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debrancherenzym wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:25 pmI think it’s not contrary, if you have received that email and the option is there to submit documents, then documents are going straight to UKVI and your biometrics are being re used, all that’s missing is a photo for which they will let you know.abhardwaj1390 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:55 amHi All,
I received the following email Last week. I am still waiting for another email from UKVCAS.
Dear xxxxxxxxx -,
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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Problem:
UKVCAS account has the option to submit the documents to UKVI, which I think is contrary to the email I received last week. Shall I submit the documents on UKVCAS account and wait for image email?
Many thanks your input will be appreciated.
I haven’t received any emails but had the option of submitting documents that appeared on Friday so I did submit my documents, waiting for any email now.
This topic is only for ILR biometric queries. There isn't a general topic for spouse visas due to different situations in different countries.Akk321 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:00 amHi everyone .
I have been following this forum for quite a long time now.
This is the only fourm I could find concerning covid 19.
I am assuming this forum is for in country applications only because most of you guys are talking about visa expiry dates etc and I haven't see one post about out of country application like a fresh application i.e in my case spouse visa
Can we discuss out of country applications here like
I want to sponsor my wife to come and live with me here in the UK and I have a few questions.
If this is not the fourm then it would be helpful if someone could link me a fourm as I wanted to find out if other people have posted about their experience with spousal visa and covid 19
As has been posted many times now, it is biometric page and stamped pages only.
How else do you prove your residence and absence (that you don't exceed the absence limit) for Set(O) if you did NOT upload the stamped pages of your passport(s)??Daided wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:08 amI was not aware stamped pages are also needed. The checklist of documents only indicates "the passport".
Do they also need stamped pages of old passports?
My application for ILR (SET M) specifically mentioned to upload all pages (incl. blank pages) of passport. Thought it is needed to provide absences are as we mentioned in the application, otherwise how can we prove the 'blank' pages in our passport are actually blank?CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:12 amHow else do you prove your residence and absence (that you don't exceed the absence limit) for Set(O) if you did NOT upload the stamped pages of your passport(s)??Daided wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:08 amI was not aware stamped pages are also needed. The checklist of documents only indicates "the passport".
Do they also need stamped pages of old passports?
CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:12 amHow else do you prove your residence and absence (that you don't exceed the absence limit) for Set(O) if you did NOT upload the stamped pages of your passport(s)??Daided wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:08 amI was not aware stamped pages are also needed. The checklist of documents only indicates "the passport".
Do they also need stamped pages of old passports?
https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=74833ap1410 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:19 amCR001 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:12 amHow else do you prove your residence and absence (that you don't exceed the absence limit) for Set(O) if you did NOT upload the stamped pages of your passport(s)??
HI CR001 , all - do you know if anyone who has applied in June and have received an email for appointment or biometric reuse ? I applied for a Tier 2 General Visa ( new Cos in the UK ) , and still waiting for an email. Is there any other thread that tracks T-2 Visa appointments or is it this one ?
When had you applied, if you don't mind sharing?marmalade2 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:32 pmHey all,
Last Friday, I submitted all docs to UKVI via UKVCAS new submit option. However, today (Monday) I got an email from W&S requesting docs to be sent via email. Note: They asked for a smaller subset of documents, not the full set of documents required.
So it seems like W&S team completely ignored my submission via UKVCAS website or didn't have time to check it. Maybe the submit option on the website doesn't do anything lol
Hi Marmalade,marmalade2 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:32 pmHey all,
Last Friday, I submitted all docs to UKVI via UKVCAS new submit option. However, today (Monday) I got an email from W&S requesting docs to be sent via email. Note: They asked for a smaller subset of documents, not the full set of documents required.
So it seems like W&S team completely ignored my submission via UKVCAS website or didn't have time to check it. Maybe the submit option on the website doesn't do anything lol
I thought this was the purpose of the letter from the employer detailing absences.CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:12 amHow else do you prove your residence and absence (that you don't exceed the absence limit) for Set(O) if you did NOT upload the stamped pages of your passport(s)??Daided wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:08 amI was not aware stamped pages are also needed. The checklist of documents only indicates "the passport".
Do they also need stamped pages of old passports?
SaJaRo wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:51 pmHi Marmalade,marmalade2 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:32 pmHey all,
Last Friday, I submitted all docs to UKVI via UKVCAS new submit option. However, today (Monday) I got an email from W&S requesting docs to be sent via email. Note: They asked for a smaller subset of documents, not the full set of documents required.
So it seems like W&S team completely ignored my submission via UKVCAS website or didn't have time to check it. Maybe the submit option on the website doesn't do anything lol
Can I ask which visa you're applying for and when you submitted your application? I applied 23 May for ILR (M). I recieved the renew biometrics email nine days ago and have been wondering whether I should still upload docs to UKVCAS or wait.
Thanks
I agree with previous statement that you are supposed to scan every page (blank and stamped pages) of your passport. However, it seems Home Office is taking some shortcuts due to coronavirus and they only requested me to provide 5 supporting documents instead of total 9 documents that had initial specified in the checklist. In fact, they did not ask for a copy of my passport at all.Daided wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:57 pmI thought this was the purpose of the letter from the employer detailing absences.CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:12 amHow else do you prove your residence and absence (that you don't exceed the absence limit) for Set(O) if you did NOT upload the stamped pages of your passport(s)??
I am a Register Traveler so the border officer would not stamp my passport when returning to the UK; also some stamps are either blurry or they didn't use enough ink, so I can see how the UKVI officer can follow such a thing effectively.
In any case, thank you very much for the advice. I'll scan my whole passports.
