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Ah, fair enough. Good big repository there then! Do let us know if you hear anything elsepoper wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 3:19 pmI am in touch with people in my company on the same route as I am - Tier 2 ICT issued between April 2010 and April 2011 applying under Set LR having survived UK deputation for ten long years under the same company. Also some have friends within other organisations under the same visa.ajitu92 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:10 pmThank you for letting all of us know @poper! Adding this to my spreadsheet. I'm assuming s/he was initially contacted around 21st Oct, then? Also curious that s/he was contacted regarding a Tier 2 related issue for a Set LR application but I guess it makes sense in a way.
Btw, how do you know so many people applying for Set LR?
I see a lot of guys who go through solicitors not part of this group as they seek advise from solicitors(for obvious reasons)
I feel that as UKVCAS has already been classed as an essential service, appointments may not be cancelled unless IDV is brought back. Equally, that may apply only to appointments that have already been booked and any new appointments may be restricted/throttled. We'll find out eventually when the flash message update comes through though.CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 3:46 pmUpdated on 1st November 2020.If you’ve already made an appointment
We have contacted you if you made an appointment to attend a UKVCAS or SSC that is still temporary closed to let you know it has been postponed. You’ll be contacted 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
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus ... -residents
Does this apply? Any thoughts that UKVCAS appointments will be cancelled?
I hope so too. Yes, it is a stark possibility that it may extend past 2nd Dec. I also do hope that the decision making for outstanding applications doesn't slow down. What a disaster of a year this has been!CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:28 pmYes might be. If UKVCAS centres remain open, then travelling to “venues open” is classified as legal according to government’s latest guidance. I hope centres remain open. This lockdown is here to stay beyond 2nd Dec (speculation) and it will be a disastrous delay otherwise especially for new applicants.
Feel for you mate. Atleast I have a job.ajitu92 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:12 pmI hope so too. Yes, it is a stark possibility that it may extend past 2nd Dec. I also do hope that the decision making for outstanding applications doesn't slow down. What a disaster of a year this has been!CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:28 pmYes might be. If UKVCAS centres remain open, then travelling to “venues open” is classified as legal according to government’s latest guidance. I hope centres remain open. This lockdown is here to stay beyond 2nd Dec (speculation) and it will be a disastrous delay otherwise especially for new applicants.
Cheers mate. I hope so too. COVID has managed to excrete on all the jobs that I've managed to secure too. Don't know how I haven't gone insane yetpoper wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:32 pmFeel for you mate. Atleast I have a job.ajitu92 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:12 pmI hope so too. Yes, it is a stark possibility that it may extend past 2nd Dec. I also do hope that the decision making for outstanding applications doesn't slow down. What a disaster of a year this has been!CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:28 pmYes might be. If UKVCAS centres remain open, then travelling to “venues open” is classified as legal according to government’s latest guidance. I hope centres remain open. This lockdown is here to stay beyond 2nd Dec (speculation) and it will be a disastrous delay otherwise especially for new applicants.
I hope the application processing is not put on hold as like April-June
To help contain the virus, everyone who can work effectively from home must do so. Where people cannot do so (for instance people who work in critical national infrastructure, construction or manufacturing) they should continue to travel to work/attend their workplace. This is essential to keeping the country operating and supporting vital sectors and employers.
Public sector employees working in essential services, including education settings, should continue to go into work. The risk of transmission can be substantially reduced if COVID-secure guidelines are followed closely. Extra consideration should be given to those people at higher risk.
SP is suspended and no one knows when it will resume. SP is provided by UKVI not UKVCAS. Given the current climate, looks like SP will not resume anytime soon.Geek987 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:48 pmHi All,
So what is the advice for new applicants who have been hoping against hope for priority services to resume? I'll be applying via standard route for Set LR and have valid visa currently. Should we wait for UKVCAS flash update or apply and book an appointment before anything changes in terms of discontinuation of physical appointments?
Thanks
I waited for 4 months for Priority to resume. It's unlikely now with the fresh lockdown and UKVI sitting on a 2-month delay for IDV cases.Geek987 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:48 pmHi All,
So what is the advice for new applicants who have been hoping against hope for priority services to resume? I'll be applying via standard route for Set LR and have valid visa currently. Should we wait for UKVCAS flash update or apply and book an appointment before anything changes in terms of discontinuation of physical appointments?
Thanks
CULLINAN wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:05 pmSP is suspended and no one knows when it will resume. SP is provided by UKVI not UKVCAS. Given the current climate, looks like SP will not resume anytime soon.Geek987 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:48 pmHi All,
So what is the advice for new applicants who have been hoping against hope for priority services to resume? I'll be applying via standard route for Set LR and have valid visa currently. Should we wait for UKVCAS flash update or apply and book an appointment before anything changes in terms of discontinuation of physical appointments?
Thanks
UKVCAS appointments are already running at a 28 days lag. So for instance, if tonight 12AM you see, the system should show slots for 30th Nov.
The best sensible thing to do is to book an appointment for 3rd Dec or later. To book a 3rd Dec appointment you will have to check the system after 12AM GMT 4-5th Nov.
We will know more once official update comes.
navkant wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 8:31 pmI waited for 4 months for Priority to resume. It's unlikely now with the fresh lockdown and UKVI sitting on a 2-month delay for IDV cases.Geek987 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:48 pmHi All,
So what is the advice for new applicants who have been hoping against hope for priority services to resume? I'll be applying via standard route for Set LR and have valid visa currently. Should we wait for UKVCAS flash update or apply and book an appointment before anything changes in terms of discontinuation of physical appointments?
Thanks
Official link:
also UKVCAS will remain open during lockdown.Yes, you can, provided you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 and aren’t self-isolating. UKVCAS is an ‘essential service’ so travelling to a Service Point is legal.
UKVCAS clearly mentioned not to book dual submissions in their latest update already.mumofmini wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:53 amMy partner contacted UKVCAS on twitter and asked about the appointment. They replied with the info that the application has already been submitted via IDV and if personal appointment is attended, it will delay the application (due to duplicate records) and recommended cancelling the appointment.
We are confused, as we not seeing any SET(LR) approvals coming through the [via IDV only route]. My partner has now cancelled the appointment and we now have no other option but to pray
According of what has been reported, I can confirm that there were few SET(LR) who used IDV only and got approved for few weeks now.mumofmini wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:53 amMy partner contacted UKVCAS on twitter and asked about the appointment. They replied with the info that the application has already been submitted via IDV and if personal appointment is attended, it will delay the application (due to duplicate records) and recommended cancelling the appointment.
We are confused, as we not seeing any SET(LR) approvals coming through the [via IDV only route]. My partner has now cancelled the appointment and we now have no other option but to pray
I concur. Proportion is lower but they're definitely around. To be honest I think Set (LR) is the only one where IDV or in person has made no difference as the lead time for Set (LR) sits at 3 months which is more than enough time for any IDV related backlog to be cleared.Ameline wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:04 amAccording of what has been reported, I can confirm that there were few SET(LR) who used IDV only and got approved for few weeks now.mumofmini wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:53 amMy partner contacted UKVCAS on twitter and asked about the appointment. They replied with the info that the application has already been submitted via IDV and if personal appointment is attended, it will delay the application (due to duplicate records) and recommended cancelling the appointment.
We are confused, as we not seeing any SET(LR) approvals coming through the [via IDV only route]. My partner has now cancelled the appointment and we now have no other option but to pray
Don't do dual submission, I did my dual submission on 15th September after initial IDV on 28th August, I haven't heard anything and possibly because I did dual submission.mumofmini wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:53 amMy partner contacted UKVCAS on twitter and asked about the appointment. They replied with the info that the application has already been submitted via IDV and if personal appointment is attended, it will delay the application (due to duplicate records) and recommended cancelling the appointment.
We are confused, as we not seeing any SET(LR) approvals coming through the [via IDV only route]. My partner has now cancelled the appointment and we now have no other option but to pray
+1ajitu92 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:09 amI concur. Proportion is lower but they're definitely around. To be honest I think Set (LR) is the only one where IDV or in person has made no difference as the lead time for Set (LR) sits at 3 months which is more than enough time for any IDV related backlog to be cleared.Ameline wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 11:04 amAccording of what has been reported, I can confirm that there were few SET(LR) who used IDV only and got approved for few weeks now.mumofmini wrote: ↑Mon Nov 02, 2020 10:53 amMy partner contacted UKVCAS on twitter and asked about the appointment. They replied with the info that the application has already been submitted via IDV and if personal appointment is attended, it will delay the application (due to duplicate records) and recommended cancelling the appointment.
We are confused, as we not seeing any SET(LR) approvals coming through the [via IDV only route]. My partner has now cancelled the appointment and we now have no other option but to pray
Any September Set O IDV only approvals yet? I don’t think I’ve seen any here Only some for late August applications.