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

[zeeshi1122]

Hi everyone,

I submitted my ilr (set lr) last week and i booked an appointment for 4th Jan 2021 in Enfield.

Anyone please tell me from their experience what is the next step do we need to submit the documents or they will do at the appointment and what is the best approach?

Also anyone been to Enfield is there any parking available?

Regards

Self-submission is better (OPTIONAL) even before biometrics.

Thank you for your reply will do myself.

[jbharatrhodes]

Thanks for the stats @ajitu92.
Given by the current pace, UKVI may take another 2-3 weeks atleast to clear out August applications. So, thats 2020 gone

Yup, looks/sounds like it. The despair is making a return, unless there's a Christmas miracle next week and they at least start dipping into post 29th August and early Sept applicants.

Some of the applicants might not have updated their approval status/timeline. So the above data might not reflect the actual status.
I think we should expect the august applicants to clear out by end of next week. Fingers crossed.

I thought about that too, but not much I can do about that. I'm working on the reported data and not assumptions, so only reporting what's there.

My ILR (set LR) application was approved today. I applied in September 1, so I am guessing the September applications will start rolling out now and good luck to all those who are waiting.

[poper]

Congrats jbharatrhodes

[jbharatrhodes]

Congrats jbharatrhodes

Thanks mate.

[ajitu92]

Yup, looks/sounds like it. The despair is making a return, unless there's a Christmas miracle next week and they at least start dipping into post 29th August and early Sept applicants.

Some of the applicants might not have updated their approval status/timeline. So the above data might not reflect the actual status.
I think we should expect the august applicants to clear out by end of next week. Fingers crossed.

I thought about that too, but not much I can do about that. I'm working on the reported data and not assumptions, so only reporting what's there.

My ILR (set LR) application was approved today. I applied in September 1, so I am guessing the September applications will start rolling out now and good luck to all those who are waiting.

Congratulations mate! 29th to 31st August are still outstanding though, so those will come through first. But it's a good sign! Hopefully early Sept at least will be cleared before xmas!

[infinitesmile]

22 Aug 2020 ILR LR application still pending

[srsw]

One more centre closed (9th Dec Flash message):

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

[ffaedi]

26 Aug SET(LR) applicant, still waiting

[ktyagi]

Hello everyone,
So finally after weeks of preparation, and waiting a month for biometrics completed my ILR Set(O) Tier 2 five years route application by submitting biometrics at Reading UKVCAS centre yesterday. It went pretty smoothly, we were done in 15 minutes.

Now I guess its just a waiting game. Any idea how long its taking for decisions to come on an average these days? Is there anyway to track the status?

Thank you everyone for help in this forum, it has been immensely useful.

[CULLINAN]

Hello everyone,
So finally after weeks of preparation, and waiting a month for biometrics completed my ILR Set(O) Tier 2 five years route application by submitting biometrics at Reading UKVCAS centre yesterday. It went pretty smoothly, we were done in 15 minutes.

Now I guess its just a waiting game. Any idea how long its taking for decisions to come on an average these days? Is there anyway to track the status?

Thank you everyone for help in this forum, it has been immensely useful.

Follow for an idea:

indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-timeline ... 31555.html

[basht]

Hi, I'm struggling to book a free or an affordable appointment for my and my family's ILR application, and I wonder if anyone knows any additional info about the service points? I have read the list of them https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/sopr ... gHours.pdf and I know how to choose each of them in the points finder, but I still have no luck.

In particular:
- I have never seen a free slot, even seconds after midnight. Do all core sites offer them every weekday?
- Is the price shown per person or for the whole application? I can see figures like 195, 330, 405, 597 poinds, they all are multiples of 3 ...
- Are there points that don't offer ILR appointments at all but are still on the list? E.g. I've never seen an appointment available in a library, does it mean they don't do ILRs?
- What happens after I click on a slot? Is it booked straight away or can the transaction still fail?
- What's the lowest fee for a paid appointment per person, and which types of sites can offer it?

[CULLINAN]

Hi, I'm struggling to book a free or an affordable appointment for my and my family's ILR application, and I wonder if anyone knows any additional info about the service points? I have read the list of them https://s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/sopr ... gHours.pdf and I know how to choose each of them in the points finder, but I still have no luck.

In particular:
- I have never seen a free slot, even seconds after midnight. Do all core sites offer them every weekday?
Not necessarily but try different locations on week day (the last day - 28 days apart has to be a week day. Weekends are always paid. Only Core centres offer free appointments option if any
- Is the price shown per person or for the whole application? I can see figures like 195, 330, 405, 597 poinds, they all are multiples of 3 ...
Price is for all in the group
- Are there points that don't offer ILR appointments at all but are still on the list? E.g. I've never seen an appointment available in a library, does it mean they don't do ILRs?
That simply means there is no availability there but you can go to any UKVCAS centre for biometrics for all applications
- What happens after I click on a slot? Is it booked straight away or can the transaction still fail?
You should be able to book after you complete the next steps
- What's the lowest fee for a paid appointment per person, and which types of sites can offer it?
These days i guess its £65/person lowest

[brewslee]

I'm sure this has been answered before but can someone confirm if I have to pay for an appointment if I already paid for it in my EEA (EFM) residence card application? I paid extra for the biometrics but all the appointments with UKVCAS are chargeable from £65 - £110. Could someone clarify this for me, please. Thanks.

[CULLINAN]

I'm sure this has been answered before but can someone confirm if I have to pay for an appointment if I already paid for it in my EEA (EFM) residence card application? I paid extra for the biometrics but all the appointments with UKVCAS are chargeable from £65 - £110. Could someone clarify this for me, please. Thanks.

There is free and chargeable appointments. If you are not lucky to find a free, unfortunately you will have to pay for the slot.

[ktyagi]

I had spent a week trying to find free appointments but could not. At the end only ones which seemed to be available/ disappear less quickly were the paid ones.

[poper]

I had spent a week trying to find free appointments but could not. At the end only ones which seemed to be available/ disappear less quickly were the paid ones.

Yes, getting a free appointment is like winning a lottery. I too attempted booking free slots a couple of weeks back and nothing were available in the core centres despite repeatedly checking 12-1AM though I checked 28 days apart.
UKVCAS may not be offering any more free slots temporarily. Like any business, they are here to make money

[bex654]

To those who have got their ILR approval:

What is your visa/ILR 'valid from' date showing? The date you submitted your application, the date of biometrics or the date that you received a decision email? Or any other date in between?

[CR001]

To those who have got their ILR approval:

What is your visa/ILR 'valid from' date showing? The date you submitted your application, the date of biometrics or the date that you received a decision email? Or any other date in between?

It is well know and reported that the valid from date is the date of approval/issue and NOT the date of application or biomterics.

[gag285]

And just when you stop thinking about it - ILR approved (approval email to solicitor came in the evening yesterday) and reported to us today. I will update the timelines shortly. Good luck to all those who are waiting!!

[poper]

And just when you stop thinking about it - ILR approved (approval email to solicitor came in the evening yesterday) and reported to us today. I will update the timelines shortly. Good luck to all those who are waiting!!

Congrats @gag285
Glad your case is resolved in 2020

[gag285]

And just when you stop thinking about it - ILR approved (approval email to solicitor came in the evening yesterday) and reported to us today. I will update the timelines shortly. Good luck to all those who are waiting!!

Congrats @gag285
Glad your case is resolved in 2020

Thanks @poper. I am sure yours is not too far away.

[lukeh8793]

Any August/September SET (O) IDV App only applicants out there still waiting?
I think we have become the unluckiest bunch...
I haven’t seen a single IDV only approval in the last 10 days on this forum...

[bex654]

And just when you stop thinking about it - ILR approved (approval email to solicitor came in the evening yesterday) and reported to us today. I will update the timelines shortly. Good luck to all those who are waiting!!

Congrats. So did your right to work status on the website change as well as others indicated?

[gag285]

And just when you stop thinking about it - ILR approved (approval email to solicitor came in the evening yesterday) and reported to us today. I will update the timelines shortly. Good luck to all those who are waiting!!

Congrats. So did your right to work status on the website change as well as others indicated?

My BRP expire in October. Right to work check doesn't work for expired BRPs.

[gag285]

And just when you stop thinking about it - ILR approved (approval email to solicitor came in the evening yesterday) and reported to us today. I will update the timelines shortly. Good luck to all those who are waiting!!

Congrats. So did your right to work status on the website change as well as others indicated?

My BRP expired in October. Right to work check doesn't work for expired BRPs.