**** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)

@Richie12
No, standard processing is up to 6 months. Every case is different. More or less mileage can vary on each case. Case(s) can take 6m+ also.

Ritchie12 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:37 pm

Ritchie12 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:37 pm

Issue1985 wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:32 am

Just got my approval email today, with just the IDV submission (28/8/2020)
However, last Friday I sent email to request for Status update, I don’t know if that might have yielded a quicker result.
Application submitted online on 13/06/2020
Good luck and many thanks to all.
Mostly to @ CR001 & CULLINIAN

@ Issue1985, @CULLINAN,
Is it fair to assume that it's about 2-3months processing time? My quick analysis from the previous post shows something similar to these times

@Ritchie
Mine took around 3 months and two weeks
Including a month after IDV submission

Hi guys,
I just received an email confirming that my citizenship application has been successful.
I applied on the 5th of July 2020 and did the IDV on the 31st of August.
I was so worried about this application because I had a TVlicence conviction 3yrs and some late tax penalties. I thank God that I have crossed that hurdle.
Thanks so much to all the moderators on this group for your response, reassurance and dedication to helping others. I’m truly grateful

Hello everyone,

Good news from my side..
My application has just been approved

Made June 11
IDV biometric Sep 4

Good luck to you all!

Fendi wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 7:02 am

Hello everyone,

Good news from my side..
My application has just been approved

Made June 11
IDV biometric Sep 4

Good luck to you all!

Congrate mate

Here application date 9th June IDV 4th Sep . No news

Uma

So it appears they are going somewhat by IDV biometrics submission date. My biometrics submission was 5th September (application 25 June) and nothing yet

londonent wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:32 am

So it appears they are going somewhat by IDV biometrics submission date. My biometrics submission was 5th September (application 25 June) and nothing yet

No. Seems like in order of the date of registration with UKVI/UKVCAS.

UKVI have told us that they aim to deal with ALL applications in date order. This means that your case will be dealt with by UKVI based on the date of your registration with UKVI/UKVCAS

Apologies in Advance if i am posting it in wrong forum .Can you travel outside the country if your MN1 application is pending with Home Office on his current BRP as Tier 2 Dependant.Current my status is ILR and my kids BRP doesnt expire till 15 th Oct which was issued as Dependant?
Thanks

I think Section 6(2) and BC via EU route are processed quicker... Section 6(1) seems to be receiving approvals also but looks like its the date order.....might be different teams dealing with different routes to BC.. so we see approvals from July/Aug also.... But mainly, looks like they are processing Section 6(1) from June now.....with few exceptions obviously some applications can take longer.... my analysis.....

terry82 wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:02 am

Apologies in Advance if i am posting it in wrong forum .Can you travel outside the country if your MN1 application is pending with Home Office on his current BRP as Tier 2 Dependant.Current my status is ILR and my kids BRP doesnt expire till 15 th Oct which was issued as Dependant?
Thanks

Yes free to travel. Make sure you come back before visa expiry though.

terry82 wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:02 am

Apologies in Advance if i am posting it in wrong forum .Can you travel outside the country if your MN1 application is pending with Home Office on his current BRP as Tier 2 Dependant.Current my status is ILR and my kids BRP doesnt expire till 15 th Oct which was issued as Dependant?
Thanks

Free to travel, but child must return to the UK before visa expiry.

Also, useful to start your own topic with such questions as this thread is only for biomtric/IDV question and not general questions.

CULLINAN wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:57 am

londonent wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:32 am

So it appears they are going somewhat by IDV biometrics submission date. My biometrics submission was 5th September (application 25 June) and nothing yet

No. Seems like in order of the date of registration with UKVI/UKVCAS.

UKVI have told us that they aim to deal with ALL applications in date order. This means that your case will be dealt with by UKVI based on the date of your registration with UKVI/UKVCAS

Hi

I have used my previous account registered with UKVCAS for ILR. I have applied on 9th June and same account has been used for my wife and daughter application date 6th July. Not sure what date they will take.

Uma

I have made my application in 6 of June. I did dual submission and have not heard anything yet.
I also think there are different teams for different routes.

Alisaa wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:37 am

I have made my application in 6 of June. I did dual submission and have not heard anything yet.
I also think there are different teams for different routes.

Hang in there.. we all shall hear soon.. I am a June applicant also and went for dual submission.. still waiting like you

Hi everybody
i have two questions regarding an application i sent last week for BC.
1ST question
after sending my application i have received a confirmation email and have created an account with Ukvcas
to book an an appointment but after scrolling down to choose an available appointment date and have filled all the details asked got to payment option but nothing happens after, the site don't process any further seems blocked or something like that is there anybody else experiencing the same problem ?
2Nd question
logging to Ukvcas then option Upload documents the question is can i upload my documents before i book an appointment with Ukvcas centre and they only gave me an option to upload my passport as mandatory the other documents list falls under optional document to send what should i do please advise thank you.
Kind regards

@Kloklo

1) Not sure why. If an appointment is available system should let you book. Try logging out and logging back in. Maybe a temporary glitch. Otherwise, DM UKVCAS on twitter.

2) Yes you can. Ignore optional and mandatory headings. This is how the website works. Just upload in whichever category it fits best.

Hi all,

Just received apporval mail for my application for naturalisation. Date of application 9th June . IDV 4th Sep. Now waiting for my wife and daughter. Thanks for everyone for their continuous support.

Uma

@udutt

Congrats..The recent pattern shows they are processing early to mid June..

Hi All,
August 05 - Applied for Citizenship
August 07 - Acknowledgement letter received
August 23rd - Uploaded documents on UKVAS
14th September - Used UKVAS IDV app
25 September - Got a call from home office asking me to email Naric proof of English Language
30th Sept - Uploaded Naric letter at 11. 42am
30 Sept - Received my Approval email at 12. 30pm.
This process was very fast when compared to my previous experience with the Home Office

Good luck to everyone waiting yours will come soon.

Damezki wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:10 pm

Hi All,
August 05 - Applied for Citizenship
August 07 - Acknowledgement letter received
August 23rd - Uploaded documents on UKVAS
14th September - Used UKVAS IDV app
25 September - Got a call from home office asking me to email Naric proof of English Language
30th Sept - Uploaded Naric letter at 11. 42am
30 Sept - Received my Approval email at 12. 30pm.
This process was very fast when compared to my previous experience with the Home Office

Good luck to everyone waiting yours will come soon.

Congrats. May I know if you applied via British Spouse or EU? or Section 6(1)?

EU spouse. Non- EEA country

Damezki wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:48 pm

EU spouse. Non- EEA country

Thank you

I submit application on 14th July online
IDV app 28th Aug
FREE Biometrics at Croydon 25th September

still waiting and i applied with EU settled status

askmeplz82 wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:23 pm

I submit application on 14th July online
IDV app 28th Aug
FREE Biometrics at Croydon 25th September

still waiting and i applied with EU settled status

I went for free biometrics appointment on 25th Sep also, still waiting.. seems dual submissions have stopped working...

CULLINAN wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:57 am

londonent wrote: ↑

Wed Sep 30, 2020 9:32 am

So it appears they are going somewhat by IDV biometrics submission date. My biometrics submission was 5th September (application 25 June) and nothing yet

No. Seems like in order of the date of registration with UKVI/UKVCAS.

UKVI have told us that they aim to deal with ALL applications in date order. This means that your case will be dealt with by UKVI based on the date of your registration with UKVI/UKVCAS

What does the date of registration mean? Date when UKVI received your application or date when UKVCAS registers an applicant on their system?