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

[kittycatkeeb]

Hi Guys, I can see a lot of physical biometric appointments are getting cancelled. I am looking to book one for myself and 2 dependants but the earliest I am getting around London is for 13Nov. Any idea when are the free slots released back or best time of the day to look for appointments, please?

1 am BST (right now, and after daylight savings time ends 12 am GMT)

[mesn]

Hi Guys, I can see a lot of physical biometric appointments are getting cancelled. I am looking to book one for myself and 2 dependants but the earliest I am getting around London is for 13Nov. Any idea when are the free slots released back or best time of the day to look for appointments, please?

1 am BST (right now, and after daylight savings time ends 12 am GMT)

Awesome. Thanks a lot. Let me try. Else the next best option with 1 week wait time is up North - 6hr drive .

[dannyjjj]

Are there more people with cancelled biometrics appointments who have not yet received their decision? I'm starting to get worried seeing cases when the decision arrives immediately or even before appointment cancellation... And my right to work hasn't changed, and no decision for me yet.

[Hsrsham1211]

Hi everyone - needed some advice on dual biometric appointment for my case below:

1. Set (O) - Tier 2 G to ILR
2. Date of payment and document submission: 18 Sept 2020
3. Date of IDV app biometric submission: 23 Sept 2020

My case is simple with only complictaion being that I travelled extensively during the 5 year period with 450 days of total travel but with NO absence of more than 180 days in any continuous 12 month period. Letter from employer on leave of absence has been submitted with all details

Please advice on below:

1. Should I apply for a dual biometric appointment - free appointments are available in November 2nd week
2. Since my IDV app biometrics submission happened on the same day that they withdrew the app and went back to physical appointments, can I write to UKVI to ask if they have received my biometrics? Can someone please provide me any email I can send my query to?
3. Will my travel history cause delays?

I've received no delay letter or communication from UKVI and since I have to travel in Dec 2020 for personal reasons am getting worried. Any help would be appreciated

[CULLINAN]

Hi everyone - needed some advice on dual biometric appointment for my case below:

1. Set (O) - Tier 2 G to ILR
2. Date of payment and document submission: 18 Sept 2020
3. Date of IDV app biometric submission: 23 Sept 2020

My case is simple with only complictaion being that I travelled extensively during the 5 year period with 450 days of total travel but with NO absence of more than 180 days in any continuous 12 month period. Letter from employer on leave of absence has been submitted with all details

Please advice on below:

1. Should I apply for a dual biometric appointment - free appointments are available in November 2nd week
2. Since my IDV app biometrics submission happened on the same day that they withdrew the app and went back to physical appointments, can I write to UKVI to ask if they have received my biometrics? Can someone please provide me any email I can send my query to?
3. Will my travel history cause delays?

I've received no delay letter or communication from UKVI and since I have to travel in Dec 2020 for personal reasons am getting worried. Any help would be appreciated

1) No.
2) You should patiently wait.

[Hsrsham1211]

Please advice on below:

1. Should I apply for a dual biometric appointment - free appointments are available in November 2nd week
2. Since my IDV app biometrics submission happened on the same day that they withdrew the app and went back to physical appointments, can I write to UKVI to ask if they have received my biometrics? Can someone please provide me any email I can send my query to?
3. Will my travel history cause delays?

I've received no delay letter or communication from UKVI and since I have to travel in Dec 2020 for personal reasons am getting worried. Any help would be appreciated
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1) No.
2) You should patiently wait.
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Thanks for the prompt reply Cullinan - guess one has to be patient but it reassuring to hear an expert recommend it . Do you also suggest I dont write to UKVI regarding receipt of my biometrics my IDV biometrics was submitted the day they withdrew it from circulation? Just making sure Im not missing anything since folks who have submitted earlier are getting thier decisions

[CULLINAN]

@Hsrsham1211

As long as you have submitted your biometrics via IDV app, there is no need to chase up for your biometrics. Your application is complete already. UKVI/UKVCAS has recently cracked on dual submissions and started cancelling dual submission appointments so its no use to book now as it will be cancelled. Best is to relax and just wait. Hope for the best.

[CULLINAN]

I've got my ILR BRP today (on 5th working day post approval). BRP expires on 31st Dec 2024 !
Yes its normal. The “card” expires not the immigration status.
Also, the letter does not say that I'll have to return my previous BRP.
You must return old BRP.

Photo on the new BRP is neither from IDV submission nor from the physical appointment. It was actually from my previous BRP
Most likely your IDV worked then and no use of dual submission.

[mesn]

Hi Guys, I can see a lot of physical biometric appointments are getting cancelled. I am looking to book one for myself and 2 dependants but the earliest I am getting around London is for 13Nov. Any idea when are the free slots released back or best time of the day to look for appointments, please?

1 am BST (right now, and after daylight savings time ends 12 am GMT)

Awesome. Thanks a lot. Let me try. Else the next best option with 1 week wait time is up North - 6hr drive .

I booked 24Oct slot in Sunderland to save few days. Now, I cant see any more slots. There is just the option to cancel the booking. Would anyone please know how to look for alternate slots without cancelling my current booking?

[CULLINAN]

@navkant

You cant.

[mesn]

@navkant

Thanks Cullinan. You rock

You cant.

[gesges]

On the UKVCAS website it mentions if you need a decision quickly contact UKVI. Just wondering what kind of reasons are justified for needing a quick decision?

[CULLINAN]

On the UKVCAS website it mentions if you need a decision quickly contact UKVI. Just wondering what kind of reasons are justified for needing a quick decision?

Medical emergency or compassionate reasons with proof of evidence.

[gesges]

On the UKVCAS website it mentions if you need a decision quickly contact UKVI. Just wondering what kind of reasons are justified for needing a quick decision?

Medical emergency or compassionate reasons with proof of evidence.

Thanks!

[Luckyagbomu]

Hello all, been a silent reader since my wife Application Set-M. Spouse visa(5years route)
Applied 22/06/20
Bio Reuse 28/08/20
Submitted 29/08/20
Free Bio(F2F) 05/10/20
Grants email 16/10/20

Uploaded the documents same week
Couldn’t book biometric due to lockdown and she got selected for Bio Reuse which we where quite happy with tbh.
I was so worried coz I did the application myself but now I feel proud of myself. Thanks all for your help especially Cullinan

[CULLINAN]

Hello all, been a silent reader since my wife Application Set-M. Spouse visa(5years route)
Applied 22/06/20
Bio Reuse 28/08/20
Submitted 29/08/20
Free Bio(F2F) 05/10/20
Grants email 16/10/20

Uploaded the documents same week
Couldn’t book biometric due to lockdown and she got selected for Bio Reuse which we where quite happy with tbh.
I was so worried coz I did the application myself but now I feel proud of myself. Thanks all for your help especially Cullinan

Congrats!! Hope your wife feels proud of you too!

[Luckyagbomu]

thanks and yeap she is haha .

Good luck everyone.

See you all in the BC side

[debrancherenzym]

Hello all, been a silent reader since my wife Application Set-M. Spouse visa(5years route)
Applied 22/06/20
Bio Reuse 28/08/20
Submitted 29/08/20
Free Bio(F2F) 05/10/20
Grants email 16/10/20

Uploaded the documents same week
Couldn’t book biometric due to lockdown and she got selected for Bio Reuse which we where quite happy with tbh.
I was so worried coz I did the application myself but now I feel proud of myself. Thanks all for your help especially Cullinan

congratulations, so good to see another SET (M) get approval, that too from June.

You have same application date and type, 22nd June, SET (M) I did in person Biometrics on 15th Sept on top of IDV on 28th Aug. I see that people doing appointments in late Sept and Oct are getting decisions quicker. I am pretty sure UKVI slacked before my IDV submission and had no interim decision made, probably started looking at the application after my in person appt.

[mesn]

Looking at the trends, looks like UKVI might have different teams looking at IDV Vs Psysical biometric. IDV processing team might be small and that would explain the timelines.

[poper]

Looking at the trends, looks like UKVI might have different teams looking at IDV Vs Psysical biometric. IDV processing team might be small and that would explain the timelines.

The general understanding has been that biometrics via IDV have been slow to reach UKVI. In some cases, applicants have found out UKVI haven't received biometrics info weeks after IDV submission.
Hence dual submission helped

[iamawonder]

I had a travel history pretty similar to yours with lots of business trips abroad. My approval came in 2 days after physical biometric. So, don't think your travel would really complicate anything if following 180 day rule

Hi everyone - needed some advice on dual biometric appointment for my case below:

1. Set (O) - Tier 2 G to ILR
2. Date of payment and document submission: 18 Sept 2020
3. Date of IDV app biometric submission: 23 Sept 2020

My case is simple with only complictaion being that I travelled extensively during the 5 year period with 450 days of total travel but with NO absence of more than 180 days in any continuous 12 month period. Letter from employer on leave of absence has been submitted with all details

Please advice on below:

1. Should I apply for a dual biometric appointment - free appointments are available in November 2nd week
2. Since my IDV app biometrics submission happened on the same day that they withdrew the app and went back to physical appointments, can I write to UKVI to ask if they have received my biometrics? Can someone please provide me any email I can send my query to?
3. Will my travel history cause delays?

I've received no delay letter or communication from UKVI and since I have to travel in Dec 2020 for personal reasons am getting worried. Any help would be appreciated

[Dodiddone]

Update from UKVCAS on 16 Oct:
https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=74833

"Double submission" has caught UKVI's attention. Hope all IDV users can get decisions asap then this won't be a concern any more.

[Jsinn]

Hi All,
I have applied for SET(M) 11 Sep, i have given Bio on 22 Sep. Since then I have no update. While looking at the timeline forum i noticed SET(O) getting very quick decision compared the SET(M). Is that correct observation?


I have no rush for Visa just checking incase others have noticed the same thing.

Thanks

[debrancherenzym]

Hi All,
I have applied for SET(M) 11 Sep, i have given Bio on 22 Sep. Since then I have no update. While looking at the timeline forum i noticed SET(O) getting very quick decision compared the SET(M). Is that correct observation?


I have no rush for Visa just checking incase others have noticed the same thing.

Thanks

SET (M) is very slow, 22nd Sept is very recent, I am at 4 months and still haven't heard, hopefully you can hear back sooner than me. SET (O) has been quicker than SET (M) yes.

[stonelove]

Hi All,
I have applied for SET(M) 11 Sep, i have given Bio on 22 Sep. Since then I have no update. While looking at the timeline forum i noticed SET(O) getting very quick decision compared the SET(M). Is that correct observation?


I have no rush for Visa just checking incase others have noticed the same thing.

Thanks

This is normal we have some people waiting since April-July still waiting on decision to be made I for one i am a May applicant hopefully a decision will be made for you in due course.