The reason for this post is my confusion related to the IDV app processing times? I got emailed that I am eligible for the new biometric reuse policy and that I should wait for another email, I got that email recently which said that the IDV app will be rolled out in phases in August and I'll be notified when its available for me to use.
My point of concern is this part of the email:
I do need to travel and am waiting for my visa, but from this email it seems that the IDV will take even further more time. But how is it that in person appointment is quicker?• The key advantage of the IDV app is you don’t have to attend an appointment at a UKVCAS Service Point. If you urgently need a decision about your application, (for example because you need to travel outside of the UK), the option to book an appointment is still available. See next steps below.
If you opt out on or up to 7 August 2020, UKVCAS will send you an email during week commencing 10 August 2020 inviting you to book an appointment at a UKVCAS service point.
We already got email a month back to send in supporting documents as they are processing visa and only biometric remain.. so after uploading pictures from IDV app the process should not take much time, right?
My main concern is that if I opt-out of this by sending that email and then am given a biometric appointment for September or even later.. then I cannot opt back in..
What should I do? What have you guys decided who are in similar situation?