UKVI Digital Changes, No PEO/PSCs from October 2018?

[OxBristolia]

I just wrote out a whole long post and then it got deleted . Anyway, my point was that I think the intention is for everyone to apply online and then submit copies of docs at a local service centre which will supposedly be a library. My guess is that you will then be able to pay for premium processing. If this is the case there may not be any more PSC appointments but you should be able to get the same effect by requesting and paying for premium processing. Just a guess of course ....

[michali]

Could be something like that! I cannot imagine that they would forego the opportunity to increase revenue from visa applications from those who want a quick decision. I do hope that with this new system coming on stream next month, the procedure is spelled out clearly before then.

[Marikistin]

Hi upon seeing this it got me a bit excited as i am preparing to apply for our citizenship application soon and wondering if it will finally have this kind of service offering in Belfast...please if you have any information and/or contact number or email so i could inquire about it will be greatly appreciated.many thanks.

[michali]

We really don’t know much at the moment and it is mostly speculation. However you can sign up for email alerts from this page. I have and receive mostly information irrelevant to my situation but hopefully we will be sent details of the new process soon.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... mmigration

[Marikistin]

hi michali thanks for the link i am not sure if i can wait til November for the new service but it will surely be a big help for those who live in Northern Ireland to have one in Belfast as its handy and less worrying handing your original docs and getting them lost not to mention faster processing. so still a welcome news

[OxBristolia]

NEW INFORMATION!

I just found this article online, which gives a lot more detail about how the new system will work:

Third party weblink removed

The most interesting bit with reference to the original post in this thread is this:

a streamlined online journey for most application types, with an intuitive easy-to-use form making it easier to apply and the option to purchase additional services for convenience or speed;

As suggested earlier, it looks like everyone will submit an application online and then attend a service centre to submit copies of documents and biometric data. It looks like they may be retaining at least some of what are now PSCs as service centres, but local libraries will also be used. Annoyingly, it says you will have to pay to get an appointment at a local library.

[OxBristolia]

Apologies, didn't realise I can't post certain weblinks. If you google "new citizenship application process uk sopra xxxxxx" the article is the top hit. Hopefully I'm allowed to say that!

[johnhkg]

you get a better result if you google the text: < a streamlined online journey for most application types, with an intuitive easy-to-use form making it easier to apply >

interesting reading and thanks to OxBristolia for keeping us up to date with this topic, what a pity that UKVI can't do the same!!!

[hw rose]

Hi
I booked a PSC appointment a week ago it's after November 5th when the changes are due to take place. Anyone have any idea if that now means I have to submit an online application as well?
Thank you

[allyf]

NEW INFORMATION!

I just found this article online, which gives a lot more detail about how the new system will work:

Third party weblink removed

The most interesting bit with reference to the original post in this thread is this:

a streamlined online journey for most application types, with an intuitive easy-to-use form making it easier to apply and the option to purchase additional services for convenience or speed;

As suggested earlier, it looks like everyone will submit an application online and then attend a service centre to submit copies of documents and biometric data. It looks like they may be retaining at least some of what are now PSCs as service centres, but local libraries will also be used. Annoyingly, it says you will have to pay to get an appointment at a local library.

Hi OxBristolia and everyone on this thread,
I understand that as of November 5 the new online system will come into place. My question is does the 28th day before expiring still apply for these online applications? Would you be able to fill out the application earlier so that it’s ready to submit as of the 28 days before?

[tellmewhy99]

Hello everyone, Happy Weekend.

I guess most of the people will found their answer from this pdf

http://legalcentre.org/files/UK_UK_New_ ... t_2018.pdf

Sadly, the premium is no longer available. The quickest for the new system will be 3 days at least. Or worst 5 days probably.

[ishfaqsangra]

Thanks

Very informative

So ILR application, through Tier1 E route,is also via online as I understand.

Will there be all services option, like for Tier2,in example?
Standard,Premium or Super Premium

I guess so!

[allyf]

This is great news indeed!
There is still One thing I don’t understand … Maybe someone can clarify....is it still 28 days before that you can START the online application?…. Or can someone start the online application process now ahead of time as long as the premium service appointment is booked within the 28 days of visa expiry?
As for next day service there is an option for that if you look under the example for tier 2 general … There’s a 10 day turnaround and an overnight turnaround at an extra cost of course !

[bizman]

Great development . This will help remove terrible stress from applicants

[ishfaqsangra]

[quote=allyf post_id=1696888 time=1540639443 user_id=204306]
This is great news indeed!
There is still One thing I don’t understand … Maybe someone can clarify....is it still 28 days before that you can START the online application?…. Or can someone start the online application process now ahead of time as long as the premium service appointment is booked within the 28 days of visa expiry?
As for next day service there is an option for that if you look under the example for tier 2 general … There’s a 10 day turnaround and an overnight turnaround at an extra cost of course !
[/quote

Just read the document again and it seems Tier1 E settlement application will have a priority or super priority option.

I think you can start and save application for a later update.
It will generate you a refrence number but you may not be able to submit well advance as you may need to book biometrics within a time frame.

[bizman]

Yes, they didn’t mention anything about that, so it can be assumed that the 28 days is still applicable otherwise they would have spoken about it. Remember it is a regulatory requirement.

[allyf]

Yes, they didn’t mention anything about that, so it can be assumed that the 28 days is still applicable otherwise they would have spoken about it. Remember it is a regulatory requirement.

Thanks bizman,
I do you agree that it will probably be assumed 28 days is still applicable… However I’m wondering if the new online application will give options for dates for the premium/super premium appointment booking (with the new service points)
45 days in advance (as the old system with PSC).
If anyone on this forum gets a chance to find out as of next week November 5 The new system starts if you can Please do advise us

[salsabeel]

Hi,all
Waiver request for the knowledge of
language and life in the UK requirement:
medical opinion
people who cant pass english language test or life in uk test or both because of long term physically or mentally illness need to submit below form instead of old form.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... _KOLL_.pdf
A qualified medical professional should complete this form on behalf of applicants applying for settlement or naturalisation as a British citizen.

This exemption form should be included with the applicant’s visa application form.

[johnhkg]

According to links in previous posts, Sopra Steria should have their online appointment booking system active from today. I can find nothing on their website. Maybe there's a dedicated website for this? Also I note the complete and utter failure by UKVI to inform the many, many visa applicants about the new process. My interest is citizenship by naturalisation. The gov.uk website is still telling people to arrange for appointments with local councils (NCS or NDRS), but most of these have already closed up shop. What a shambles!!!

Anyone out there with any other information to share?

[board2018]

I have a question about my application. I filled in the previous set m form by downloading it and filling it in but just realised yesterday there is a new online application form from 1st November.

I booked a premium appointment for 16th November and still have the completed old form. Back in October I even completed my settlement check service with the previous form.

Now I’m conserned if I need to apply online or if I can still use my old form. I’ve tried contacting the premium centre to check but no luck. I don’t want to turn up with the wrong form!?! Then again I don’t want to fill in the form again online if I can still use the previous one.

Any advise would be much appreciated.

[allyf]

I have a question about my application. I filled in the previous set m form by downloading it and filling it in but just realised yesterday there is a new online application form from 1st November.

I booked a premium appointment for 16th November and still have the completed old form. Back in October I even completed my settlement check service with the previous form.

Now I’m conserned if I need to apply online or if I can still use my old form. I’ve tried contacting the premium centre to check but no luck. I don’t want to turn up with the wrong form!?! Then again I don’t want to fill in the form again online if I can still use the previous one.

Any advise would be much appreciated.

You should be fine using the old form and presenting that at the premium service center as they are still operating until the end of November with the old application form. If I were you I would not lose that appointment booking for your life!

[board2018]

Thanks Allyf I’ve been stressing so much since yesterday not sure if I should start applying with the new online application. I thought the changes apply from the 5th of November? No? Or have I just made that up

[CR001]

1 November 2018
Paper application form withdrawn, you must now apply online.

Archived paper forms.

34Y. Where an application is made no more than 21 days after the date on which a form is specified (within the meaning of paragraph 34) and on a form that was specified immediately prior to the date of the new specification, the application is deemed to have been made on the specified form (and is therefore not to be treated as invalid by reason only of being made on the “wrong” form).

[board2018]

1 November 2018
Paper application form withdrawn, you must now apply online.

Archived paper forms.

34Y. Where an application is made no more than 21 days after the date on which a form is specified (within the meaning of paragraph 34) and on a form that was specified immediately prior to the date of the new specification, the application is deemed to have been made on the specified form (and is therefore not to be treated as invalid by reason only of being made on the “wrong” form).

Hi CR001 your first comment is pretty straight forward that I should use the online application but the second comment says otherwise and my previous form is not invalid. Please can you clarify what you mean by this? Thanks so much.

[CR001]

1 November 2018
Paper application form withdrawn, you must now apply online.

Archived paper forms.

34Y. Where an application is made no more than 21 days after the date on which a form is specified (within the meaning of paragraph 34) and on a form that was specified immediately prior to the date of the new specification, the application is deemed to have been made on the specified form (and is therefore not to be treated as invalid by reason only of being made on the “wrong” form).

Hi CR001 your first comment is pretty straight forward that I should use the online application but the second comment says otherwise and my previous form is not invalid. Please can you clarify what you mean by this? Thanks so much.

I didn't write the second 'comment', was merely quoting what fellow moderator vinny posted earlier and the link to the rules (the heading of the para is the link).