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Awe thanks. Just had a moment of feeling really sorry for myself.Theunknownusername wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:52 pm
Not true! I'm sure many users are happy to see a documented issue such as yours on the website. Please keep us all updated and we are thinking about you! Don't lose hope.
If the application is voided, it is my intelligent guess that the Home Office would have initially thought that the applicant (your daughter) was a British citizen by descent and therefore voided the application. What proof did you provide that you were a British citizen by descent and therefore your daughter is not a British citizen automatically? Did you at least provide a cover letter or explanatory note in the application explaining the situation?Validation, variation and withdrawal of applications wrote: (Page 24-5)
Void applications
An application is void when the Home Office cannot process it. For example an application for:
• limited leave to remain from a person who already has indefinite leave to remain
• applications for leave to enter or remain by those who are exempt from immigration control, such as members of the home forces or diplomatic staff - exemption is a matter of law
• leave to remain from a person who has their leave extended by 3C pending an appeal, unless the application is a human rights or protection claim – see: 3C guidance and for details on what applications are treated as human rights claims see the Rights of Appeal guidance
• an application for leave to remain from a person who is outside the UK without continuing leave a dependant’s application where the main applicant withdraws their application or varies their application to a route that does not allow for dependants
• an application made by a British Citizen or an Irish Citizen who does not need leave to enter or remain in the UK (see Common Travel Area guidance on Irish citizens) Common Travel Area
Sigh. They literally blamed it on Covid. We're almost at 120 working days which is 24 weeks. Service standard is 12. Understandably I've run out of any smidgen of patience I had left.secret.simon wrote: ↑Wed Sep 01, 2021 4:16 pmIf the application is voided, it is my intelligent guess that the Home Office would have initially thought that the applicant (your daughter) was a British citizen by descent and therefore voided the application. What proof did you provide that you were a British citizen by descent and therefore your daughter is not a British citizen automatically? Did you at least provide a cover letter or explanatory note in the application explaining the situation?Validation, variation and withdrawal of applications wrote: (Page 24-5)
Void applications
An application is void when the Home Office cannot process it. For example an application for:
• limited leave to remain from a person who already has indefinite leave to remain
• applications for leave to enter or remain by those who are exempt from immigration control, such as members of the home forces or diplomatic staff - exemption is a matter of law
• leave to remain from a person who has their leave extended by 3C pending an appeal, unless the application is a human rights or protection claim – see: 3C guidance and for details on what applications are treated as human rights claims see the Rights of Appeal guidance
• an application for leave to remain from a person who is outside the UK without continuing leave a dependant’s application where the main applicant withdraws their application or varies their application to a route that does not allow for dependants
• an application made by a British Citizen or an Irish Citizen who does not need leave to enter or remain in the UK (see Common Travel Area guidance on Irish citizens) Common Travel Area
It is likely that your application is bouncing around various parts of the Home Office (and likely at a senior level) with each team or office considering that it is not within their remit.
And calling the helpline won't do much. I work at a helpline (not the Home Office's, I hasten to add) and I can tell you that once an issue has gone above a certain level, it is probably easier just to talk to the walls or a stone for all the meaningful response that it will get you.
There is not much you can do at this stage. Probably instead of counting up the number of working days like a rosary, perhaps you should look at it in terms of working weeks or months.
Sounds so stressful! So glad that they have finally responded and hope that the interview is straightforward.hlassell wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:37 pmWorking day 119.
I woke up this morning to a missed call from UK! FML!!!! Checked my email and 12 minutes after the call (which they didn't leave a voice message) they sent me an email.
"Sept 9 email:
Dear***,
Regarding Visa Application: GWF*********
For: ***
The UK Decision Making Centre is currently assessing the application submitted by the above named. We are unable to conclude the application at this time as we require additional information.
We have been trying to contact the sponsor of the above visa application. I note that the only phone number provided on the application is one for the applicant.
Please send a phone number for your sponsor to the below email address so that your sponsor can be interviewed.
Please send this within 10 working days to sheffield.settlementdocsrequested@fco.gov.uk quoting your application reference in the subject line. Please attach the document directly to the email as we are unable to access links to files hosted on sites such as Dropbox™ or Google Drive™.
Kind regards,
UK Decision Making Centre"
The applicant is my 15 year old daughter. The phone number and voice mail state my name. Her mother/sponsor. It's really rich that they say they've been "trying to contact" when it's working day 119 and this is the FIRST TIME they've ever called or emailed me about anything!
Gawd I hope they try again tomorrow!! I've set the number as a "favourite" so that it will come through even if my "do not disturb" is on. *fingers crossed*
I just want them to call again! Tomorrow! But they probably won't. *fingers crossed* I kinda want to go to bed right now in case they do! And it's only 6pm lolTheunknownusername wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:40 pm
Sounds so stressful! So glad that they have finally responded and hope that the interview is straightforward.
Hahaha well you won't miss the call at least! And you never know! It might be that your case is finally being owned by an officer since it's clearly bounced around so there's a good chance they will get back very soonhlassell wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:09 amI just want them to call again! Tomorrow! But they probably won't. *fingers crossed* I kinda want to go to bed right now in case they do! And it's only 6pm lolTheunknownusername wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:40 pm
Sounds so stressful! So glad that they have finally responded and hope that the interview is straightforward.
Bring it on. Ask me whatever you need. I just want this visa approved and the stress to stop. (OF course that's silly cause once it's official the stress is going to be high too.... I have to pack, sell my house, sell my jeep, book vet apts, book flights, book covid tests....)
haha Right? I'll try and meditate or something before bed so I can get a good sleep and wake up early-ish.Theunknownusername wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:16 am
Hahaha well you won't miss the call at least! And you never know! It might be that your case is finally being owned by an officer since it's clearly bounced around so there's a good chance they will get back very soon
Ah the joys of moving country, sounds like a proper adventure! I'm sure one step at a time you'll make it, with this visa hopefully being the domino that gets everything falling into place. Let's get you home!!
Thanks thats what I'm trying to do. It's sunny outside. Its not super hot so I can open all my windows in the house for fresh air. I'm just gonna try some more cleaning and organizing to keep myself busy.Theunknownusername wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 9:08 pmAh so gutted for you on the other hand may as well enjoy not have to worry about receiving a call over the weekend!
hlassell wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:52 amOk well UKVI finally called back again. A week later. I spoke to a lady at UKVI for about 20 minutes for an "interview". Gotta say it though it really felt like a waste of time. Like they wanted to act like they were doing something. Because it's working day 124 today and every question she asked me WAS ASKED IN THE ORIGINAL PAPERWORK. Not one question was new. Everything I already answered in the paperwork they've had since March 23. I am so incredibly frustrated. I asked her if she could tell me what happens now. She said she was going to "tidy up" her notes and then send them back to the ECO working on my daughters application. And from there "I don't suspect it should take much longer" was all she'd say. So.... sigh.
I guess we keep waiting.
You hope not for long
Sure doesn't feel like it. She asked questions we already answered in the paperwork that they've had since the end of March. In 2 days it will be 6 months since her biometrics.
Hey Now that 6 months have passed, I think getting your MP involved to chase the application would be the next step since HO are taking their sweet time. Have a search on the forum to see how other members have contacted and successfully had a chase performed by their MP.hlassell wrote: ↑Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:34 pmSure doesn't feel like it. She asked questions we already answered in the paperwork that they've had since the end of March. In 2 days it will be 6 months since her biometrics.
And the guy at UKVI ended our communication so in order to ask anything I'd have to pay to email again.
I can't freaking believe it's almost October and we're still waiting...
The MP has contacted UKVI on my behalf 7 times already since working day 60 and it's now working day 128. Doesn't seem to be helping at all.Theunknownusername wrote: ↑Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:50 amHey Now that 6 months have passed, I think getting your MP involved to chase the application would be the next step since HO are taking their sweet time. Have a search on the forum to see how other members have contacted and successfully had a chase performed by their MP.
Honestly the HO really need to improve the communication they have with applicants. Hope you guys have company to keep you sane through this. Is the weather at least good where you are?