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Hi Victoria, did you get your visa ?VikaVictoria wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:13 amBtw, in my city, it says that most applications are processed within 15 days. At the Visa Centre I was told that it usually takes 15-20 business days (today is, in fact, the 34th business day since the application was submitted).
The latest info is also for May (Madrid) and I've just noticed that while before the maximum wait was 60 days (just 2% of cases), they've now changed the table and suddenly the maximum is 120 days!!! So the previous figures were blatant lies or what? It's completely outrageous. Will definitely be complaining to the Home Officeeuropehelpme wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:50 amWhere they regularly updating processing times on their website prior to brexit? They havent updated guide times since may 2017. Is this intentional as they are delaying or was this always the case?
Hi Irfan,Bollox wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:02 amHello all
I am tired of escalating and complaining to MP and SOLVIT. I had reply from SOLVIT and it was from Germany SOLVIT as my wife is German. They have agreed to raise our case to the UK SOLVIT team and they will deal with it. I don't think they can do much in regards to speeding up the process.
My MP also wrote to UKVI and they haven't replied to her yet.
The complaint I have wrote to UKVI has come back
With reply. Basically they mentioned that they can take as much time as they like and I don't have any special ground on which my visa application can be fast tracked.
It's been 122 working days since I have applied. I have escalated twice after completing 90 working days for Mumbai based application. Still no outcome.
Its been so long that I have even forgotten that I have applied for the EEA family permit.
I will definitely be taking UKVI to ombudsman once I get my visa.
Please contact me if any one else want to sue them collectively.
Best wishes to all
Irfan
Hello Yogitea,Yogitea wrote: ↑Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:30 pmHi Agnieszka,agnieszka1509 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2017 12:28 pmHi guys,
The more I read this thread the more frustrated I feel.
As many of you, me and my husband are in similar situation. He applied from Rabat/Morocco on 5th f June 2017 and the only information we received from them was "not straightforward" email on 28th of June 2017.
On the day of application gov website said processing times for Rabat are 90 working days max, but to our surprise they have changed it recently to 60 working days. I can only hope they started moving forward with processing all applications.
We escalated our case on Monday I do hope it will help.
Stay patient,
Agnieszka
I hope you are well... Exactly same situation. I think it is all linked with current brexit issue because last year it was so quick to get your visa done but this year it is just a nightmare.
Did you receive any update ?
Keep in touch
All the best
This is just insane. We have to wait another 4 weeks before we can properly escalate.Thanks Sidsidkapure wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:51 amHi Irfan,
Its 117 working days today for me so I am really hoping something happens before 120 days mark.
I applied on 3rd April and biometrics was same day, 117 is exact working days calculated via google search working days calculator.
Applied from Mumbai as well.
Good Luck
Sid.
Hello mateWillyboy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:52 amHi Irfan,Bollox wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:02 amHello all
I am tired of escalating and complaining to MP and SOLVIT. I had reply from SOLVIT and it was from Germany SOLVIT as my wife is German. They have agreed to raise our case to the UK SOLVIT team and they will deal with it. I don't think they can do much in regards to speeding up the process.
My MP also wrote to UKVI and they haven't replied to her yet.
The complaint I have wrote to UKVI has come back
With reply. Basically they mentioned that they can take as much time as they like and I don't have any special ground on which my visa application can be fast tracked.
It's been 122 working days since I have applied. I have escalated twice after completing 90 working days for Mumbai based application. Still no outcome.
Its been so long that I have even forgotten that I have applied for the EEA family permit.
I will definitely be taking UKVI to ombudsman once I get my visa.
Please contact me if any one else want to sue them collectively.
Best wishes to all
Irfan
When you complained to the UKVI yourself, did you write to a "special" address or was it the normal paid address that doesn't actually reach the UKVI (rather their useless call centre)?
Best
Hi baig5035,baig5035 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:40 pmHi All,
Best Wishes for everyone who waiting.
i think i am the top waiting today exactly 137 working days more than 5 months.
But i heard that now ukvi start making decisions. Everyone get it soon i think.
good luck to everyone wish me good luck.
never loss hope.
Bollox wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:01 pmHello mateWillyboy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:52 amHi Irfan,Bollox wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:02 amHello all
I am tired of escalating and complaining to MP and SOLVIT. I had reply from SOLVIT and it was from Germany SOLVIT as my wife is German. They have agreed to raise our case to the UK SOLVIT team and they will deal with it. I don't think they can do much in regards to speeding up the process.
My MP also wrote to UKVI and they haven't replied to her yet.
The complaint I have wrote to UKVI has come back
With reply. Basically they mentioned that they can take as much time as they like and I don't have any special ground on which my visa application can be fast tracked.
It's been 122 working days since I have applied. I have escalated twice after completing 90 working days for Mumbai based application. Still no outcome.
Its been so long that I have even forgotten that I have applied for the EEA family permit.
I will definitely be taking UKVI to ombudsman once I get my visa.
Please contact me if any one else want to sue them collectively.
Best wishes to all
Irfan
When you complained to the UKVI yourself, did you write to a "special" address or was it the normal paid address that doesn't actually reach the UKVI (rather their useless call centre)?
Best
I used this option
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... o-complain
Emailed on this address - complaints@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Got a reply after almost a month.
Regards
Hellobaig5035 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:22 amBollox wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 4:01 pmHello mateWillyboy wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:52 amHi Irfan,Bollox wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:02 amHello all
I am tired of escalating and complaining to MP and SOLVIT. I had reply from SOLVIT and it was from Germany SOLVIT as my wife is German. They have agreed to raise our case to the UK SOLVIT team and they will deal with it. I don't think they can do much in regards to speeding up the process.
My MP also wrote to UKVI and they haven't replied to her yet.
The complaint I have wrote to UKVI has come back
With reply. Basically they mentioned that they can take as much time as they like and I don't have any special ground on which my visa application can be fast tracked.
It's been 122 working days since I have applied. I have escalated twice after completing 90 working days for Mumbai based application. Still no outcome.
Its been so long that I have even forgotten that I have applied for the EEA family permit.
I will definitely be taking UKVI to ombudsman once I get my visa.
Please contact me if any one else want to sue them collectively.
Best wishes to all
Irfan
When you complained to the UKVI yourself, did you write to a "special" address or was it the normal paid address that doesn't actually reach the UKVI (rather their useless call centre)?
Best
I used this option
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... o-complain
Emailed on this address - complaints@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Got a reply after almost a month.
Regards
Hello Dear,
After month what they replied to you? what update did you get it from them regard your application anything helpful.
Because my solicitor sent email on this address 2 week ago nothing received till date...just waiting for the reply.
Just forget what it says on UKVI website, even if it says 5 working days and when you call them up telling the fact it states only 5 working days, they do have a reason - "that was for May 2017".europehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:47 amThe processing guide timeframe on the home office site outlines in May 100% of applicants were processed within 30 working days in my city.
https://visa-processingtimes.homeoffice.gov.uk/y
It appears alot of people here have been waiting 100+ days. For those of you who have been waiting 100+ days, did you apply in cities which have guide timeframes of 90 and 120 days? Or have some of you been waiting 100+ days even in the cities which have a 30 day timeframe?
I hope this is not the case...
I understand this but it would still be helpful to know if those that are waiting 100+ days if they are from cities which had higher processing times in May.Alexkowalski87 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:35 amJust forget what it says on UKVI website, even if it says 5 working days and when you call them up telling the fact it states only 5 working days, they do have a reason - "that was for May 2017".europehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:47 amThe processing guide timeframe on the home office site outlines in May 100% of applicants were processed within 30 working days in my city.
https://visa-processingtimes.homeoffice.gov.uk/y
It appears alot of people here have been waiting 100+ days. For those of you who have been waiting 100+ days, did you apply in cities which have guide timeframes of 90 and 120 days? Or have some of you been waiting 100+ days even in the cities which have a 30 day timeframe?
I hope this is not the case...
Basically, the only thing requires at this stage is - WAITING!
europehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:59 amI understand this but it would still be helpful to know if those that are waiting 100+ days if they are from cities which had higher processing times in May.Alexkowalski87 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:35 amJust forget what it says on UKVI website, even if it says 5 working days and when you call them up telling the fact it states only 5 working days, they do have a reason - "that was for May 2017".europehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:47 amThe processing guide timeframe on the home office site outlines in May 100% of applicants were processed within 30 working days in my city.
https://visa-processingtimes.homeoffice.gov.uk/y
It appears alot of people here have been waiting 100+ days. For those of you who have been waiting 100+ days, did you apply in cities which have guide timeframes of 90 and 120 days? Or have some of you been waiting 100+ days even in the cities which have a 30 day timeframe?
I hope this is not the case...
Basically, the only thing requires at this stage is - WAITING!
I applied in a city which outlined 100% were processed in 30 days in May 2017. If others who have applied in cities with shorter processing times (15 days/30 days) have waited 100+ days I am just going to request my passport to be sent back.
Precisely, if you dont have a decent reason, there is no way to be granted a visa.TalitaZ wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:09 ameuropehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:59 amI understand this but it would still be helpful to know if those that are waiting 100+ days if they are from cities which had higher processing times in May.Alexkowalski87 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:35 amJust forget what it says on UKVI website, even if it says 5 working days and when you call them up telling the fact it states only 5 working days, they do have a reason - "that was for May 2017".europehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:47 amThe processing guide timeframe on the home office site outlines in May 100% of applicants were processed within 30 working days in my city.
https://visa-processingtimes.homeoffice.gov.uk/y
It appears alot of people here have been waiting 100+ days. For those of you who have been waiting 100+ days, did you apply in cities which have guide timeframes of 90 and 120 days? Or have some of you been waiting 100+ days even in the cities which have a 30 day timeframe?
I hope this is not the case...
Basically, the only thing requires at this stage is - WAITING!
I applied in a city which outlined 100% were processed in 30 days in May 2017. If others who have applied in cities with shorter processing times (15 days/30 days) have waited 100+ days I am just going to request my passport to be sent back.
Hi,
I applied from Dusseldorf in June, processing times for May were 98% in 15 days / 98% in 30 days / 100% in 60 days. Our application took 35 working days (but with an escalation and a LOT of pressure from MP, Solvit etc. as my husband's Schengen Visa had expired)
I know someone else who also applied from Dusseldorf and still didn't have any Visa after the 60 working days had passed, so I guess you just can't tell. It's so frustrating.
Good luck!
T
europehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:59 amI understand this but it would still be helpful to know if those that are waiting 100+ days if they are from cities which had higher processing times in May.Alexkowalski87 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:35 amJust forget what it says on UKVI website, even if it says 5 working days and when you call them up telling the fact it states only 5 working days, they do have a reason - "that was for May 2017".europehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:47 amThe processing guide timeframe on the home office site outlines in May 100% of applicants were processed within 30 working days in my city.
https://visa-processingtimes.homeoffice.gov.uk/y
It appears alot of people here have been waiting 100+ days. For those of you who have been waiting 100+ days, did you apply in cities which have guide timeframes of 90 and 120 days? Or have some of you been waiting 100+ days even in the cities which have a 30 day timeframe?
I hope this is not the case...
Basically, the only thing requires at this stage is - WAITING!
I applied in a city which outlined 100% were processed in 30 days in May 2017. If others who have applied in cities with shorter processing times (15 days/30 days) have waited 100+ days I am just going to request my passport to be sent back.
No point getting into a debate with user 'europehelpme' also known on the forum as 'confusedandsad'. He doesn't always take advice even though he demands answers. He was given extensive advice (6 pages worth and 113 replies) on his options as user 'confusedandsad' of applying within the UK and outside the UK, including possible delays and still chose to leave the UK to apply thinking it will be quicker.Alexkowalski87 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:34 pmeuropehelpme wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:59 amI understand this but it would still be helpful to know if those that are waiting 100+ days if they are from cities which had higher processing times in May.
I applied in a city which outlined 100% were processed in 30 days in May 2017. If others who have applied in cities with shorter processing times (15 days/30 days) have waited 100+ days I am just going to request my passport to be sent back.
Mate, no one can tell anything. Few applications are being reviewed right on time or maybe little later by the UKVI but majority application still under "consideration" - as per them, when I called them.
If you are lucky, you will get a news after the processing time ends, if no - you ought to just wait.
