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by ROHITSHAH4
Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:19 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Hi All, Here is an update from my side: This morning I attended biometric appointment for my minor child's application (SET-F) in Norwich, as she was not selected for Biometric reuse. - Me and my wife's application is SET (LR)- both of us are in biometric reuse pool and waiting for IDV app's communi...
by ROHITSHAH4
Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:48 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Update from my side: 3 applicants: All gave the last biometrics in June 2019. My own (SET LR): applied on 9th May, selected for biometric reuse. The only email received on 1st Aug is my further eligibility for IDV App. My Wife's application (SET LR): applied on 9th July, no news so far for either Bi...
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jul 31, 2020 1:21 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Mine is Set (LR)-9th May application date, selected for Biometric reuse. No appointments available. Hi i have applied in may and i did get an email for biometric reuse. Today i can see some appointemenets available on UKVCAS to book ! I think they are making appointments available to everyone now ? ...
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:15 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Priority or Super Priority Service's sole objective is to jump the queue (for all possible reasons and affordability by the applicant) at a chunky price tag, to do the same application processing activities within the maximum duration of 6 months (26 weeks) from the time of application submission. I...
by ROHITSHAH4
Wed Jul 29, 2020 10:40 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Believe me it's not only limited to this forum, people are complaining over Twitter as well newsreporters etc. and noone holds no shame to respond to anyone from UKVCAS and UKVI end. We all understand that things are not "normal" so we don't expect quick turnarounds however a basic busine...
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:11 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Hi mals, Check the ILR timelines thread here: SET (LR): https://www.immigrationboards.com/indefinite-leave-to-remain/lond-residence-ilr-timelines-set-lr-only-t272214-160.html SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) : https://www.immigrationboards.com/indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-timelines-set-o-set-f-set-m-not-set-l...
by ROHITSHAH4
Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

I got the email response from UKVCAS, regarding the timeline of "few weeks". Here is the response: " Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately, we cannot advise on this. Please visit the Home Office website on https://www.gov.uk/contact-uvki-inside-outside-uk and follow the instructio...
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:22 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

No one knows what's going on at the back end. Most of us have already uploaded our supporting docs on the UKVCAS website.There has been no communication from UKVI that suggests they are proceeding with our application prior to collecting the photographs. This is not correct. UKVI contacted some of ...
by ROHITSHAH4
Thu Jul 09, 2020 3:54 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Hi Team... Quick question pls - whoever has received the email for re-use biometric,only after the photo has been provided, then only UKVI will commence to pick up the application? (or) they would have commenced processing the respective application even before providing the photo? Thanks No one kn...
by ROHITSHAH4
Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:02 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

I had applied online on 9th May. Got the below email from UKVCAS in the last hour. ----------- If you have received this message on behalf of the lead applicant, please ensure they are informed immediately. In response to COVID-19, UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) is working c...
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:58 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

I had applied online on 9th May. Got the below email from UKVCAS in the last hour. ----------- If you have received this message on behalf of the lead applicant, please ensure they are informed immediately. In response to COVID-19, UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) is working cl...
by ROHITSHAH4
Wed Jul 01, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Hi members, I have submitted online ILR application and created account on UKVCAS and there are no appointments available and I understand it will take longer to get a slot to book an appointment there because of COVID situation. But I do not see any link or option in my UKVCAS account to upload su...
by ROHITSHAH4
Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:07 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Submitted my application on 22 June, received an email from the Home office this morning, requesting scanned documents to process my application. My solicitor has been checking available appointments since 22 June, and said UKVCAS has not yet released anymore availability. Hopefully there are more ...
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:59 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query
Replies: 23
Views: 1822
India

Re: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query

HI Again.

I got this direct link for form SET(F) and it does allows using the my email ID that I have used for my existing application.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... -form-setf
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:06 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Just a happy update! One week after submitting my biometrics on June 18th, my ILR was granted June 25th yesterday, confirmed via email. Standard application. That was quick! Cheers, Spilky Congratulations Spilky, indeed a very happy update. What was the date of your online application submission?
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:36 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query
Replies: 23
Views: 1822
India

Re: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query

Hi, I am trying to select the right category for my 8-year-old child's application. On the website (https://www.gov.uk/settle-in-the-uk/y), what option should I be using please. As of now, I have not been given the decision for my own application under the category Long Residence, so can I still sel...
by ROHITSHAH4
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:12 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Hi,

In case this link has not been shared earlier. Please refer for the appointment queries.

https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/sopr ... as/FAQ.pdf
by ROHITSHAH4
Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:15 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query
Replies: 23
Views: 1822
India

Re: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query

Hello Experts, Further update and questions: I applied via the SET (LR) application route on 9th May via the standard route (as priority service has been suspended). It has been 7 weeks and so far no update or communication on my application. I have been following up on the UKVCAS website about star...
by ROHITSHAH4
Thu May 21, 2020 10:59 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Another update- I also asked in the call if they have any plans of using regional post offices to collect Biometrics that was in place until 2018. To which I was told that the Post Office is no longer an option. Just a thought - It would have been helpful to go back to the previous measures to maint...
by ROHITSHAH4
Wed May 20, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)
Replies: 9336
Views: 1081655
India

Re: **** COVID19 and UKVCAS Biometrics Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

Update from my side - I made the online application-Set(LR) on 9th May and submitted the scanned copy of all Passports, current BRP, Address Proof, Life in the UK test, NARIC/ESOL letters to UKVCAS site as the basic documents (Guidance provided by CR001 in a separate thread). I had no acknowledgment...
by ROHITSHAH4
Mon May 18, 2020 1:19 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query
Replies: 23
Views: 1822
India

Re: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query

Thanks CR001.
by ROHITSHAH4
Mon May 18, 2020 11:44 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query
Replies: 23
Views: 1822
India

Re: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query

Sorry for repeating, It is not a generic checklist I am following. I got the below checklist while submitting my online application: >>>>>> UK Visas & Immigration Document Checklist Unique Application Number: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX Payment notification number: XXXXXXXXXXXXX Payment amount: 2408.20 ...
by ROHITSHAH4
Mon May 18, 2020 10:49 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query
Replies: 23
Views: 1822
India

Re: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query

Hi CR01, Apologies for any confusion, but the document checklist is what I have got in my Set (LR) application as submitted on 9th May. This is the PDF document that I have got with the names of my spouse and child in points no 1,2,3,4. I have removed the names in this message and kept them only lim...
by ROHITSHAH4
Mon May 18, 2020 10:18 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query
Replies: 23
Views: 1822
India

Re: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query

Hello Experts, Further update and some additional queries: -I have submitted my online application on 9th May (25 days in advance). -Standard Service was chosen as this is the only option currently available. -No appointments available with UKVCAS Following is the Documents Checklist: --------------...
by ROHITSHAH4
Mon Mar 09, 2020 12:46 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query
Replies: 23
Views: 1822
India

Re: ILR- 10 Year Long Residence Route Query

Thank you Zimba, appreciate your response.