**** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

[Fcjl22]

It will be great to know if anybody who had given the biometrics using the app had received any decisions yet? It is a few weeks since the app came out. If UKVI had previewed the applications as the stated, the decision should come out quickly.

[QSDanik]

I Applied my Tier 1, 5 year route ILR (set O) on 19 april 2020. Now on 24th August received invitation to use IDV app to use.
in IDV app, I can see my uploaded documents there the One have uploaded on UKVCAS website.

MY Question is , i also sent documents to team as per their request, that was also extra documents they requested.
but in app of UKVCAS there are less documents ( only Mandatory Documents that i uploaded first time)
any Advise should I upload further documents or I should use the app just for uploading my picture.
all recommendation will be highly appreciated.
Thankyou

[iamawonder]

It will be great to know if anybody who had given the biometrics using the app had received any decisions yet? It is a few weeks since the app came out. If UKVI had previewed the applications as the stated, the decision should come out quickly.

Hi @FCjl22, did you apply on April 20 by any chance? Just making a guess as you registered with immigrationboards forum on 20 April. Have you received IDV invitation yet?

[ILRGB]

Dear ILR applicants

Any idea which company is delivering the ILR BRP cards? I want to follow-up to track my progresss. Last tome I got via DX.

But when I checked with DX today hey said they do not deliver BRP cards these days. Any one can help please?

[estuarie]

I see people discuss the priority service here too: maybe it should have a separate thread?

My question is how and where the Home Office will announce the return of the priority service? Which page should I check for that?

Thanks

[Kris001]

Check the following page:

https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa-settlement

[CULLINAN]

I Applied my Tier 1, 5 year route ILR (set O) on 19 april 2020. Now on 24th August received invitation to use IDV app to use.
in IDV app, I can see my uploaded documents there the One have uploaded on UKVCAS website.

MY Question is , i also sent documents to team as per their request, that was also extra documents they requested.
but in app of UKVCAS there are less documents ( only Mandatory Documents that i uploaded first time)
any Advise should I upload further documents or I should use the app just for uploading my picture.
all recommendation will be highly appreciated.
Thankyou

The best approach would be to submit ANY extra documents UKVI requested later on through IDV app now also.
Note, this is your LAST chance to submit anything via IDV app so do not miss it.

[Fcjl22]

It will be great to know if anybody who had given the biometrics using the app had received any decisions yet? It is a few weeks since the app came out. If UKVI had previewed the applications as the stated, the decision should come out quickly.

Hi @FCjl22, did you apply on April 20 by any chance? Just making a guess as you registered with immigrationboards forum on 20 April. Have you received IDV invitation yet?

Good guess. But unfortantely not. My recent application was 1 July. That's why I am a bit worried.

[Heartbreakkid]

Hello guys
I’m new on this forum I need to ask a quick question I submitted my application on 18th August and received confirmation email from ukvi application submitted.But on the final task it’s not give me any link to create the account with UKVCAS only message display.

You cannot currently book an appointment at a Service and Support Centre
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have temporarily closed Service and Support Centres (SSCs) because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
You cannot book an appointment. If you've already made an appointment to attend an SSC, UKVI will be contacting you to cancel it.
You'll be told when you can book a new appointment.
Your immigration status in the UK will not change as a result of you not being able to attend an appointment.

Kindly get back to me on this my leave expire on 12 September if unable to book appointment I’m status remain legal or I will be considered overstayer.Thanks

[berege]

Hi all, I’ve followed this thread for quite some time. While it’s heartening to see many applicants being invited to book an appointment (via the opt out route), afraid it’s cricket silence on my end apart from caseworker requesting for documents sometime in June.

I’m a June applicant, straightforward application, set(o), opted out on 3rd August before the 7th August deadline. Applied via solicitor, account was set up using my email, documents submitted to caseworker and also uploaded onto ukvcas website.

Anyone in the same situation?

Tried calling ukvcas on 0330 123 1199 and on their premium number 0900 165 6600 (hung on to it for 15 min with no soul in sight..) to no avail.

While I appreciate there’s a huge number of applicants and backlog involved, I’m worried that my applications might have been lost / not processed.

Hi Asterik123,

We're on the same boat. applied for Set (O) via solicitor on June 12th, opted out on Aug 7th. Still haven't been able to book an appointment.

my company works with a solicitor and my colleague, who applied in June and got the opt-out around similar time but 2 days earlier than me, was able to get her appointment. My solicitor is also her solicitor, although different people handle our cases but still the same firm.

It looks like we have to wait...

[iamawonder]

It will be great to know if anybody who had given the biometrics using the app had received any decisions yet? It is a few weeks since the app came out. If UKVI had previewed the applications as the stated, the decision should come out quickly.

Hi @FCjl22, did you apply on April 20 by any chance? Just making a guess as you registered with immigrationboards forum on 20 April. Have you received IDV invitation yet?

Good guess. But unfortantely not. My recent application was 1 July. That's why I am a bit worried.

Ok then, nothing to worry about. Just 2 more weeks and you should perhaps get the invite. Hopefully we also start seeing quick decisions for IDV users like the biometrics.

[JS123]

It will be great to know if anybody who had given the biometrics using the app had received any decisions yet? It is a few weeks since the app came out. If UKVI had previewed the applications as the stated, the decision should come out quickly.

Nothing for me so far, since 19 August. Getting a bit anxious as the days go by. And it has been a long wait since March.

[iamawonder]

just seen on the timeline thread that a person who applied on 23/03 got IDV invite yesterday(24/08). Not sure which order is really being followed here as he/she should have been one of the earliest to receive the invite ?

[asap8]

Hello guys
I’m new on this forum I need to ask a quick question I submitted my application on 18th August and received confirmation email from ukvi application submitted.But on the final task it’s not give me any link to create the account with UKVCAS only message display.

You cannot currently book an appointment at a Service and Support Centre
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have temporarily closed Service and Support Centres (SSCs) because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
You cannot book an appointment. If you've already made an appointment to attend an SSC, UKVI will be contacting you to cancel it.
You'll be told when you can book a new appointment.
Your immigration status in the UK will not change as a result of you not being able to attend an appointment.

Kindly get back to me on this my leave expire on 12 September if unable to book appointment I’m status remain legal or I will be considered overstayer.Thanks

I think you have been asking the same question again and again!! This problem started long long ago... People have been talking about this for atleast 4 months now. You are not alone in this. Applicants who are all waiting for the IDV app are in similar situation!! Please read the UKVCAS and UKVI updates on this problem on their website or elsewhere (Twitter, face book forums, etc.). Your immigration status won't change if you have applied before the expiry of your recent visa. I am not being rude, just telling the facts.

[GondalUK]

Is there anyone who enrolled biometrics on or before 17th August and still waiting for the decision?

I noticed from the timeline thread that people who enrolled on 19th Aug, 22nd Aug started getting the decisions but I am still waiting even through my biometrics date was 17th Aug. Just trying to get idea if this is me only who is waiting or there are other people as well who enrolled biometric on or before 17th Aug and waiting for the decision?

[kiron1212]

Someone from a another immigration group I am in - has just called the UKVCAS IDV App-line and asked them why they are not clearing the backlog faster. They replied that they have started processing 4000 applications per day from today, they are examining if this is ok with the App. If it is working properly then they will continue clearing 4000 applications per day. If that is the case then we should see All current backlogs clear by mid-September. So i think May applicants will get invite From tomorrow. June applicants will get invite from First week of September, July applicants will get their invitation email from second week of September.

[saliame]

Is there anyone who enrolled biometrics on or before 17th August and still waiting for the decision?

I noticed from the timeline thread that people who enrolled on 19th Aug, 22nd Aug started getting the decisions but I am still waiting even through my biometrics date was 17th Aug. Just trying to get idea if this is me only who is waiting or there are other people as well who enrolled biometric on or before 17th Aug and waiting for the decision?

I am also waiting, attended on 18th Aug

[abc123456789]

Is there anyone who enrolled biometrics on or before 17th August and still waiting for the decision?

I noticed from the timeline thread that people who enrolled on 19th Aug, 22nd Aug started getting the decisions but I am still waiting even through my biometrics date was 17th Aug. Just trying to get idea if this is me only who is waiting or there are other people as well who enrolled biometric on or before 17th Aug and waiting for the decision?

I am also waiting, attended on 18th Aug

Same here - I attended appointment on the 18th Aug.....still waiting anxiously

[moonpie77]

Is there anyone who enrolled biometrics on or before 17th August and still waiting for the decision?

I noticed from the timeline thread that people who enrolled on 19th Aug, 22nd Aug started getting the decisions but I am still waiting even through my biometrics date was 17th Aug. Just trying to get idea if this is me only who is waiting or there are other people as well who enrolled biometric on or before 17th Aug and waiting for the decision?

15th August and waiting (Self + 2 dependents)

[moal11]

Is there anyone who enrolled biometrics on or before 17th August and still waiting for the decision?

I noticed from the timeline thread that people who enrolled on 19th Aug, 22nd Aug started getting the decisions but I am still waiting even through my biometrics date was 17th Aug. Just trying to get idea if this is me only who is waiting or there are other people as well who enrolled biometric on or before 17th Aug and waiting for the decision?

I am also waiting, attended on 18th Aug

Same here - I attended appointment on the 18th Aug.....still waiting anxiously

No rule for anything....just be patient...

[cy60pangmail]

Is there anyone who enrolled biometrics on or before 17th August and still waiting for the decision?

I noticed from the timeline thread that people who enrolled on 19th Aug, 22nd Aug started getting the decisions but I am still waiting even through my biometrics date was 17th Aug. Just trying to get idea if this is me only who is waiting or there are other people as well who enrolled biometric on or before 17th Aug and waiting for the decision?

I am also waiting, attended on 18th Aug

Same here - I attended appointment on the 18th Aug.....still waiting anxiously

No rule for anything....just be patient...

I attended on 21th, waiting. I do think we will be notified in this week, since more from late April appplication will be reviewed

[nash4elovek]

Someone from a immigration group I am in - has just called the UKVCAS IDV App-line and asked them why they are not clearing the backlog faster. They replied that they have started processing 4000 applications per day from today, they are examining if this is ok with the App. If it is working properly then they will continue clearing 4000 applications per day. If that is the case then we should see All current backlogs clear by mid-September. So i think May applicants will get invite From tomorrow. June applicants will get invite from First week of September, July applicants will get their invitation email from second week of September.

Thanks for the info!

Could you please confirm whether it's the UKVCAS who said they would clear backlog by mid September or is it your estimate?

Thanks!

[QSDanik]

I Applied my Tier 1, 5 year route ILR (set O) on 19 april 2020. Now on 24th August received invitation to use IDV app to use.
in IDV app, I can see my uploaded documents there the One have uploaded on UKVCAS website.

MY Question is , i also sent documents to team as per their request, that was also extra documents they requested.
but in app of UKVCAS there are less documents ( only Mandatory Documents that i uploaded first time)
any Advise should I upload further documents or I should use the app just for uploading my picture.
all recommendation will be highly appreciated.
Thankyou

The best approach would be to submit ANY extra documents UKVI requested later on through IDV app now also.
Note, this is your LAST chance to submit anything via IDV app so do not miss it.

Thankyou CULLINAN, yes sounds better. will upload further documents via IDV app

[iamawonder]

I'm sure late April and early May applicants are anticipating IDV invitations today. Hope you guys can update this thread when you receive the invites. Thanks and good luck

[har_p3]

I'm sure late April and early May applicants are anticipating IDV invitations today. Hope you guys can update this thread when you receive the invites. Thanks and good luck

Yes...just like yesterday the action should begin anytime soon now..