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

[ajitu92]

ajitu92, Going by your records, when was the first approval obtained for a July applicant under Set LR?

Hey @poper, according to this forum, first July applicant received approval on 7th September but this was an outlier. Within the bounds of the trend, the first July applicant received approval on 5th October.

Thanks ajitu92. For your records, one of my contact(not part of this forum) received her ILR today after Home Office raised some queries.
Application Date - 21/July
IDV Submission - 21/Sep
Decision - 27/Oct

Thank you, much appreciated, I will add it right away. I'm assuming this was Set LR, right? (just double checking). Also, any idea what type of query it was, when it was raised and when it was responded to by any chance?

[poper]

Yes, Set LR
Query raised/responded to yesterday as applicant had entered incorrect entry/exit dates on application.

[ajitu92]

Yes, Set LR
Query raised/responded to yesterday as applicant had entered incorrect entry/exit dates on application.

Ah fair enough, thank you for letting us know!

[jameswilliamson6544]

From reading timeline threads and other posts in Facebook, Twitter - it would appear that all August IDV submissions have had their biometrics injected (attached) into their current case-file and the decisions should be coming by end of October (next 4 days).

For September IDV submissions, I would say that all decisions should come by end of November.

This is assuming that priority submission don't start by end of November

For information on what happens to IDV data, read post on this link:
indefinite-leave-to-remain/suspension-o ... l#p1946850

[mesn]

Friend got a decision last week in 3 working days (T2G > Set O). But no decision update yet this week in the timelines forum.

It’s the half term week so it is likely some staff is on annual leave. I submitted my biometrics on Friday 23rd early morning but I am not expecting decision this week although Set(O) decisions are swift.

Makes sense. I did mine Saturday morning. Let's see how it goes!! Still no decisions this week and it's Tuesday end.

[mesn]

Friend got a decision last week in 3 working days (T2G > Set O). But no decision update yet this week in the timelines forum.

Feeling helpless reading on the timeline thread new set o applicant getting swift approval but not heard a lot on IDV-only or pre-Sep applicants..Pray for us all still anxiously waiting.

I think as someone found out, there seems to be the virtual queue for IDV submission with 3-8weeks wait. Hope HO clears them soon.

[lukeh8793]

Friend got a decision last week in 3 working days (T2G > Set O). But no decision update yet this week in the timelines forum.

Feeling helpless reading on the timeline thread new set o applicant getting swift approval but not heard a lot on IDV-only or pre-Sep applicants..Pray for us all still anxiously waiting.

I think as someone found out, there seems to be the virtual queue for IDV submission with 3-8weeks wait. Hope HO clears them soon.

Very frustrated here too... More than 50 days since application and 40 days since IDV submission... still waiting here (T2G > ILR)... Annoyed to see that people are getting approved in days...

[EAF16]

My timeline for ILR(M)
Applied: 15th May
Reusing my biometrics email: 4th July
Submitted pic on IDV app: 28th Aug
Decision email: 27th Oct
BRP: waiting

[TuM1010]

I know there were a few like me who applied in mid Aug on SET O as T2 G dependent, I still haven't heard anything back since attending in-person bio appointment on 10th Sept. Not sure if the others in similar timeframe got decisions yet?

[Ameline]

My timeline for ILR(M)
Applied: 15th May
Reusing my biometrics email: 4th July
Submitted pic on IDV app: 28th Aug
Decision email: 27th Oct
BRP: waiting

Congratulations and thanks for the update!

[mesn]

I know there were a few like me who applied in mid Aug on SET O as T2 G dependent, I still haven't heard anything back since attending in-person bio appointment on 10th Sept. Not sure if the others in similar timeframe got decisions yet?

Dual submission or Ineligible for IDV?

[mesn]

Friend got a decision last week in 3 working days (T2G > Set O). But no decision update yet this week in the timelines forum.

Feeling helpless reading on the timeline thread new set o applicant getting swift approval but not heard a lot on IDV-only or pre-Sep applicants..Pray for us all still anxiously waiting.

I think as someone found out, there seems to be the virtual queue for IDV submission with 3-8weeks wait. Hope HO clears them soon.

Very frustrated here too... More than 50 days since application and 40 days since IDV submission... still waiting here (T2G > ILR)... Annoyed to see that people are getting approved in days...

Hang in there. I think you must be very close to the decision based on the virtual queue theory.

[TuM1010]

I know there were a few like me who applied in mid Aug on SET O as T2 G dependent, I still haven't heard anything back since attending in-person bio appointment on 10th Sept. Not sure if the others in similar timeframe got decisions yet?

Dual submission or Ineligible for IDV?

Ineligible for IDV, not sure why though

[Leeee704]

oh really so i am not updated. can i get priority appointment now while submiting my application ?

UKVI Super priority is suspended. UKVCAS only deals with biometrics. Do not confuse both.

i really appreciate your help SORRY my mistake.
once i submit my application via standard route everything else is normal ? like uploading my documents on UKVCAS LINK and finding an appointment for biomatrix ?

Yes.

Thanks again. Done my application now looking for appointments but nothing available:(

[ajitu92]

UKVI Super priority is suspended. UKVCAS only deals with biometrics. Do not confuse both.

i really appreciate your help SORRY my mistake.
once i submit my application via standard route everything else is normal ? like uploading my documents on UKVCAS LINK and finding an appointment for biomatrix ?

Yes.

Thanks again. Done my application now looking for appointments but nothing available:(

New appointments are released at 12am everyday. Also make sure you check all centres not just the ones in your area.

[CULLINAN]

@Leee704

Yea check now 1203 GMT. You should be able to see slots at the far end of (4 weeks) slots.

[translationlibration]

Anyone heard anything about FLR(M) recently? Do you know what application time they're currently processing applications for? And is it worth escalating by email or phone at all?

Many thanks, the wait is agonising...

[mesn]

@Leee704

Yea check now 1203 GMT. You should be able to see slots at the far end of (4 weeks) slots.

Also cancellations are real time. Not 12GMT. And felt like some centers never showed availability even on weekdays. Unavailable at 12.01. May be staff unavailability or closing some of the temporary centers. The bigger ones like Croydon had free slots every midnight for 4weeks out.

[mesn]

UKVI Super priority is suspended. UKVCAS only deals with biometrics. Do not confuse both.

i really appreciate your help SORRY my mistake.
once i submit my application via standard route everything else is normal ? like uploading my documents on UKVCAS LINK and finding an appointment for biomatrix ?

Yes.

Thanks again. Done my application now looking for appointments but nothing available:(

Newcastle and Sunderland had appointments for 4Nov onwards till last week. Could be an option if you can travel. I did mine last Saturday at Sunderland.

[mesn]

I know there were a few like me who applied in mid Aug on SET O as T2 G dependent, I still haven't heard anything back since attending in-person bio appointment on 10th Sept. Not sure if the others in similar timeframe got decisions yet?

Strange. Set O in person biomos sed to
Dual submission or Ineligible for IDV?

Ineligible for IDV, not sure why though

Strange. Set O physical bio cases are supposed to be the fastest. May be worth Tweeting UKVCAS to check is they have everything.

[TuM1010]

I know there were a few like me who applied in mid Aug on SET O as T2 G dependent, I still haven't heard anything back since attending in-person bio appointment on 10th Sept. Not sure if the others in similar timeframe got decisions yet?

Strange. Set O in person biomos sed to
Dual submission or Ineligible for IDV?

Ineligible for IDV, not sure why though

Strange. Set O physical bio cases are supposed to be the fastest. May be worth Tweeting UKVCAS to check is they have everything.

Yeah, that's exactly why I'm very upset. Checked with UKVCAS who confirmed everything got sent the same day. There was just no nothing from UKVI, if there's docs missing they should have asked for that, but just deadly quiet. After seeing the reports of decision being unsent, wondering if I was in that situation or that their email asking for additional docs or info was stuck somewhere... but there's just no way to find out

[gesges]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has asked for expedition of their ILR case based on medical/compassionate reasons and if so how quickly were their applications processed after the request?

Thanks.

[mesn]

Strange. Set O in person biomos sed to
Dual submission or Ineligible for IDV?

Ineligible for IDV, not sure why though

Strange. Set O physical bio cases are supposed to be the fastest. May be worth Tweeting UKVCAS to check is they have everything.

Yeah, that's exactly why I'm very upset. Checked with UKVCAS who confirmed everything got sent the same day. There was just no nothing from UKVI, if there's docs missing they should have asked for that, but just deadly quiet. After seeing the reports of decision being unsent, wondering if I was in that situation or that their email asking for additional docs or info was stuck somewhere... but there's just no way to find out

If you had a valid BRP, you can check the validity via right to work. If it's approved, it should reflect there.

[Konaimiah]

Advice...
can somone please advice does the UKVCAS in Croydon loawnsroad, do they scan and upload documents. Got appointment next week. Finding it difficult to upload it online.

Kind regards

Croydon Lansdowne is a temporary CORE centre. They will be able to scan but on an additional charge.

And in this case, you should have bought the scanning service at the time you booked your appointment.

Agree but I thought I could upload it unfortunately finding it difficult,
Hopefully can buy the scanning and upload service at the appointment.

Thanks for ur advice everyone

[damWills1984]

Anyone heard anything about FLR(M) recently? Do you know what application time they're currently processing applications for? And is it worth escalating by email or phone at all?

Many thanks, the wait is agonising...

Mine took under 12 weeks
Applied, 5th August
IDV , 10 Sep
Decision, 26 Oct