority service will resume.
They said hopefully sometime next week they can resume the priority service as they are working on backlog at the moment.
But there is no backlog :x Didn't you know ?!
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Post by Barry465 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 7:19 pm

Zimba wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:30 pm
Xiongmao wrote:
Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:57 pm
Today I just called home office helpline and asked them whether they know when the priority service will resume.
They said hopefully sometime next week they can resume the priority service as they are working on backlog at the moment.
But there is no backlog :x Didn't you know ?!
There probably is a backlog, but I think most people on here were saying it would not take 'months to clear out', which a few people have suggested.

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Post by buntyc » Wed Jun 03, 2020 10:07 pm

Hi,

I have paid for Bio metric appointment. I got a mail from WandSContingencyCaseworkDocumentReturn@homeoffice.gov.uk to send them requested documents.

I have done so. Any one who has got the mail from WandSContingencyCaseworkDocumentReturn@homeoffice.gov.uk and have got any update on the next step please let me know. What is the home office planning? THey do have my bio metric from one and a half year back. Can they use that?

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