Hi, A quick decision doesn't really mean a bad result. I read somewhere that an ECO only has a quota of few minutes to decide an application. Your application just happened to be on top of the pile, probably because your in-laws have travelled to the UK before. Considering the quick turnaround in yo...
Hi, I applied on Monty Thursday last year (April 2nd). I received a confirmation email from UKBA on April 8th, after Easter, and received a further email on the 15th. I collected the passport from the courier on the 18th. All in all, it took me 16 days, although this included the Easter weekend as w...
Hi, Thank you for the detailed updates. I applied from Cochin on the 28th of March. I am yet to receive the aforementioned email confirming the acceptance of documents. This probably has something to do with the Easter rush. From my previous experience with VFS Cochin, though they say that they will...
Hello guys, just an update. I am applying for the visa next week. I received a letter from the uni in support of my application. I am including a cover letter that explains why I stayed longer than I stated in the original application (but without overstaying on the given visa). I have explained the...
Thank you. I have already contacted the GP. Regarding the aspect of staying longer than stated, should I write a letter to the eCO along with the application explaining my reasons? How do I approach this?
Hello, In April, I applied for a student visitor visa (Short-term student visa now) to attend my Phd viva. I had only intended to stay three weeks and this was mentioned in the application. Unfortunately, I was asked my the examiners to correct substantial portions of my thesis for resubsmission. Si...
Dear XXX, Your application has been processed and sent to VFS. They will be in touch soon about collection/delivery of your documents. Regards, UK Visas & Immigration British Deputy High Commission Chennai This is an automated message - do not respond to this email address as incoming mail is no...
No one here works for BHC india Don't need to panic n jus hope ur visa turn up on time. Thanks, I didn't expect any BHC employees to be in this forum. :) I just wanted advise from someone who may have some experience with this. The idea of not being able to attend a viva for a thesis that I had bee...
Hi, I applied for a Student Visitor Visa through VFS Chennai on Tuesday. I received an e-mail on Wednesday from British Deputy High Commission informing me that they have received my application and that it will be processed by an entry clearance officer shortly. My viva is at the end of the month. ...
Hi, I applied for a Student Visitor Visa through VFS Chennai on Tuesday. I received an e-mail on Wednesday from British Deputy High Commission informing me that they have received my application and that it will be processed by an entry clearance officer shortly. My viva is at the end of the month. ...
I'm working as a bartender in a pub for the time being but I'm expecting an offer letter for a PhD programme very soon. So how do you think I should answer that question? Also, I have bank statements from the end of december (the one that i used for the visa application) that show my address. and i ...
Hello. I recently received my PSW visa and I travelled to India last week. I'm still here and would be travelling to glasgow on 15th March. Is there something I should expect at border control? should I carry some documents or medical details or anything like that? Because when i entred the uk for t...
