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Track your application online

Only for UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) points system. This route is now closed to new applicants.

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Momi
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Track your application online

Post by Momi » Sat Jun 03, 2017 8:00 am

I just informed by one of my friend that there is a new service to check the status of your application.
So please don't waste your time to call home office when you can check online in seconds.
I would be grateful if any moderator can stick this topic so everyone can take maximum benefit.
Copy paste the link on browser.
You can also use the Royal Mail tracking number which was used to send your application.

https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

tomrahmad
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Re: Track your application online

Post by tomrahmad » Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:45 am

Thank you for your valuable post. Link does work but only with Royal-mail tracking number. I did try case id, case ref and home reference.

Thanks once again

Ahmad

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Re: Track your application online

Post by nadeem75 » Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:51 am

Thanks Momi,
I applied my extension on march 8, 2017.
i had try yesterday but it was showing, The reference number has not been recognised.
so when i called to call center for this, they said reference no is ok and for check the status only option is online. please advice if you have any idea about this.

regards

sucava
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Re: Track your application online

Post by sucava » Sat Jun 03, 2017 12:42 pm

You can check it by entering your health surcharge number.

schahzeb
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Re: Track your application online

Post by schahzeb » Sat Jun 03, 2017 1:41 pm

you can track using IHS number but all it will say is Awaiting Decision. May be because it's in trial stages right now.

Basel_AH
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Re: Track your application online

Post by Basel_AH » Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:12 pm

It worked for me when I used the reference number without the '0' that's in the beginning.

I also got 'awaiting decision' not sure if that's accurate given what had been said above. It also says that it has been last updated on 25 May 2017.

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annoyedatukba
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Re: Track your application online

Post by annoyedatukba » Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:43 pm

This is really no different than when you call them.

"Awaiting decision" or "in process" is basically the same thing. Even then it goes to tell you that the stages are "open", "awaiting decision" and "decided".

So even if application is decided it won't tell you what the decision is online.

inaam.cs
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Re: Track your application online

Post by inaam.cs » Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:24 pm

This link doesn't recognize my case id nor my IHS number. I tried my case id with and without 0.
Should i be worried and ring call centre?

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Re: Track your application online

Post by nadeem75 » Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:25 pm

Check with Royal Mail ref no.

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Re: Track your application online

Post by hina_pirzada » Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:51 pm

Hi i was sumbitted my applucation on 27 May 2017. I am trying to check through my IHS number but nothing is shwoing there. Think it will update after Bio Metrics Enrollment.

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Re: Track your application online

Post by hina_pirzada » Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:52 pm

Hi i was sumbitted my applucation on 27 May 2017. I am trying to check through my IHS number but nothing is shwoing there. Think it will update after Bio Metrics Enrollment.

waheguru
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Re: Track your application online

Post by waheguru » Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:57 pm

try with royal mail reference number !! my one shows awaiting for decision

inaam.cs
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Re: Track your application online

Post by inaam.cs » Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:15 pm

Yes royal mail ref works for me.
The awaiting a decision update date for me is 21st April.

rdjasani
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Re: Track your application online

Post by rdjasani » Sat Jun 03, 2017 9:46 pm

I have track my application to put surcharge refrence number it shows that decision is pending
And date of status updated shows on 11-04-2017

Where My friend got visa on 26 May and he apply on 19 January 2017, where I have track his status but is show that decision is panding and status update on 11-04-2017.

So guise please don't rely on this system is giving accurate and correct information.

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Re: Track your application online

Post by zimba » Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:44 am

There seem to be nothing special about this online service, It gives you the same generic answer. You cannot chase up a visa application in detail and I do not think such a thing will ever be available to migrants as it is not feasible.
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Re: Track your application online

Post by uzzal13 » Sun Jun 04, 2017 10:49 am

hina_pirzada wrote:Hi i was sumbitted my applucation on 27 May 2017. I am trying to check through my IHS number but nothing is shwoing there. Think it will update after Bio Metrics Enrollment.
I think they update before Bio Metrics Enrolment.
I sent my application 16th may
Got Bio Mat 20th may
Bio Met done 22ed may
AND Application status updated on 19 May 2017.

Post office Ref worked here.

samaygrg
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Re: Track your application online

Post by samaygrg » Sun Jun 04, 2017 3:03 pm

with the IHS reference number worked out for me.... at least it says the application has been considered and awaiting decision.. :)

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Re: Track your application online

Post by ishfaqsangra » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:50 am

The strange bit is last updated

My biometrics enrollment letter dated 25th April and that is the last Updated Date,so no update after that around 40 days :lol:
Applied 23rd March.

Momi
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Re: Track your application online

Post by Momi » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:11 am

I haven't heard even a single refusal or approval in last 4 weeks. Only 1 updated on immigrationboard.
May be they will start sending decisions after election.

ishfaqsangra wrote:The strange bit is last updated

My biometrics enrollment letter dated 25th April and that is the last Updated Date,so no update after that around 40 days :lol:
Applied 23rd March.

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Re: Track your application online

Post by mdomarfaruk » Mon Jun 05, 2017 9:58 pm

Dear All respected senior members,

I have applied for extension on 11 January 2017 and bio-metric done on 31 January 2017.
Since then no update from Home Office.

I have checked the link using IHS number and its works.
Result showing for me is "Decided" Application status updated on 26 April 2017.
But I didn't receive any post or anything! Bit worried. I used my solicitor as my legal representative. Today I confirmed with them they didn't received any post or letter either.

I didn't received any Refund for IHS as well

Is there any one in similar situation?

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Re: Track your application online

Post by zimba » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:24 pm

This is exactly what I expected to happen with this so called service :? . This service is not helpful at all and seems to be a replacement for UKVI telephone support. Your application is most likely not decided despite what it reports :?
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Re: Track your application online

Post by longwu » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:34 pm

mdomarfaruk wrote:Dear All respected senior members,

I have applied for extension on 11 January 2017 and bio-metric done on 31 January 2017.
Since then no update from Home Office.

I have checked the link using IHS number and its works.
Result showing for me is "Decided" Application status updated on 26 April 2017.
But I didn't receive any post or anything! Bit worried. I used my solicitor as my legal representative. Today I confirmed with them they didn't received any post or letter either.

I didn't received any Refund for IHS as well

Is there any one in similar situation?
me too, I applied at 25 Jan, and I use the Royal Mail delivery number Result showing for me is "Decided" Application status updated on 26 April 2017. But I didn't receive any post or anything!

Aab1988
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Re: Track your application online

Post by Aab1988 » Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:44 pm

seems like that there is definitely some problem in the online tracking service i think you can't even now ring them to ask for an update I rang 03001232241 which I usually ring every week today they' said they are not giving updates anymore on the phone from 1st of June.

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Re: Track your application online

Post by zimba » Tue Jun 06, 2017 1:20 am

This thread is turning into another timeline discussion :? Please remember that THE ONLY OFFICIAL way for HO to communicate the result of visa application with you is through the post. If you did NOT hear anything yet, that means your application has NOT been decided or concluded yet.
Advice is given based on my personal research and experience only. Do NOT contact me via private message for immigration advice

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Re: Track your application online

Post by marcnath » Tue Jun 06, 2017 5:33 am

They have clearly stated on the page "This is a trial service."

Give the HO some slack - they are trying but these will have have teething problems.
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