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

Paul99 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 04, 2020 5:56 pm

Are they using the finger prints done 1 or 2 year before or even older one when we visa 5 years before ? Any Ideas

I was told by UKVCAS that they will reuse by biometrics, the last time i gave one was in April 2017 for my tier 2 visa.

Has anyone received mail to reuse previous biometric from UKVCAS who registered in June?

It's been quiet here today. I wish everyone waiting for biometric appointment to receive the reuse biometric email this week.

Hopefully image request emails will be sent out to applicants this week also.
Good luck guys and fingers crossed.

For those who have received notice of UKVI reusing your old biometrics, have you had your biometrics done more than 4 or 5 years ago?

pinku09 wrote: ↑

Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:28 am

Paul99 wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 04, 2020 5:56 pm

Are they using the finger prints done 1 or 2 year before or even older one when we visa 5 years before ? Any Ideas

I was told by UKVCAS that they will reuse by biometrics, the last time i gave one was in April 2017 for my tier 2 visa.

This is interesting. So it seems like 3 years back is included (so far). What date did you apply for your ILR please?

Our last biometrics were taken in June 2017 (not sure what the procedure will be for small children)

Well, after 3 cancelled appointments in Cardiff we eventually got our Biometrics Enrolled in Birmingham last Friday. Our application (SET(M) - priority service) was made just prior to lock down and I had previously uploaded about 30 pdf files of supporting documents to the UKVCAS website including numerous documents that weren't requested inc. my B1 IELTS, the B1 IELTS of my 2 dependent children (now 18+) and their Life in the UK Test results.

We arrived 30 mins early at the Business Centre where UKVCAS are based in Birmingham and I was expecting to be turned away but got sent straight up after our appointment booking was checked. There was no problem taking my British husband (my sponsor) with us. Upon exiting the lift we were greeted and immediately taken to a room which simply had a desk with a plastic screen across, where our passports and existing (expired) BRPs were scanned, and our photos and fingerprints taken.

Surprisingly, no other documents were scanned or checked! I was expecting them to check the originals of the documents I had uploaded previously and I'd spent ages preparing a whole big file of documents. We were all done and out in 30 mins and today (the next working day after Biometric Enrollment) I received an email from UKVI approving our application and advising the BRPs would be sent in 7 days....apart from the Covid delays it was an prompt, efficient and painless process.

I expect this may be last involvement with this great forum, which has been invaluable over the last 5 years as a source of information and for answering the few questions that I've had on my 2 x FLR(M) and SET(M) applications.

Thanks everyone and I wish you all the best and good health.

Wow congratulation. So happy for u. They made it easier and simple for you. Congratulations once more!!

Most applicants would not be going to those centres maybe any more because their biometric data will be reused.

They could be home, upload their images and all done. Approved.

Hi guys,
I am about to submit my ILR application and unsure on whether to wait for a few more weeks for the premium service to reopen. I mean 6 months is a long time but there is no other option but the standard atm. Do you happen to have any information/idea on when the HO are looking to reopen their premium service at all? I have search on google and found no news/information.

I am getting increasingly nervous about the backlog of already existing applications.. I mean even if I were to apply today using the standard service how soon will I actually be visiting the UKVCAS for finger prints etc...

Maddy_1992 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:27 pm

Hi guys,
I am about to submit my ILR application and unsure on whether to wait for a few more weeks for the premium service to reopen. I mean 6 months is a long time but there is no other option but the standard atm. Do you happen to have any information/idea on when the HO are looking to reopen their premium service at all? I have search on google and found no news/information.

I am getting increasingly nervous about the backlog of already existing applications.. I mean even if I were to apply today using the standard service how soon will I actually be visiting the UKVCAS for finger prints etc...

No guarantee on if or when super priority service will resume. UKVI may want to clear months of backlog before resuming. The best advise at this time would be I guess to take the plunge with what is available. I applied 2 months ago and was in same dilemma as you but then got advise from experienced and helpful people on this forum to go ahead and apply through standard service and all i can tell you now is I am glad i did so and did not wait any longer. It is entirely your decision and no one can suggest what to do as each individuals circumstances are different.

Priority visa processing service is a VISA SERVICE offered by UKVI. You choose this during application submission and right before the payment stage.

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.

Priority service many NOT resume anytime soon, so do NOT wait and apply if your visa is expiring

When you apply using the standard service, NO upgrade option is available to change your application to priority later

If you already applied and you're looking to book your appointment with UKVCAS, here is the latest update from UKVCAS:

We are now opening up the booking system in date order to customers who registered with UKVCAS after the 27th March and on and before 30 April 2020. We are continuing to work from the earliest to the most recent registrations as we think this is the fairest and best approach to take.

If you are one of these customers, you will receive an email from us before 4 July 2020 asking you to book an appointment. The email will have full instructions about next actions.

UKVI is changing the way it processes applications in response to COVID-19. This new way of working involves reusing biometrics (fingerprints) that have been recorded in a previous application as part of the process to verify your identity. This will mean that certain customers will not need to attend a Service Point. UKVI are currently working to identify those customers that are eligible to use this new approach.

If you are likely to be eligible for this new process, UKVI has asked us not to invite you for an appointment but to wait for an email which will give you further information and next steps.

We are continuing to invite customers by email that will definitely need to book an appointment at a Service Point.

https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=74833

My application was lodged by my immigration consultant on 28th april. But they told they didnt get any communication yet from ukvcas. As per ukvcas they shd have told something by 4th july...isnt it?

Is there anyone who lodged their application untill 30th april n still hasnt received any communication regarding biometric re-use or appointment?

Hi All,

I have registered on 06 April and I have not received any email from UKVCAS or UKVI. I’m not sure if they are even going to use my biometrics which I have given back in 2018. I see a lot of people who registered after me have received emails. Is anyone else in the same situation as I am?

Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Gbvs2020 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:13 pm

Hi All,

I have registered on 06 April and I have not received any email from UKVCAS or UKVI. I’m not sure if they are even going to use my biometrics which I have given back in 2018. I see a lot of people who registered after me have received emails. Is anyone else in the same situation as I am?

Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

My app too was lodged on 28th april....didnt get any communication at all

har_p3 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:15 pm

Maddy_1992 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:27 pm

Hi guys,
I am about to submit my ILR application and unsure on whether to wait for a few more weeks for the premium service to reopen. I mean 6 months is a long time but there is no other option but the standard atm. Do you happen to have any information/idea on when the HO are looking to reopen their premium service at all? I have search on google and found no news/information.

I am getting increasingly nervous about the backlog of already existing applications.. I mean even if I were to apply today using the standard service how soon will I actually be visiting the UKVCAS for finger prints etc...

No guarantee on if or when super priority service will resume. UKVI may want to clear months of backlog before resuming. The best advise at this time would be I guess to take the plunge with what is available. I applied 2 months ago and was in same dilemma as you but then got advise from experienced and helpful people on this forum to go ahead and apply through standard service and all i can tell you now is I am glad i did so and did not wait any longer. It is entirely your decision and no one can suggest what to do as each individuals circumstances are different.

My Life in the UK test has now been rescheduled for 27/7. So I will get all the docs ready and apply as soon as I have my test certificate. As advices I will be using the standard service and hope for the best!
With regards to the documents.. if I apply using the standard service on 27/7 and all my payslips and statements as well as the letter from my company are dated 25/7 but I don’t receive an invitation from UKVCAS let’s say until 1/10 does it mean I will have to prepare all the paperwork dated 30 days before the actual appointment ie 1/10?

Maddy_1992 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:34 pm

har_p3 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:15 pm

Maddy_1992 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 7:27 pm

Hi guys,
I am about to submit my ILR application and unsure on whether to wait for a few more weeks for the premium service to reopen. I mean 6 months is a long time but there is no other option but the standard atm. Do you happen to have any information/idea on when the HO are looking to reopen their premium service at all? I have search on google and found no news/information.

I am getting increasingly nervous about the backlog of already existing applications.. I mean even if I were to apply today using the standard service how soon will I actually be visiting the UKVCAS for finger prints etc...

No guarantee on if or when super priority service will resume. UKVI may want to clear months of backlog before resuming. The best advise at this time would be I guess to take the plunge with what is available. I applied 2 months ago and was in same dilemma as you but then got advise from experienced and helpful people on this forum to go ahead and apply through standard service and all i can tell you now is I am glad i did so and did not wait any longer. It is entirely your decision and no one can suggest what to do as each individuals circumstances are different.

My Life in the UK test has now been rescheduled for 27/7. So I will get all the docs ready and apply as soon as I have my test certificate. As advices I will be using the standard service and hope for the best!
With regards to the documents.. if I apply using the standard service on 27/7 and all my payslips and statements as well as the letter from my company are dated 25/7 but I don’t receive an invitation from UKVCAS let’s say until 1/10 does it mean I will have to prepare all the paperwork dated 30 days before the actual appointment ie 1/10?

No. The date of application is the date you submit and pay online and is the relevant date for your supporting documents. It is not your ukcvas (third party agent) appointment date.

For the people who didn’t get any biometric reuse email from UKVCAS; Is your current visa or leave to remain has expired now after you submitted application (ILR, current visa extension, switch to another visa etc.) to UKVI and registered with UKVCAS?

Just trying to understand if they are sending biometric reuse email only to the ones whose current leave has expired now.

I am struggling to understand why home office is taking so long to develop the photo shooting app. They have this technology already in use for EU settlement scheme application since last year... what is the difficulty of copy and paste...why why why

VikasMandal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:06 pm

For the people who didn’t get any biometric reuse email from UKVCAS; Is your current visa or leave to remain has expired now after you submitted application (ILR, current visa extension, switch to another visa etc.) to UKVI and registered with UKVCAS?

Just trying to understand if they are sending biometric reuse email only to the ones whose current leave has expired now.

Don’t know about the others but my visa has expired in June and I’ve received the email.

VikasMandal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:06 pm

For the people who didn’t get any biometric reuse email from UKVCAS; Is your current visa or leave to remain has expired now after you submitted application (ILR, current visa extension, switch to another visa etc.) to UKVI and registered with UKVCAS?

Just trying to understand if they are sending biometric reuse email only to the ones whose current leave has expired now.

Mine will expire in a week n still didnt get any mail

@SIyer - what was your UKVI application date or registration date with UKVCAS?

SIyer wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:27 pm

VikasMandal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:06 pm

For the people who didn’t get any biometric reuse email from UKVCAS; Is your current visa or leave to remain has expired now after you submitted application (ILR, current visa extension, switch to another visa etc.) to UKVI and registered with UKVCAS?

Just trying to understand if they are sending biometric reuse email only to the ones whose current leave has expired now.

Don’t know about the others but my visa has expired in June and I’ve received the email.

what was your UKVI application date or registration date with UKVCAS?

srirav wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:34 pm

VikasMandal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:06 pm

For the people who didn’t get any biometric reuse email from UKVCAS; Is your current visa or leave to remain has expired now after you submitted application (ILR, current visa extension, switch to another visa etc.) to UKVI and registered with UKVCAS?

Just trying to understand if they are sending biometric reuse email only to the ones whose current leave has expired now.

Mine will expire in a week n still didnt get any mail

Might be the below criteria who got emails to reuse biometric:
Application submitted after 27th March 2020 &
Current visa/leave to remain expired before or on 4th Jul 2020 &
No appointment booked with UKVCAS so far

Above is just my assumption, hopefully you will get mail soon

VikasMandal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:06 pm

For the people who didn’t get any biometric reuse email from UKVCAS; Is your current visa or leave to remain has expired now after you submitted application (ILR, current visa extension, switch to another visa etc.) to UKVI and registered with UKVCAS?

Just trying to understand if they are sending biometric reuse email only to the ones whose current leave has expired now.

Mine has expired in May and I've received the email regarding reuse of biometrics.

VikasMandal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:54 pm

SIyer wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:27 pm

VikasMandal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:06 pm

For the people who didn’t get any biometric reuse email from UKVCAS; Is your current visa or leave to remain has expired now after you submitted application (ILR, current visa extension, switch to another visa etc.) to UKVI and registered with UKVCAS?

Just trying to understand if they are sending biometric reuse email only to the ones whose current leave has expired now.

Don’t know about the others but my visa has expired in June and I’ve received the email.

what was your UKVI application date or registration date with UKVCAS?

Applied and registered on the 23rd of April, Set O.

SIyer wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:27 pm

VikasMandal wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:06 pm

For the people who didn’t get any biometric reuse email from UKVCAS; Is your current visa or leave to remain has expired now after you submitted application (ILR, current visa extension, switch to another visa etc.) to UKVI and registered with UKVCAS?

Just trying to understand if they are sending biometric reuse email only to the ones whose current leave has expired now.

Don’t know about the others but my visa has expired in June and I’ve received the email.

Mine expired in June, but I haven't received any emails about reusing biometrics.
Mind you, I gave mine in 2015.