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

[ajitu92]

@mumofmini @MKC @Saeed5
Congratulations!

@hobba2008
Correct indeed. At least the first one on this forum. There are 3 applicants between username "seeweare" and @mumofmini from the forum who have not updated their timelines...I hoping because they are so overjoyed with their approval that they have forgotten

@gk777
There is a whole thread at the top of the forum for Set LR timelines. The poster applied on 13th July. Speaking of which, I don't see your timeline on there if you are a Set LR applicant as well...so please update it

@Ameline
@Saeed5's timeline can be found in the Set (P) thread. Also, July Set (LR) applicants' good news is coming soon indeed, and seems like Set (M) applicants are also still getting decisions!

[MKC]

I just received approval for SET-M application

Congratulations

Thank you

[gyanp]

@mumofmini @MKC @Saeed5
Congratulations!

@hobba2008
Correct indeed. At least the first one on this forum. There are 3 applicants between username "seeweare" and @mumofmini from the forum who have not updated their timelines...I hoping because they are so overjoyed with their approval that they have forgotten

@gk777
There is a whole thread at the top of the forum for Set LR timelines. The poster applied on 13th July. Speaking of which, I don't see your timeline on there if you are a Set LR applicant as well...so please update it

@Ameline
@Saeed5's timeline can be found in the Set (P) thread. Also, July Set (LR) applicants' good news is coming soon indeed, and seems like Set (M) applicants are also still getting decisions!

@ajit92 Based on your prediction modelling, when do you think I will get ILR approval. I applied in 4th Aug, in person biometric submitted on 25th Sep. My case is LR.

[ajitu92]

@mumofmini @MKC @Saeed5
Congratulations!

@hobba2008
Correct indeed. At least the first one on this forum. There are 3 applicants between username "seeweare" and @mumofmini from the forum who have not updated their timelines...I hoping because they are so overjoyed with their approval that they have forgotten

@gk777
There is a whole thread at the top of the forum for Set LR timelines. The poster applied on 13th July. Speaking of which, I don't see your timeline on there if you are a Set LR applicant as well...so please update it

@Ameline
@Saeed5's timeline can be found in the Set (P) thread. Also, July Set (LR) applicants' good news is coming soon indeed, and seems like Set (M) applicants are also still getting decisions!

@ajit92 Based on your prediction modelling, when do you think I will get ILR approval. I applied in 4th Aug, in person biometric submitted on 25th Sep. My case is LR.

@gyanp we're currently running on 103.5 days on average between date of application and date of decision for Set (LR). The last few approvals have been 89 days on average. There seem to be a downward trend in decision time for Set (LR) applicants. If we assume HO/UKVI work at the current/recent past pace and the case has no complications/outstanding queries...based on 4th Aug application I would think somewhere between 1st to 15th November. But in reality...who knows for sure...could be sooner, could be later

[gyanp]

@mumofmini @MKC @Saeed5
Congratulations!

@hobba2008
Correct indeed. At least the first one on this forum. There are 3 applicants between username "seeweare" and @mumofmini from the forum who have not updated their timelines...I hoping because they are so overjoyed with their approval that they have forgotten

@gk777
There is a whole thread at the top of the forum for Set LR timelines. The poster applied on 13th July. Speaking of which, I don't see your timeline on there if you are a Set LR applicant as well...so please update it

@Ameline
@Saeed5's timeline can be found in the Set (P) thread. Also, July Set (LR) applicants' good news is coming soon indeed, and seems like Set (M) applicants are also still getting decisions!

@ajit92 Based on your prediction modelling, when do you think I will get ILR approval. I applied in 4th Aug, in person biometric submitted on 25th Sep. My case is LR.

@gyanp we're currently running on 103.5 days on average between date of application and date of decision for Set (LR). The last few approvals have been 89 days on average. There seem to be a downward trend in decision time for Set (LR) applicants. If we assume HO/UKVI work at the current/recent past pace and the case has no complications/outstanding queries...based on 4th Aug application I would think somewhere between 1st to 15th November. But in reality...who knows for sure...could be sooner, could be later

Thanks a lot.

[debrancherenzym]

Any one calculated average days for SET(M) decisions by any chance?

[Saeed5]

Hello all
My ILR approved 2 days ago thanks for all help me
Just quick question regard return my old BRO they said cut it to half send back so should I cut it from side up to down or right to left?

Thanks All

Could you please provide your timeline? Thanks

Re: BRP - it doesn't matter really. Cut it into half or 4 pieces, anyway you like. Just put a note of your reference number and why you handling it (received ILR BRP for e.g.)

Timeline
Application submitted on 31/05/2020

Appointment F2F on 20 July 2020

Approved email 08/10/2020

Yesterday I received email about delivery expecting on 13 /10/2020


I hope everyone one waiting get decision soon

[MKC]

@mumofmini @MKC @Saeed5
Congratulations!

Thank you

[zuo]

Any one calculated average days for SET(M) decisions by any chance?

It seems 1 set M each day, at least for this week.

[debrancherenzym]

Any one calculated average days for SET(M) decisions by any chance?

It seems 1 set M each day, at least for this week.

111 days today since SET(M) application

[zuo]

Any one calculated average days for SET(M) decisions by any chance?

It seems 1 set M each day, at least for this week.

111 days today since SET(M) application

I mean approval case, not average day. Every case's different. Hard to tell average day to get approval. The point is now set m approvals are coming out everyday. Just wait, and contact HO if you case are over 6 months. But I didn't see any set M case over 6 months, at lease here.

[satram]

Any suggestion on the timelime SET(o) ILR for IDV app , its been 5 weeks I have not received any response, Can we book for dual submission ?

[CULLINAN]

Any suggestion on the timelime SET(o) ILR for IDV app , its been 5 weeks I have not received any response, Can we book for dual submission ?

You can test your luck via dual submission but there is no guarantee the decision will be quicker. Look for a free appointment. No harm.

[Beril]

Hello,

I’ve got my ILR result yesterday and would like to share my timeline.

Application Submitted online on: 05/07/2020
Biometrics Enrolled: IDV - HO sent email asking facial image 29/08/20 , submitted documents on 18/09/2020. I was little bit late.
Inperson submission: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: 10/10/2020 @ 12:29
Waiting to get my BRP card which will arrive within 7 working days.

Good luck to everyone!

[BGUK]

Hi all

cheers for the day!

My experience with ILR and timelines are below.

11/07/2020: Application Submitted online
20/07/2020: Acknowledgement received from "W&S Contingency Casework Document Return" that they have received the application for permission to stay in the UK and that due to covid-19 it may take more than usual six months.
06/08/2020: UKVCAS sent "Introducing the UKVCAS IDV App"
29/08/2020: Received Invitation to use the new UKVCAS IDV app
29/09/2020: Got mail from "Work Non Sponsored Casework " to submit full scanned passport as I had earlier skipped blank passport pages.
02/10/2020: Received Application update that my application is successful
06/10/2020: Got notification that "Your biometric card is on its way"
08/10/2020: Received my biometric card
10/10/2020: have cut in half my old BRP card and sent back to BP Return address as mentioned in the mail.

Best of luck to everyone
Cheers!

[ajitu92]

@Beril and @BGUK could you please update the the timeline threads (relevant to your route) at the top of the board.

[satram]

Any suggestion on the timelime SET(o) ILR for IDV app , its been 5 weeks I have not received any response, Can we book for dual submission ?

You can test your luck via dual submission but there is no guarantee the decision will be quicker. Look for a free appointment. No harm.

Thanks Cullian , I will check for the free appointement.

[irfan20]

Application Type : FLR(M) Extension
Application Submitted online on: 12/05/2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online
Biometrics Enrolled: IDV - HO sent email asking facial image 27/08/20 , submitted on same day
Inperson submission: No
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): Yes, via email on 09/06/2020, send on same day
Decision Email: waiting
Decision Letter Received on: waiting
BRP Card Received on: Waiting...
Decision: waiting

Wondering is there anyone else in this group waiting for decision since may? or is there anyone who have received the desicion from similer timeline and had only use IDV app?
Thanks

I submitted in June, same flr m. I did idv on 08/09 and Still waiting for decision.
I had earlier booked an in person appointment for 28/09 but cancelled it on the day due to work commitments.
Now I have booked f2f appointment for 22/10. And I did call the ukvi line if they can escalate. The guy who received the call says I will hear a response from ukvi within 10 working days.
Today is the 10th working day since the inquiry and I have not heard any response.
Am hoping and praying that Insha’Allah I get a before even my appointment on the 22nd.

I hope you get a decision soon

Thanks for the update lets hope UKVI will start processing FLR(M) application soon

[Ameline]

Good afternoon all!!

It is so quiet in here for a Monday morning lol so I thought I would animate it a bit.

@Saeed5 Many thanks for sharing your timeline.

@MKC Great news! Congratulations Mate!!

@gyanp They have not started processing any Aug SET(LR) up to this moment. Lets hope they will do by the end of Oct or start of Nov.

@debrancherenzym I would say 0 to 3 applications per day, but more likely 1 SET(M) reported in this forum per day. Average waiting period is 100 days since March. The longest was "a week less than 6 months" for few March applicants and the shortest was for a June and a Aug applicants who both got approval (in July and Sep respectively) within "less than a month" from their submission.

@BGUK Done and dusted! Many thanks for sharing.

@Beril Could you please confirm which route is yours as you have never mentioned which SET you were applying in all your comments. Thanks!

Have a great day all, full of hope!

[debrancherenzym]

Good afternoon all!!

It is so quiet in here for a Monday morning lol so I thought I would animate it a bit.

@Saeed5 Many thanks for sharing your timeline.

@MKC Great news! Congratulations Mate!!

@gyanp They have not started processing any Aug SET(LR) up to this moment. Lets hope they will do by the end of Oct or start of Nov.

@debrancherenzym I would say 0 to 3 applications per day, but more likely 1 SET(M) reported in this forum per day. Average waiting period is 100 days since March. The longest was "a week less than 6 months" for few March applicants and the shortest was for a June and a Aug applicants who both got approval (in July and Sep respectively) within "less than a month" from their submission.

@BGUK Done and dusted! Many thanks for sharing.

@Beril Could you please confirm which route is yours as you have never mentioned which SET you were applying in all your comments. Thanks!

Have a great day all, full of hope!

Thanks for the response Ameline, I am on 113 days since making the application SET(M), 4 weeks since in person biometrics and 42 days since IDV, I hope it is any day now based on the average but can't be certain

[gyanp]

Good afternoon all!!

It is so quiet in here for a Monday morning lol so I thought I would animate it a bit.

@Saeed5 Many thanks for sharing your timeline.

@MKC Great news! Congratulations Mate!!

@gyanp They have not started processing any Aug SET(LR) up to this moment. Lets hope they will do by the end of Oct or start of Nov.

@debrancherenzym I would say 0 to 3 applications per day, but more likely 1 SET(M) reported in this forum per day. Average waiting period is 100 days since March. The longest was "a week less than 6 months" for few March applicants and the shortest was for a June and a Aug applicants who both got approval (in July and Sep respectively) within "less than a month" from their submission.

@BGUK Done and dusted! Many thanks for sharing.

@Beril Could you please confirm which route is yours as you have never mentioned which SET you were applying in all your comments. Thanks!

Have a great day all, full of hope!

Thanks for the response Ameline, I am on 113 days since making the application SET(M), 4 weeks since in person biometrics and 42 days since IDV, I hope it is any day now based on the average but can't be certain

I wonder whether HO assessed impact of discontinuing premium service on people's life or not. It looks like they comfortably assumed (or not bothered) about its impact on people's life. Specially for those who have been waiting for 10 years. I am happy for all Tier 2 O ILR categories who are getting approval in 3-6 weeks very promptly. However they should have shown some mercy to other categories as well. All are human beings and have critical challenges and dependencies of ILR on their personal life's (e.g. Job, education etc). Let's in my case with premium service I should have got ILR on 20th Jun 2020 (after wait of 10 years) now it looks like it will be on 20th Nov 2020 (5 months further delay). I wonder if they can run in-person UKVCAS appointments then why not UKVI premium services appointments.

[CR001]

I wonder whether HO assessed impact of discontinuing premium service on people's life or not. It looks like they comfortably assumed (or not bothered) about its impact on people's life. Specially for those who have been waiting for 10 years. I am happy for all Tier 2 O ILR categories who are getting approval in 3-6 weeks very promptly. However they should have shown some mercy to other categories as well. All are human beings and have critical challenges and dependencies of ILR on their personal life's (e.g. Job, education etc). Let's in my case with premium service I should have got ILR on 20th Jun 2020 (after wait of 10 years) now it looks like it will be on 20th Nov 2020 (5 months further delay). I wonder if they can run in-person UKVCAS appointments then why not UKVI premium services appointments.

Super priority service is NOT an "in person ukvi" appointment. There is no such thing as a premium ukvi in person appointment anymore. Super priority is also not a guaranteed service when it is available.

[debrancherenzym]

Got an email from a caseworker as follows:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email. I can confirm we have received your documents. Due to coronavirus we are currently experiencing longer wait times for cases. However, our 6-month service standard is still in place. We will be in touch in due course with further information.

Kind regards,

and then name of the caseworker,

I emailed SET(M) email address to find out if they have received my application because the lady at my UKVCAS appointment was on training and was being trained during my appointment, I wanted to make sure if UKVI had received my application. Has anyone else received an email like this upon querying?

[Paprika]

Hi all,

I have been a silent reader of this forum and it’s finally my turn to share the good news! I find the information very helpful, particularly it’s good to know there are people who are in the same boat as me waiting for a decision so I don’t feel as anxious. It’s been a long wait for me too!

Applied for ILR route: Set M
Type of application: Standard (Priority is suspended)
Date application submitted: 03/05/2020
Payment debited: 03/05/2020
Invitation to use the new UKVCAS IDV app: 26/08/2020
Biometrics using IDV: 26/08/2020
In-Person biometric enrolment: 28/09/2020
Decision letter received: 12/10/2020
BRP card received: Waiting

[Ameline]

Got an email from a caseworker as follows:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email. I can confirm we have received your documents. Due to coronavirus we are currently experiencing longer wait times for cases. However, our 6-month service standard is still in place. We will be in touch in due course with further information.

Kind regards,

and then name of the caseworker,

I emailed SET(M) email address to find out if they have received my application because the lady at my UKVCAS appointment was on training and was being trained during my appointment, I wanted to make sure if UKVI had received my application. Has anyone else received an email like this upon querying?

Just received a similar response as my fingerprints were not clear (dry fingers), so I thought to check. The caseworker confirmed they have received my biometrics and they are alright and that they will be in touch in due course regarding my application.

Hang on debranchrenzym, yours should be imminent my friend. May be it's just a matter of hours or days for you. The due course for you should be v soon. I wish you all the best!