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by ras9zg » Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:14 pm
Hi - I went this morning to the Reading centre and actually had probably the most jaw-droppingly amazing situation.
Online application submitted 30 December, went online at around 6 pm, saw a Reading appointment for 2 weeks out (they had at least 5 appointments free when I looked). All were 125 pounds cost. Picked the 10 am appointment. Just now learned today this is when the library opens on a Saturday, so was extra good. Was there 5 minutes in advance, went to first floor. There are two desk officers. They just sit you down, take passport and appointment letter, then have you do your biometrics in a small kiosk (2 there). I uploaded all my documents in advance (48 hours) and got an email 24 hours before my appointment telling me they all looked 100% ok. The desk officer didn't even need to see any documents, said I was good to go. In all, my husband and I walked in and out in 10 minutes. YES 10!!! My previous FLRM appointment under the old system for same day service took 4.5 hours. This was amazingly efficient.