UK Tier 4 visa They are asking for some more days for decsn

[marvelousnoman]

Hello, I am from Pakistan. I have applied for UK tier 4 general student visa and interviewed on Thursday 27th july,2017.And I got the email from sheffo on 4th August that they will take decision as it is forwarded to UK visa officer.Now on friday 18th August I received the following email from the sheffo:-Dear NOMAN ,

Regarding Visa Application: GWF***********
For: ******* ********

Thank you for applying for a UK visa. Your visa application remains under consideration.

We have previously communicated our customer service target for non-settlement applications as 15 working days. Unfortunately, we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service target. We apologise for any inconvenience that this might cause.

We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible over the coming days.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre






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Now I am much worried about it that till today I have not got any response from Sheffo or gerry.Please if someone knows the reason of getting my application late and not taking decision till now as well as how much more time they will take.Please tell me I am worried about it.

[aerobalag]

Hello, I am from Pakistan. I have applied for UK tier 4 general student visa and interviewed on Thursday 27th july,2017.And I got the email from sheffo on 4th August that they will take decision as it is forwarded to UK visa officer.Now on friday 18th August I received the following email from the sheffo:-Dear NOMAN ,

Regarding Visa Application: GWF***********
For: ******* ********

Thank you for applying for a UK visa. Your visa application remains under consideration.

We have previously communicated our customer service target for non-settlement applications as 15 working days. Unfortunately, we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service target. We apologise for any inconvenience that this might cause.

We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible over the coming days.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre






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Now I am much worried about it that till today I have not got any response from Sheffo or gerry.Please if someone knows the reason of getting my application late and not taking decision till now as well as how much more time they will take.Please tell me I am worried about it.

atleast u received that ur application was not straight forward...I applied on 12th july....till now I didn't receive any decision

[marvelousnoman]

@aerobalag Yes, Maybe because I am genuine student and there is not a single thing in my application to be doubted about.I am waiting for the decision as they have said they will take decision in the coming days as soon as possible.So I hope so that my documents will come back soon.Have you applied for tier 4 student visa? and is there anything you have to doubt in your documentation or interview?

[aerobalag]

@aerobalag Yes, Maybe because I am genuine student and there is not a single thing in my application to be doubted about.I am waiting for the decision as they have said they will take decision in the coming days as soon as possible.So I hope so that my documents will come back soon.Have you applied for tier 4 student visa? and is there anything you have to doubt in your documentation or interview?

yes u r very genuine student...as u r so genuine u will get reply very soon
all the best bro

[Mugatiya26]

@aerobalag Yes, Maybe because I am genuine student and there is not a single thing in my application to be doubted about.I am waiting for the decision as they have said they will take decision in the coming days as soon as possible.So I hope so that my documents will come back soon.Have you applied for tier 4 student visa? and is there anything you have to doubt in your documentation or interview?

Well I submitted my documents on the 13th of July, and have not heard back from UKVI since an ECO was assigned on the 20th. I hold an offer from one of the top universities in the UK, and there is absolutely nothing controversial about my application. The interview was a breeze. So, I doubt the delays have anything to do with someone being more genuine than another, but rather a result of UKVI's decision to move all visa processing from regional centres (Chennai, Manilla etc.) to sheffield causing a bottleneck effect.

[aerobalag]

@aerobalag Yes, Maybe because I am genuine student and there is not a single thing in my application to be doubted about.I am waiting for the decision as they have said they will take decision in the coming days as soon as possible.So I hope so that my documents will come back soon.Have you applied for tier 4 student visa? and is there anything you have to doubt in your documentation or interview?

Well I submitted my documents on the 13th of July, and have not heard back from UKVI since an ECO was assigned on the 20th. I hold an offer from one of the top universities in the UK, and there is absolutely nothing controversial about my application. The interview was a breeze. So, I doubt the delays have anything to do with someone being more genuine than another, but rather a result of UKVI's decision to move all visa processing from regional centres (Chennai, Manilla etc.) to sheffield causing a bottleneck effect.

why they are not processing it in Chennai?

[Mugatiya26]

@aerobalag Yes, Maybe because I am genuine student and there is not a single thing in my application to be doubted about.I am waiting for the decision as they have said they will take decision in the coming days as soon as possible.So I hope so that my documents will come back soon.Have you applied for tier 4 student visa? and is there anything you have to doubt in your documentation or interview?

Well I submitted my documents on the 13th of July, and have not heard back from UKVI since an ECO was assigned on the 20th. I hold an offer from one of the top universities in the UK, and there is absolutely nothing controversial about my application. The interview was a breeze. So, I doubt the delays have anything to do with someone being more genuine than another, but rather a result of UKVI's decision to move all visa processing from regional centres (Chennai, Manilla etc.) to sheffield causing a bottleneck effect.

why they are not processing it in Chennai?

Not exactly sure, but I think it helps them document the arrivals better. The Home office is under a lot of pressure in the post-brexit era to control immigration. The recent terror incidents there could also have been a reason.

[marvelousnoman]

@aerobalag Yes, Maybe because I am genuine student and there is not a single thing in my application to be doubted about.I am waiting for the decision as they have said they will take decision in the coming days as soon as possible.So I hope so that my documents will come back soon.Have you applied for tier 4 student visa? and is there anything you have to doubt in your documentation or interview?

yes u r very genuine student...as u r so genuine u will get reply very soon
all the best bro

I am not sure about this thing so if the case is more clearer than it is more helpful for the ECO to take decision as soon as possible.Overall they aik to return the passport in 15 days but now adays due to lot of pressure on them this is occurring.I have applied from ISLAMABAD/Pakistan and I don't know but my case is taken by SHEFFO and they are dealing with it.And the other thing is I don't know how to track my application online I found a link but there I don't know which number to put as GWF number oh IHS number is not working.If someone knows please tell me about it.Thanks.

[marvelousnoman]

@aerobalag Yes, Maybe because I am genuine student and there is not a single thing in my application to be doubted about.I am waiting for the decision as they have said they will take decision in the coming days as soon as possible.So I hope so that my documents will come back soon.Have you applied for tier 4 student visa? and is there anything you have to doubt in your documentation or interview?

Well I submitted my documents on the 13th of July, and have not heard back from UKVI since an ECO was assigned on the 20th. I hold an offer from one of the top universities in the UK, and there is absolutely nothing controversial about my application. The interview was a breeze. So, I doubt the delays have anything to do with someone being more genuine than another, but rather a result of UKVI's decision to move all visa processing from regional centres (Chennai, Manilla etc.) to sheffield causing a bottleneck effect.

why they are not processing it in Chennai?

I received the emails from sheffo and I am pretty sure they got m case and now they will take decision and I'll keep you people in touch if I got any reply back from them.Hope that everyone's visa will come soon because it is little worrying as the course is starting soon.

[Razbi]

Hello, I am from Pakistan. I have applied for UK tier 4 general student visa and interviewed on Thursday 27th july,2017.And I got the email from sheffo on 4th August that they will take decision as it is forwarded to UK visa officer.Now on friday 18th August I received the following email from the sheffo:-Dear NOMAN ,

Regarding Visa Application: GWF***********
For: ******* ********

Thank you for applying for a UK visa. Your visa application remains under consideration.

We have previously communicated our customer service target for non-settlement applications as 15 working days. Unfortunately, we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service target. We apologise for any inconvenience that this might cause.

We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible over the coming days.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre






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Now I am much worried about it that till today I have not got any response from Sheffo or gerry.Please if someone knows the reason of getting my application late and not taking decision till now as well as how much more time they will take.Please tell me I am worried about it.

I applied from isb pakistan on 24th july only received one email of acknowledgmnt from sheffield nothing after that..

[marvelousnoman]

Hello, I am from Pakistan. I have applied for UK tier 4 general student visa and interviewed on Thursday 27th july,2017.And I got the email from sheffo on 4th August that they will take decision as it is forwarded to UK visa officer.Now on friday 18th August I received the following email from the sheffo:-Dear NOMAN ,

Regarding Visa Application: GWF***********
For: ******* ********

Thank you for applying for a UK visa. Your visa application remains under consideration.

We have previously communicated our customer service target for non-settlement applications as 15 working days. Unfortunately, we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service target. We apologise for any inconvenience that this might cause.

We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible over the coming days.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre






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Now I am much worried about it that till today I have not got any response from Sheffo or gerry.Please if someone knows the reason of getting my application late and not taking decision till now as well as how much more time they will take.Please tell me I am worried about it.

I applied from isb pakistan on 24th july only received one email of acknowledgmnt from sheffield nothing after that..

Razbi can you share your instagram or any social account to I can get into touch with you as you've applied 3 days before me.And can you clear me that the same email I got you've also got that email and when you've received.

[CR001]

Razbi can you share your instagram or any social account to I can get into touch with you as you've applied 3 days before me.And can you clear me that the same email I got you've also got that email and when you've received.

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[Razbi]

No i just recieved only one email stating that application is currently being prepared for ECO on 28july nothing after that..Did ypu check ypur status on line?

[marvelousnoman]

No i just recieved only one email stating that application is currently being prepared for ECO on 28july nothing after that..Did ypu check ypur status on line?

Hey bro, I received the following email from the SHEFFO that I have mentioned in the post. I don't know how to check my application status online.If you know the method kindly guide me so that it will be helpful for me in tracking my application.Waiting for yor response.

[ashehzi]

Hi,

My sister also applied around mid july and like someone said, she is also a genuine student. She did call Gerrys in ISB, PK and they said it is more time this time. However, one of her friends got visa in 15 days as her classes were starting in mid Aug. My sister classes are starting 25-Sep-17, so we are expecting that we will hear something on or after 25-Aug. Lets see what happens.

Good luck to everyone.

[CR001]

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[marvelousnoman]

Hi,

My sister also applied around mid july and like someone said, she is also a genuine student. She did call Gerrys in ISB, PK and they said it is more time this time. However, one of her friends got visa in 15 days as her classes were starting in mid Aug. My sister classes are starting 25-Sep-17, so we are expecting that we will hear something on or after 25-Aug. Lets see what happens.

Good luck to everyone.

Thank you sm for your telling and guidance.My classes are starting 11-sep-2017.So, I think you are right.They send the passport back regarding to the starting date of the course.I am also expecting that in this week maybe i'll get my visa.Lets see what will happen and Good luck to your sister and everyone applied for visa.

[Razbi]

No i just recieved only one email stating that application is currently being prepared for ECO on 28july nothing after that..Did ypu check ypur status on line?

Hey bro, I received the following email from the SHEFFO that I have mentioned in the post. I don't know how to check my application status online.If you know the method kindly guide me so that it will be helpful for me in tracking my application.Waiting for yor response.

https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

[marvelousnoman]

No i just recieved only one email stating that application is currently being prepared for ECO on 28july nothing after that..Did ypu check ypur status on line?

Hey bro, I received the following email from the SHEFFO that I have mentioned in the post. I don't know how to check my application status online.If you know the method kindly guide me so that it will be helpful for me in tracking my application.Waiting for yor response.

https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

Bro, I have gone through this page already I have tried putting every document number but it doesn't shows any results.Saying no match found.Can you please tell me what we have to put in the reference number like you do check ? thanks

[Razbi]

No i just recieved only one email stating that application is currently being prepared for ECO on 28july nothing after that..Did ypu check ypur status on line?

Hey bro, I received the following email from the SHEFFO that I have mentioned in the post. I don't know how to check my application status online.If you know the method kindly guide me so that it will be helpful for me in tracking my application.Waiting for yor response.

https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

Bro, I have gone through this page already I have tried putting every document number but it doesn't shows any results.Saying no match found.Can you please tell me what we have to put in the reference number like you do check ? thanks

Mine comes as unrecognized as decision is not done on my application yet...I check it with GWF0******..
i read somewhere where gwf no was coming unrecognised and ihs refernc no shows decision is being done...
So better check it with both numbers.

[marvelousnoman]

Hey bro, I received the following email from the SHEFFO that I have mentioned in the post. I don't know how to check my application status online.If you know the method kindly guide me so that it will be helpful for me in tracking my application.Waiting for yor response.

https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

Bro, I have gone through this page already I have tried putting every document number but it doesn't shows any results.Saying no match found.Can you please tell me what we have to put in the reference number like you do check ? thanks

Mine comes as unrecognized as decision is not done on my application yet...I check it with GWF0******..
i read somewhere where gwf no was coming unrecognised and ihs refernc no shows decision is being done...
So better check it with both numbers.

I have tried with both the numbers but still it is unrecognized.Now I think they have not made a decision yet.So we have to be patient for the decision to be made and please inform if you hear anything from UKVI or when you're decision is been made.

[Razbi]

Hope to hear anything from them in next week inshAllah

[marvelousnoman]

In sha Allah

[Nabeel Ahmed]

Hello Everyone !
My name is Nabeel, i have filed my tier 4 general student visa application at the gerry's Islamabad on 18th July 2017 and received an acknowledgement email from Visainfo.shefo on 19th July about my application being considered.
I am yet to receive any word on my Applicaation and today is 30th August!
This delay is so worrying please make it quick we have to purchase tickets too and some shopping ofcourse.

[Razbi]

Hello, I am from Pakistan. I have applied for UK tier 4 general student visa and interviewed on Thursday 27th july,2017.And I got the email from sheffo on 4th August that they will take decision as it is forwarded to UK visa officer.Now on friday 18th August I received the following email from the sheffo:-Dear NOMAN ,

Regarding Visa Application: GWF***********
For: ******* ********

Thank you for applying for a UK visa. Your visa application remains under consideration.

We have previously communicated our customer service target for non-settlement applications as 15 working days. Unfortunately, we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service target. We apologise for any inconvenience that this might cause.

We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible over the coming days.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection.

Kind Regards,

UK Decision Making Centre






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Now I am much worried about it that till today I have not got any response from Sheffo or gerry.Please if someone knows the reason of getting my application late and not taking decision till now as well as how much more time they will take.Please tell me I am worried about it.

Did you get the decision?