COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments (ONLY discuss here)

Post by **CULLINAN** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:27 pm

@Cristina88

No need for IDV. Just attend appointment.
You should receive email within couple of hours if not now.
You can just take the PDF barcode on your phone also. Print is better but not necessary as they have to scan in multiple times.

PS just for your own info, see if you have IDV app access. Your documents will be shown on IDV anyways.

Whizart · Post by **Whizart** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:27 pm

poper wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 23, 2020 2:26 pm
To put things to perspective, when you look at the approval timeframes, I feel UKVI is only processing April/May SET(LR) applicants now. The last two approvals reported on this forum have been May applicants.

Whereas, for SET(O) while there may be a minority of April/May applicants still waiting for a decision, September applicants have already started receiving decisions.

The backlog for SET(LR) application appears much longer. I understand HO have a 6 months SLA for standard route applications.
I am mentally preparing myself that my wait will enter 2021 given that I applied only end of August.
We cannot do anything other than hoping for more case workers prioritizing SET(LR) applications.

I applied for SET(LR) on 15th May. Also submitted my dual biometric on the "3rd September" Still waiting!

It is no secret that decision on SET(LR) Applications are taking longer than other routes. I've seen maximum 3 users on this thread reporting they've received their approval since March (Correct me if I'm wrong). Not sure if we can do anything about it. Hopefully the waiting will end soon.

Alakazam · Post by **Alakazam** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:38 pm

Hi all

ILR Set(M) Application submitted: 8 June
IDV submission: 28 Aug

Even though several members got quick approvals after in person appointment, I thought I'd wait for the 3 weeks to pass after IDV submission. Now it's almost 4 weeks and I have booked a free appointment for 8th October (which is another 2 weeks away).

I just hope that there wont be another lockdown. Should have booked the in person appointment earlier.

Alakazam

Post by **CULLINAN** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:39 pm

Alakazam wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:38 pm
Hi all

ILR Set(M) Application submitted: 8 June
IDV submission: 28 Aug

Even though several members got quick approvals after in person appointment, I thought I'd wait for the 3 weeks to pass after IDV submission. Now it's almost 4 weeks and I have booked a free appointment for 8th October (which is another 2 weeks away).

I just hope that there wont be another lockdown. Should have booked the in person appointment earlier.

Alakazam

Hope you get a decision even before attending your appointment.

Alakazam · Post by **Alakazam** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:42 pm

Hi all

I saw a member ask the question a few days back about the email address from which the decision email comes. I did not see any response to that question.

What email address does the decision letter come from?

Alakazam

Post by **CULLINAN** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:45 pm

Alakazam wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:42 pm
Hi all

I saw a member ask the question a few days back about the email address from which the decision email comes. I did not see any response to that question.

What email address does the decision letter come from?

Alakazam

Not sure. ILR applicants can confirm.

babilong · Post by **babilong** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:03 am

Cristina88 wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:17 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:13 pm
@Cristina88

May I know what was the appointment availability like? Thank you
5 October onwards there was appointment available everywhere in London. There were no free appointments. Cheapest was 5 Oct, Lansdowne for £110.
There was only 1 appointment before 5 October and that I booked for £135 for tomorrow.

I cannot tell you how much I am thanking you right now!!

Just booked my appointment I chose 6th at Mark Lane, 5th still available but all morning slots.. I do not want to rush so chose 6th afternoon

Have you received your confirmation email yet? I got it 20min after..
Good luck tomorrow!

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:06 am

@babilong

Can you check if you have access to IDV app also? Thanks

babilong · Post by **babilong** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:10 am

babilong wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:03 am

Cristina88 wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:17 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 23, 2020 11:13 pm
@Cristina88

May I know what was the appointment availability like? Thank you
5 October onwards there was appointment available everywhere in London. There were no free appointments. Cheapest was 5 Oct, Lansdowne for £110.
There was only 1 appointment before 5 October and that I booked for £135 for tomorrow.

I cannot tell you how much I am thanking you right now!!
Just booked my appointment I chose 6th at Mark Lane, 5th still available but all morning slots.. I do not want to rush so chose 6th afternoon
Have you received your confirmation email yet? I got it 20min after..
Good luck tomorrow!

BTW, I submitted online on 11/09, and so far I haven't got any invitation email.

Cristina88 · Post by **Cristina88** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:14 am

For the biometric appointment, only the applicant is allowed or one person can accompany the applicant ?

babilong · Post by **babilong** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:14 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:06 am
@babilong

Can you check if you have access to IDV app also? Thanks

Just downloaded the app and try to log in with UKVAS website account info, it says:

Error
This account has no cases enabled for Mobile Access.

How about you?

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:18 am

babilong wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:14 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:06 am
@babilong

Can you check if you have access to IDV app also? Thanks
Just downloaded the app and try to log in with UKVAS website account info, it says:

Error
This account has no cases enabled for Mobile Access.

How about you?

That means you are not chosen for biometrics reuse. My case is different. I am not an ILR applicant.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:19 am

Cristina88 wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:14 am
For the biometric appointment, only the applicant is allowed or one person can accompany the applicant ?

https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/sopr ... as/FAQ.pdf

Page 10

Due to corona I think they will only allow if its a carer or applicants only.

Cristina88 · Post by **Cristina88** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:21 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:18 am

babilong wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:14 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:06 am
@babilong

Can you check if you have access to IDV app also? Thanks
Just downloaded the app and try to log in with UKVAS website account info, it says:

Error
This account has no cases enabled for Mobile Access.

How about you?
That means you are not chosen for biometrics reuse. My case is different. I am not an ILR applicant.

I have exact same message:

Error
This account has no cases enabled for Mobile Access.

I hope there is no issue, Last I did my biometric was in Aug 2019 so fairly recent ! Hope nothing to worry if we dont have access to IDV

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:23 am

@Cristina88

Did you get the appointment confirmation email??

Nothing to worry. Not everyone is chosen for biometrics reuse.

A member applied for ILR and 2 days later applied for BC. She went for appointment for ILR and still not chosen for biometrics reuse for BC.

ruzfactor · Post by **ruzfactor** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:25 am

The passport I applied (SET LR application submitted on 22/8/20) with expires on 7th Oct. There are few in-person slots available, week commencing 5th Oct. I have already submitted using IDV app on 6/9/20. It seems in-person submissions are getting faster decisions. Will the expired passport be a problem, for a slot booked after that expiry date?

babilong · Post by **babilong** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:25 am

Cristina88 wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:21 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:18 am

babilong wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:14 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:06 am
@babilong

Can you check if you have access to IDV app also? Thanks
Just downloaded the app and try to log in with UKVAS website account info, it says:

Error
This account has no cases enabled for Mobile Access.

How about you?
That means you are not chosen for biometrics reuse. My case is different. I am not an ILR applicant.
I have exact same message:

Error
This account has no cases enabled for Mobile Access.

After submitted for SET (LR) online on 11/09, I've been waiting for the invitation email, but nothing arrived. I don't know how their system works... the app requires UAN, which is sent in the invitation letter. But we donnot have that letter..

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:27 am

No. You can access IDV even without UAN. You have your UAN already on your completed PDF online form. If you can not access IDV but can access booking system, then you are not chosen for biometrics reuse.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:29 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:23 am
@Cristina88

Did you get the appointment confirmation email??

Nothing to worry. Not everyone is chosen for biometrics reuse.

A member applied for ILR and 2 days later applied for BC. She went for appointment for ILR and still not chosen for biometrics reuse for BC.

I mean 2 days later after ILR approval. She was married to a BC just if someone is wondering how.

babilong · Post by **babilong** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:32 am

Cristina88 wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:21 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:18 am

babilong wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:14 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:06 am
@babilong

Can you check if you have access to IDV app also? Thanks
Just downloaded the app and try to log in with UKVAS website account info, it says:

Error
This account has no cases enabled for Mobile Access.

How about you?
That means you are not chosen for biometrics reuse. My case is different. I am not an ILR applicant.
I have exact same message:

Error
This account has no cases enabled for Mobile Access.

I hope there is no issue, Last I did my biometric was in Aug 2019 so fairly recent ! Hope nothing to worry if we dont have access to IDV

My last biometric was in Nov 2019... everybody told me I shall receive email before I can book appointment, even on UKVAS website 'the Service Update' says applicants will be sent email to be invited to book appointment.. So I have been waiting for that magic email...

Anyway, now I booked the appointment, guess nothing else I could do but just to upload the docs and attend the appointment and start another round of waiting.

babilong · Post by **babilong** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:34 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:27 am
No. You can access IDV even without UAN. You have your UAN already on your completed PDF online form. If you can not access IDV but can access booking system, then you are not chosen for biometrics reuse.

wow... now I see! Thanks for explaining!

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:34 am

One of the Reuse criteria

the new grant of leave must not exceed a period beyond 5 years from when the fingerprints were last enrolled – we do not want to delete fingerprints before

ILR BRP is dated till 31st Dec 2024 so go 5 years before that.

Maybe thats why.

AprilAusApplicant · Post by **AprilAusApplicant** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:21 am

Morning guys,

Sorry - stupid question, but I can't find the sheffield mail address that's been spoken about anywhere? Further, how should I address any letter I send if I'm a Set (O) applicant using UK Ancestry?

Appreciate the help

Post by **CR001** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:34 am

AprilAusApplicant wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:21 am
Morning guys,

Sorry - stupid question, but I can't find the sheffield mail address that's been spoken about anywhere? Further, how should I address any letter I send if I'm a Set (O) applicant using UK Ancestry?

Appreciate the help

This topic is only for biomteric or idv questions. You also cannot submit additional information or documents after your biometrics have been enrolled, which you appear to have already attended. All supporting documents needed to be dated on or before your online application submission date (6 April in your case) and documents uploaded digitally before biometrics appointment, 16th September in your case.

For a letter, which is not required, you can simply address it to :

UKVI
SET(O) Ancestry

To whom it may concern

AprilAusApplicant · Post by **AprilAusApplicant** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:57 am

CR001 wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:34 am

AprilAusApplicant wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:21 am
Morning guys,

Sorry - stupid question, but I can't find the sheffield mail address that's been spoken about anywhere? Further, how should I address any letter I send if I'm a Set (O) applicant using UK Ancestry?

Appreciate the help
This topic is only for biomteric or idv questions. You also cannot submit additional information or documents after your biometrics have been enrolled, which you appear to have already attended. All supporting documents needed to be dated on or before your online application submission date (6 April in your case) and documents uploaded digitally before biometrics appointment, 16th September in your case.

For a letter, which is not required, you can simply address it to :

UKVI
SET(O) Ancestry

To whom it may concern

Thanks, appreciate it.
Was just looking for the details as I'll send them a letter if I still haven't received a decision by 6 months, which is in a week or so.

Cheers again

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