Travelling 8 months after stop indicator flag

[helzt93]

I traveled to the UK on October 18th 2018 and my name got flagged on the border officer's computer. Here's why: I was a student 5 years ago but did not complete my studies, therefore my visa was curtailed and I left the UK immediately. When I entered in October, I entered using a new passport I recently obtained that allows me to enter the UK visa free.

The border officer was extremely polite..I explained that I was not really interested in what I was studying back then and that I did not overstay my visa after it was curtailed. He went to the back office and checked my records and came back after 10 minutes, he apologized for the delay, he also assured me that he requested the flag to be removed (he did also say that the system is quite slow with these requests) he said that I should not face issues next time I travel to the UK.

My question is: How long does it take for a stop indicator flag to be removed?

[seagul]

My question is: How long does it take for a stop indicator flag to be removed?

I think there is no timeline but it will only be known when you will travel again.

[Frontier Mole]

Unfortunately the flag is always in the background and will show every time you visit. The issue is wither the officer undertakes further checks or not. Hopefully your next visit does not result in a stop but there are no guarantees.

[helzt93]

Unfortunately the flag is always in the background and will show every time you visit. The issue is wither the officer undertakes further checks or not. Hopefully your next visit does not result in a stop but there are no guarantees.

I am surprised considering that I complied with the visa's new end date and did not overstay. Do you have an idea on whether having a curtailed visa in the past causes your name to get flagged?

[seagul]

No flag not always stay in system. In my view you should contact them in writing.

[Frontier Mole]

Adverse immigration history will always appear at the primary control point systems - the computer that is linked to your passport scan at Border Control. The “flag” is to indicate that a compulsory check that must be performed, it can be removed, I do not disagree with that point. As the adverse history still shows an officer can still apply further checks.