UK visa application delay experiences

[Mugatiya26]

I have received email from Uni stating that UKVI has used my CAS.Can someone tell how much time it will take more?

According to my understanding, that means a decision has been made.. Hopefully you'll get a call from vfs soon.. Good luck.. Do keep us posted.

[Mugatiya26]

The tracker is still not working right?

[aerobalag]

I have received email from Uni stating that UKVI has used my CAS.Can someone tell how much time it will take more?

According to my understanding, that means a decision has been made.. Hopefully you'll get a call from vfs soon.. Good luck.. Do keep us posted.

yes, decision has been made when a cas is used

[lavey]

I have received email from Uni stating that UKVI has used my CAS.Can someone tell how much time it will take more?

According to my understanding, that means a decision has been made.. Hopefully you'll get a call from vfs soon.. Good luck.. Do keep us posted.

@Mugatiya26 @aerobalag but yesterday I have called UKVI helpline and still it was waiting for decision.

[lavey]

Called UKVI helpline just now. Still its awaiting for decision

[MarieNk]

Hi everyone !

I want to share my Tier 4 general student timeline :

Online application : July 18th
Biometrics appointment : July 27th in Paris
UKVI received my application : July 28th
Application considered by an ECO : August 9th

Nothing for a while...

"Your application remains under consideration" mail : August 18th

4/09/17 : Yesterday, after having seeing many posts on the forum, I decided to call them even if I have to pay for it ( it's better to leave in the UK and do my studies). A kind woman answered me and said that a decision had been made (surprised!!) on my application but she could not tell me when exactly so I had to wait 10 more days for my documents. ( Course start date September 18th)

Few minutes later : TLS Contact mail, "decision made"
20 minutes later : My documents are ready to collect
5 minutes later : Documents are send to me, and I will receive it on Tuesday 5/09/17

5/09/17 Update : Today, after having waiting for a long time, I have finally got my Visa and it is approved. I have received any email from UKVI, all were from my Visa Application Centre.

I know that there are many people who are still waiting. If I had some tips : try to call them in the morning, be among the first ones at 9am they just start to work and are very kind (so perfect time). Explain your situation quietly. It worked for me, since I called, everything was okay in only 2 days whereas I wait for more than 30 days... I think they are just human beings and sometimes they forget and put a side some applications but if you explain your case they will do their best for you.


Never loose hope. Thank you all, bye bye !


Marie

[Sam1990]

This is what my university told meh .I applied on July 19th

Dear Avinash


Thanks for your email and enquiry. I have contacted UKVI yesterday but I have just spoken with our account manager today who has advised she will have it escalated with their entry clearance team as soon as possible.



As soon as I have any further information, I will be in touch. As a reminder, please do not arrange any travel until you have received a decision on your visa application, confirmed that the information on your visa is correct and that you have have received your passport and documents back.

@helleravinas: You got any updates?

I didn't got any updates. Do u know any 1 who got uk student visa recently here in nepal

Nope

[Mugatiya26]

Called UKVI helpline just now. Still its awaiting for decision

There system takes time to update..

[Sam1990]

Hi everyone !

I want to share my Tier 4 general student timeline :

Online application : July 18th
Biometrics appointment : July 27th in Paris
UKVI received my application : July 28th
Application considered by an ECO : August 9th

Nothing for a while...

"Your application remains under consideration" mail : August 18th

4/09/17 : Yesterday, after having seeing many posts on the forum, I decided to call them even if I have to pay for it ( it's better to leave in the UK and do my studies). A kind woman answered me and said that a decision had been made (surprised!!) on my application but she could not tell me when exactly so I had to wait 10 more days for my documents. ( Course start date September 18th)

Few minutes later : TLS Contact mail, "decision made"
20 minutes later : My documents are ready to collect
5 minutes later : Documents are send to me, and I will receive it on Tuesday 5/09/17

5/09/17 Update : Today, after having waiting for a long time, I have finally got my Visa and it is approved. I have received any email from UKVI, all were from my Visa Application Centre.

I know that there are many people who are still waiting. If I had some tips : try to call them in the morning, be among the first ones at 9am they just start to work and are very kind (so perfect time). Explain your situation quietly. It worked for me, since I called, everything was okay in only 2 days whereas I wait for more than 30 days... I think they are just human beings and sometimes they forget and put a side some applications but if you explain your case they will do their best for you.


Never loose hope. Thank you all, bye bye !


Marie

Congratulations Marie..By the way did you try to track your GWF number? Is it saying decided for you?

[dragodemon3]

Guys just found out something useful.
You should all email your universities international support team, as they are more able to deal with this.
I emailed mine, and they asked for my CAS, Visa number, Passport number, and DOB and right away they were able to tell me the status of my Visa application, which was a "decision has been made".

The school is able to tell if your visa has been finished with by looking at your CAS number on a system.

Hope this helps

[MarieNk]

Hi everyone !

I want to share my Tier 4 general student timeline :

Online application : July 18th
Biometrics appointment : July 27th in Paris
UKVI received my application : July 28th
Application considered by an ECO : August 9th

Nothing for a while...

"Your application remains under consideration" mail : August 18th

4/09/17 : Yesterday, after having seeing many posts on the forum, I decided to call them even if I have to pay for it ( it's better to leave in the UK and do my studies). A kind woman answered me and said that a decision had been made (surprised!!) on my application but she could not tell me when exactly so I had to wait 10 more days for my documents. ( Course start date September 18th)

Few minutes later : TLS Contact mail, "decision made"
20 minutes later : My documents are ready to collect
5 minutes later : Documents are send to me, and I will receive it on Tuesday 5/09/17

5/09/17 Update : Today, after having waiting for a long time, I have finally got my Visa and it is approved. I have received any email from UKVI, all were from my Visa Application Centre.

I know that there are many people who are still waiting. If I had some tips : try to call them in the morning, be among the first ones at 9am they just start to work and are very kind (so perfect time). Explain your situation quietly. It worked for me, since I called, everything was okay in only 2 days whereas I wait for more than 30 days... I think they are just human beings and sometimes they forget and put a side some applications but if you explain your case they will do their best for you.


Never loose hope. Thank you all, bye bye !


Marie

Congratulations Marie..By the way did you try to track your GWF number? Is it saying decided for you?

Yes I tried but the online tracker doesn't work. Even now, I try to put my GWF number with my visa approved but nothing... I think it's only for those who apply in the UK not outside...

[aerobalag]

I called UKVI now, they said still under awaiting decision. A lady told me that ur application escalated on 10th august and its been 15 working days . so you complaint by emailing complaint box .
I emailed them

[Mugatiya26]

I called UKVI now, they said still under awaiting decision. A lady told me that ur application escalated on 10th august and its been 15 working days . so you complaint by emailing complaint box .
I emailed them

Did you ask your uni if your CAS was used? Mine was unused as of last wednesday

[aerobalag]

I called UKVI now, they said still under awaiting decision. A lady told me that ur application escalated on 10th august and its been 15 working days . so you complaint by emailing complaint box .
I emailed them

Did you ask your uni if your CAS was used? Mine was unused as of last wednesday

no bro , I didn't ask yet

[aerobalag]

I called my university now,
they said your CAS is used couple of days before ,you will receive decision soon...they said
@mugatiya

[Mugatiya26]

I called my university now,
they said your CAS is used couple of days before ,you will receive decision soon...they said
@mugatiya

Oh that's great news.. I shall contact mine again now. Thanks

[aerobalag]

I called my university now,
they said your CAS is used couple of days before ,you will receive decision soon...they said
@mugatiya

Oh that's great news.. I shall contact mine again now. Thanks

call them bro...and ask whether ur cas is used or not

[Mugatiya26]

I called my university now,
they said your CAS is used couple of days before ,you will receive decision soon...they said
@mugatiya

Oh that's great news.. I shall contact mine again now. Thanks

call them bro...and ask whether ur cas is used or not

My uni hasn't given us a contact number unfortunately, just email addresses. Just emailed them.

[aerobalag]

I called my university now,
they said your CAS is used couple of days before ,you will receive decision soon...they said
@mugatiya

Oh that's great news.. I shall contact mine again now. Thanks

call them bro...and ask whether ur cas is used or not

My uni hasn't given us a contact number unfortunately, just email addresses. Just emailed them.

which university?bro

[Mugatiya26]

Oh that's great news.. I shall contact mine again now. Thanks

call them bro...and ask whether ur cas is used or not

My uni hasn't given us a contact number unfortunately, just email addresses. Just emailed them.

which university?bro

LSE

[aerobalag]

call them bro...and ask whether ur cas is used or not

My uni hasn't given us a contact number unfortunately, just email addresses. Just emailed them.

which university?bro

LSE

k bro, atleast they are considering our applications , I hope we will receive our decisions soon

[j_sheng45]

call them bro...and ask whether ur cas is used or not

My uni hasn't given us a contact number unfortunately, just email addresses. Just emailed them.

which university?bro

LSE

same here! undergrad? i assume u contacted the isvat team

[Mugatiya26]

My uni hasn't given us a contact number unfortunately, just email addresses. Just emailed them.

which university?bro

LSE

same here! undergrad? i assume u contacted the isvat team

I'm a postgrad. Yeah, think the the isvat team is super busy with all these delays, so i dont expect quick replies from them.. But aergobalag must be so reliving to here a proper update after all this time.. I really need some good news to survive..

[j_sheng45]

which university?bro

LSE

same here! undergrad? i assume u contacted the isvat team

I'm a postgrad. Yeah, think the the isvat team is super busy with all these delays, so i dont expect quick replies from them.. But aergobalag must be so reliving to here a proper update after all this time.. I really need some good news to survive..

cheers. whats ur rough time line again? i applied prority in geneva switzerland, everything scanned and bio done on 16th aug. Email from sheffield on 17th aug.

its only been 14 working days but im starting to get quite worried.. did the isvat team told u to get back to them by a certain date so they can escalate it

[Mugatiya26]

LSE

same here! undergrad? i assume u contacted the isvat team

I'm a postgrad. Yeah, think the the isvat team is super busy with all these delays, so i dont expect quick replies from them.. But aergobalag must be so reliving to here a proper update after all this time.. I really need some good news to survive..

cheers. whats ur rough time line again? i applied prority in geneva switzerland, everything scanned and bio done on 16th aug. Email from sheffield on 17th aug.

its only been 14 working days but im starting to get quite worried.. did the isvat team told u to get back to them by a certain date so they can escalate it

I applied on 9th July and scanning was done on the 13th of July (standard service)

They said they cant escalate, only request updates unfortunately.. They've already notified UKVI about it though.