Tier 2 Visa delay - 43 days

chllz03 wrote:Finally got the much awaited text from VFS.

Oh wow. Good for you dearie. I hope I get mine soon too.

chllz03 wrote:Finally got the much awaited text from VFS.

Good for you!! Best of luck in your UK endeavor.

abburgos wrote:My start date in the cos was supposedly last 24th of July. However, since my agency failed to pay the fees on time, my visa appointment was filed just last 2nd of August. I applied for a priority service to catch up with the lost time, but look where we are now. Such misfortune we have. Anyway, I knoe someone who filed last 1st of August and received her feedback yesterday, so im keepijg my fingers crossed that hopefully, within this week, we get ours too.

I really do hope we'd get ours too. So, were you issued another COS, since you were not able to hit the target dates?

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:My start date in the cos was supposedly last 24th of July. However, since my agency failed to pay the fees on time, my visa appointment was filed just last 2nd of August. I applied for a priority service to catch up with the lost time, but look where we are now. Such misfortune we have. Anyway, I knoe someone who filed last 1st of August and received her feedback yesterday, so im keepijg my fingers crossed that hopefully, within this week, we get ours too.

I really do hope we'd get ours too. So, were you issued another COS, since you were not able to hit the target dates?

Nope. Both my local and UK agent said it won't be a problem. Though, I was advised to have it moved once I get there since OSCE should be taken 3 months from the given start date in COS.

abburgos wrote:

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:My start date in the cos was supposedly last 24th of July. However, since my agency failed to pay the fees on time, my visa appointment was filed just last 2nd of August. I applied for a priority service to catch up with the lost time, but look where we are now. Such misfortune we have. Anyway, I knoe someone who filed last 1st of August and received her feedback yesterday, so im keepijg my fingers crossed that hopefully, within this week, we get ours too.

I really do hope we'd get ours too. So, were you issued another COS, since you were not able to hit the target dates?

Nope. Both my local and UK agent said it won't be a problem. Though, I was advised to have it moved once I get there since OSCE should be taken 3 months from the given start date in COS.

The visa dilemma, then after which, the OSCE.. hahaha.. Yeah, I thought so, because the lapsed month could be of great help for review and preparation, might as well adjust the dates when you arrive in UK (HOPEFULLY VERY SOON).

Froggie44, got any update today dear friend?

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, got any update today dear friend?

Still no update.. <\3... How 'bout you?

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, got any update today dear friend?

Still no update.. <\3... How 'bout you?

Nope, none either. </3

Froggie44, have you checked this one --> https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

I checked mine just a few minutes ago. It revealed that my application has already been decided last 13th of August but 'til now, 17th, I have not received any sms nor an email about the application.

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, have you checked this one --> https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

I checked mine just a few minutes ago. It revealed that my application has already been decided last 13th of August but 'til now, 17th, I have not received any sms nor an email about the application.

Thanks for reminding me of that link. Mine got decided the same date as yours (August 13) no sms or email either; at least the progress is evident. Let' s hope this waiting thing would soon be over.

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, have you checked this one --> https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

I checked mine just a few minutes ago. It revealed that my application has already been decided last 13th of August but 'til now, 17th, I have not received any sms nor an email about the application.

Thanks for reminding me of that link. Mine got decided the same date as yours (August 13) no sms or email either; at least the progress is evident. Let' s hope this waiting thing would soon be over.

Whew! Continue crossing fingers, dear friend. We're almost there.

abburgos wrote:

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, have you checked this one --> https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

I checked mine just a few minutes ago. It revealed that my application has already been decided last 13th of August but 'til now, 17th, I have not received any sms nor an email about the application.

Thanks for reminding me of that link. Mine got decided the same date as yours (August 13) no sms or email either; at least the progress is evident. Let' s hope this waiting thing would soon be over.

Whew! Continue crossing fingers, dear friend. We're almost there.

abburgos, I just received an email from VFS informing me that my passport is already at the visa application centre, and now ready for delivery. Please check your e-mail, I hope to hear the same good news from you.

I am new to this so please bear with me, but I am puzzled with all the reports of the delays. Tier 2 processing times for most places say that 97% of applications are processed in 15 working days and 100% in 30 working days. The HO website claims these numbers are based on decisions made in May 2017. Given all the posts I've seen on here about insanely long processing times exceeding 30 days, why on earth would the HO website lie that 100% of applications are processed in 30 days? Is VFS premium processing (e.g. Silver/Gold) a worthwhile investment?

sethcamden wrote:I am new to this so please bear with me, but I am puzzled with all the reports of the delays. Tier 2 processing times for most places say that 97% of applications are processed in 15 working days and 100% in 30 working days. The HO website claims these numbers are based on decisions made in May 2017. Given all the posts I've seen on here about insanely long processing times exceeding 30 days, why on earth would the HO website lie that 100% of applications are processed in 30 days? Is VFS premium processing (e.g. Silver/Gold) a worthwhile investment?

Uhm. Nope, I don't think so. I had mine processed on premium and priority service. It won't really make the processing faster. For priority service, the supposed processing days shouldve been just 3-5 days, but im currently on the 12th working day and I still have no visa with me. The only consolation you have for premium is you get free refreshments while waiting.

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, have you checked this one --> https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

I checked mine just a few minutes ago. It revealed that my application has already been decided last 13th of August but 'til now, 17th, I have not received any sms nor an email about the application.

Thanks for reminding me of that link. Mine got decided the same date as yours (August 13) no sms or email either; at least the progress is evident. Let' s hope this waiting thing would soon be over.

Whew! Continue crossing fingers, dear friend. We're almost there.

abburgos, I just received an email from VFS informing me that my passport is already at the visa application centre, and now ready for delivery. Please check your e-mail, I hope to hear the same good news from you.

Is it the one sent by crmadmin? I was actually anxious when I read it. Some acquaintances received either a sms or an email saying that a decision has been made. The email we received is rather different, or maybe this one is a perk for prio applicants?

Froggie44, my bad. So, it's actually sent out already. I tracked mine and I might actually receive it today. Try tracking yours too using your GWF123456789 thru this link --> https://supplychain.2go.com.ph/Customer ... /index.asp

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, my bad. So, it's actually sent out already. I tracked mine and I might actually receive it today. Try tracking yours too using your GWF123456789 thru this link --> https://supplychain.2go.com.ph/Customer ... /index.asp

I was about to tell you the same thing.. My tracking number already reflected. Now, we have the right to expect that our passports will arrive anytime this day. Haha!

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, my bad. So, it's actually sent out already. I tracked mine and I might actually receive it today. Try tracking yours too using your GWF123456789 thru this link --> https://supplychain.2go.com.ph/Customer ... /index.asp

I was about to tell you the same thing.. My tracking number already reflected. Now, we have the right to expect that our passports will arrive anytime this day. Haha!

Yup! Well done, my friend. We survived the waiting game.

abburgos wrote:

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, my bad. So, it's actually sent out already. I tracked mine and I might actually receive it today. Try tracking yours too using your GWF123456789 thru this link --> https://supplychain.2go.com.ph/Customer ... /index.asp

I was about to tell you the same thing.. My tracking number already reflected. Now, we have the right to expect that our passports will arrive anytime this day. Haha!

Yup! Well done, my friend. We survived the waiting game.

Yeah! Well done, waiting game is about to end. Let's hope that it's stamped "approved".

Hi

You might try this link to check your visa application status. Use your visa application number.
https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:

froggie44 wrote:

abburgos wrote:Froggie44, my bad. So, it's actually sent out already. I tracked mine and I might actually receive it today. Try tracking yours too using your GWF123456789 thru this link --> https://supplychain.2go.com.ph/Customer ... /index.asp

I was about to tell you the same thing.. My tracking number already reflected. Now, we have the right to expect that our passports will arrive anytime this day. Haha!

Yup! Well done, my friend. We survived the waiting game.

Yeah! Well done, waiting game is about to end. Let's hope that it's stamped "approved".

Froggie44, the visa has finally arrived! Hope yours has arrived too.

abburgos!! HEY! HEY! HEY! I'm so happy for you! Mine is to be delivered directly to the agency, and they haven't informed me of its arrival.. Yet... Haha. Best of luck in your UK endeavor. Finally, you're relieved!!

froggie44 wrote:abburgos!! HEY! HEY! HEY! I'm so happy for you! Mine is to be delivered directly to the agency, and they haven't informed me of its arrival.. Yet... Haha. Best of luck in your UK endeavor. Finally, you're relieved!!

Thank you dear! Goodluck on yours too! Hello UK it is.

Guys, I have received an email from the HO requesting for supporting documents of my application which I personally submitted three months ago. I replied to their email with the necessary documents two days ago and I still haven't heard anything from them. The online tracker says my GWF is not recognised. I'm lost. My job offer will be gone if no decision is made by end of this week. Can anyone please help?

koko88 wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:46 am

Hi All,
After 9 months waiting and providing English language UKNARIC certificate my visa has been refused stating you need to provide an English language certificate that can be verified using the IELTS SELTconsortium online system. I am cluless !!!!

Hi @koko88,
You mean UKVI did not accept UK NARIC Statement of Comparability and English Language assessments that you have submitted? But it is stated that it can be used as proof of English language skills if you submit BOTH type of statements, academic transcripts, medium of instruction of letter and degree certs to UKVI. Please share as I did the same method to prove my English Language