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Hi,tariff214 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:34 amHi guys,
have been following these posts out of sheer exasperation..I applied mid August and planned on traveling by the 20th September, so that i could be there in time! well, its been much longer, and the home office has still not processed my visa...
so here goes:
Timeline:
14th August- Online application
18th August- Biometric and documents
28th August- Recall to rescan documents
4th September- 15 working days delay email
12th September- Email from Shefo to send all documents again
13th September- call to Call center to get application escalated
20 september- now... no update, application still awaiting a decision.
I'm furious that I had to submit ALL of my documents three times, twice through Gerry's and once through email. I mean, literally a month after I applied, i got an email saying please send all your documents again, meaning that they didn't have the basic info up until then to make their decision! This was after scanning documents twice, mind.
Has this happened to anyone else? How do I confirm that they have my documents now? Why are they not making a decision? Btw applied from Lahore, Pak so don't have tracking services available..
Congrats Nadiaslsbl..did you receive any email from Shefo saying that decision has been taken and your documents are dispatched?nadiaslsbl wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:08 amHi guys! Finally got my visa today! 8 weeks is the total of me waiting:") thank you so much for the moderators, people in this forum for helping me! I hope you get your visas soon!
At first i thought i was rejected.. because i got an immgration history.. last friday(15 sept) they called me for interview. I think once they interviewed you that means good news&you'll get ur visa soon. Goodluck!
Did you ask them to escalate your case..call them and ask them to mark it as urgent..Even I received decision made email on 19/09 after escalating my case.omair9000 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:05 pmI went for my biometrics and interview on 25 july and got the email that my application has reached the decision making center on 31 July. No communication after that from UKVI until today when I was really freaking out, I called them to inquire. They said my decision was still pending and I have to wait. Can someone please guide me on what to do? My course has started on Monday.
I called them twice actually. The first time they said they'll escalate my case but I didn't hear anything from them for a week. Then I called again yesterday and they said the decision is still pending. I'm really worried. It's over 50 days now.Sam1990 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:18 pmDid you ask them to escalate your case..call them and ask them to mark it as urgent..Even I received decision made email on 19/09 after escalating my case.omair9000 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:05 pmI went for my biometrics and interview on 25 july and got the email that my application has reached the decision making center on 31 July. No communication after that from UKVI until today when I was really freaking out, I called them to inquire. They said my decision was still pending and I have to wait. Can someone please guide me on what to do? My course has started on Monday.
when did you escalate?omair9000 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:21 pmI called them twice actually. The first time they said they'll escalate my case but I didn't hear anything from them for a week. Then I called again yesterday and they said the decision is still pending. I'm really worried. It's over 50 days now.Sam1990 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:18 pmDid you ask them to escalate your case..call them and ask them to mark it as urgent..Even I received decision made email on 19/09 after escalating my case.omair9000 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 1:05 pmI went for my biometrics and interview on 25 july and got the email that my application has reached the decision making center on 31 July. No communication after that from UKVI until today when I was really freaking out, I called them to inquire. They said my decision was still pending and I have to wait. Can someone please guide me on what to do? My course has started on Monday.
Sorry to hear about your delay.. I also applied for standard non-priority service. I really wish I had applied for priority.mk21 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:43 amHi,tariff214 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:34 amHi guys,
have been following these posts out of sheer exasperation..I applied mid August and planned on traveling by the 20th September, so that i could be there in time! well, its been much longer, and the home office has still not processed my visa...
so here goes:
Timeline:
14th August- Online application
18th August- Biometric and documents
28th August- Recall to rescan documents
4th September- 15 working days delay email
12th September- Email from Shefo to send all documents again
13th September- call to Call center to get application escalated
20 september- now... no update, application still awaiting a decision.
I'm furious that I had to submit ALL of my documents three times, twice through Gerry's and once through email. I mean, literally a month after I applied, i got an email saying please send all your documents again, meaning that they didn't have the basic info up until then to make their decision! This was after scanning documents twice, mind.
Has this happened to anyone else? How do I confirm that they have my documents now? Why are they not making a decision? Btw applied from Lahore, Pak so don't have tracking services available..
This happened to me too. Here's my timeline:
3 August: Submitted my application
7 August: Went for my biometrics appointment
21 August: Got an email from the UKVI that my application is being prepared for consideration by an entry clearance officer
24 August: Got an email that I should re-scan two documents and send them through email
28 August: Got a call from VFS Global that I should come in the next day to re-scan all my documents again
I haven't heard anything about my application so far and my course starts in a couple of days. It has been 31 days now (7 weeks). I called the UKVI so many times (and wasted so much money) and my university called the UKVI as well and nothing happened. I applied for a standard (non-priority) because I actually believed their time estimations that a standard application takes 15-20 days.
I also don't understand why they asked me to re-scan all the documents I have already scanned during my biometrics appointment a month ago? And why did it take them that long to ask me to re-scan them?
My CAS has been used since the beginning of September, and i haven't gotten my visa yet. CAS being used means a caseworker has started working on your case, they would either make a decision within two/three days or your case would be not straightforward.Rondoali wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:52 pmHey everyone!
As i mentioned earlier, I did not receive any mails or sms after by biometrics/interview was completed at the VFS Hyderabad, India centre on 12th September under priority. Today is the 8th working day. I had contacted my uni yeserterday regarding CAS status and they said its USED.
So today I called UKVI to enquire about everything. I asked why I did not receive any updates (not even acknowledgement mail) after my interview was done, the lady said it can happen and that my status is "awaiting decision". Then I said I applied under priority which means 3-5 days i should receive my decision to which she replied that we generally take 7-15 days maximum.
Now my question is, when my CAS status is used then that must mean a decision has been made right? Why did the lady then say still "awaiting decision".
Please someone give me an insight into this. I really worried as course start date is 25th Sept on my CAS. I have asked for an extension but i hope I receive it before 25th.
Beginning of September? :O what happened after that?Zed178 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:40 pmMy CAS has been used since the beginning of September, and i haven't gotten my visa yet. CAS being used means a caseworker has started working on your case, they would either make a decision within two/three days or your case would be not straightforward.Rondoali wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:52 pmHey everyone!
As i mentioned earlier, I did not receive any mails or sms after by biometrics/interview was completed at the VFS Hyderabad, India centre on 12th September under priority. Today is the 8th working day. I had contacted my uni yeserterday regarding CAS status and they said its USED.
So today I called UKVI to enquire about everything. I asked why I did not receive any updates (not even acknowledgement mail) after my interview was done, the lady said it can happen and that my status is "awaiting decision". Then I said I applied under priority which means 3-5 days i should receive my decision to which she replied that we generally take 7-15 days maximum.
Now my question is, when my CAS status is used then that must mean a decision has been made right? Why did the lady then say still "awaiting decision".
Please someone give me an insight into this. I really worried as course start date is 25th Sept on my CAS. I have asked for an extension but i hope I receive it before 25th.
Don't start worrying yet![]()
We don't know what makes an application not straightforward. I thought mine wasRondoali wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:56 pmBeginning of September? :O what happened after that?Zed178 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:40 pmMy CAS has been used since the beginning of September, and i haven't gotten my visa yet. CAS being used means a caseworker has started working on your case, they would either make a decision within two/three days or your case would be not straightforward.Rondoali wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 2:52 pmHey everyone!
As i mentioned earlier, I did not receive any mails or sms after by biometrics/interview was completed at the VFS Hyderabad, India centre on 12th September under priority. Today is the 8th working day. I had contacted my uni yeserterday regarding CAS status and they said its USED.
So today I called UKVI to enquire about everything. I asked why I did not receive any updates (not even acknowledgement mail) after my interview was done, the lady said it can happen and that my status is "awaiting decision". Then I said I applied under priority which means 3-5 days i should receive my decision to which she replied that we generally take 7-15 days maximum.
Now my question is, when my CAS status is used then that must mean a decision has been made right? Why did the lady then say still "awaiting decision".
Please someone give me an insight into this. I really worried as course start date is 25th Sept on my CAS. I have asked for an extension but i hope I receive it before 25th.
Don't start worrying yet![]()
So I should be expecting a decision within 2 3 working days? Hopefully it'll be straightforward. All my documents are genuine and perfect i think. I was thinking of calling them again on Friday but I dont know whether its worth calling. It hurts to pay so much for a single call even after paying for priority visa. What's you advice? How should I proceed from here?
This is the email I got on 13th Sep:-Sam1990 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:21 amCongrats both of you @nabeelhussein92 and rathodpr..nabeelhussain92 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 12:26 amYes I received the exact same email on 13th Sep.Sam1990 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:55 pmAnybody here who got their decision recently got the following email:
Your Contact Centre enquiry: GWFxxxxxxxxx
Dear Ms. xxxxxxxx,
Regarding Visa Application: GWFxxxxxxxxx
For xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the status of your UK visa application.
The decision has been despatched on 15/09/2017 to the UKVI office where your passport is securely stored and they will send your passport, along with the decision, to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) where you submitted your application. The VAC will contact you as soon as your documents are ready for collection.
If you have any further enquiries, please visit our website at www.GOV.UK.
REM
UKVI Contact Centre Service - UK Decision Making Centre
www.GOV.UK
Got Passport collection email on 15th Sep.
Right now I am in UK Alhumdulillah.
Sorry for asking too many questions but do you guys mind telling me on what date the document was dispatched as stated in the email. Also did they mention your VAF no. anywhere in the email..just worried as in my previous emails from Shefo they mentioned my VAF no in the subject line of the email..
Nope. Not at all. But the uk embassy in my country told me that it's on the way to vfs jakartaSam1990 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:55 amCongrats Nadiaslsbl..did you receive any email from Shefo saying that decision has been taken and your documents are dispatched?nadiaslsbl wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:08 amHi guys! Finally got my visa today! 8 weeks is the total of me waiting:") thank you so much for the moderators, people in this forum for helping me! I hope you get your visas soon!
At first i thought i was rejected.. because i got an immgration history.. last friday(15 sept) they called me for interview. I think once they interviewed you that means good news&you'll get ur visa soon. Goodluck!
Dont worry, I received decision eamil today, my friend received passport after 3 days of email, you will surely get this week and I am expecting mine this friday or next week.Chischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:05 pmPlease help me, I got told by embassy that my cas has been decided 2 days back yet I still haven't received any "decision" or collection mail until now. Is it a refusal sign?![]()
Is your friend visa approved? I havent had the decision email yet. I just got informed about that from Embassy. Pls keep me update about your result...princeyumair wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:17 pmDont worry, I received decision eamil today, my friend received passport after 3 days of email, you will surely get this week and I am expecting mine this friday or next week.Chischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:05 pmPlease help me, I got told by embassy that my cas has been decided 2 days back yet I still haven't received any "decision" or collection mail until now. Is it a refusal sign?![]()
yeah my friend visa approved and sure I will update, dont worry too much, your visa will be secured for sureChischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:25 pmIs your friend visa approved? I havent had the decision email yet. I just got informed about that from Embassy. Pls keep me update about your result...princeyumair wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:17 pmDont worry, I received decision eamil today, my friend received passport after 3 days of email, you will surely get this week and I am expecting mine this friday or next week.Chischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:05 pmPlease help me, I got told by embassy that my cas has been decided 2 days back yet I still haven't received any "decision" or collection mail until now. Is it a refusal sign?![]()
I got non straightforward email on 15th september but didnt get interviewed and now my case is decided.. im so worried..princeyumair wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:30 pmyeah my friend visa approved and sure I will update, dont worry too much, your visa will be secured for sureChischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:25 pmIs your friend visa approved? I havent had the decision email yet. I just got informed about that from Embassy. Pls keep me update about your result...princeyumair wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:17 pmDont worry, I received decision eamil today, my friend received passport after 3 days of email, you will surely get this week and I am expecting mine this friday or next week.Chischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:05 pmPlease help me, I got told by embassy that my cas has been decided 2 days back yet I still haven't received any "decision" or collection mail until now. Is it a refusal sign?![]()
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Well, me and my friend both haven't got any non Straight email, and I had applied by 21st July.Chischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:33 pmI got non straightforward email on 15th september but didnt get interviewed and now my case is decided.. im so worried..princeyumair wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:30 pmyeah my friend visa approved and sure I will update, dont worry too much, your visa will be secured for sureChischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:25 pmIs your friend visa approved? I havent had the decision email yet. I just got informed about that from Embassy. Pls keep me update about your result...princeyumair wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:17 pm
Dont worry, I received decision eamil today, my friend received passport after 3 days of email, you will surely get this week and I am expecting mine this friday or next week.![]()
when was your biometric day? And do you know if theres anyone facing same thing like me?
Did you get decided email from visa sheffo / ukvi? Have you got the collection email?princeyumair wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:37 pmWell, me and my friend both haven't got any non Straight email, and I had applied by 21st July.Chischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:33 pmI got non straightforward email on 15th september but didnt get interviewed and now my case is decided.. im so worried..princeyumair wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:30 pmyeah my friend visa approved and sure I will update, dont worry too much, your visa will be secured for sureChischis12 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:25 pm
Is your friend visa approved? I havent had the decision email yet. I just got informed about that from Embassy. Pls keep me update about your result...![]()
when was your biometric day? And do you know if theres anyone facing same thing like me?