**** COVID19 Biometrics appointments and UKVCAS ***** (Discuss here ONLY)

[justdopposite]

I applied on 4th may and idv facial image on 26 august 2020. Did not hear back yet. Its defo not in order so dun worry and at one point we will get answer. Lets see how they are doing. Many thanks.

Did you receive any "..your documents have been successfully submitted to UKVI " email from UKVI or UKVCAS , by any chance ?

[grungium]

I've just received a Standard Service Letter email actually, which is making me even more worried.
Why have I just received this all of a sudden?

Dear recipient,

We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible.

This is because it is taking longer than usual to process applications because of coronavirus (COVID-19). This will not affect the decision.

We expect to make a decision on your application as soon as possible, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible.

Yours sincerely

Managed Migration Support Team
Home Office

[CULLINAN]

Please note standard service is 6 months. Each case is processed on its own merits. Individual case processing mileage (more or less) may vary depending on the personal circumstances.
Also, this seems like a generic email. Some may receive it while others dont due to technical system issues.

[heyaheya]

I applied on 4th may and idv facial image on 26 august 2020. Did not hear back yet. Its defo not in order so dun worry and at one point we will get answer. Lets see how they are doing. Many thanks.

Did you receive any "..your documents have been successfully submitted to UKVI " email from UKVI or UKVCAS , by any chance ?

no emails whatsoever. just reusing emails and idv one. nothing else so far.

[Smmuradali]

I applied 9th july 2020.
biometric re use mail on 6th Aug 2020.
until now not IDV App invitation.

UKVCAS telling they will send before 7th sep 2020.
anybody same situation

Same situation here , apply 26th July, got invitation for reuse, awaiting for 2nd email.

Received invitation today 8th September 7:00 pm. And submitted 11:00 pm.

[Aragon1]

Do we get any confirmation emails when submission is completed from the IDV app?

[CR001]

Do we get any confirmation emails when submission is completed from the IDV app?

No.

[m.asif]

My wife submitted her biometrics through IDV app on 30th August and today she received the approval email for her naturalisation application.

[CULLINAN]

My wife submitted her biometrics through IDV app on 30th August and today she received the approval email for her naturalisation application.

Congrats. Just for reference for others, OP’s wife applied on 9th July.

[m.asif]

My wife submitted her biometrics through IDV app on 30th August and today she received the approval email for her naturalisation application.

Congrats. Just for reference for others, OP’s wife applied on 9th July.

Thank you CULLINAN. That's correct.

[tingtong69]

Application submitted 16th May. Biometrics submitted 27th August via IDV app.

Successful decision received today via email

[CULLINAN]

@Sab172

As I was uploading my documents after varying my id and photo on the app. Half way through the uploads the app froze and I got busy when I looked at it again I ended up submitting my documents. But I still had a few documents to submit like my p60s bank statements and other extra documents. I rang ukvcas and told them about it they said I have already submitted the important documents and if needed I will be contacted to submit any further documents. I can however still upload more documents but cannot submit anymore. My question is what should I do now. Will this be an issue should I ring immigration directly?
Any advice and help would be appreciated please.
Thank you all.

You may want to consider booking a UKVCAS appointment now. You can book an appointment even after submitting via IDV app. This may save you some delays.

[CULLINAN]

@me1503

Hello! Has anyone here have used the idv app recently? I have submitted all documents through the app but there is no confirmation email that I have submitted? Just want to make sure that this is just how it is. Many thanks!

No confirmation email is sent after submitting documents.

[CULLINAN]

UKVCAS Service Point Status Update 9th Sep:

https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=56249

[chandu533]

Hi, Like many people I have also been a silent reader of this forum. I finally got approval email today after submitted photo through IDV app on 26th of August. My application date is 30th of April

[null1639]

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ones who received approval today ! Thank you for support

[DreamerInDarkness]

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ones who received approval today ! Thank you for support

Look at your junk folder then. You can also add any .gov.uk email address to your whitelist to make sure they don't go into spam.

[skasyap]

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ones who received approval today ! Thank you for support

Same here, I have spoken to my case worker and he said all he is still waiting for biometric and as soon it’s done he will inform the team to issue the letter. All is done from my end via IDV App. Not sure what is causing delay in biometric!!
Application date 21st of May
IDV Submission 27th of August

[grungium]

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ones who received approval today ! Thank you for support

Same here, I have spoken to my case worker and he said all he is still waiting for biometric and as soon it’s done he will inform the team to issue the letter. All is done from my end via IDV App. Not sure what is causing delay in biometric!!
Application date 21st of May
IDV Submission 27th of August

Heya, 24 Aug. IDV submission here. No response either.

How did you manage to get in touch with your caseworker?

[Lespa]

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ones who received approval today ! Thank you for support

Application 14th of April.
IDV submission on 24th of August.
Still no decision.

So don’t worry, they haven’t skipped you

And adding .gov.uk email address as safe is a good idea, as mentioned above, if you are worried you are going to miss the email.

[me1503]

Thanks!

[skasyap]

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ones who received approval today ! Thank you for support

Same here, I have spoken to my case worker and he said all he is still waiting for biometric and as soon it’s done he will inform the team to issue the letter. All is done from my end via IDV App. Not sure what is causing delay in biometric!!
Application date 21st of May
IDV Submission 27th of August

Heya, 24 Aug. IDV submission here. No response either.

How did you manage to get in touch with your caseworker?

So you have submitted your IDV on 24th of August, when did you make the application then ?

My caseworker seems really nice and shared his signature in the email which had phone number so I called him.

[grungium]

Application May 18th IDV Aug 26th - Still no approval. Just wondering if email approval only comes during work hour 9 to 5 ? What is the subject email ? I'm worry it went to junk. Sorry for being impatient. I have waited for naturalisation for 15 years ! Hope to get approval soon. Congrats for the ones who received approval today ! Thank you for support

Same here, I have spoken to my case worker and he said all he is still waiting for biometric and as soon it’s done he will inform the team to issue the letter. All is done from my end via IDV App. Not sure what is causing delay in biometric!!
Application date 21st of May
IDV Submission 27th of August

Heya, 24 Aug. IDV submission here. No response either.

How did you manage to get in touch with your caseworker?

So you have submitted your IDV on 24th of August, when did you make the application then ?

My caseworker seems really nice and shared his signature in the email which had phone number so I called him.

Oh lucky you! That's great to hear. But why did you get an email from the caseworker in the first place?

I applied on 15 April! I think @lespa and I are in a very similar situation...

[null1639]

I just log in to ukvcas website, I just notice I can now book appointment ? Very strange...

I have submitted IDV Aug 26th still waiting for approval. I checked again my IDV app, the "SUBMIT" button is grey so assuming all well...

Fingers crossed ! Will keep update.. Would be nice to hear approval news

[CULLINAN]

I just log in to ukvcas website, I just notice I can now book appointment ? Very strange...

I have submitted IDV Aug 26th still waiting for approval. I checked again my IDV app, the "SUBMIT" button is grey so assuming all well...

Fingers crossed ! Will keep update.. Would be nice to hear approval news

The booking system remains open even after you submit your application via IDV app. It is normal.