Check the status of your application online - New service

[Ciaocico]

Hello

Any recent experience from last month up to now, at what point you guys had the tracking website showing something ?

Tried all reference I could think of and relevant, nothing shows something for me. Did biometric on 25 Nov.

Read it is a trial/beta service.

Please share

yes is BETA service i do biumetric 17/11/2017
I can’t see !!!!

[baccus99]

Having applied at the beginning of October, I was not expecting an answer any time soon but a few people with my circumstances have already been approved. Hoping to get something soon but still showing up as 'Awaiting decision' online.

Pretty disappointing in my case if like you say, people applying in Oct are being decided before people like me who applied at the end of Aug. Just think there is no process as such and it's more like a lottery game (which of course I don't even play as I am pretty unlucky in general!). Still awaiting and it's 90 days now... my application should be pretty straightforward: EU citizen married to a BC, always in work for the whole duration of 24 years, no CCJs, no criminal records, no driving license endorsements or parking tickets even. What could be holding a decision beside my caseworker being probably swamped? Fingers crossed I will hear soon. Very frustrating...

Your case is roughly 3 months ... I think you should just wait and be patient. Different cases with different country of origins with different immigration histories and different activities in the UK. All these will be deciding factors.

I am being patient. Just stating that it is a bit disappointing when the initial impetus was incredibly fast: from submitting the application via NCS to receiving acknowledgement letter + biometric enrollment to doing biometrics all within 1 week and then silence.

[HarryC]

My application was applied on 20/07, according to contact centre and on the "beta" trial site, it was decided on 07/11
After 15 working days, still no letter.
Got automated response, that the case still not decided when i chased on 10th working days.

So, the status doesnt mean anything on the site.

[tallahassee]

Out of interest, can I ask how many of you did not receive a confirmation e-mail as part of their application and still had their cases decided within less than say 3 months?

I never received a confirmation e-mail and it appears that even though my application is super straight forward (EEA PR, same job for the last 6 years), it is taking longer to be decided than other people's who have applied around the same time or even later than me.

I know the timeframe is nothing unusual yet, but I am wondering whether no confirmation e-mail might mean older, less tech-savvy and slower case worker?

[baccus99]

Out of interest, can I ask how many of you did not receive a confirmation e-mail as part of their application and still had their cases decided within less than say 3 months?

I never received a confirmation e-mail and it appears that even though my application is super straight forward (EEA PR, same job for the last 6 years), it is taking longer to be decided than other people's who have applied around the same time or even later than me.

I know the timeframe is nothing unusual yet, but I am wondering whether no confirmation e-mail might mean older, less tech-savvy and slower case worker?

there seems to be no consistency at all with the process. I.e.: I received the email notification on 01/09 that application was received and being considered. That also included confirmation of money taken out, together with the request to go and do biometrics. All this within 1 week of applying via NCS.
I can see others have not received even the initial email, some have, some have received the acknowledgement letter and confirmation of money taken, but then they have not received the biometric request. I all seems they work as they please, anyone follows different rules...

[swintooh]

Out of interest, can I ask how many of you did not receive a confirmation e-mail as part of their application and still had their cases decided within less than say 3 months?

I never received a confirmation e-mail and it appears that even though my application is super straight forward (EEA PR, same job for the last 6 years), it is taking longer to be decided than other people's who have applied around the same time or even later than me.

I know the timeframe is nothing unusual yet, but I am wondering whether no confirmation e-mail might mean older, less tech-savvy and slower case worker?

The key question is whether you received the biometrics request. As long as you have and you know your case reference number - you are good. The email confirmation is really the only thing HO does "electronically" when it comes to communicating with you, unless you initiate the exchange of emails where they usually tell you to write snail mail instead. Annoying in the 21st century and in the 1st world country, but we just have to live with it I guess...

[tallahassee]

Yes, I did receive the biometrics letter together in one envelope with the confirmation letter, which is also unusual when compared to other members, but I don't mind.

I just can't wait for not having to worry about this constantly anymore. It's more mentally draining than I expected... =(

Thanks for your replies baccus99 & swintooh.

[baccus99]

Yes, I did receive the biometrics letter together in one envelope with the confirmation letter, which is also unusual when compared to other members, but I don't mind.

I just can't wait for not having to worry about this constantly anymore. It's more mentally draining than I expected... =(

Thanks for your replies baccus99 & swintooh.

Ok and you're welcome buddy! Good to know you got the biometrics letter at the same time. Some people have some haven't.

[U9060800]

Yes, I did receive the biometrics letter together in one envelope with the confirmation letter, which is also unusual when compared to other members, but I don't mind.

I just can't wait for not having to worry about this constantly anymore. It's more mentally draining than I expected... =(

Thanks for your replies baccus99 & swintooh.

It happened to me too - i received biometrics letter along with confirmation letter in one envelope.

[neyaz]

Hi guyS,
How I can check my application status please

[ess212]

Hi guyS,
How I can check my application status please

@neyaz

Here's the link: https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

[akz]

Hi guyS,
How I can check my application status please

A new online service which is great as I won't be anxious about the post every single day

https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

Still in beta, and it seems like applications done in less than 4 weeks might not be traceable yet.

by, member/rafabeton/

[ddkuk]

It's untraceable even after 4 weeks. I applied on 26th Oct. No status yet !!

[softy monster]

for anyone who has just received an approval letter and about to attend the ceremony..just thought about these useful links

british-citizenship/citizenship-ceremon ... 79558.html

british-citizenship/jcap-passport-after ... 42408.html

and finally the below link (once HMPO has been notified)
https://passportofficeforms.service.gov ... ation.ofml

Then the worst ever delivery company will be trying to deliver your passport or even trying to get in touch with you if you miss your delivery (they mainly send a letter rather than a card posted to you few days after their 1st attempt, and not even the day after which is annoying)

[Ekaterinas2016]

Hi guys,
Date of my application is 4th of October 2017
Additional documents requested 14th of November
I have sent the documents to them on 22d of November 2017
The status of application changed to "Decided" today
Waiting is just unbearable
If only my application could be straightforward, but it's not
So I am very anxious and thinking about how will I cope with refusal if it comes

[baddy]

Hi guys,
Date of my application is 4th of October 2017
Additional documents requested 14th of November
I have sent the documents to them on 22d of November 2017
The status of application changed to "Decided" today
Waiting is just unbearable
If only my application could be straightforward, but it's not
So I am very anxious and thinking about how will I cope with refusal if it comes

Ekaterina, get a cup of tea, relax on the couch and watch your favorite TV program sister. Your application will be decided successfully. You have given them enough evidence. The birth certificate ofyour child that was born during the requested period is enough.

[baccus99]

Pretty excited

My application has now changed to "DECIDED" in exactly 3 months from being received by the HO.

For everyone's sake: I checked this morning and it still said "Awaiting a decision" checked just after 1pm and it has changed.
Verbatim includes:

"What does this mean?
The decision has been posted to you. We cannot discuss this decision online or by phone.

The order of the status is Open, Awaiting a decision and Decided.

If you don't receive your decision within 10 working days, you can phone us and we will look into this for you.

Now need to make sure the dog is far away from the letterbox for an unspecified number of days! He chews most of the post unfortunately!

[Ekaterinas2016]

Ekaterina, get a cup of tea, relax on the couch and watch your favorite TV program sister. Your application will be decided successfully. You have given them enough evidence. The birth certificate ofyour child that was born during the requested period is enough.

Thank you for your kind words yesterday, you managed to reassure me
And actually, you were right, today just one day after I got "decided" status online, I received all my supporting documents and approval. I have to wait for ceremony letter now, but that's more relaxing wait:)

In my case tracking system worked efficiently, status updates were on time.
Wish the same luck on everyone here

Good luck guys

[eumumto2]

When does appears any info in the system about application status?
My husband applied to BC 2 weeks ago but system shows: 'Reference number not recognised'....

[akz]

When does appears any info in the system about application status?
My husband applied to BC 2 weeks ago but system shows: 'Reference number not recognised'....

We applied on 07/11/2017 and we have the same message on the screen. Looks like they stop using this system from November.

[baccus99]

Ekaterina, get a cup of tea, relax on the couch and watch your favorite TV program sister. Your application will be decided successfully. You have given them enough evidence. The birth certificate ofyour child that was born during the requested period is enough.

Thank you for your kind words yesterday, you managed to reassure me
And actually, you were right, today just one day after I got "decided" status online, I received all my supporting documents and approval. I have to wait for ceremony letter now, but that's more relaxing wait:)

In my case tracking system worked efficiently, status updates were on time.
Wish the same luck on everyone here

Good luck guys

Congratulations to you! Mine changed to Decided today, so I am hopeful of getting the letter with acceptance in the next few days

[Ciaocico]

When does appears any info in the system about application status?
My husband applied to BC 2 weeks ago but system shows: 'Reference number not recognised'....

We applied on 07/11/2017 and we have the same message on the screen. Looks like they stop using this system from November.

And me applied 06/11/2017 EU me and my son Reference recognised but I do biumetrc

[eumumto2]

My husband done biometrics as well but system doesn't recognise ref.number.

[Ciaocico]

My husband done biometrics as well but system doesn't recognise ref.number.

sam one tel is serves beta anther tell from first November is no status onlain!!!!!!! Please if any have mor information thanks

[RobinCzWa]

I applied 19 October, and my status was not recognised until today (30/11) when it shows Decided.
Never before was awaiting decision or open.