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by BiochemFem
Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Although I myself wasn’t eligible for biometric reuse I feel it is so unfair that at each stage the users chosen for IDVapp are pushed back into the pileup in the waiting arena. What is this special treatment that they get an email to inform first about IDVapp eligiblity and then wait another few w...
by BiochemFem
Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Can confirm I was able to login as well, 5 Aug applicant, no email from UKVCAS. Now getting in the car to drive 8 hours to Scotland for a next day appointment. :lol: great thanks for the update! we have broken their system 😂 I keep getting a message we are experiencing issues try again later. Immed...
by BiochemFem
Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

strong_and_stable wrote:
Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:34 pm
Can confirm I was able to login as well, 5 Aug applicant, no email from UKVCAS.

Now getting in the car to drive 8 hours to Scotland for a next day appointment. :lol:
great thanks for the update! we have broken their system 😂 I keep getting a message we are experiencing issues try again later.
by BiochemFem
Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:32 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

har_p3 wrote:
Fri Sep 04, 2020 4:09 pm
Finally, received the IDV App invite email today after a long and painful wait :) Applied for ILR (LR) on 10th May and received the email today.
wow. hope you get a lightening speed successful decision!
by BiochemFem
Fri Sep 04, 2020 6:40 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)
Replies: 3736
Views: 1284464

Re: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)

Applied for ILR Route : SET (O) Service: Standard (Priority not available due to Covid-19) Date application Submitted Online: 03/08/2020 Payment Debited : 03/08/2020 Docs uploaded to UKVCAS: yes Email received from UKVCAS to book appointment (not eligible for biometric reuse): 26/08/2020 Date Biome...
by BiochemFem
Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Although I myself wasn’t eligible for biometric reuse I feel it is so unfair that at each stage the users chosen for IDVapp are pushed back into the pileup in the waiting arena. What is this special treatment that they get an email to inform first about IDVapp eligiblity and then wait another few w...
by BiochemFem
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Although I myself wasn’t eligible for biometric reuse I feel it is so unfair that at each stage the users chosen for IDVapp are pushed back into the pileup in the waiting arena. What is this special treatment that they get an email to inform first about IDVapp eligiblity and then wait another few we...
by BiochemFem
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Can anyone help me with this? At my biometric appointment my current passport pages bearing all stamps/visas were scanned by the officer. Also was asked if i have uploaded old passport scan with current UK visa stamp on ukvcas. I assume you need to upload same on IDVapp too Do they still scan all p...
by BiochemFem
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:21 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Hello all, Just had my biometrics submitted. Do they send any confirmation once the biometrics are done or they don't? Please anyone can you comment. Thanks I just got the text message below after a few hours of biometric submission ( 2£ additional sms service with appointment fees) “Your informati...
by BiochemFem
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Hi, I submitted my documents through the idvapp and my passports id page only. Do we have to submit other pages with the stamps too? Any suggestions would be helpful. Can anyone help me with this? At my biometric appointment my current passport pages bearing all stamps/visas were scanned by the off...
by BiochemFem
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:58 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Hi, I submitted my documents through the idvapp and my passports id page only. Do we have to submit other pages with the stamps too? Any suggestions would be helpful. Can anyone help me with this? At my biometric appointment my current passport pages bearing all stamps/visas were scanned by the off...
by BiochemFem
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Hello all, Just had my biometrics submitted. Do they send any confirmation once the biometrics are done or they don't? Please anyone can you comment. Thanks I just got the text message below after a few hours of biometric submission ( 2£ additional sms service with appointment fees) “Your informati...
by BiochemFem
Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Have booked an appointment for an enhanced service point tomorrow. Documents have already been submitted on UKVCAS, will they need the documents to rescan? As I’ve misplaced a cover letter explaining immigration history and now in panic mode. I had my standard appointment yesterday and I was allowe...
by BiochemFem
Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Travel to India by Tier 2 visa holder (Indian)
Replies: 1
Views: 253

Re: Travel to India by Tier 2 visa holder (Indian)

If you are an Indian citizen ie have indian passport you don’t need any approval for your visit. Just remember to carry your current BRP card as you wont get entry to UK without it on your return.
by BiochemFem
Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Hi Team Have submitted the ILR (SET(O)) for my dependents and child and uploaded the docs in UKVCAS site. Any idea pls, whether case worker will request for documents (or) i will receive the email directly either for IDV app / Book the appointment thru UKVCAS I don’t think caseworkers are emailing ...
by BiochemFem
Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)
Replies: 3736
Views: 1284464

Re: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)

Applied for ILR Route : SET (O) Service: Standard (Priority not available due to Covid-19) Date application Submitted Online: 03/08/2020 Payment Debited : 03/08/2020 Docs uploaded to UKVCAS: yes Email received from UKVCAS to book appointment (not eligible for biometric reuse): 26/08/2020 Date Biomet...
by BiochemFem
Wed Aug 26, 2020 4:59 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Set O application submitted on 3rd August and I got an email today 12:25pm to book an appointment stating I am not eligible for IdV app - appointments were available for tomorrow itself- I got one for 1st Sep @69£ Ipswich -Should be relieved but so torn right now as my bestie who applied on same day...
by BiochemFem
Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

Can someone please advise- do we have to mention the unique application number on the documents uploaded? Thanks in advance
by BiochemFem
Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

There is no option to upload document before booking appointment on UKVCAS, I am confused how some people can upload their documents! :shock: I haven’t booked an appointment yet but can see the document upload option from the day of application which is like most people. Log in to your ukvcas accou...
by BiochemFem
Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 999261

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

So after following (and feeling!) everyone's misery here for months, I too have joined the waiting game today- submitted my Set (O) application-T2General 5yr route. Immediately after payment I got a link to Book appointment with a message to submit biometrics latest by October. This was pretty misle...
by BiochemFem
Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: UK Global Talent Visas (GTV)
Topic: ILR under Global Talent and Tier 2 General Visas
Replies: 3
Views: 1221

Re: ILR under Global Talent and Tier 2 General Visas

Dear all, I would be grateful if someone can inform me whether spending 24 months as a Tier 2 General visa holder in addition to 12 months as a Tier 1 Global Talent will give rights to apply for ILR? Regards Smail Any combination of Tier 2 General (excluding ICT) or Global Talent visa is permitted ...
by BiochemFem
Sun Jul 19, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Professional graduate certificate in education as proof of linguistic competence
Replies: 2
Views: 695

Re: Professional graduate certificate in education as proof of linguistic competence

Hi, looking at the past messages in the forum I can see that many people have asked over time if a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) can be used as evidence of fluency in the English language when applying for citizenship, although I could not see conclusive answers. My situation is sli...
by BiochemFem
Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: PhD graduate - Which title to use? "Doctor" or "Mr"?
Replies: 10
Views: 2463

Re: PhD graduate - Which title to use? "Doctor" or "Mr"?

Hi CR001, I was told to wait for others to advise further. Just to confirm, is it correct that you also think I should use "Doctor"? Thank you very much. I did use ‘doctor’ in my visa application only because my CoS letter had the title, although my passport doesn’t. However realized since then aft...
by BiochemFem
Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: Comments about discussion board
Topic: If you wish to change your username, please post here
Replies: 492
Views: 143728

Re: If you wish to change your username, please post here

Please replace my username and wherever its been used in site for replies to: Trickytok Prickypok Chikditok Or anything else please. My name is very uncommon name and someone actually called me and knew my whole family history which isn't too great.. I Done. Dear CR001 could you please change mine ...
by BiochemFem
Tue Jul 14, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 Life in the UK and English test centre closure **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 179
Views: 47677

Re: **** COVID19 Life in the UK and English test centre closure **** (ONLY discuss here)

Does Life in the UK Test need to be taken in 1 of 5 centres closest to your home address? Or is it possible to take it anywhere in the UK, if you need to apply for naturalization sooner? I think you can book whatever centre you want as I ddnt find any restriction while booking or in the terms and c...
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