Makes sense what you have mentioned, my worry is that my application is just sitting there somewhere and they are not bothered about processing it.CULLINAN wrote: ↑Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:26 pmThere could be many possibilities:
1) Application is moved to a different location.
2) The passport photo is not good enough what we provided.
3) They do not like the person we provided to confirm identity - so they will go via counter signatory route which will delay the application a bit more.
4) They want to interview someone to confirm identity.
Really all above are possible assumptions, we can only wait and see...
Once the application is in processing stage... it can be approved the same day also...
I think majority cases they are meeting the 3-4 weeks standard...The automated machine when you call HMPO also confirms the same that they are processing first time passport applications in 3 weeks (majority cases)..
More time for those who fall under the above stated assumptions.
Dont worry ours will come soon too.
I do not care when my British passport comes, the only anxiety I have is I do not have my Pakistani passport in hand to fly out in an emergency. Thats all.
If there was an issue with application itself they could have simply communicated, but guess what, we are facing another waiting drama and just freaking follow their timescale which looks like only applying on us.
COVID is just an excuse to be honest, how come we are working but they can’t.