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This means they are asking you to come and collect your passport from VFS.mjaan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:09 amGuys I got an email that the process visa application is recieved at UK visa application centre on 15/09 .
I know this means that the case is processed but i wanted to know how long it takes before vfs would contact me for collection , keeping in mind that today is Friday and we have weekend ahead.
Can you share your timelinemjaan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:09 amGuys I got an email that the process visa application is recieved at UK visa application centre on 15/09 .
I know this means that the case is processed but i wanted to know how long it takes before vfs would contact me for collection , keeping in mind that today is Friday and we have weekend ahead.
Application centre Islamabadnabeelhussain92 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:14 amThis means they are asking you to come and collect your passport from VFS.mjaan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:09 amGuys I got an email that the process visa application is recieved at UK visa application centre on 15/09 .
I know this means that the case is processed but i wanted to know how long it takes before vfs would contact me for collection , keeping in mind that today is Friday and we have weekend ahead.
This is your collection email. Which city did you apply from?
I also calles the UKVI n i was told the decision was made yesterday. Please let us know how long it takes to get the passport after this?
Hi , can you tell me when did u apply for visa ? , Im from SL too and they said they will take 15 days to process my visa, I applied for priority service.AMS9324 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:48 amJust got an email from Sheffield a while ago saying
"Thank you for your enquiry
Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding.
Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale.
Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected. Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre.
We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.
I can see that you have missed your induction week and have asked the appropriate entry clearance team if it is possible to complete your assessment
Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any further enquiries, please visit our website at www.GOV.UK
Kind Regards
FRG
UKVI Contact Centre Service - UK Decision Making Centre
www.GOV.UK
Since it's from Sheffield and not the enquiry service, hopefully I'll get a decision soon
Hi, well I had my biometrics on the 7th of July and it's been so long. But a few of my friends and a few others on the forum got their decisions starting from last Friday. When did you apply?jayadamsara wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:28 pmHi , can you tell me when did u apply for visa ? , Im from SL too and they said they will take 15 days to process my visa, I applied for priority service.AMS9324 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:48 amJust got an email from Sheffield a while ago saying
"Thank you for your enquiry
Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding.
Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale.
Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected. Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre.
We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.
I can see that you have missed your induction week and have asked the appropriate entry clearance team if it is possible to complete your assessment
Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any further enquiries, please visit our website at www.GOV.UK
Kind Regards
FRG
UKVI Contact Centre Service - UK Decision Making Centre
www.GOV.UK
Since it's from Sheffield and not the enquiry service, hopefully I'll get a decision soon
29th Aug, I called them and they said they have extended priority processing for 15 working days... Ive already gone 13 working daysAMS9324 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:32 pmHi, well I had my biometrics on the 7th of July and it's been so long. But a few of my friends and a few others on the forum got their decisions starting from last Friday. When did you apply?jayadamsara wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:28 pmHi , can you tell me when did u apply for visa ? , Im from SL too and they said they will take 15 days to process my visa, I applied for priority service.AMS9324 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:48 amJust got an email from Sheffield a while ago saying
"Thank you for your enquiry
Please accept my apologies for the delay in responding.
Due to it being our busiest period, I am afraid we are unable to make a decision on your application within our usual timescale.
Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre until you have received written confirmation that a decision has been made on your application and that your passport is ready to be collected. Staff at the visa application centres or contact centres have no influence on cases and cannot provide any further advice so we recommend you do not attend or call the contact centre.
We understand this will be frustrating to you and regret any inconvenience caused.
I can see that you have missed your induction week and have asked the appropriate entry clearance team if it is possible to complete your assessment
Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any further enquiries, please visit our website at www.GOV.UK
Kind Regards
FRG
UKVI Contact Centre Service - UK Decision Making Centre
www.GOV.UK
Since it's from Sheffield and not the enquiry service, hopefully I'll get a decision soon
!! But Im not sure whether they will give it by 19th Sep which is 15 working days for me .. My course start date is 25th and I dont know what to do 
Congratulations!!! btw, did you receive a not straightforward email?nabeelhussain92 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:05 pmI applied for my UK Tier 4 General Student visa from Karachi Pakistan.
Timeline:
24th July: Online Application
27th July: Biometrics/Interview/Documents Scanning
4th August: Email from Shefo; Application received at UKVI and is being prepared for consideration by ECO.
18th August: Email from Shefo; Sorry we couldn't make a decision in 15 working days and it will take longer.
04th September: Called UKVI for the first time and they escalated the case.
Called UKVI several times and contacted my university too. Always got a reply saying that your case has been escalated.
13th September: Email from Shefo: The decision has been despatched to the UKVI office on 13th Sep and you will soon be contacted by the VAC.
15th Sep: Email and sms from VAC at around 3pm to collect my passport.
15th Sep: Collected my passport with the visa Alhamdulillah
Course start date: 18th September
Your university have clearly mentioned that the student visa has been issued which definitely means granted. What kind of confirmation you need?Maldv wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:55 pmGuys I just received the following email from my uni:
Thank you for your email, I am responding on behalf of xxxxx. I have checked the application for the requested student and can confirm that the students visa has now been issued as of the 13/09/2017. The student should receive correspondence shortly with regards to the collection of their documents.
Does it mean that my visa is granted???? I cannot believe it I need confirmation
No!nadiaslsbl wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:27 pmCongratulations!!! btw, did you receive a not straightforward email?nabeelhussain92 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:05 pmI applied for my UK Tier 4 General Student visa from Karachi Pakistan.
Timeline:
24th July: Online Application
27th July: Biometrics/Interview/Documents Scanning
4th August: Email from Shefo; Application received at UKVI and is being prepared for consideration by ECO.
18th August: Email from Shefo; Sorry we couldn't make a decision in 15 working days and it will take longer.
04th September: Called UKVI for the first time and they escalated the case.
Called UKVI several times and contacted my university too. Always got a reply saying that your case has been escalated.
13th September: Email from Shefo: The decision has been despatched to the UKVI office on 13th Sep and you will soon be contacted by the VAC.
15th Sep: Email and sms from VAC at around 3pm to collect my passport.
15th Sep: Collected my passport with the visa Alhamdulillah
Course start date: 18th September
sewanlewan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:51 amI have the exact same time line as you except it was standard, same interview date as well. I also received an email last week asking for my TB certificate even if I already submitted it. Have you tried calling them recently and asking about your visa status?Desmondang62 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:51 amMy timeline from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (Priority service)
August 16 - Online Application
August 18 - Biometrics and Interview
August 18 - ECO email under consideration
August 29 - Do enquiry about status of visa application which shows under processing
September 7 - Phone call from VFS global asking for redoing biometric
September 14 - Email asking for my TB test certificate (even if I already gave it during scanning)
I have missed my course start date on 11th September and my latest arrival date is 27th Sep. I'm really depressed by the inefficiency of the visa application process.
Sam, at long last..... hmmmmm. Happy for you. can u give us the breakdown, when u did your bios and stuff. i should be getting mine then.Sam1990 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 2:43 pmYour university have clearly mentioned that the student visa has been issued which definitely means granted. What kind of confirmation you need?Maldv wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:55 pmGuys I just received the following email from my uni:
Thank you for your email, I am responding on behalf of xxxxx. I have checked the application for the requested student and can confirm that the students visa has now been issued as of the 13/09/2017. The student should receive correspondence shortly with regards to the collection of their documents.
Does it mean that my visa is granted???? I cannot believe it I need confirmation
