COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments (ONLY discuss here)

CULLINAN · Post by **CULLINAN** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:21 am

@FcjI22
Generic email. Ignore it.

ajitu92 · Post by **ajitu92** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:21 am

Fcjl22 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:18 am
Hi all ,

I have applied to ILR 10 years route on 13/10. But today I received the following email.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for your application for permission to stay in the UK.

We apologise for the inconvenience, however, due to the worldwide response to COVID-19, UKVI services are currently limited and we are not able to meet our usual service standards.

Although we would normally decide your application within eight weeks from the date it was submitted, unfortunately this is may not be possible in your case.

As global travel and public health restrictions begin to lift following coronavirus, Visa Application Centres (VACs) and UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centres (UKVCAS) are resuming services where local restrictions allow, it is safe, and both customers and staff are protected.

It came with a tittle Tier 2 application update. have anyone got the same E-mail? Apparently, ILR should not be dealt with eight weeks but the reference number is correct. Is it just ukvi system error or this can be a complicated case notice but the case worker just found a wrong template! This is so confusing.

Just ignore it. These COVID related emails are generic.

Fcjl22 · Post by **Fcjl22** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 11:25 am

Thanks. At this period of time, they just don't know how these misleading information can disrupt people's weak nerve.

Fk27 · Post by **Fk27** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:14 pm

Hi,
I've submitted my SET(M) application on 30th October and booked a biometric appointment for 18th November. I have also uploaded and submitted my documents on 31st October. So far I've got only 1 email from UKVI with my application reference ID and payment confirmation instructing me to book a biometric appointment and the appointment confirmation from UKVCAS.
Am I supposed to get a confirmation from either UKVI or UKVCAS that they have received my documents?
Thank you

CULLINAN · Post by **CULLINAN** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:16 pm

Fk27 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:14 pm
Hi,
I've submitted my SET(M) application on 30th October and booked a biometric appointment for 18th November. I have also uploaded and submitted my documents on 31st October. So far I've got only 1 email from UKVI with my application reference ID and payment confirmation instructing me to book a biometric appointment and the appointment confirmation from UKVCAS.
Am I supposed to get a confirmation from either UKVI or UKVCAS that they have received my documents?
Thank you

No

Fk27 · Post by **Fk27** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:20 pm

Thank you for a very quick reply. Will I get any email from UKVI after I submit the biometric with a general timelines( 6 months, covid etc)? I will need something to show my HR to prove UKVI are looking at my application..

octave009 · Post by **octave009** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:21 pm

Just on this topic of submitttimg documents - when the status is submitted, does this mean that documents are sent to UKVI

OR

Its only after the biometric appointment (which can be 3-4 weeks away) the documents are sent to UKVI

Thanks

CULLINAN · Post by **CULLINAN** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:21 pm

Fk27 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:20 pm
Thank you for a very quick reply. Will I get any email from UKVI after I submit the biometric with a general timelines( 6 months, covid etc)? I will need something to show my HR to prove UKVI are looking at my application..

Not everyone gets that. It is a generic automated email sometimes not pushed. You can provide your UAN to your employer, that is enough.

CULLINAN · Post by **CULLINAN** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:22 pm

octave009 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:21 pm
Just on this topic of submitttimg documents - when the status is submitted, does this mean that documents are sent to UKVI

OR

Its only after the biometric appointment (which can be 3-4 weeks away) the documents are sent to UKVI

Thanks

With the new self-submission feature, the documents are sent to UKVI right away even before biometrics.

Fk27 · Post by **Fk27** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:23 pm

Thank you so much!

octave009 · Post by **octave009** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:38 pm

Thanks Cullinun, the Guru!

CULLINAN · Post by **CULLINAN** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:30 pm

Very less decisions reported today comparatively.

Ameline · Post by **Ameline** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:34 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:30 pm
Very less decisions reported today.

There are two Set(M) - 21 May and 03 July - and one set(LR) - 12 Aug - reported on fb today also few BC.

Ameline · Post by **Ameline** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:34 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:30 pm
Very less decisions reported today.
There are two Set(M) - 21 May and 03 July - and one set(LR) - 12 Aug - reported on fb today also few BC.

In addition to two IDV only Set(O) reported just right now in this forum - 02 Aug and 06 Aug -

So not bad really for Monday...

Fz420 · Post by **Fz420** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:51 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:34 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:30 pm
Very less decisions reported today.
There are two Set(M) - 21 May and 03 July - and one set(LR) - 12 Aug - reported on fb today also few BC.

In addition to two IDV only Set(O) reported just right now in this forum - 02 Aug and 06 Aug -

So not bad really for Monday...

Set LR 18th aug ..still waiting.....is there any approval after 16th aug application

poper · Post by **poper** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:58 pm

Fz420 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:51 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:34 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:30 pm
Very less decisions reported today.
There are two Set(M) - 21 May and 03 July - and one set(LR) - 12 Aug - reported on fb today also few BC.

In addition to two IDV only Set(O) reported just right now in this forum - 02 Aug and 06 Aug -

So not bad really for Monday...
Set LR 18th aug ..still waiting.....is there any approval after 16th aug application

Nothing yet beyond 16 Aug for Set LR

Ameline · Post by **Ameline** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:02 pm

Fz420 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:51 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:34 pm

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:30 pm
Very less decisions reported today.
There are two Set(M) - 21 May and 03 July - and one set(LR) - 12 Aug - reported on fb today also few BC.

In addition to two IDV only Set(O) reported just right now in this forum - 02 Aug and 06 Aug -

So not bad really for Monday...
Set LR 18th aug ..still waiting.....is there any approval after 16th aug application

Latest reported was 16th Aug, you will be next! I would say you would get yours before the end of the week

jamd12 · Post by **jamd12** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:02 pm

Fz420 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:51 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:34 pm

There are two Set(M) - 21 May and 03 July - and one set(LR) - 12 Aug - reported on fb today also few BC.

In addition to two IDV only Set(O) reported just right now in this forum - 02 Aug and 06 Aug -

So not bad really for Monday...
Set LR 18th aug ..still waiting.....is there any approval after 16th aug application
Latest reported was 16th Aug, you will be next! I would say you would get yours before the end of the week

Still waiting here- SET LR July 28th! Hope its soon, getting worried

as seeing all these August decisions flood in..

poper · Post by **poper** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:49 pm

@jamd12,

Your application should be in processing stage. Not sure if case worker is waiting on a response from a different department.
You should hear back soon. Hang on tight

Fz420 · Post by **Fz420** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:31 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:02 pm

Fz420 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:51 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:34 pm

There are two Set(M) - 21 May and 03 July - and one set(LR) - 12 Aug - reported on fb today also few BC.

In addition to two IDV only Set(O) reported just right now in this forum - 02 Aug and 06 Aug -

So not bad really for Monday...
Set LR 18th aug ..still waiting.....is there any approval after 16th aug application
Latest reported was 16th Aug, you will be next! I would say you would get yours before the end of the week

That would be my best birthday gift ever ...if I get it this week ..finger crossed..

Amy_R88 · Post by **Amy_R88** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:27 pm

jamd12 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:02 pm

Fz420 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:51 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:42 pm

In addition to two IDV only Set(O) reported just right now in this forum - 02 Aug and 06 Aug -

So not bad really for Monday...
Set LR 18th aug ..still waiting.....is there any approval after 16th aug application
Latest reported was 16th Aug, you will be next! I would say you would get yours before the end of the week
Still waiting here- SET LR July 28th! Hope its soon, getting worried as seeing all these August decisions flood in..

I'm still waiting too @jamd. Applied 26th July.

nikhil_18in · Post by **nikhil_18in** » Mon Nov 09, 2020 10:52 pm

Amy_R88 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:27 pm

jamd12 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:42 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:02 pm

Fz420 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:51 pm

Set LR 18th aug ..still waiting.....is there any approval after 16th aug application
Latest reported was 16th Aug, you will be next! I would say you would get yours before the end of the week
Still waiting here- SET LR July 28th! Hope its soon, getting worried as seeing all these August decisions flood in..
I'm still waiting too @jamd. Applied 26th July.

Set O- T2G, Applied 10th Aug(Mentioned Driving Offence), Biometeric done on 1st Sept, followed up through MP, still waiting

dannyjjj · Post by **dannyjjj** » Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:01 am

Regarding Set O IDV-only applicants, correct me if I'm wrong, but it feels like the HO have not yet started processing September applications, barring very few exceptions. Almost all the recently reported IDV-only Set O decisions on this forum were for applications made in August or earlier.

ktyagi · Post by **ktyagi** » Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:44 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:23 pm
Try 12AM midnight Tuesday onwards. If you check tonight you will get a slot for Saturday 5th Dec which is paid anyways plus less availability on Saturday and Sunday(mostly all centres are closed except a few). Check Tuesday 10th Nov 12:01 AM GMT. You should get one for Monday 7th Dec nearby or earlier (if any cancellations and you are lucky). Keep looking regularly for any cancellations before Tuesday.

Hello again,
For the UKVCAS appointment, how long does it take on the appointment day? Given that documents have been uploaded and self-submitted, all that should remain is biometrics. Asking so that I can plan my day accordingly and see if I can make journey back to little one's nursery in time.

poper · Post by **poper** » Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:20 am

ktyagi wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 10, 2020 6:44 am

CULLINAN wrote: ↑
Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:23 pm
Try 12AM midnight Tuesday onwards. If you check tonight you will get a slot for Saturday 5th Dec which is paid anyways plus less availability on Saturday and Sunday(mostly all centres are closed except a few). Check Tuesday 10th Nov 12:01 AM GMT. You should get one for Monday 7th Dec nearby or earlier (if any cancellations and you are lucky). Keep looking regularly for any cancellations before Tuesday.
Hello again,
For the UKVCAS appointment, how long does it take on the appointment day? Given that documents have been uploaded and self-submitted, all that should remain is biometrics. Asking so that I can plan my day accordingly and see if I can make journey back to little one's nursery in time.

On an average less than 30 mins.
Mine took longer due to a system issue

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