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

[Cristina88]

@Cristina88
Thats probably the quickest Tier 2 decision reported!!
Well you just saved £800 super-priority fees but got the same fast response.. good decision you did not wait for SP!!

Yess! your guidance helped me.. hats off to one & only Mr @Cullinan

[CULLINAN]

@Cristina88
Thats probably the quickest Tier 2 decision reported!!
Well you just saved £800 super-priority fees but got the same fast response.. good decision you did not wait for SP!!

Yess! your guidance helped me.. hats off to one & only Mr @Cullinan

Cheers

[M555]

Thank God. Received decision email today from home office atlas.
ILR T2G five year route.
Submitted 3rd July.
See timeline in timeline thread.
Three long months.
Many hours and days of self doubt and suspicion.

Thanks CULLINAN, Ameline, and so many other brilliant minds who shared their thoughts, experience , opinions and advices.

Good luck for all those waiting especially those who have waited longer than me.

For re-assurance a few facts and thoughts.
On average 95% of ILR applications were successful between 2008-2018.
If you don’t have any major flaws ( criminal record, incomplete residency period, false statements) then don’t worry.
If you have any minor mistakes, shortcomings, they will ask you for additional documents. Otherwise you can drag them for appeal .

[CULLINAN]

Congratulations @M555!! Seems many Tier 2 decisions pouring in late night!!

[M555]

Congratulations @M555!! Seems many Tier 2 decisions pouring in late night!!

Thanks . Looks like case workers had a busy day.

[Skeleton]

Thank God. Received decision email today from home office atlas.
ILR T2G five year route.
Submitted 3rd July.
See timeline in timeline thread.
Three long months.
Many hours and days of self doubt and suspicion.

Thanks CULLINAN, Ameline, and so many other brilliant minds who shared their thoughts, experience , opinions and advices.

Good luck for all those waiting especially those who have waited longer than me.

For re-assurance a few facts and thoughts.
On average 95% of ILR applications were successful between 2008-2018.
If you don’t have any major flaws ( criminal record, incomplete residency period, false statements) then don’t worry.
If you have any minor mistakes, shortcomings, they will ask you for additional documents. Otherwise you can drag them for appeal .

Congratulation

We had the same time line

I booked ftf appointment on fifth so lets see

[Skeleton]

Quick question

I applied via solicitor and its her email address ...

If the decision is out, will it show on ukvcas account?

We have seen decisions are out even at the weekend so I want to know if there is any way to check


Until now Right to work shows my current visa status and has not been changed

[xowaib]

Hi All, I am on a Tier 2 G Visa and applied for ILR on 29 July 2020. Submitted documents via IDV app on 4 Sep 2020.
I have 2 questions:
1) Did anyone of you with similar timelines of submission got any emails from Home office saying that "Although we would normally decide your application six months from the date it was submitted, unfortunately this may not be possible in your case."
2) Is it worth paying a fee and going for a manual submission in one of the Visa Centres? Does it help in any way?

Looking forward to responses from the experienced members here.

Thanks

[Korekt]

Quick question

I applied via solicitor and its her email address ...

If the decision is out, will it show on ukvcas account?

No, it won't.

Decision will be sent to the email address given on the application form.

[Skeleton]

Quick question

I applied via solicitor and its her email address ...

If the decision is out, will it show on ukvcas account?

No, it won't.

Decision will be sent to the email address given on the application form.

Oh i see


Thanks

[arethere]

I'm super happy for everyone getting ILR decisions I'm just wondering why set (LR) applications are much slower (prioritised lower)?
Does it have to do with the checking process or number of applications or perception of urgency to the applicant or number of case workers assigned to the set?

[ajitu92]

I'm super happy for everyone getting ILR decisions I'm just wondering why set (LR) applications are much slower (prioritised lower)?
Does it have to do with the checking process or number of applications or perception of urgency to the applicant or number of case workers assigned to the set?

The reality is no one knows. All we know is that they are amongst the slowest of routes at the present time. It could be one of many many reasons, but since we have no visibility, all we can do is wait

[ssasi2020]

Quick question

I applied via solicitor and its her email address ...

If the decision is out, will it show on ukvcas account?

No, it won't.

Decision will be sent to the email address given on the application form.

I have the same question. There are 2 email provided on the form. Registered email is solicitor's. And contact email is mine. So decision email goes to which email. Anyone been through this situation. Thank you.

[poper]

I'm super happy for everyone getting ILR decisions I'm just wondering why set (LR) applications are much slower (prioritised lower)?
Does it have to do with the checking process or number of applications or perception of urgency to the applicant or number of case workers assigned to the set?

My guess is as best as anybody
We have have to consider ourselves lucky if we receive a decision within 6 months of applying
Looking at the timeline thread, there are fewer SET(LR) applicants compared to SET(O)
Currently April to June SET(LR) applications are being processed
To me it appears fewer case workers are assigned for SET(LR)

[dannyjjj]

Thank God. Received decision email today from home office atlas.
ILR T2G five year route.
Submitted 3rd July.
See timeline in timeline thread.
Three long months.
Many hours and days of self doubt and suspicion.

Thanks CULLINAN, Ameline, and so many other brilliant minds who shared their thoughts, experience , opinions and advices.

Good luck for all those waiting especially those who have waited longer than me.

For re-assurance a few facts and thoughts.
On average 95% of ILR applications were successful between 2008-2018.
If you don’t have any major flaws ( criminal record, incomplete residency period, false statements) then don’t worry.
If you have any minor mistakes, shortcomings, they will ask you for additional documents. Otherwise you can drag them for appeal .

Congratulation

We had the same time line

I booked ftf appointment on fifth so lets see

If you don’t mind me asking, does the appointment confirmation email go to the solicitor as well? Thinking of booking it too, but don’t want to get my solicitor involved.

[gyanp]

I'm super happy for everyone getting ILR decisions I'm just wondering why set (LR) applications are much slower (prioritised lower)?
Does it have to do with the checking process or number of applications or perception of urgency to the applicant or number of case workers assigned to the set?

My guess is as best as anybody
We have have to consider ourselves lucky if we receive a decision within 6 months of applying
Looking at the timeline thread, there are fewer SET(LR) applicants compared to SET(O)
Currently April to June SET(LR) applications are being processed
To me it appears fewer case workers are assigned for SET(LR)

I feel UKVI thinks set LR guys have waited for 10 years, so they can easily wait for six more months easily. And since they are not on 5 year route they are not that important. This seems to be the reason for delays and de-priorities set LR cases.

[hithlum]

Quick question

I applied via solicitor and its her email address ...

If the decision is out, will it show on ukvcas account?

We have seen decisions are out even at the weekend so I want to know if there is any way to check


Until now Right to work shows my current visa status and has not been changed

You can try this link, as soon as your status is changed, it will be reflected there
https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

[M555]

Quick question

I applied via solicitor and its her email address ...

If the decision is out, will it show on ukvcas account?

We have seen decisions are out even at the weekend so I want to know if there is any way to check


Until now Right to work shows my current visa status and has not been changed

Good luck.
Even the data analysts could not find any logical theory to explain the rationale behind timing of decisions.
@tight to work. It is unpredictable too.
My right to work showing BRP expired for last 2-3 weeks and not changed after ILR email.
My spouse right to work was showing previous visa before email but now changed to no limit on stay.
After ILR decision , we are supposed to get new BRP . I would not take it seriously . You can keep checking if it does not stress you out

[gyanp]

Quick question

I applied via solicitor and its her email address ...

If the decision is out, will it show on ukvcas account?

We have seen decisions are out even at the weekend so I want to know if there is any way to check


Until now Right to work shows my current visa status and has not been changed

Good luck.
Even the data analysts could not find any logical theory to explain the rationale behind timing of decisions.
@tight to work. It is unpredictable too.
My right to work showing BRP expired for last 2-3 weeks and not changed after ILR email.
My spouse right to work was showing previous visa before email but now changed to no limit on stay.
After ILR decision , we are supposed to get new BRP . I would not take it seriously . You can keep checking if it does not stress you out

I appeared for in-person bio metric on 25th Sep. When I check my biometric card status on right to work site, It states :
Your biometric residence card or permit is not valid
Your biometric residence card or permit has either:

expired
been reported lost or stolen
But my solicitor did not receive any email about my ILR decision. By the way I am on Set LR route (low priority case for UKVI).

[gyanp]

Thank God. Received decision email today from home office atlas.
ILR T2G five year route.
Submitted 3rd July.
See timeline in timeline thread.
Three long months.
Many hours and days of self doubt and suspicion.

Thanks CULLINAN, Ameline, and so many other brilliant minds who shared their thoughts, experience , opinions and advices.

Good luck for all those waiting especially those who have waited longer than me.

For re-assurance a few facts and thoughts.
On average 95% of ILR applications were successful between 2008-2018.
If you don’t have any major flaws ( criminal record, incomplete residency period, false statements) then don’t worry.
If you have any minor mistakes, shortcomings, they will ask you for additional documents. Otherwise you can drag them for appeal .

Congratulation

We had the same time line

I booked ftf appointment on fifth so lets see

If you don’t mind me asking, does the appointment confirmation email go to the solicitor as well? Thinking of booking it too, but don’t want to get my solicitor involved.

If your solicitor has submitted application on your behalf and his/her email-address is given in contact. Bio-metric appointment email will go to him/her. If you want to book biometric appointment yourself, you should get userid and password from your solicitor and book yourself. Ask solicitor to share booking confirmation email to you. Generally solicitors are do not want to put lot of effort in finding slots for you as they have lot of cases with them. If your solicitor resists you, you should challenge. UKVCAS account has no confidential information, you can just access your application after entering your UAN number. I followed same approach and was able to book appointment for 25th sep. If possible remove solicitor that will give you full control of your applications. Solicitors don't add much value rather they create lot of problems.

[dannyjjj]

Thank God. Received decision email today from home office atlas.
ILR T2G five year route.
Submitted 3rd July.
See timeline in timeline thread.
Three long months.
Many hours and days of self doubt and suspicion.

Thanks CULLINAN, Ameline, and so many other brilliant minds who shared their thoughts, experience , opinions and advices.

Good luck for all those waiting especially those who have waited longer than me.

For re-assurance a few facts and thoughts.
On average 95% of ILR applications were successful between 2008-2018.
If you don’t have any major flaws ( criminal record, incomplete residency period, false statements) then don’t worry.
If you have any minor mistakes, shortcomings, they will ask you for additional documents. Otherwise you can drag them for appeal .

Congratulation

We had the same time line

I booked ftf appointment on fifth so lets see

If you don’t mind me asking, does the appointment confirmation email go to the solicitor as well? Thinking of booking it too, but don’t want to get my solicitor involved.

If your solicitor has submitted application on your behalf and his/her email-address is given in contact. Bio-metric appointment email will go to him/her. If you want to book biometric appointment yourself, you should get userid and password from your solicitor and book yourself. Ask solicitor to share booking confirmation email to you. Generally solicitors are do not want to put lot of effort in finding slots for you as they have lot of cases with them. If your solicitor resists you, you should challenge. UKVCAS account has no confidential information, you can just access your application after entering your UAN number. I followed same approach and was able to book appointment for 25th sep. If possible remove solicitor that will give you full control of your applications. Solicitors don't add much value rather they create lot of problems.

Thank you for your response. Totally agree with you. My solicitor is rubbish, he was unresponsive, outright lied to me several times. I do have the login details (as I have done the app), but I am concerned that he won’t share the appt confirmation or will just cancel it altogether... Still my application depends on him so I don’t want to start a conflict with him until I receive my decision and BRP.

[Ameline]

Thank God. Received decision email today from home office atlas.
ILR T2G five year route.
Submitted 3rd July.
See timeline in timeline thread.
Three long months.
Many hours and days of self doubt and suspicion.

Thanks CULLINAN, Ameline, and so many other brilliant minds who shared their thoughts, experience , opinions and advices.

Good luck for all those waiting especially those who have waited longer than me.

For re-assurance a few facts and thoughts.
On average 95% of ILR applications were successful between 2008-2018.
If you don’t have any major flaws ( criminal record, incomplete residency period, false statements) then don’t worry.
If you have any minor mistakes, shortcomings, they will ask you for additional documents. Otherwise you can drag them for appeal .

Congratulations!!! so happy for you mate, good that you went for bio on 24/09! Cheers

[Ameline]

I'm super happy for everyone getting ILR decisions I'm just wondering why set (LR) applications are much slower (prioritised lower)?
Does it have to do with the checking process or number of applications or perception of urgency to the applicant or number of case workers assigned to the set?

My guess is as best as anybody
We have have to consider ourselves lucky if we receive a decision within 6 months of applying
Looking at the timeline thread, there are fewer SET(LR) applicants compared to SET(O)
Currently April to June SET(LR) applications are being processed
To me it appears fewer case workers are assigned for SET(LR)

I feel UKVI thinks set LR guys have waited for 10 years, so they can easily wait for six more months easily. And since they are not on 5 year route they are not that important. This seems to be the reason for delays and de-priorities set LR cases.

They are definitely dealing with different categories separately. It seems like SET(O) is a very fast running pace. They even receive approval emails on Sat/Sun, evening, night... Nothing to do from SET(LR) and SET(M) applicants but to wait.

[Pat01]

They are definitely dealing with different categories separately. It seems like SET(O) is a very fast running pace. They even receive approval emails on Sat/Sun, evening, night... Nothing to do from SET(LR) and SET(M) applicants but to wait.

As a SET (M) applicant who applied on 1st May, submitted biometrics via the IDV app on 27th Aug and then got fed up waiting and had an in-person biometrics appointment on 23rd Sept., I completely agree.

It makes a mockery of the statement on the UKVCAS web site: “UKVI have told us that they aim to deal with ALL applications in date order. This means that your case will be dealt with by UKVI based on the date of your registration with UKVI/UKVCAS.” Demonstrably untrue through looking at the timelines.

Likewise, the statement published on the UKVCAS web site on 19th September (since mysteriously removed): “UKVI will send updates to customers with an application in progress over the next 2 weeks to let you know what’s happening with your application.” Well, that two weeks is just about up and still nothing!

[Ameline]

They are definitely dealing with different categories separately. It seems like SET(O) is a very fast running pace. They even receive approval emails on Sat/Sun, evening, night... Nothing to do from SET(LR) and SET(M) applicants but to wait.

As a SET (M) applicant who applied on 1st May, submitted biometrics via the IDV app on 27th Aug and then got fed up waiting and had an in-person biometrics appointment on 23rd Sept., I completely agree.

It makes a mockery of the statement on the UKVCAS web site: “UKVI have told us that they aim to deal with ALL applications in date order. This means that your case will be dealt with by UKVI based on the date of your registration with UKVI/UKVCAS.” Demonstrably untrue through looking at the timelines.

Likewise, the statement published on the UKVCAS web site on 19th September (since mysteriously removed): “UKVI will send updates to customers with an application in progress over the next 2 weeks to let you know what’s happening with your application.” Well, that two weeks is just about up and still nothing!

You have done everything you could do mate. I hope you will receive your approval email before the end of the day. According to my statistics you are not far from getting this.

I can't agree more for the 2 statements on the UKVCAS website. ALL in capital should mean all and not by category. The other statement since this was removed they will obviously not fulfill.

Hope you will post your good news here and in the timeline very shortly!