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

Post by jkengland » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:21 pm

Submitted my application June 10, biometrics via IDV on Aug 28. I have two friends who submitted exactly the same date and time I did, but submitted their biometrics on Aug 29 and Aug 31, later than I did, but have got their decisions 2 days ago. I wonder what is delaying mine, we have the same employers since 2015, same out of uk travel dates and places. This is crazy.

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Post by schen » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:28 pm

Just received an email from UKVCAS to book appointment. They are now sending emails to "applications between 5 – 11 September 2020", so please watch out if you belong to that group or try luck by logging into your UKVCAS account. My application was made on 5th Sep.

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Post by linaweng » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:36 pm

Hi everyone,
I’ve tried to book an appointment at Bournemouth but I can't see any appointments on it. Just wondering if there’s no any availability.

Thanks

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Post by CULLINAN » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:37 pm

linaweng wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:36 pm
Hi everyone,
I’ve tried to book an appointment at Bournemouth but I can't see any appointments on it. Just wondering if there’s no any availability.

Thanks
You will have to check other centres. Use different city postcodes to search.
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Post by CULLINAN » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:38 pm

schen wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:28 pm
Just received an email from UKVCAS to book appointment. They are now sending emails to "applications between 5 – 11 September 2020", so please watch out if you belong to that group or try luck by logging into your UKVCAS account. My application was made on 5th Sep.
Useful post. Thanks
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Post by ben2019 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:40 pm

schen wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:28 pm
Just received an email from UKVCAS to book appointment. They are now sending emails to "applications between 5 – 11 September 2020", so please watch out if you belong to that group or try luck by logging into your UKVCAS account. My application was made on 5th Sep.
I applied on 7 Sep. No email and nothing in my UKVCAS :| :|

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Post by linaweng » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:41 pm

CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:37 pm
linaweng wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:36 pm
Hi everyone,
I’ve tried to book an appointment at Bournemouth but I can't see any appointments on it. Just wondering if there’s no any availability.

Thanks
You will have to check other centres. Use different city postcodes to search.
Thanks so much and I’ll try different centres.

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Post by CULLINAN » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:43 pm

ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:40 pm
schen wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:28 pm
Just received an email from UKVCAS to book appointment. They are now sending emails to "applications between 5 – 11 September 2020", so please watch out if you belong to that group or try luck by logging into your UKVCAS account. My application was made on 5th Sep.
I applied on 7 Sep. No email and nothing in my UKVCAS :| :|
Maybe the system just started pushing emails from 5th Sep onwards and soon all applicants up to 11th Sep will receive emails/have access to booking system....OP applied on 5th Sep..
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Post by ben2019 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:45 pm

CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:43 pm
ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:40 pm
schen wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:28 pm
Just received an email from UKVCAS to book appointment. They are now sending emails to "applications between 5 – 11 September 2020", so please watch out if you belong to that group or try luck by logging into your UKVCAS account. My application was made on 5th Sep.
I applied on 7 Sep. No email and nothing in my UKVCAS :| :|
Maybe the system just started pushing emails from 5th Sep onwards and soon all applicants up to 11th Sep will receive emails/have access to booking system....OP applied on 5th Sep..
Fingers crossed. I will keep refreshing tonight

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Post by CULLINAN » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:46 pm

ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:45 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:43 pm
ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:40 pm
schen wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:28 pm
Just received an email from UKVCAS to book appointment. They are now sending emails to "applications between 5 – 11 September 2020", so please watch out if you belong to that group or try luck by logging into your UKVCAS account. My application was made on 5th Sep.
I applied on 7 Sep. No email and nothing in my UKVCAS :| :|
Maybe the system just started pushing emails from 5th Sep onwards and soon all applicants up to 11th Sep will receive emails/have access to booking system....OP applied on 5th Sep..
Fingers crossed. I will keep refreshing tonight
Keep checking the UKVCAS booking system also..
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Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Post by ajitu92 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:49 pm

schen wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:28 pm
Just received an email from UKVCAS to book appointment. They are now sending emails to "applications between 5 – 11 September 2020", so please watch out if you belong to that group or try luck by logging into your UKVCAS account. My application was made on 5th Sep.
Thank you for this info! Applied on 8th September and no email or access to appointments yet, but will keep checking as I have!
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Post by Shaaz2029 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:56 pm

joshualee155 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 3:23 pm
Hi All, as a silent reader I always appreciate the help and discussion from everyone, especially the moderators @CULLINAN and @CR001. As I just got ILR approval I think it would be helpful to post my time line here as I am one of the IDV-only applicants.

Type: Set (O) Tier 2 with one dependant
Date of Submission: 10-07 (through solicitor)
Date of IDV invitation: 29-08
Date of IDV submission: 02-09
Date of approval letter: 17-09 (both mine and my wife's)

Will post the same at the time line thread.

Thank you all!
Congratulations dear,
I received my ilr under tier 1 on 14/09/2020 but there is no news for my wife’s extension still. I can see from your timeline both of you received approval on the same day. Please advise shall I complain to HO re my wife or shall I wait ?

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Post by schen » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:01 pm

ajitu92 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:49 pm
schen wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:28 pm
Just received an email from UKVCAS to book appointment. They are now sending emails to "applications between 5 – 11 September 2020", so please watch out if you belong to that group or try luck by logging into your UKVCAS account. My application was made on 5th Sep.
Thank you for this info! Applied on 8th September and no email or access to appointments yet, but will keep checking as I have!
You're welcome! We're all going through this together! :)

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Post by lucifer10896 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:56 pm

Hi all.
I want to ask is there any pattern that people used IDV app got any conformation or reply within 'X' days? . I applied for student visa, used IDV app on 30 August. I haven't got any reply or any kind of mail. My course starts on 29sep. What you recommend I should do?

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Post by ANS1 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:05 pm

Bittersweet moment. My husband's FLR m visa was granted today! IDV app only - submitted on 8 Sep. Application date 21 July.

We lost the house this morning - got the visa approval email a few hours too late. It wasn't meant to be for a reason so will accept it as God's will and move on. Still grateful that visa has been granted, considering the year we've had, even that seemed like it would be a battle.

Our case was escalated due to personal reasons so may have contributed to quicker turnaround but hopefully it can still be of some reassurance for IDV app users.

Thank you to this forum, @cullinan and all the mods. You really have been a lifeline for us- like a guiding light when lost in darkness. I wish everyone well and I will still be checking back every so often. It's become a habit :shock:

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Post by ben2019 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:07 pm

CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:46 pm
ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:45 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:43 pm
ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:40 pm


I applied on 7 Sep. No email and nothing in my UKVCAS :| :|
Maybe the system just started pushing emails from 5th Sep onwards and soon all applicants up to 11th Sep will receive emails/have access to booking system....OP applied on 5th Sep..
Fingers crossed. I will keep refreshing tonight
Keep checking the UKVCAS booking system also..
No email. But I can see in the booking system!!!

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Post by gyanp » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:12 pm

ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:07 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:46 pm
ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:45 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:43 pm


Maybe the system just started pushing emails from 5th Sep onwards and soon all applicants up to 11th Sep will receive emails/have access to booking system....OP applied on 5th Sep..
Fingers crossed. I will keep refreshing tonight
Keep checking the UKVCAS booking system also..
No email. But I can see in the booking system!!!
Are you able to see available appointments that you can book?

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Post by ben2019 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:13 pm

gyanp wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:12 pm
ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:07 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:46 pm
ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:45 pm


Fingers crossed. I will keep refreshing tonight
Keep checking the UKVCAS booking system also..
No email. But I can see in the booking system!!!
Are you able to see available appointments that you can book?
Yes. Just booked in Lansdowne.

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Post by CULLINAN » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:16 pm

ANS1 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:05 pm
Bittersweet moment. My husband's FLR m visa was granted today! IDV app only - submitted on 8 Sep. Application date 21 July.

We lost the house this morning - got the visa approval email a few hours too late. It wasn't meant to be for a reason so will accept it as God's will and move on. Still grateful that visa has been granted, considering the year we've had, even that seemed like it would be a battle.

Our case was escalated due to personal reasons so may have contributed to quicker turnaround but hopefully it can still be of some reassurance for IDV app users.

Thank you to this forum, @cullinan and all the mods. You really have been a lifeline for us- like a guiding light when lost in darkness. I wish everyone well and I will still be checking back every so often. It's become a habit :shock:
Sorry to hear about your house and very happy that your husband’s visa has been granted. True everything happens for a good reason. Soon you will get a better house inshaAllah. Best wishes for your future. 🙏
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Post by CULLINAN » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:18 pm

lucifer10896 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 7:56 pm
Hi all.
I want to ask is there any pattern that people used IDV app got any conformation or reply within 'X' days? . I applied for student visa, used IDV app on 30 August. I haven't got any reply or any kind of mail. My course starts on 29sep. What you recommend I should do?
You should probably write to HO. Add a cover letter. Mention your Case ID and details. Attach evidence for your course start date. They should expedite your case. Send via recorded delivery.
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Post by ajitu92 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:26 pm

Thank you @ben2019! I just logged back in after seeing your post and booked my appointment! Sunderland on 21st Sept!
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Post by CULLINAN » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:27 pm

My friend applied on 10th Sep. He just booked a free appointment at croydon Lanadowne Road for early next week.
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Post by CULLINAN » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:52 pm

CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:27 pm
My friend applied on 10th Sep. He just booked a free appointment at croydon Lanadowne Road for early next week.
The interesting thing is that he just received an email to use IDV app. I have suggested him to ignore the email as the official update clearly says that applicants after 5th Sep have to book an appointment. He has secured a free appointment early next week anyways. But I think the IDV email is sent in error.
This experience may help someone else too.
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Post by user5 » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:53 pm

Hi all,

I made my application 11th Sep. No email but could access booking system just now.
Tip: try different service points (as others have mentioned) at first I thought the system wasn’t open to me as most service points in my area were showing ‘no appointments available’ due to lack of availability.

As I am in a rush I booked a paid appointment for next week in a center that’s not the quote convenient for me. But the earliest available in Sheffield was the 30th.
Does anyone know whether there is a way I can view other available appointments (to keep checking at midnight etc Incase of cancellations) if I retain my current booking?

Thanks

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Post by gyanp » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:53 pm

ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:13 pm
gyanp wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:12 pm
ben2019 wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:07 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:46 pm


Keep checking the UKVCAS booking system also..
No email. But I can see in the booking system!!!
Are you able to see available appointments that you can book?
Yes. Just booked in Lansdowne.
Thanks ben & @CULLINAN. I booked my appointment for 25th Sep Lansdowne.

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