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July applicants have reported receiving emails either to book an appointment who are chosen to attend biometrics OR receiving an email for the biometrics reuse.
Thank youBloodofGod123 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:02 pmHi, My friend is in the same category and he contacted UKVI regarding the issue. They said he could proceed with the application with an expired passport however provide a letter or evidence that passport renewal is not currently possible/difficult, as well as give a brief explanation why in the "further information" bit or append a letter. Hope this helps. I suggest ringing them to confirm tooJULY APPLICANT wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:10 pmI'm little worried my Passport is expiring in early September, I'm thinking of opting out from the reuse scheme and get an appointment as early as possible but I'm not sure how far I will succeed.
Can someone spare a thought on what happens if I attend the Biometric appointment either with the expired passport or with a renewed passport (if I'm lucky enough to get it renewed quickly). Would it be okay if the passport is renewed while the application is under consideration?
Thanks Cullinan, much appreciate this..very useful...CULLINAN wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:17 pmJuly applicants have reported receiving emails either to book an appointment who are chosen to attend biometrics OR receiving an email for the biometrics reuse.
Those who have reported to receive “reuse email”, have also reported an option of opting out by 10Aug 5pm.
The ones who opt-out will be sent emails to book an appointment after 10th Aug.
You should check your email for updates.
PS The above all happened even without an official update on UKVCAS website.
The best approach is to upload your documents and submit to UKVI via the new “submit button” featured on 10th July.n8net wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:08 pmThanks Cullinan, much appreciate this..very useful...CULLINAN wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:17 pmJuly applicants have reported receiving emails either to book an appointment who are chosen to attend biometrics OR receiving an email for the biometrics reuse.
Those who have reported to receive “reuse email”, have also reported an option of opting out by 10Aug 5pm.
The ones who opt-out will be sent emails to book an appointment after 10th Aug.
You should check your email for updates.
PS The above all happened even without an official update on UKVCAS website.
I applied for my wife on the 15th July, no correspndece from UKVI, I have not uploaded any docs as well.
People who hv applied after 15th July got emails as well ?
I also now can understand why people are opting-out for the fear of delays...but opting in mean we still have to pay for the appointment ? thought it was included in the original application cost of £2408..
Thats a new thing reported. Good news. Lets see if more members report the same thing.kuultechy29 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:24 pmUpdate:
My timeline: ILR long residence application on 23rd Apr 2020.
Reuse email: 4th July
Opt Out email: 2nd Aug, replied “Opt Out” same day.
My solicitor just happened to login to check for appointments now and she got one at London Mark Lane for 10th Aug which she booked.
She said it might be a cancellation as there was no other appointments available.
Thanks
I have submitted ILRset(M) on 14th julyDesiro wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:07 pmWhen did you submit your application?bhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:08 pmHi
Today i received an email from ukvcas stating that i am eligible for biometric reuse but i have choosed to OPTOUT . when can i book appointment for Biometrics. How many days it will take to receive an email asking to book appointments .
Nothing for me when I login in (any centre), very strange she/he was able to book an appointment without receiving a link...CULLINAN wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:26 pmThats a new thing reported. Good news. Lets see if more members report the same thing.kuultechy29 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:24 pmUpdate:
My timeline: ILR long residence application on 23rd Apr 2020.
Reuse email: 4th July
Opt Out email: 2nd Aug, replied “Opt Out” same day.
My solicitor just happened to login to check for appointments now and she got one at London Mark Lane for 10th Aug which she booked.
She said it might be a cancellation as there was no other appointments available.
Thanks
The invitations to book appointments for the ones who opt-out were meant to be sent after 10th Aug.
Can the members who opted out log in to check the same??
Its a circus. Hang in there!
Usually core centres offer free appointments also along with paid. But as I said, these days, everyone is reporting securing paid appointments only even at core centres.n8net wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:49 pmyes Cullinina, I logged in too..no appointments to be seen.
reading here
[core service points offer free of charge appointments and out of hours appointments
enhanced service points offer an inclusive package of extra services
premium lounges that offers a personalised customer experience]
core is still free ?, do we have any1 here who have booked 1 after the pandemic and how much typically an basic appointment at other centers for one person pls?
It is indeed unfair as us from April n May are still waiting and applications from June, July are getting decesions.
weird !kuultechy29 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:24 pmUpdate:
My timeline: ILR long residence application on 23rd Apr 2020.
Reuse email: 4th July
Opt Out email: 2nd Aug, replied “Opt Out” same day.
My solicitor just happened to login to check for appointments now and she got one at London Mark Lane for 10th Aug which she booked.
She said it might be a cancellation as there was no other appointments available.
Thanks
Even if it was a cancelled appointment, having access to the appointment system without any invitation is a bit strange.kuultechy29 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:19 pmIt is indeed unfair as us from April n May are still waiting and applications from June, July are getting decesions.
I lost 2 job offers and the 3rd one is almost clinging. Hopefully this news will cool em off and keep my offer alive.
PS: Solicitor is quite sure it was a cancelled appintment as there was none available apart from that.
BTW you were speaking about the VIP appointment previously in the thread. Did you not go for it??CULLINAN wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:27 pmEven if it was a cancelled appointment, having access to the appointment system without any invitation is a bit strange.kuultechy29 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:19 pmIt is indeed unfair as us from April n May are still waiting and applications from June, July are getting decesions.
I lost 2 job offers and the 3rd one is almost clinging. Hopefully this news will cool em off and keep my offer alive.
PS: Solicitor is quite sure it was a cancelled appintment as there was none available apart from that.
Keep us posted on the 10th pls.. Good luck
You are very lucky to save £3.5k plus getting an appointment without any invitation. Good day for you.kuultechy29 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:44 pmIndeed yes, that is still booked but the payment is taken 3 days in advance and I had it confirmed by sopra and solicitors that we can cancel it if circumstances change.
My solicitors will cancel that VIP appointment Tomorrow.
I hope you will get your dream jobkuultechy29 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:44 pmIndeed yes, that is still booked but the payment is taken 3 days in advance and I had it confirmed by sopra and solicitors that we can cancel it if circumstances change.
My solicitors will cancel that VIP appointment Tomorrow.
maybe this was the magic of solicitor 
bhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:36 pmI have submitted ILRset(M) on 14th julyDesiro wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:07 pmWhen did you submit your application?bhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:08 pmHi
Today i received an email from ukvcas stating that i am eligible for biometric reuse but i have choosed to OPTOUT . when can i book appointment for Biometrics. How many days it will take to receive an email asking to book appointments .
I have booked an appointment for tomorrow around 4:30Pm at Croydon. I have uploaded all the documents. Does anyone knows what to carry to the appointment.
bhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:11 pmbhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:36 pmI have submitted ILRset(M) on 14th julyDesiro wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:07 pmWhen did you submit your application?bhavanisingireddy wrote: ↑Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:08 pmHi
Today i received an email from ukvcas stating that i am eligible for biometric reuse but i have choosed to OPTOUT . when can i book appointment for Biometrics. How many days it will take to receive an email asking to book appointments .
I have booked an appointment for tomorrow around 4:30Pm at Croydon. I have uploaded all the documents. Does anyone knows what to carry to the appointment.
