Still waiting for a decision.....

[Jhelumi]

Hello,

Thank you for the dates.

You can chase them as many times as you want anc there's no harm in that.

Your escalation will not be forwarded to Home Office as I understand it but instead, the call centre pretty much supply the information about the application status whatever is made available to them which is usually standard.

Since you submitted your application online, it has been 51 days in total. There are two people on these timelines who used the priority service (this year) and their visa was granted on the 54th and 57th day since they submitted their online applications.

so two people
only two out of so many people???
so are u meaning its quite rare to go this long?? or common?
sorry i didn't know what u meant by the 54th and 57th day comment please elabote more clear

Hello,

What I mean is:

Fari909 submitted the online application on 19th January and visa was granted on 14th March. Took 54 days.
Zing123 submitted the online application on 3rd January and visa was granted on 1st March. Took 57 days.

The above two used the Priority Service.

Other people who used the Priority Service and are still waiting for the visa are Heythereitsme (55 days), Zadkiel (58 days), goodw394 (113 days) and Fancy (121 days). These are total number of days since they submitted their applications online. Maybe some of them haven't updated their timelines.

Hey .. you should start counting from the day of the biometrics appointment not the online application. For me, it is the 22nd working day

Hello,

It makes no difference. I am only interested in the length of time it takes to acquire from the point an application has been submitted.

[Heythereitsme]

so two people
only two out of so many people???
so are u meaning its quite rare to go this long?? or common?
sorry i didn't know what u meant by the 54th and 57th day comment please elabote more clear

Hello,

What I mean is:

Fari909 submitted the online application on 19th January and visa was granted on 14th March. Took 54 days.
Zing123 submitted the online application on 3rd January and visa was granted on 1st March. Took 57 days.

The above two used the Priority Service.

Other people who used the Priority Service and are still waiting for the visa are Heythereitsme (55 days), Zadkiel (58 days), goodw394 (113 days) and Fancy (121 days). These are total number of days since they submitted their applications online. Maybe some of them haven't updated their timelines.

Hey .. you should start counting from the day of the biometrics appointment not the online application. For me, it is the 22nd working day

Hello,

It makes no difference. I am only interested in the length of time it takes to acquire from the point an application has been submitted.

It makes a very big difference. If the time between online application and biometrics is quite large like mine, then clearly I won’t get a decision as quickly as someone who applied online on the same day but had their biometrics the next day

[HamzahB786]

Hello,

What I mean is:

Fari909 submitted the online application on 19th January and visa was granted on 14th March. Took 54 days.
Zing123 submitted the online application on 3rd January and visa was granted on 1st March. Took 57 days.

The above two used the Priority Service.

Other people who used the Priority Service and are still waiting for the visa are Heythereitsme (55 days), Zadkiel (58 days), goodw394 (113 days) and Fancy (121 days). These are total number of days since they submitted their applications online. Maybe some of them haven't updated their timelines.

Hey .. you should start counting from the day of the biometrics appointment not the online application. For me, it is the 22nd working day

Hello,

It makes no difference. I am only interested in the length of time it takes to acquire from the point an application has been submitted.

It makes a very big difference. If the time between online application and biometrics is quite large like mine, then clearly I won’t get a decision as quickly as someone who applied online on the same day but had their biometrics the next day

With you they have asked for additional documents haven't they?
i think your application is about to be concluded
My biometrics was on 25th march
I got the ECO email on the 8th of April
and haven't heard anything since

[Heythereitsme]

Hey .. you should start counting from the day of the biometrics appointment not the online application. For me, it is the 22nd working day

Hello,

It makes no difference. I am only interested in the length of time it takes to acquire from the point an application has been submitted.

It makes a very big difference. If the time between online application and biometrics is quite large like mine, then clearly I won’t get a decision as quickly as someone who applied online on the same day but had their biometrics the next day

With you they have asked for additional documents haven't they?
i think your application is about to be concluded
My biometrics was on 25th march
I got the ECO email on the 8th of April
and haven't heard anything since

No they didn’t request any additional documents from me
Is your application priority?

I applied on 22nd March, Went biometrics on 11th April and had eco email on 2nd May ..
I hope mine is going to be concluded soon

[HamzahB786]

Hello,

It makes no difference. I am only interested in the length of time it takes to acquire from the point an application has been submitted.

It makes a very big difference. If the time between online application and biometrics is quite large like mine, then clearly I won’t get a decision as quickly as someone who applied online on the same day but had their biometrics the next day

With you they have asked for additional documents haven't they?
i think your application is about to be concluded
My biometrics was on 25th march
I got the ECO email on the 8th of April
and haven't heard anything since

No they didn’t request any additional documents from me
Is your application priority?

I applied on 22nd March, Went biometrics on 11th April and had eco email on 2nd May ..
I hope mine is going to be concluded soon

Yes i applied priority
my biometrics was 25th march

[revathykanickaraj]

Suddenly i got a doubt...can anyone clarify...what documents you submitted for knowledge of english...i submitted
1. English language assessment
2. Statement of comparability
from NARIC

Can anyone clarify is any other document is required...please....

[CR001]

Suddenly i got a doubt...can anyone clarify...what documents you submitted for knowledge of english...i submitted
1. English language assessment
2. Statement of comparability
from NARIC

Can anyone clarify is any other document is required...please....

Both are fine but did you also submit the degree certificate??

[revathykanickaraj]

Yes... So, for spouse settlement visa those documents are enough right....

[CR001]

Yes... So, for spouse settlement visa those documents are enough right....

Yes.

[revathykanickaraj]

Yes... So, for spouse settlement visa those documents are enough right....

Who is it for?
The Visas and Nationality Service supports you if you need to evidence your English language proficiency for UK Home Office UKVI applications. This is for you if you are applying for:

Family visas, settlement or citizenship/naturalisation
Tier 1 Entrepreneur
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur
Tier 2 General
Tier 2 Ministry of Religion
Tier 2 Sportsperson
Representative of an Overseas Business visa
This service helps applicants satisfy the requirements of Home Office Appendix B, Appendix FM and Appendix W of the Immigration Rules.

What is it for? How does it help?
The Visas and Nationality service confirms that your degree was taught in English and meets the recognised standard of Bachelor, Master’s or PhD in the UK. It will also confirm a level of proficiency of English on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) if your qualification was not studied in a majority English-speaking country.

The Visas and Nationality web application process asks you relevant questions to help ensure you get the correct paperwork to support your immigration application.

Based on your specific circumstances, you will receive one or both of the below:

The Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS). This confirms the academic level of your degree(s).

The English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS). This confirms the English proficiency level evidenced by your degree(s).

UKVI case workers can check and verify these paper statements direct with UK NARIC.

Here is an example of a Visas and Nationality statement.

If your application is not for immigration purposes, you may instead be interested in our Statement of Comparability and/or English Language Assessment.

[revathykanickaraj]

Yes... So, for spouse settlement visa those documents are enough right....

Who is it for?
The Visas and Nationality Service supports you if you need to evidence your English language proficiency for UK Home Office UKVI applications. This is for you if you are applying for:

Family visas, settlement or citizenship/naturalisation
Tier 1 Entrepreneur
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur
Tier 2 General
Tier 2 Ministry of Religion
Tier 2 Sportsperson
Representative of an Overseas Business visa
This service helps applicants satisfy the requirements of Home Office Appendix B, Appendix FM and Appendix W of the Immigration Rules.

What is it for? How does it help?
The Visas and Nationality service confirms that your degree was taught in English and meets the recognised standard of Bachelor, Master’s or PhD in the UK. It will also confirm a level of proficiency of English on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) if your qualification was not studied in a majority English-speaking country.

The Visas and Nationality web application process asks you relevant questions to help ensure you get the correct paperwork to support your immigration application.

Based on your specific circumstances, you will receive one or both of the below:

The Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUALS). This confirms the academic level of your degree(s).

The English Language Proficiency Statement (ELPS). This confirms the English proficiency level evidenced by your degree(s).

UKVI case workers can check and verify these paper statements direct with UK NARIC.

Here is an example of a Visas and Nationality statement.

If your application is not for immigration purposes, you may instead be interested in our Statement of Comparability and/or English Language Assessment.

GOT CONFUSED READING THIS.. THANKS CR001

[Dsandhu]

My history: My previous application was refused. I went to Uk on spouse visa but my domestic violence was refused coz I didn’t had police report. I then met my present partner. We put application on basis on relationship which was refused as we didn’t complete 2 years of living together. Which later on went on appeal. I made inland application but was refused. I made voluntary return as home office asked me to put application from India. They accepted my relationship said it’s genuine and they don’t doubt the relationship or income or accommodation but asked me to apply from India. I came back on 7th January and submitted online application on the same day. Before putting this application we completed 4 years of living together now.

Type of visa applied for: un-married settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority, Jalandhar India
Online Application Completed: 07/01/2019
Bio-metrics taken: 21/01/2019
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 21/01/2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 22/01/2019
Documents returned: Yes
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI: Yes on 15/02/19
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): NO
Case not straightforward email: 15/04/19(60th working day)
“Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this.”

Additional documents required: 14/05/19 (78th working day) partners Divorce decree absolute

Required document uploaded: 16/05/19 (80tg working day)

Decision made email: not yet

Fingers crossed
How long do they take after we submit the requested document?
I hope and pray that it’s gpod news for everyone who are waiting for decision
God bless you all

Hey if u dont mind can i please ask the format of the email they sent when asked for additional documents?

[SaifMan]

................. Update...............

Country applying from: Bangladesh (Sylhet)
Type of visa applied for: Spouse and dependent settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Date Application submitted online: 06.02.2019
Date Bio-metrics taken: 17.02.2019
Supporting Documents sent: 20.02.2019
Supporting Documents received at UKVI:25.02.2019
Documents received back with confirmation: 01.03.2019
An email received: 04.04.2019
Email "Please note that UKVI aims to complete all Visit and Points Based System Visa applications within 15 working days and all Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of the application date. If it is not possible to complete your application within this timeframe a member of our team will contact you to explain why.
IHS Link Email : 01/05/2019 Received and paid for my son.
Not straight forward email: 10/05/2019
Phone Call interview : 15/05/2019 (last for 55 minutes)
Phone call to work place: 16/05/2019 (Last for 15 minutes)
Decision : Not received

Time line : 14 weeks or 98 days since online application.

Please keep me in your prayers.

Kindest Regards

[Y123m]

Its over a week since i was told a decision is made by UKVI and was told again yesterday when i called them.What is taking them so long to return the passport. Is it a bad sign?

[uaana]

Hello,

It makes no difference. I am only interested in the length of time it takes to acquire from the point an application has been submitted.

It makes a very big difference. If the time between online application and biometrics is quite large like mine, then clearly I won’t get a decision as quickly as someone who applied online on the same day but had their biometrics the next day

With you they have asked for additional documents haven't they?
i think your application is about to be concluded
My biometrics was on 25th march
I got the ECO email on the 8th of April
and haven't heard anything since

No they didn’t request any additional documents from me
Is your application priority?

I applied on 22nd March, Went biometrics on 11th April and had eco email on 2nd May ..
I hope mine is going to be concluded soon

@Heythereitsme - My visa is granted , went to collect my passport today and I did not receive any emails on the status of my visa apart from a additional documents email request on the 13th of May . By the looks of it , my visa was approved on the 14th May 2019 as shown on the letter sent to me . So yeah very prompt and quick decision. I hope you get your response from UKVI soon .

[Dsandhu]

It makes a very big difference. If the time between online application and biometrics is quite large like mine, then clearly I won’t get a decision as quickly as someone who applied online on the same day but had their biometrics the next day

With you they have asked for additional documents haven't they?
i think your application is about to be concluded
My biometrics was on 25th march
I got the ECO email on the 8th of April
and haven't heard anything since

No they didn’t request any additional documents from me
Is your application priority?

I applied on 22nd March, Went biometrics on 11th April and had eco email on 2nd May ..
I hope mine is going to be concluded soon

@Heythereitsme - My visa is granted , went to collect my passport today and I did not receive any emails on the status of my visa apart from a additional documents email request on the 13th of May . By the looks of it , my visa was approved on the 14th May 2019 as shown on the letter sent to me . So yeah very prompt and quick decision. I hope you get your response from UKVI soon .

Hey congratulations on ur visa! Can i please ask thw format of the email they sent when askes for additional documents? Because they requested additional document from me aswell on the 13th may and i am still waiting decision?

Please advise x

[Bsis]

My history: My previous application was refused. I went to Uk on spouse visa but my domestic violence was refused coz I didn’t had police report. I then met my present partner. We put application on basis on relationship which was refused as we didn’t complete 2 years of living together. Which later on went on appeal. I made inland application but was refused. I made voluntary return as home office asked me to put application from India. They accepted my relationship said it’s genuine and they don’t doubt the relationship or income or accommodation but asked me to apply from India. I came back on 7th January and submitted online application on the same day. Before putting this application we completed 4 years of living together now.

Type of visa applied for: un-married settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority, Jalandhar India
Online Application Completed: 07/01/2019
Bio-metrics taken: 21/01/2019
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 21/01/2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 22/01/2019
Documents returned: Yes
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI: Yes on 15/02/19
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): NO
Case not straightforward email: 15/04/19(60th working day)
“Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this.”

Additional documents required: 14/05/19 (78th working day) partners Divorce decree absolute

Required document uploaded: 16/05/19 (80tg working day)

Decision made email: not yet

Fingers crossed
How long do they take after we submit the requested document?
I hope and pray that it’s gpod news for everyone who are waiting for decision
God bless you all

Hey if u dont mind can i please ask the format of the email they sent when asked for additional documents?

Email format :
Dear XXXX

Regarding Visa Application: GWFXXXXX
For: XXXX

The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time as we require additional information.

Please provide the following documents:

Your sponsors decree absolute


Please send this document as a scanned attachment within 10 working days to the following long xxxxxx

[uaana]

With you they have asked for additional documents haven't they?
i think your application is about to be concluded
My biometrics was on 25th march
I got the ECO email on the 8th of April
and haven't heard anything since

No they didn’t request any additional documents from me
Is your application priority?

I applied on 22nd March, Went biometrics on 11th April and had eco email on 2nd May ..
I hope mine is going to be concluded soon

@Heythereitsme - My visa is granted , went to collect my passport today and I did not receive any emails on the status of my visa apart from a additional documents email request on the 13th of May . By the looks of it , my visa was approved on the 14th May 2019 as shown on the letter sent to me . So yeah very prompt and quick decision. I hope you get your response from UKVI soon .

Hey congratulations on ur visa! Can i please ask thw format of the email they sent when askes for additional documents? Because they requested additional document from me aswell on the 13th may and i am still waiting decision?

Please advise x

Well the subject line of the email contained VAF number and the body had the following write up :

Dear xxxxx,

Regarding Visa Application: GWFxxxxxxxxxxx
For:xxxxxx

The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time as we require additional information.

Please provide the following document: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please send this document as a scanned attachment within 10 working days to xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx quoting your application reference in the subject line. Please attach the document directly to the email as we are unable to access links to files hosted on sites such as Dropbox™ or Google Drive™.

Kind regards,

UK Decision Making Centre


Mine was a priority visa .As rare as it sounds and might not hold true in all the cases, my approved vignette ( entry visa) starts on the the same date as the date I had written on my online application form under the 'intended travel date' section which is 20th of May 2019. Seems like they considered my intended date of travel and made sure to deliver my visa before the 20th May 2019 or may be I just got lucky.

[Dsandhu]

No they didn’t request any additional documents from me
Is your application priority?

I applied on 22nd March, Went biometrics on 11th April and had eco email on 2nd May ..
I hope mine is going to be concluded soon

@Heythereitsme - My visa is granted , went to collect my passport today and I did not receive any emails on the status of my visa apart from a additional documents email request on the 13th of May . By the looks of it , my visa was approved on the 14th May 2019 as shown on the letter sent to me . So yeah very prompt and quick decision. I hope you get your response from UKVI soon .

Hey congratulations on ur visa! Can i please ask thw format of the email they sent when askes for additional documents? Because they requested additional document from me aswell on the 13th may and i am still waiting decision?

Please advise x

Well the subject line of the email contained VAF number and the body had the following write up :

Dear xxxxx,

Regarding Visa Application: GWFxxxxxxxxxxx
For:xxxxxx

The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time as we require additional information.

Please provide the following document: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please send this document as a scanned attachment within 10 working days to Sheffield.Settlementdocsrequested@fco.gov.uk quoting your application reference in the subject line. Please attach the document directly to the email as we are unable to access links to files hosted on sites such as Dropbox™ or Google Drive™.

Kind regards,

UK Decision Making Centre


Mine was a priority visa .As rare as it sounds and might not hold true in all the cases, my approved vignette ( entry visa) starts on the the same date as the date I had written on my online application form for' the intended travel date' section which is 20th of May 2019. Seems like they considered my intended date of travel and made sure to deliver my visa before the 20th May 2019 or may be I just got lucky.

Oh thanks for sharing! I had the same email format sent to me on monday ! I hope my decision is soon and they conclude the application

[Dsandhu]

@Heythereitsme - My visa is granted , went to collect my passport today and I did not receive any emails on the status of my visa apart from a additional documents email request on the 13th of May . By the looks of it , my visa was approved on the 14th May 2019 as shown on the letter sent to me . So yeah very prompt and quick decision. I hope you get your response from UKVI soon .

Hey congratulations on ur visa! Can i please ask thw format of the email they sent when askes for additional documents? Because they requested additional document from me aswell on the 13th may and i am still waiting decision?

Please advise x

Well the subject line of the email contained VAF number and the body had the following write up :

Dear xxxxx,

Regarding Visa Application: GWFxxxxxxxxxxx
For:xxxxxx

The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time as we require additional information.

Please provide the following document: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please send this document as a scanned attachment within 10 working days to Sheffield.Settlementdocsrequested@fco.gov.uk quoting your application reference in the subject line. Please attach the document directly to the email as we are unable to access links to files hosted on sites such as Dropbox™ or Google Drive™.

Kind regards,

UK Decision Making Centre


Mine was a priority visa .As rare as it sounds and might not hold true in all the cases, my approved vignette ( entry visa) starts on the the same date as the date I had written on my online application form for' the intended travel date' section which is 20th of May 2019. Seems like they considered my intended date of travel and made sure to deliver my visa before the 20th May 2019 or may be I just got lucky.

Oh thanks for sharing! I had the same email format sent to me on monday ! I hope my decision is soon and they conclude the application

Another thing does ur vignette sticker have the same vaf number which was on the subject line of the email? Because i have read somewhere its the same number they put on sticker

[Heythereitsme]

It makes a very big difference. If the time between online application and biometrics is quite large like mine, then clearly I won’t get a decision as quickly as someone who applied online on the same day but had their biometrics the next day

With you they have asked for additional documents haven't they?
i think your application is about to be concluded
My biometrics was on 25th march
I got the ECO email on the 8th of April
and haven't heard anything since

No they didn’t request any additional documents from me
Is your application priority?

I applied on 22nd March, Went biometrics on 11th April and had eco email on 2nd May ..
I hope mine is going to be concluded soon

@Heythereitsme - My visa is granted , went to collect my passport today and I did not receive any emails on the status of my visa apart from a additional documents email request on the 13th of May . By the looks of it , my visa was approved on the 14th May 2019 as shown on the letter sent to me . So yeah very prompt and quick decision. I hope you get your response from UKVI soon .

Congratulations!!

Thank you I am hoping it is very soon.. counting the days down hehe

[Dsandhu]

Received a text on friday from vfs: your progressed application xxxx wil be delivered to the choosen address !

How likely the chances are visa is granted? Please someone advise

[Heythereitsme]

Received a text on friday from vfs: your progressed application xxxx wil be delivered to the choosen address !

How likely the chances are visa is granted? Please someone advise

Good luck
Did you opt for a courrier service?

[Dsandhu]

My husband is going to collect the passport on Monday from blue dart courier in jalandhar as rhis is the service we choose!

Lets hope it's positive

[Bsis]

My husband is going to collect the passport on Monday from blue dart courier in jalandhar as rhis is the service we choose!

Lets hope it's positive

Hi, can I ask you something please.

When did you upload the requested documents?

They asked me on 14th May I uploaded it on 16th May

I hope it won’t be long for me either.

Congratulations in advance