https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ule_v2.pdf
which suggests July as the date for the 'rollout' in 'the rest of the world' (including the USA), but it does not refer to any date in May for the USA or any date before which applications from any given country would be exempt from the new biometric requirement.
Thanks very much! And also thanks for letting us know that your scary letter was followed by a rather swift approval, which is very encouraging for those who have also received the scary letter.
mikeg333 wrote:bfrenchfry I would still have hope as I received the same exact letter saying an outstanding policy issue and mine would be decided on December 24th. Two weeks after I got that letter I got my approval. I don't think they are requiring biometrics from US applicants until they have set it up.
As far as getting your passport back I tried that online form never got a reply. I emailed the FurtherNationality address that I had urgent travel as I was flying internationally and they had someone contact me within a few days to arrange the return of my passport.