Many Thanks Cullinan for your responseCULLINAN wrote: ↑Tue Oct 27, 2020 12:42 amFor new applicants help sake:
1) Documents submission:
Self-submission is optional but I would recommend it as your documents will be sent to UKVI even before biometrics and you will save time. It has nothing to do with biometrics appointment booking. However, this option is only available up to 48 hours before biometrics appointment.
2) Appointment booking:
Try different postcodes to view different locations. Look through out the day for any cancellations or 12AM GMT. Look for 1-2 days regularly, you maybe able to find an earlier one due to a cancellation. Appointments are reported to be available only after 3/4 weeks gap these days. Book the one available if you fail to book any earlier one in 1-2 days. Recommended because if you book a date now lets say, you will not be able to view the earlier availability (if any cancellations) then. Worth 1-2 days regular check.
3) Date of application:
Date of application is the date you pay and submit online. Biometrics date is irrelevant. You have a 2 months deadline though after application date. Documents upload date/self-submission is irrelevant but recommended.
I have just searched near to my postcode & able to book appointments for 23 Nov since new slots have do come up after 12am. I will try calling ukvcas to find out if anything is visible at their end to reschedule early since I tried many postcodes & didn't find any.
One more point - while I booked appointment, I was expecting email with QR code however have not received anything... checked my junk, spam folder as well.
Is it worth escalating to ukvcas or is it normal. Will I receive it later on?
As guided, I will submit the docs as well - thanks
Kind Regards