Angeli wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 3:37 pm
Hello everybody!
First thing, I would like to say thank you to everybody who shared their experience in this forum, It did really help me a lot to prepare my applications, though I will not lie, it also made me very very VERY anxious looking at the timelines of the other applicants.
I also want to use this platform to share my experience with super priority service, specially to those who are very anxious with their applications, to give them at least an ease, that everything should be fine for as long as you prepare beforehand.
I just want to share my experience in using the super priority service in Croydon today.
Short immigration history:
Granted my first leave to remain last 04/2014 as spouse of a British citizen, 5 year route.
Never been denied before.
Me and my husband has always been employed, no employment gaps.
So its actually straightforward application.
Here is my timeline:
Application Submitted Set (M) Spouse visa 5 years route via online=19/05/2019 11:00AM
Super Prior Appointment at Croydon (paid extra £100-got lucky to get the next day appointment after refreshing page lol)=20/05/2019 @ 9:00AM
Bio metric done and Application Submitted= 20/5/2019 about 9:05am
Decision Email Received=20/5/2019 14:13 same day!!
Decision Letter=Awaiting
BRP=Awaiting.
It is my first time to use the super priority service because I really need to travel end of June, so decide to use the service. It is expensive, I would say, and part of my anxiety (in case if I get denied) is the cost, as well.
So I got to Croydon about 8:10am though my appointment was 9am, I told myself that i would rather wait that be late. So when i got to the place, there was a long line waiting to be registered, maybe around 30+applicants infront of me? Quite a lot I would say. Anyways, to register, they have to check you passport and you appointment letter with QR code on it, then they will need to open your bag as well for security.
Then they sent me to the first floor and the lady took my name again, was sat on the lounge and waited to be called. Then a lovely lady called me to have my biometrics done, fingerprints and signature. She also kindly checked my uploaded documents online and said it was alot, but the more the better she said, hahaha. So my docs checked, she asked for my permission to send my application and I said go for it!!
So in total, I spent about an hour for my appointment.
Tips to keep in mind:
1. Prepare at least 2-3 months with all of the paper works needed. The more proof, the merrier!! There is no such thing as enough, I have uploaded I think 100+ files in total, the lady from sephora said, it doesn't matter, if you think it will help with the application, go for it!!
2. If you have the finances, go for the super priority, its super worth it!! For as long as you think that your application is straightforward, like mine.
3. Once you have all you documents, start using the online application-I have to check mine about everyday just to make sure that I don't make mistakes.
4. Upload your documents once applied online, it make things easier and you can at least control what you want and not to be submitted. They will also check in sephora, the documents you have uploaded, if its within the standard. But bear in mind, in case, bring all of the documents with you at the appointment, in case if there is something wrong with the scanned docs.
5. After the application has been sent, TREAT YOURSELF!!! This can be very stressful, but hey, you did it!!
So now, off to my holiday!!
Goodluck guys, I hope this can help you with your application. I just have to share my timeline to tell everybody that its not actually too bad, so do not put too much pressure to yourselves!!
I don't want to resign before having my approval letter.