Visa processing time taking too long?

aerobalag · Post by **aerobalag** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:27 pm

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:13 pm

christinar1087 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:50 am
Hi,

Online Application: 11th July
Biometrics: 14th July
ECO assigned: 21st July
Course Start date: 18th September

Haven't received any emails from sheffo since the assigning of an ECO.Calling their Call center makes no sense cause they will only give one answer your case will be escalated.
I emailed the UKVI international enquiry service on 18th august to escalate my case but haven't received any reply from them. They don't even bother to reply even though I paid them £5.48 to send them an email. Using this paid service to get updates on our application is just a complete waste of money and time.

don wrry bro....even if they replied they are not going other than..we escalated your application ,patience is highly appreciated.
thts it...

Sas1891 · Post by **Sas1891** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:52 pm

Online Application: 07th July
Biometrics: 10th July
ECO assigned: 17th july
After than havent heard a single message from them.... Dont know what to do
Is any one who know the exact reasone about why they are delaying visa process

Sam1990 · Post by **Sam1990** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:00 pm

aerobalag wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:27 pm

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:13 pm

christinar1087 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:50 am
Hi,

Online Application: 11th July
Biometrics: 14th July
ECO assigned: 21st July
Course Start date: 18th September

Haven't received any emails from sheffo since the assigning of an ECO.Calling their Call center makes no sense cause they will only give one answer your case will be escalated.
I emailed the UKVI international enquiry service on 18th august to escalate my case but haven't received any reply from them. They don't even bother to reply even though I paid them £5.48 to send them an email. Using this paid service to get updates on our application is just a complete waste of money and time.
don wrry bro....even if they replied they are not going other than..we escalated your application ,patience is highly appreciated.
thts it...

This is really frustrating as we have no clue on whats going on with our application. The enquiry service they used to operate before June was so helpful. They used to reply the following day with updates on the application.

Sam1990 · Post by **Sam1990** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:07 pm

Sas1891 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:52 pm
Online Application: 07th July
Biometrics: 10th July
ECO assigned: 17th july
After than havent heard a single message from them.... Dont know what to do
Is any one who know the exact reasone about why they are delaying visa process

Online Application: 24th July
Biometrics: 26th July
7th august received an email from visainfo.SHEFO saying that they have received my application and is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO
18th August I again received email saying that they failed to decide my application within the 15 days
18th August I also used the paid email service and contacted UKVI requesting to escalate my case
After this I haven't received any updates on my application.

marvelousnoman · Post by **marvelousnoman** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:01 pm

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:07 pm

Sas1891 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:52 pm
Online Application: 07th July
Biometrics: 10th July
ECO assigned: 17th july
After than havent heard a single message from them.... Dont know what to do
Is any one who know the exact reasone about why they are delaying visa process
Online Application: 24th July
Biometrics: 26th July
7th august received an email from visainfo.SHEFO saying that they have received my application and is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO
18th August I again received email saying that they failed to decide my application within the 15 days
18th August I also used the paid email service and contacted UKVI requesting to escalate my case
After this I haven't received any updates on my application.

Hello, I have given biometrics and interviewed on 27th July,2017 from isb Pak.And on the same day like you on 18th Aug I received the same email like you told that we are failed to process your application in 15 days customer target time.After that I've also not received any updates about my application.I contacted UKVI today and made a call to escalate my application.But I don't know what's going on my course will start on 11th Sep so I am worried about everything going on...

Sam1990 · Post by **Sam1990** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:47 pm

marvelousnoman wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 4:01 pm

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 2:07 pm

Sas1891 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 1:52 pm
Online Application: 07th July
Biometrics: 10th July
ECO assigned: 17th july
After than havent heard a single message from them.... Dont know what to do
Is any one who know the exact reasone about why they are delaying visa process
Online Application: 24th July
Biometrics: 26th July
7th august received an email from visainfo.SHEFO saying that they have received my application and is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO
18th August I again received email saying that they failed to decide my application within the 15 days
18th August I also used the paid email service and contacted UKVI requesting to escalate my case
After this I haven't received any updates on my application.
Hello, I have given biometrics and interviewed on 27th July,2017 from isb Pak.And on the same day like you on 18th Aug I received the same email like you told that we are failed to process your application in 15 days customer target time.After that I've also not received any updates about my application.I contacted UKVI today and made a call to escalate my application.But I don't know what's going on my course will start on 11th Sep so I am worried about everything going on...

I don't know. I emailed them on 18th august using paid service but haven't received any reply. Now I feel like calling them is just wasting money.

Waqasrafiq2 · Post by **Waqasrafiq2** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:07 pm

mjaan wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:42 pm

Waqasrafiq2 wrote:
mjaan wrote:Thanks yousef
Mjaan ur escalation has passed 15 working days init , have u heard anything from them?

Bolivar · Post by **Bolivar** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:11 pm

My Visa App Status:

14 July Application Date
17 July Bio+FPrint+Documents Scanning
26 July ECO - E mail from Sheffo

And today i have nothing.

The funniest thing i've heard is my friend who applied on 2th August from Istanbul he hold his passport and TIER 4 visa today!!!

What is that... When we get our visas? I called Consulate then they told me we'll send you an e mail about ur app but nothing happened. Should send them e-mail? I couldnt go to honeymoon because of this app! Coz i thought i would get it in 15 days (they wrote on their website giving %100 decision in 15days)

what should i do now. i wrote my school then they told me 'ur school will start on 22th of sept so keep calm' but i passed lot of things because they hold my passport!!!!!

I will change my decision maybe im so unstable now. Because of this situation.

And what about u guys does anyone take visa who apply in the early or lately July? Thanks.

Waqasrafiq2 · Post by **Waqasrafiq2** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:29 pm

Yousef wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:24 am

mjaan wrote:Congrats mate
I hope this 30 days max is for returning students aswell ...

Yousef? You had ur 2nd interview , any news?
Nope, not yet at least.

Yousuf anything on your side?

Razbi · Post by **Razbi** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:13 pm

Waqasrafiq2 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:29 pm

Yousef wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:24 am

mjaan wrote:Congrats mate
I hope this 30 days max is for returning students aswell ...

Yousef? You had ur 2nd interview , any news?
Nope, not yet at least.
Yousuf anything on your side?

What about you waqas?

Waqasrafiq2 · Post by **Waqasrafiq2** » Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:29 pm

Razbi wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:13 pm

Waqasrafiq2 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:29 pm

Yousef wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:24 am

mjaan wrote:Congrats mate
I hope this 30 days max is for returning students aswell ...

Yousef? You had ur 2nd interview , any news?
Nope, not yet at least.
Yousuf anything on your side?

What about you waqas?

Waiting bro nothing yet

mjaan · Post by **mjaan** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:11 am

Waqasrafiq2 wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 25, 2017 6:07 pm

mjaan wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:42 pm

Waqasrafiq2 wrote:
mjaan wrote:Thanks yousef
Mjaan ur escalation has passed 15 working days init , have u heard anything from them?
Absolutly nothing mate , as usual I couldn't wait and called them up again , big news this time they re-escalated my case , which means nothing but to wait blindly again ..Wasted £50 on these useless calls already

Yousef · Post by **Yousef** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:42 am

UPDATE:

I have received an email on Friday from Shefo asking for a TB Certificate.

Although I am sure I Don't need one since I live in a country that doesn't require one, I'll do the test anyway Tomorrow.

Also, my university has informed me that there are significant delays in the UKVI at the moment, but they have already used my CAS number.

mjaan · Post by **mjaan** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 3:28 pm

Congrats bro , u are almost there

khozam · Post by **khozam** » Sat Aug 26, 2017 9:32 pm

Yousef wrote: ↑
Sat Aug 26, 2017 11:42 am
UPDATE:

I have received an email on Friday from Shefo asking for a TB Certificate.

Although I am sure I Don't need one since I live in a country that doesn't require one, I'll do the test anyway Tomorrow.

Also, my university has informed me that there are significant delays in the UKVI at the moment, but they have already used my CAS number.

Like you, I also received email on 17th about sending scanned TB Test. I am sure I had it given to the VFS staff. He might have missed scanning it. But anyways I had a scanned copy of of it with me already and emailed Sheffo staff within 20 minutes at the designated email address.

Since then, I have not heard anything from their side. But asking for TB Test card shows that they have bothered checking the documents at least

I hope most of us will hear updates after the Eid holidays,

Sam1990 · Post by **Sam1990** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:40 am

Hello friends..did anyone got any news from UKVI?

aerobalag · Post by **aerobalag** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:22 am

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:40 am
Hello friends..did anyone got any news from UKVI?

35 working days over...still waiting

Sam1990 · Post by **Sam1990** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:05 am

aerobalag wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:22 am

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:40 am
Hello friends..did anyone got any news from UKVI?
35 working days over...still waiting

Did you try to contact them?
I am only on 23rd working day..don't know when the waiting game is going to be over.

aerobalag · Post by **aerobalag** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:40 am

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:05 am

aerobalag wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:22 am

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:40 am
Hello friends..did anyone got any news from UKVI?
35 working days over...still waiting
Did you try to contact them?
I am only on 23rd working day..don't know when the waiting game is going to be over.

I contacted them many time...I heard them saying only two words...1.awaiting decision
2. application escalated.....I can't do anything other than waiting and worrying about my application outcome

Sam1990 · Post by **Sam1990** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:43 am

aerobalag wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:40 am

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:05 am

aerobalag wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:22 am

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:40 am
Hello friends..did anyone got any news from UKVI?
35 working days over...still waiting
Did you try to contact them?
I am only on 23rd working day..don't know when the waiting game is going to be over.
I contacted them many time...I heard them saying only two words...1.awaiting decision
2. application escalated.....I can't do anything other than waiting and worrying about my application outcome

I contacted them via email but they don't bother to reply..did you try to check it via your university? May be they can be of some help.

aerobalag · Post by **aerobalag** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:04 am

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:43 am

aerobalag wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:40 am

Sam1990 wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:05 am

aerobalag wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 27, 2017 9:22 am

35 working days over...still waiting
Did you try to contact them?
I am only on 23rd working day..don't know when the waiting game is going to be over.
I contacted them many time...I heard them saying only two words...1.awaiting decision
2. application escalated.....I can't do anything other than waiting and worrying about my application outcome
I contacted them via email but they don't bother to reply..did you try to check it via your university? May be they can be of some help.

they said they cant do anythg....

Alishba555 · Post by **Alishba555** » Sun Aug 27, 2017 2:39 pm

Hi
I also applied on 31st july.on 18 August I got email ur application is under consideration.after that no reply.dont know why they are taking so long.

Dewi1994 · Post by **Dewi1994** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:11 am

Olad wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:52 pm
Hi everyone
Reading all these comments making me even more nervous. Do people actually wait for 30days for a decision?

Here is my timeline
Visited Tls appointment: 7th Aug 17
Biometric taken : 7th of Aug 17
ECO assigned : 8th of Aug 17

I paid for priority service which usually takes 5days in Nigeria. Today makes it 9th working day. My uni resumes 29th of Aug but the latest enrollment date is the 15th of September.

Should I start feeling worried or inform my uni about the state of my application ?
I am switching from tier1 graduate ent to tier 4

Hey, have you received any news?

I also paid for priority service from Indonesia and yes, they said it takes normally up to 5 working days. But it's already 17 working days and the online tracker shows my application is still OPEN.

Does anyone with priority service wait for longer time?

My case:
Online Application: 25th July
Biometrics: 2nd August
ECO assigned: 2nd August
Course Start date: 14th September

I tried to email UKVI on 23rd August, they replied me on 24th asking my application details for escalation. I replied on the same day but don't hear any news from them again. Now, I'm super worried!!!!

arlo112 · Post by **arlo112** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:33 am

Dewi1994 wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:11 am

Olad wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:52 pm
Hi everyone
Reading all these comments making me even more nervous. Do people actually wait for 30days for a decision?

Here is my timeline
Visited Tls appointment: 7th Aug 17
Biometric taken : 7th of Aug 17
ECO assigned : 8th of Aug 17

I paid for priority service which usually takes 5days in Nigeria. Today makes it 9th working day. My uni resumes 29th of Aug but the latest enrollment date is the 15th of September.

Should I start feeling worried or inform my uni about the state of my application ?
I am switching from tier1 graduate ent to tier 4
Hey, have you received any news?

I also paid for priority service from Indonesia and yes, they said it takes normally up to 5 working days. But it's already 17 working days and the online tracker shows my application is still OPEN. Does anyone with priority service wait for longer time?

My case:
Online Application: 25th July
Biometrics: 2nd August
ECO assigned: 2nd August
Course Start date: 14th September

I tried to email UKVI on 23rd August, they replied me on 24th asking my application details for escalation. I replied on the same day but don't hear any news from them again. Now, I'm super worried!!!!

Hi,

Can you tell me which reference number, did you use to track your application??? Is it GWF number..

Sam1990 · Post by **Sam1990** » Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:55 am

Dewi1994 wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 28, 2017 8:11 am

Olad wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:52 pm
Hi everyone
Reading all these comments making me even more nervous. Do people actually wait for 30days for a decision?

Here is my timeline
Visited Tls appointment: 7th Aug 17
Biometric taken : 7th of Aug 17
ECO assigned : 8th of Aug 17

I paid for priority service which usually takes 5days in Nigeria. Today makes it 9th working day. My uni resumes 29th of Aug but the latest enrollment date is the 15th of September.

Should I start feeling worried or inform my uni about the state of my application ?
I am switching from tier1 graduate ent to tier 4
Hey, have you received any news?

I also paid for priority service from Indonesia and yes, they said it takes normally up to 5 working days. But it's already 17 working days and the online tracker shows my application is still OPEN. Does anyone with priority service wait for longer time?

My case:
Online Application: 25th July
Biometrics: 2nd August
ECO assigned: 2nd August
Course Start date: 14th September

I tried to email UKVI on 23rd August, they replied me on 24th asking my application details for escalation. I replied on the same day but don't hear any news from them again. Now, I'm super worried!!!!

Same case I emailed them on 17th august and on 18th august they emailed back asking for my details so that they can escalate. I replied on the same day but they haven't contacted me again. I emailed them 3 times after that..no response

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