Tier 4 - marriage cancelled due to COVID-19

[Thomas_84]

Also, I showed my solicitor and he said to opt out so we can get a physical appointment as it will be quicker as the app is going to he rolled out in phases!
Is this wise?

Yes

[Selina001]

Hi,

So we followed the instructions on the OPT-OUT email and sent in on Sunday 9th August.

Got an email on Saturday to book the biometric appointment which has been booked for the first week of September (yay!)

Just wondering what actually happens at the biometric appointment? I know we need to all our original documents but should I go with my husband too?

Also, what happens after the appointment? What would you say the waiting time is? I guess it will take longer now due to the pandemic which is understandable.

[CR001]

Just wondering what actually happens at the biometric appointment?

You enroll biomterics and ukcvas check your identity.

I know we need to all our original documents but should I go with my husband too?

Husband not required.

Also, what happens after the appointment?

Ukcvas submits to ukvi and then you wait for a decision.

What would you say the waiting time is? I guess it will take longer now due to the pandemic which is understandable.

It can vary between a few days to a few weeks.

[Selina001]

Thanks.
As it is my husband who is the applicant, I think you meant I am not required to attend?

We paid £110 for the biometric appointment, what is the difference between this and the free ones? Is there some benefit of this? The solicitor booked it for us and said no free ones were available.

Just another question, if the HO decide to interview us, I am guessing it will be after the biometric appointment?

Thanks always for your help.

[CR001]

We paid £110 for the biometric appointment, what is the difference between this and the free ones? Is there some benefit of this? The solicitor booked it for us and said no free ones were available.

Purely availability. Paying for an appointment does affect the ukvi process. It is only a ukcvas fee. Ukcvas is a third party agent.

Just another question, if the HO decide to interview us, I am guessing it will be after the biometric appointment?

There is no interview usually, it is very very rare.

[Selina001]

Oh I see, thanks.
I’ve had many family members and friends tell me that the HO conduct random interviews to determine the genuineness of the relationship.

We however have provided pictures and wedding photos as well as the tenancy agreement etc.

I suppose they only investigate if it appears to be a dodgy marriage or if he has overstayed.

Also, just to confirm, even when his visa expires, he is ok to work right? As long as there is an open application?

[seagul]

Also, just to confirm, even when his visa expires, he is ok to work right? As long as there is an open application?

Yes provided an in time application has been submitted. However, until acquiring the positive decision his all visa conditions/restrictions will remain unchanged as were attached to previous visa (tier 4)

[Selina001]

Hi,

So we submitted the application last week.

Just a question though, I have read that some people receive an ‘acknowledgement’ email.

We haven’t received this and nor has the solicitor, is this normal?

Also, is there a way for us to track our application at all?

Thanks
Selina

[AmazonianX]

Hi,

So we submitted the application last week.

Just a question though, I have read that some people receive an ‘acknowledgement’ email.

We haven’t received this and nor has the solicitor, is this normal?

Also, is there a way for us to track our application at all?

Thanks
Selina

You may or may not or receive it at a date further down the line.

[Selina001]

Thanks. Is there any way of tracking the application?

[CR001]

Thanks. Is there any way of tracking the application?

No.

[Selina001]

Hi

I didn’t want to create a separate topic for this so i am asking here.

So my husband got the spouse visa and we had an email on Friday 18th September in the afternoon. The email was sent to our solicitor as we applied through him.

Today is the 7th working day and neither we or our solicitor have received the BRP card. Is it normal for it to take this long? The letter says it should arrive within 7 working days.

If a anyone could please comment if there is a delay or if this normal?

Thanks
Selina

[AmazonianX]

Hi

I didn’t want to create a separate topic for this so i am asking here.

So my husband got the spouse visa and we had an email on Friday 18th September in the afternoon. The email was sent to our solicitor as we applied through him.

Today is the 7th working day and neither we or our solicitor have received the BRP card. Is it normal for it to take this long? The letter says it should arrive within 7 working days.

If a anyone could please comment if there is a delay or if this normal?

Thanks
Selina

Today is still 7th day, some get it before the stated days lapses, some after. Exercise some patience and ensure someone or solicitor is available to receive it from delivery courier.

[seagul]

Hi

I didn’t want to create a separate topic for this so i am asking here.

So my husband got the spouse visa and we had an email on Friday 18th September in the afternoon. The email was sent to our solicitor as we applied through him.

Today is the 7th working day and neither we or our solicitor have received the BRP card. Is it normal for it to take this long? The letter says it should arrive within 7 working days.

If a anyone could please comment if there is a delay or if this normal?

Thanks
Selina

Hypothetically, it takes 7-10 days

https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence- ... P%20online.

[Selina001]

Thank you to you both for your help.

Today is the 10th day.

We called the solicitor who said if it doesn’t arrive today then we well contact them.

I am just wondering though, is it common for the BRP not to arrive within 10 days? If so, why could this be?

[AmazonianX]

Thank you to you both for your help.

Today is the 10th day.

We called the solicitor who said if it doesn’t arrive today then we well contact them. Stick with this.

I am just wondering though, is it common for the BRP not to arrive within 10 days? If so, why could this be? It may not be common but does happen and could be due to any reason with covid-19 the usual scape . Just hope for yours to arrive or be able to tell you when to expect it when you reach them.

[AmazonianX]

Thank you to you both for your help.

Today is the 10th day.

We called the solicitor who said if it doesn’t arrive today then we well contact them. Stick with this.

I am just wondering though, is it common for the BRP not to arrive within 10 days? If so, why could this be? It may not be common but does happen and could be due to any reason with covid-19 the usual scape . Just hope for yours to arrive or be able to tell you when to expect it when you reach them.