**** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

[klownking]

Hi Guys, I have just applied 5 minutes ago Tier 2 to ILR Set (O). I have no idea what the hell is going to happen but will keep you posting. I will upload my consent form tomorrow.

[har_p3]

It would be nice to see the trend of how many people have opted out.. For some reason, i always felt that whenever there are queues
like at the airport for check in or immigration and there are multiple ones to choose from i often end up being in the slowest one Don't know how many people felt the same.

[CULLINAN]

Guys, I'm a july applicant and I am selected for biometric reuse - I got informed just now that I can opt out and book an appt next week like everyone else.

What is the opt out date deadline?

[AnILRApplicant]

Guys, I'm a july applicant and I am selected for biometric reuse - I got informed just now that I can opt out and book an appt next week like everyone else.

What is the opt out date deadline?

It says to opt out before 5pm on 10th of Aug. For anyone wondering, yes I have opted out. I will pay whatever fleecing amount to book an appt for next week or the week after. Also there will be new service points opening next week and the week after so I'm fairly confident

[klownking]

I don't know what opt out means but if you referring to the biometrics date deadline then it was sometime in October I was rushing to UKVCAS appointment even though I knew I won't be able to book an appointment.

[CULLINAN]

Guys, I'm a july applicant and I am selected for biometric reuse - I got informed just now that I can opt out and book an appt next week like everyone else.

What is the opt out date deadline?

It says to opt out before 5pm on 10th of Aug.

For up to June applicants in reuse pool deadline is Friday, 7th Aug.

Its confirmed now, July applicants have been sent emails now even without an official update by UKVCAS. A member also posted in BC biometrics group to receive a reuse email and he applied in July also.

[klownking]

Guys, I'm a july applicant and I am selected for biometric reuse - I got informed just now that I can opt out and book an appt next week like everyone else.

What is the opt out date deadline?

It says to opt out before 5pm on 10th of Aug.

For June deadline is Friday, 7th Aug.

Its confirmed now, July applicants have been sent emails now even without an official update by UKVCAS. A member also posted in BC biometrics group to receive a reuse email and he applied in July also.

Dude, after reading this thread I will not go for reuse option because it seems like it is not worth it. I will book an appointment whatever it takes. If we can pay £2408 for the ILR fees then we shouldn't mind paying another £100 or so to make the process a bit faster.

[Desiro]

@ajitu92

Yes there is no certainty when the IDV app will be rolled out. But, I believe, the processing of the application AFTER the biometrics is sent (via UKVCAS appointment OR IDV app) will result in the same pace decisions. Obviously there is no evidence for now unless the IDV app is rolled out, but I do not see any reason why UKVI will do faster processing for those whose biometrics came via UKVCAS VS IDV app.

I agree. The only sticking point would be how many opt out of re-use vs stay on for the biometric reuse. My guess would be if they have indeed processed applications in the background and made interim decisions for ALL applications - what you say will stand true. If they have only processed and made interim decisions on applications that are not eligible for biometric re-use, we may see longer lead times on decisions than what we are currently seeing after biometric appointments are submitted.

On the IDV app, I don't see why it is taking them so long apart from intentionally delaying to clear backlogs and earn some extra monies through people who will opt out. That, and maybe the approval process on the Apple & Google side of things. The reason I say this, is that the Home Office have been using this technology for over a year now, to verify facial images as well as biometrics (BRP/passport NFC scanning) and supporting documentation for processing the EU Settlement Scheme applications (for which essentially Settled Status = ILR). And I have also seen and heard results and decisions for those applications being made fairly quickly as well (approx 3 weeks). So they have the technology and the know-how, so it's not a built from scratch system called "IDV app" at all in my opinion. It will end up being a somewhat re-labelled version of the existing app, which doesn't take as long as they are taking.

From the perspective of making money it doesn't make sense for them to close down opting out option after 7.08. I bet they will add it again next week.

[Vallex]

Got the IDV app email today as well - applied 3rd July from Tier 4 to Tier 2.

I decide to not opt-out because my lawyer applied from my employer's behalf and I don't think they are authorized to take paid appointments.

They said that the next free appointments available are from next month, but if more people choose to opt out then this probably will no longer be the case.

[Shaaz2029]

Hi Guys, I have just applied 5 minutes ago Tier 2 to ILR Set (O). I have no idea what the hell is going to happen but will keep you posting. I will upload my consent form tomorrow.

I think you will soon get an invite for biometrics appointment. If you see the Time Line thread you will know, Tier 2 applicants are the ones who are getting faster results. If UKVI don’t find anything complicated in the application, they send biometrics appointment invitation straight away. All the best.

[Paul99]

one thing i try to understand in timeline thread is set o wit dependents not faster like single main application-not sure how far my analysis is accurate?

[gc362952246]

one thing i try to understand in timeline thread is set o wit dependents not faster like single main application-not sure how far my analysis is accurate?

not accurate at all.
I am individual and set o. June

[Paul99]

Iam mentioning decision after BIO , When do u give biometric?or reuse- category?

[gc362952246]

Iam mentioning decision after BIO , When do u give biometric?or reuse- category?

My mistake.
I’m reuse

[klownking]

Hi Guys, I have just applied 5 minutes ago Tier 2 to ILR Set (O). I have no idea what the hell is going to happen but will keep you posting. I will upload my consent form tomorrow.

I think you will soon get an invite for biometrics appointment. If you see the Time Line thread you will know, Tier 2 applicants are the ones who are getting faster results. If UKVI don’t find anything complicated in the application, they send biometrics appointment invitation straight away. All the best.

I hope so dude. I will update all of you soon.

[BloodofGod123]

Guys, I'm a july applicant and I am selected for biometric reuse - I got informed just now that I can opt out and book an appt next week like everyone else.

Hi, When in July did you apply? and when did you get selected for biometric reuse? Thanks

[JULY APPLICANT]

Hello All,
I've been following this forum for the past couple of months. I applied on July 2nd and today I received the biometric reuse email.

[AnILRApplicant]

Guys, I'm a july applicant and I am selected for biometric reuse - I got informed just now that I can opt out and book an appt next week like everyone else.

Hi, When in July did you apply? and when did you get selected for biometric reuse? Thanks

2nd of July. I didnt get an original reuse selection email. Just this one

[katyana]

Still no email from UKVCAS re biometric reuse or appointment, applied 10th Jul ILR SET(O).
Could I ask - has anyone who got an email from Jul applicants NOT uploaded & submitted documents on UKVCAS yet? Just trying to see if this makes any difference.

[kkkkc]

Still no email from UKVCAS re biometric reuse or appointment, applied 10th Jul ILR SET(O).
Could I ask - has anyone who got an email from Jul applicants NOT uploaded & submitted documents on UKVCAS yet? Just trying to see if this makes any difference.

I applied on the 23rd and haven't submitted docs on UKVCAS. I received the reuse email about 1h ago. I feel like all July applicants should receive the reuse email by tomorrow, if they can't see any available appointments.

[whdkfk]

I applied set (o) from tier 2 on July 27th and I got the biometric reuse email 20 minutes ago, with the opt out deadline by the 10th. I had my biometrics taken last year so did expect it but it still sucks I think I will opt out.

[saliame]

I applied set (o) from tier 2 on July 27th and I got the biometric reuse email 20 minutes ago, with the opt out deadline by the 10th. I had my biometrics taken last year so did expect it but it still sucks I think I will opt out.

Did you receive the email from caseworker to send the docs, yet?

[Fivem]

hi, i applied for ilr set (m) on the 5th of July but i have not received any email from ukvcas.

[javy0071]

Just received an email of biometric re-use.

Do we have evidence that opting out will be quicker? I was thinking to use the new service as do not want to cause delays by opting out and changing the process.

I applied for ILR Set O - PBS dependant on 27th July.

Thanks

[CULLINAN]

hi, i applied for ilr set (m) on the 5th of July but i have not received any email from ukvcas.

Emails come in a span of 2-3 days. You shall receive soon.