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https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=74833UKVI 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.
No need. Take originals you havejivda wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:55 pmURGENT help needed!
Hi All
I have my UKVCAS appointment tomorrow morning. I've uploaded all my documents online, but I just saw in the confirmation email it said I need to bring all original copies even if I have uploaded my documents online. I don't have the originals of some of them (grandfather's birth certificate, for example) and I don't have a printer at home. Is this going to be an issue tomorrow? Do I need to print out everything even though I've uploaded the PDFs on the UKVCAS portal? Seems like a waste of paper...
Thanks in advance for the speedy reply...!
This is definitely good news. Do you mind telling us when your brother last provided his biometric info? Just keen to understand if there is any time limit. Thanks.Freetownean2 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:03 pmHi friends, UKVi has just sent an email to my brother notifying him that he will not be attending biometric appointments because they gonna reuse his old biometric. I don't know how to attach the letter here otherwise I should have done so.
He applied for ILR in April 2020. It's a good news I guess.
I applied on 6 April and received the email below;Freetownean2 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:03 pmHi friends, UKVi has just sent an email to my brother notifying him that he will not be attending biometric appointments because they gonna reuse his old biometric. I don't know how to attach the letter here otherwise I should have done so.
He applied for ILR in April 2020. It's a good news I guess.
Wonder how quickly this will move as the dependency on UKVCAS will mean developing software they don’t currently have. The functionality itself is something they could bang out over a weekend but UKVCAS has somehow managed to make life difficult for people already so I think they’ll manage nicely. Insane to think of the now thousands of paid £110 appointments that have gone unused since June the 1st.Innovation10 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:40 pmI applied on 6 April and received the email below;Freetownean2 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:03 pmHi friends, UKVi has just sent an email to my brother notifying him that he will not be attending biometric appointments because they gonna reuse his old biometric. I don't know how to attach the letter here otherwise I should have done so.
He applied for ILR in April 2020. It's a good news I guess.
In response to COVID-19, UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) is working closely with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to tackle the significant demand for appointments in order to accelerate the application process.
UKVI is changing the way it processes applications in response to COVID-19 (see here). 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.
UKVI have identified you as being eligible for this new approach involving biometric reuse.
Importantly, this new digital approach means you will not have to attend an appointment at a UKVCAS Service Point.
We are also working closely with UKVI to develop a new way for you to submit a facial image. Once this is launched, you will have to submit your facial image as part of the identification verification process so that, if leave is granted, UKVI will be able to produce your new biometric residence permit (BRP).
We will be in touch over the next few weeks with the details of this new approach and to confirm next steps.
What if I need my visa due to compassionate or emergency reasons?
Please contact UKVI for further information here.
Please note, your immigration status will not be affected in the meantime. If you do not have a passport or a travel document, please contact UKVI for further advice.
If you need further information, please visit the UKVI website here.
Kind regards,
UKVCAS
My thoughts exactly. Saying they’ll be in touch in the next few weeks is not exactly reassuring; however, their stated motive is to accelerate the process so hopefully, we won’t have to wait for too long.AnILRApplicant wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:16 pmWonder how quickly this will move as the dependency on UKVCAS will mean developing software they don’t currently have. The functionality itself is something they could bang out over a weekend but UKVCAS has somehow managed to make life difficult for people already so I think they’ll manage nicely. Insane to think of the now thousands of paid £110 appointments that have gone unused since June the 1st.Innovation10 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:40 pmI applied on 6 April and received the email below;Freetownean2 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:03 pmHi friends, UKVi has just sent an email to my brother notifying him that he will not be attending biometric appointments because they gonna reuse his old biometric. I don't know how to attach the letter here otherwise I should have done so.
He applied for ILR in April 2020. It's a good news I guess.
In response to COVID-19, UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) is working closely with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to tackle the significant demand for appointments in order to accelerate the application process.
UKVI is changing the way it processes applications in response to COVID-19 (see here). 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.
UKVI have identified you as being eligible for this new approach involving biometric reuse.
Importantly, this new digital approach means you will not have to attend an appointment at a UKVCAS Service Point.
We are also working closely with UKVI to develop a new way for you to submit a facial image. Once this is launched, you will have to submit your facial image as part of the identification verification process so that, if leave is granted, UKVI will be able to produce your new biometric residence permit (BRP).
We will be in touch over the next few weeks with the details of this new approach and to confirm next steps.
What if I need my visa due to compassionate or emergency reasons?
Please contact UKVI for further information here.
Please note, your immigration status will not be affected in the meantime. If you do not have a passport or a travel document, please contact UKVI for further advice.
If you need further information, please visit the UKVI website here.
Kind regards,
UKVCAS
Seems like it’ll be in order of application on a monthly basis - so exciting to think of my long wait ahead.
Ah! Interesting. Ok now I believe it’ll be much better than I feared given your dates. I applied yesterday so curious as to what the cut off date is for people who are being shortlisted. Can you tell me if you have a home office reference number in your application ? I didn’t and I wonder if that’s what makes a difference. HO just needs to process applications according to date applied and I don’t think the process of sending documents needs to be under the same constraints.ssm026 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 9:58 pmAll,
I received similar email from UKVCAS today stating I have been selected for the new process of Biometrics. In the email they mention they will be in touch over the "next few weeks" as they work on the process to get the recent picture for BRP card if a favourable decision is made.
I applied on 29th May 2020 and I was asked to share document by W&S team on 4th june on email.
While I'm happy to see the progress, not sure if they have just created another bottleneck as they dont have a way to get the picture of people shortlisted under this approach leading to further delay.
Fingers crossed.
Hi, I've submitted my SET (LR) application on 15th May and didn't receive any emails yet.ROHITSHAH4 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:58 pmI had applied online on 9th May. Got the below email from UKVCAS in the last hour.
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If you have received this message on behalf of the lead applicant, please ensure they are informed immediately.
In response to COVID-19, UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) is working closely with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to tackle the significant demand for appointments in order to accelerate the application process.
UKVI is changing the way it processes applications in response to COVID-19 (see here). 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.
UKVI have identified you as being eligible for this new approach involving biometric reuse.
Importantly, this new digital approach means you will not have to attend an appointment at a UKVCAS Service Point.
We are also working closely with UKVI to develop a new way for you to submit a facial image. Once this is launched, you will have to submit your facial image as part of the identification verification process so that, if leave is granted, UKVI will be able to produce your new biometric residence permit (BRP).
We will be in touch over the next few weeks with the details of this new approach and to confirm next steps.
What if I need my visa due to compassionate or emergency reasons?
Please contact UKVI for further information here.
Please note, your immigration status will not be affected in the meantime. If you do not have a passport or a travel document, please contact UKVI for further advice.
If you need further information, please visit the UKVI website here.
Kind regards,
UKVCAS
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Hi, I've submitted my SET (LR) application on 15th May and didn't receive any emails yet.ROHITSHAH4 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 03, 2020 10:58 pmI had applied online on 9th May. Got the below email from UKVCAS in the last hour.
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If you have received this message on behalf of the lead applicant, please ensure they are informed immediately.
In response to COVID-19, UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) is working closely with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to tackle the significant demand for appointments in order to accelerate the application process.
UKVI is changing the way it processes applications in response to COVID-19 (see here). 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.
UKVI have identified you as being eligible for this new approach involving biometric reuse.
Importantly, this new digital approach means you will not have to attend an appointment at a UKVCAS Service Point.
We are also working closely with UKVI to develop a new way for you to submit a facial image. Once this is launched, you will have to submit your facial image as part of the identification verification process so that, if leave is granted, UKVI will be able to produce your new biometric residence permit (BRP).
We will be in touch over the next few weeks with the details of this new approach and to confirm next steps.
What if I need my visa due to compassionate or emergency reasons?
Please contact UKVI for further information here.
Please note, your immigration status will not be affected in the meantime. If you do not have a passport or a travel document, please contact UKVI for further advice.
If you need further information, please visit the UKVI website here.
Kind regards,
UKVCAS
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