The status forwarded to embassy is of 22/08/2011.

While I have also received an email from Consulate that I may face a delay due to large number of applications.

What is the expected time for receiving the visa in such situations usually.

Thanks.

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Dear All, I applied for the visa under tier 4 around 18 days ago from Karachi Pakistan. Last date on which I can be accepted at college is October 3, 2011. I have not yet received any update from VAC. The status of application is "forwarded to embassy". What should I do ? and what can happ...