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Contact your uni asap and ask them for advisenadiaslsbl wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:38 pmso i've applied for my visa on 27th of July. My friend applied on 31st of July. BUT HE GOT HIS VISA FIRST?? why? soooooo unfair.
applied on the 13th july too from Nigeria, escalated 2 times, uni resuming on the 18th sept, havent heard anything yet, i have cried all my tears.. still hoping and belivingMugatiya26 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 5:21 pmSo Im the longest pending applicant now having had the interview + biometrics taken on the 13th July?
I didnt send the conversion either. I thought rhey were going to use oanda.com to check that.mestranger wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:03 pmIs there a problem if funds arent converted to GBP? or a copy of documents are scanned?
I applied on 17 Julyhelleravinas wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:27 amEven I didn't converted fund in GBP.
I applied on July 19 and application was received on 30th July after such a long wait yesterday I got email saying my case is not straightforward.this is really frustrating my course will start in Sept 15.
oh did u contact ur university ?...we are on same boat ....hope for best u have just 5 days left for classes that's too frustratingAlishba555 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:51 amI applied on 17 Julyhelleravinas wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:27 amEven I didn't converted fund in GBP.
I applied on July 19 and application was received on 30th July after such a long wait yesterday I got email saying my case is not straightforward.this is really frustrating my course will start in Sept 15.
Classes on 13 September
Still waiting for decision
Same timeline bro. Waiting for the decision. It is a terrible and painful experience. As someone suggested, I found my CAS is been used. This news just eased off mytension.Alishba555 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:51 amI applied on 17 Julyhelleravinas wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 12:27 amEven I didn't converted fund in GBP.
I applied on July 19 and application was received on 30th July after such a long wait yesterday I got email saying my case is not straightforward.this is really frustrating my course will start in Sept 15.
Classes on 13 September
Still waiting for decision
Sure! Will ask them to do it. Thanks for your information.Psgreasc wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:40 amHello everyone
I've been a quiet reader all these time that I was waiting for my visa to be issued. I received my visa and collected my passport today finally. And just want to share some of my experiences that may or may not help those who are still waiting.
This may seem unfair to many but here's my experience/timeline:
I had bio/scanned on the 14th aug in Cambodia.
I received the message that the application was forwarded to ukvi on the 14th aug.
I didn't receive any news or update so I decided to seek help from my university on the 5th sept via email and call.
The guy who replied to my email (on the 6th sept) said that he tracked for me and that my cas was still at "assigned" stage. Which means it hasn't been decided.
A few hours later, the guy who replied to my call (on the 6th sept) said me that their account manager had contacted the officers for me. He confirmed that my visa was approved and I should expect calls from them the next few days.
Today (7th sept) I received a text message saying that my passport is ready for collection.
I didn't receive any email/message from ukvi in between the day I submit till the day I received my passport.
Maybe try to get the school to call the ukvi instead of asking them to check for your cas status?
I hope this somehow brings some hope to those who are still waiting! All the best of luck!
I just can't help but wonder why they have to wait until next week to talk to UKVI to escalate my application. 
It's such a horribly frustrating experience that for a second I even considered withdrawing to apply for another university next January. 
It is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.CloudyNow wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:43 amI am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?
Thank you for your reply! Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess it's good to be prepared for the worst. Did you use the priority service as well?OlgaCC2 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:48 amIt is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.CloudyNow wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:43 amI am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?
Yes, I used Priority and had my Biometrics on 18th August, today is the 15th day... So I am waiting for any informationCloudyNow wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:50 amThank you for your reply! Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess it's good to be prepared for the worst. Did you use the priority service as well?OlgaCC2 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:48 amIt is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.CloudyNow wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:43 amI am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?
Yes, I used Priority and had my Biometrics on 18th August, today is the 15th day... So I am waiting for any informationCloudyNow wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:50 amThank you for your reply! Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess it's good to be prepared for the worst. Did you use the priority service as well?OlgaCC2 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:48 amIt is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.CloudyNow wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:43 amI am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?
Damn... I hope it all goes well for you! My uni's latest enrollment date is 6 October and I'm really afraid of missing that deadlineOlgaCC2 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:01 amYes, I used Priority and had my Biometrics on 18th August, today is the 15th day... So I am waiting for any informationCloudyNow wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:50 amThank you for your reply! Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess it's good to be prepared for the worst. Did you use the priority service as well?OlgaCC2 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:48 amIt is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.CloudyNow wrote: ↑Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:43 amI am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?
