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That is my thought process also.. so divided on this, but staying with the app appears to be the cheapest and probably fastest option
The re-use email I received says "Rollout of the IDV app will take place in phases, beginning in August. An invitation will be sent for you to use the new IDV app within the next few weeks, with further details about how to the use IDV app and the next steps." So it does not clearly say in August, rather only beginning August - that makes it woolly enough to keep it inconclusive. Any suggestions?
I believe, Whoever applied in between Mar-Jun got the same email from UKVI. Which means ,They will be in first phase. I applied in June. Finger cross i will get in Aug.greyhawk wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:56 amThe re-use email I received says "Rollout of the IDV app will take place in phases, beginning in August. An invitation will be sent for you to use the new IDV app within the next few weeks, with further details about how to the use IDV app and the next steps." So it does not clearly say in August, rather only beginning August - that makes it woolly enough to keep it inconclusive. Any suggestions?
Hi farazk86, Have you got an option to apply through IDV app? Or they asked you to book through UKVCAS as normal process?
Is this for real? OMG.... what the hell they want to do. They are really going to suck every penny out of us. Wow, now I am confused about what to do. I did upload my document but did not press the submit button yet. I was thinking of opt-out as soon as I get the email but probably have to change the plan.
I believe, cost per application is circa £136. That might be 2 person cost. @farazk86, when did he/she submitted their application?klownking wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:22 pmIs this for real? OMG.... what the hell they want to do. They are really going to suck every penny out of us. Wow, now I am confused about what to do. I did upload my document but did not press the submit button yet. I was thinking of opt-out as soon as I get the email but probably have to change the plan.
I was thinking the same but still it's way too much. I might go for IDV app.Mur wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:28 pmI believe, cost per application is circa £136. That might be 2 person cost. @farazk86, when did he/she submitted their application?klownking wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:22 pmIs this for real? OMG.... what the hell they want to do. They are really going to suck every penny out of us. Wow, now I am confused about what to do. I did upload my document but did not press the submit button yet. I was thinking of opt-out as soon as I get the email but probably have to change the plan.
I just wrote OPT OUT XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX in the subject line & wrote "I want to opt out of the IDV app" in the body of the email. I hope it is ok.JULY APPLICANT wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:17 amI put the subject line as OPT OUT UAN: xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx don't know if this is correct.
Hi. Actually ILR applicants do get it as well (a subset atleast). I applied for ILR on 2nd of July and got email requesting documents within a week. I added my documents on UKVCAS straight after UKVI application on same day anyway. I sent the same documents to said email a week later i.e. All of them despite a rather short list they asked.
I was inferring Tier 2 ILR applicants given that this topic is IN the ILR Sub Forum and not in the Tier 2 Sub Forum, which has its own thread on these issues!!BenAbd wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:09 pmHi. Actually ILR applicants do get it as well (a subset atleast). I applied for ILR on 2nd of July and got email requesting documents within a week. I added my documents on UKVCAS straight after UKVI application on same day anyway. I sent the same documents to said email a week later i.e. All of them despite a rather short list they asked.
If you read the many posts in this topic and the UKCVAS updates, you will see many times it has been posted that no one will be penalised due to the delays and about email notifications to book appointments or emails about reuse biometrics. Have you checked your spam/junk folder??
Also important to note that many members are posting that there are no free appointments and you will have to pay for an appointment and the prices vary.
Believe people seem to want to be opting out as there is an indication that it might be a 'faster process', based on the email we received. However, if literally everyone 'opts out' then surely it cancels it out - as getting an appointment will be next to impossible.
An app has been used since 2018 for EU settlement scheme applications. Ukvi are likely adapting the app to cover the broad range of UK immigration route applications.Barry465 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:07 pmBelieve people seem to want to be opting out as there is an indication that it might be a 'faster process', based on the email we received. However, if literally everyone 'opts out' then surely it cancels it out - as getting an appointment will be next to impossible.
How confident are we in this app, I've heard other people saying that it's something they have been using for years under other visa types?
Doesn't look many will opt-out (deadline of 7th Aug already passed). So first batch of opt-outers (if thats the word) should booking slots Monday onwards, and I believe (and hope) ahead of more recent applicants. Those re-users ones who applied in March and April and May, are the only ones in that pool. I called thrice today (and around 4-5 times over last two weeks) - UKVI helpline and CIH - every-time got "we do not have any info on IDV App release date", and once got the response after a bit of probing up that "The app may not be released before 31st Aug". So I am highly sceptical for the app to be out anytime soon ("soon" is a relative word anyway, in UKVCAS' dictionary).Barry465 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:07 pmBelieve people seem to want to be opting out as there is an indication that it might be a 'faster process', based on the email we received. However, if literally everyone 'opts out' then surely it cancels it out - as getting an appointment will be next to impossible.
