Two points to note:
** I'm British with a Passport, working in the UK.
** Spouse and I had been denied American visit visas some years prior, we felt this would cause a delay but apparently it didn't. We mentioned the reason for the refusal on the application form.
Visa Type - Standard
29th July - Online application submitted for spouse (main applicant) and child (dependent)
30th July - Biometrics (only picture taken for child)
31st July - Interview (main applicant only)
1st Aug - Acknowledgement from Sheffield office for both applications.
19th Aug - Called UKVI for update on both applications, was told decision had been made on 16th Aug for both.
26 Aug - Application transferred to VAC.
26 Aug - Application received by VAC.
26 Aug - Received SMS and email from VAC for passport collection.
27 Aug - Passports with vignettes delivered via DHL
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