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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by JULY APPLICANT » Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:28 pm

Farrukh_2000 wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:11 pm
Hi every one
If I received an appointment invitation as main applicant along with my daughter
When I’m booking the slot for £270 , would it be for both of us or just myself
Please advice
Hi,

I just got my confirmation. £270 is for you both.
I got 2 QR codes

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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by CULLINAN » Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:30 pm

Kris001 wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:27 pm
Hi Everyone,

Booked my biometrics appointment for this Saturday in Glasgow. The confirmation e-mail asks to bring all original supporting documents, even if they were already uploaded.

Most of my supporting docs ever existed as pdf files and I just uploaded them on UKVCAS site (pay slip, bank statement, letter from employer, cohabitation proof etc). Do I now need to print all of these or just take them in a pen drive?

Thanks
No need. Just take all “originals” like passport (mandatory), BRP, LIUK, UK Degree/English certificate etc.
I usually like to email the important documents to me also so they are accessible if needed.
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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by UKLL » Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:32 pm

UKLL wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:15 pm
I can see as many service points as I want (you just need to enter different post code)

I have booked and paid but I have not received a confirmation emai or QR code. Does this take a while to receive?
Answer is yes! I just received it!

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Post by CanT » Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:38 pm

Hi all,

Opted out of IDV app last week, my cut-off was 10th Aug. Received appointment invitation email at 6:30 pm today. Booked Lansdowne Road SP for this Saturday - 2 people for £270. There were appointments available for tomorrow as well. Other than this service point all other locations in and around London and Birmingham were not free until 24 August, some were until September. The cheapest appointment was £220 for 2 again in Lansdowne for this Monday. I have also received confirmation email with QR codes.

Hope all the best.

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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by ILRGB » Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:43 pm

CanT wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:38 pm
Hi all,

Opted out of IDV app last week, my cut-off was 10th Aug. Received appointment invitation email at 6:30 pm today. Booked Lansdowne Road SP for this Saturday - 2 people for £270. There were appointments available for tomorrow as well. Other than this service point all other locations in and around London and Birmingham were not free until 24 August, some were until September. The cheapest appointment was £220 for 2 again in Lansdowne for this Monday. I have also received confirmation email with QR codes.

Hope all the best.
thanks did you opt out on aug 10 - AM or PM?

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Post by Carrington1234 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:49 pm

my gamble didn't pay off.. i've applied on April 1 but didnt opt out.. now im stuck again.. they shouldn't have implemented any deadline for us to opt-out, so that people who applied in March and April have a chance to change our mind. :(

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Post by Amy_R88 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:54 pm

ILRGB wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:43 pm
CanT wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:38 pm
Hi all,

Opted out of IDV app last week, my cut-off was 10th Aug. Received appointment invitation email at 6:30 pm today. Booked Lansdowne Road SP for this Saturday - 2 people for £270. There were appointments available for tomorrow as well. Other than this service point all other locations in and around London and Birmingham were not free until 24 August, some were until September. The cheapest appointment was £220 for 2 again in Lansdowne for this Monday. I have also received confirmation email with QR codes.

Hope all the best.
thanks did you opt out on aug 10 - AM or PM?
When have you opted out? Still no email or availability on website ....

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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by Amy_R88 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:02 pm

CanT wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:38 pm
Hi all,

Opted out of IDV app last week, my cut-off was 10th Aug. Received appointment invitation email at 6:30 pm today. Booked Lansdowne Road SP for this Saturday - 2 people for £270. There were appointments available for tomorrow as well. Other than this service point all other locations in and around London and Birmingham were not free until 24 August, some were until September. The cheapest appointment was £220 for 2 again in Lansdowne for this Monday. I have also received confirmation email with QR codes.

Hope all the best.
Thanks for the above information. On which date have you opted out?

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Post by tbp » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:05 pm

I am so sorry. I agree, there shouldn't be a deadline to opt out. People should have the option to opt-out anytime they wish. Let's hope they release the IDV app quickly! I will keep my fingers crossed.
Carrington1234 wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:49 pm
my gamble didn't pay off.. i've applied on April 1 but didnt opt out.. now im stuck again.. they shouldn't have implemented any deadline for us to opt-out, so that people who applied in March and April have a chance to change our mind. :(

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Post by Aerotony » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:19 pm

Just wondering if any of the SET(LR) applicant has received decision email after submitting biometric? I'm a bit worried since most of the SET(O) and SET(M) applicants received the request to send the documents to caseworkers but I didn't find any of the SET(LR) applicant receive such request. Thanks.

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Post by Maazkay09 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:22 pm

No email and no appointments available for me - checked many centres
Applied 18th of July (SET LR) and opted out on 8th of Aug
Some July applicants got it despite even opting out after 7th Aug.
I have concluded, when it comes to UKVCAS's decision making or planning some people will be disadvantaged regardless - call it act of luck may be :!:

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Post by Fivem » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:23 pm

Has anyone opted out between 7th and 10th and has got appointment?

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Post by Baydaar » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:25 pm

Applied 25th of June and today recieved email to book at 6.38 , able to book appointment in my city Sheffield 19th of August at 9.30 for 135£, best wishes for everyone.

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Post by pooshu » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:26 pm

Dear Members,

Can anyone check if appointments are available at Reading location. Thanks

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Post by GondalUK » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:27 pm

Maazkay09 wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:22 pm
No email and no appointments available for me - checked many centres
Applied 18th of July (SET LR) and opted out on 8th of Aug
Some July applicants got it despite even opting out after 7th Aug.
I have concluded, when it comes to UKVCAS's decision making or planning some people will be disadvantaged regardless - call it act of luck may be :!:
I think this is just the luck, I opted out on 7th August at 10 pm, nothing for me yet.

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Post by ILRGB » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:28 pm

Amy_R88 wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:02 pm
CanT wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:38 pm
Hi all,

Opted out of IDV app last week, my cut-off was 10th Aug. Received appointment invitation email at 6:30 pm today. Booked Lansdowne Road SP for this Saturday - 2 people for £270. There were appointments available for tomorrow as well. Other than this service point all other locations in and around London and Birmingham were not free until 24 August, some were until September. The cheapest appointment was £220 for 2 again in Lansdowne for this Monday. I have also received confirmation email with QR codes.

Hope all the best.
Thanks for the above information. On which date have you opted out?
did you also receive any appointmeent link from ukvcas

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Post by masouds » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:28 pm

at the end of Unique Application Number there is a slash + two digit numbers did anyone included that in the email too for opting out? it said 16 digit Unique Application Number, mine had /00 at the end which I did not include, has anyone done the same?

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Post by ILRGB » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:31 pm

Hi lucky people

Did you receive a booking appointment email initially today from this address:

admin.ukvas@soprasteria.com?

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Post by Tony99 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:34 pm

ILRGB wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:31 pm
Hi lucky people

Did you receive a booking appointment email initially today from this address:

admin.ukvas@soprasteria.com?
Hi,

It's a no-reply UKVCAS email address. I applied in June, Received appointment booking email about two hours ago, booked my appointment for next week the 17th. Hope you get the email soon, I understand the frustration.

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Post by whdkfk » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:39 pm

masouds wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:28 pm
at the end of Unique Application Number there is a slash + two digit numbers did anyone included that in the email too for opting out? it said 16 digit Unique Application Number, mine had /00 at the end which I did not include, has anyone done the same?
I included /00 in mine and was able to book today

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Post by ILRGB » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:40 pm

Tony99 wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:34 pm
ILRGB wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:31 pm
Hi lucky people

Did you receive a booking appointment email initially today from this address:

admin.ukvas@soprasteria.com?
Hi,

It's a no-reply UKVCAS email address. I applied in June, Received appointment booking email about two hours ago, booked my appointment for next week the 17th. Hope you get the email soon, I understand the frustration.
thanka, did they email have a link WITH the appointment or did you log into UKVCAS after receving the email?

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Post by masouds » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:41 pm

I had /00 but because they said 16 digit I excluded it. Oh my god, could it be the reason I did not get the email, has anyone else had same situation?

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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by Tony99 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:41 pm

ILRGB wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:40 pm
Tony99 wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:34 pm
ILRGB wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:31 pm
Hi lucky people

Did you receive a booking appointment email initially today from this address:

admin.ukvas@soprasteria.com?
Hi,

It's a no-reply UKVCAS email address. I applied in June, Received appointment booking email about two hours ago, booked my appointment for next week the 17th. Hope you get the email soon, I understand the frustration.
thanka, did they email have a link WITH the appointment or did you log into UKVCAS after receving the email?
Hey,

You just log into your UKVCAS account and can see appointments.

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Post by GondalUK » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:42 pm

I used the following format as subject of opt-out email and still waiting for invite.

OPT OUT - XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

Can anybody please share the subject line format who got invites today?

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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by AnILRApplicant » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:44 pm

GondalUK wrote:
Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:42 pm
I used the following format as subject of opt-out email and still waiting for invite.

OPT OUT - XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

Can anybody please share the subject line format who got invites today?
It was “ UKVCAS - Book your appointment now”

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