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Khuram1987
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:15 am

I contacted UKVI by phone and they have escalated the issue.

I suggest you do the same as they were suprised as to why I haven't received the passport back yet.

Regards

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by yomishu » Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:11 am

princessfiona wrote:
Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:06 pm
yomishu wrote:
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:38 pm
Hi All

I got the following email from nedelvisainfo@fcdo.gov.uk

Thank you for your UK visa application which has been received and is under consideration.  We aim to process applications:

Non-settlement within 15 working days
Priority Visas within 5 working days
Settlement within 60 working days.

Due to high demand for UK visas your application is still waiting to be assessed by a UKVI decision maker. Please accept our apologies for this delay, we are working hard to complete your visa application as quickly as possible.. You do not need to do anything; we will contact you should we require any additional information from you

Please be assured that we will continue to progress your application to enable a decision to be made as soon as possible. We will notify you by email once a decision has been made.

Please do not go to the visa application centre until you have been advised that your passport is ready for collection.  If you are applying in the Passport Passback category and have not already submitted your passport please do so as soon as possible as assessment of your application cannot be completed until this is received.

Replies to this email will not be answered. You will find our contact details at www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Yours Sincerely,

UK Visas and Immigration
South and South East Asia Region

Did anyone get this email when they applied for visit visa? If yes then did you get your visa? If yes then how many days did it take to get the visa after this email

Any comments from anyone will be greatly helpful :)

This is just standard email. Don’t trust this. Wait for more than 30wd. My parents came already, flight was filled with students. They will prioritise student visa but sure visit visa will be 30 + wd.
Its been 31 wd and i haven't heard anything back

This is getting frustrating now

Anyone else who have received visit visa from Cochin, India after waiting 31 wd? Please do reply

Does anyone know how to contact them to find out what's happening with the visit visa?

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by jacsll55 » Thu Nov 04, 2021 4:22 pm

Khuram1987 wrote:
Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:15 am
I contacted UKVI by phone and they have escalated the issue.

I suggest you do the same as they were suprised as to why I haven't received the passport back yet.

Regards
Same in our case, they have escalated and immediately received email and text from VFS!!
Utter rubbish service!

Khuram1987
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:56 am

Recieved email today and collected with Visa granted. However we lost 3/4 weeks.

Visa Location - Lahore
Date of Application - 07/06
(Passport was given back to us)
Hold Email - 18/06
Visa Issued Email - 09/10
Submit Passport Email - 21/10
Passport Submitted - 22/10
Escalation Phone Call - 04/11
Email for Collection - 05/11
Visa Granted - Date of Issue 09/10

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by samspidey » Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:35 am

Khuram1987 wrote:
Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:56 am
Recieved email today and collected with Visa granted. However we lost 3/4 weeks.

Visa Location - Lahore
Date of Application - 07/06
(Passport was given back to us)
Hold Email - 18/06
Visa Issued Email - 09/10
Submit Passport Email - 21/10
Passport Submitted - 22/10
Escalation Phone Call - 04/11
Email for Collection - 05/11
Visa Granted - Date of Issue 09/10
Hi Khurram,

Congrats, can you please let me know on which number you contact them and what did you say to them to enquire ? please guide a bit.

regards

Khuram1987
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:11 am

Thank you.

You need to do this ASAP to escalate it.

03007906268

This is the number it's a UK number. Its 69p per minute when connected.

My passport was ready a while ago!

Thanks

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by samspidey » Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:31 am

Khuram1987 wrote:
Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:11 am
Thank you.

You need to do this ASAP to escalate it.

03007906268

This is the number it's a UK number. Its 69p per minute when connected.

My passport was ready a while ago!

Thanks
Thank you Khurram,

i'll do - can you please explain this i didn't get this ''My passport was ready a while ago!''

Khuram1987
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:36 am

My passport was ready but for some reason took them a long time to give it back.

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by samspidey » Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:27 am

Hi Khurram,

I just called UKVI they lodged my request and they said i can receive information about your passport soon.

do i expect i got my passport tomorrow same as your case ?

Khuram1987
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:29 am

Yes.

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by samspidey » Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:30 am

When you planning to go UK ?

Khuram1987
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:38 am

18th.
From Rasool Park.
Where about you in lahore?

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by samspidey » Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:41 am

Khuram1987 wrote:
Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:38 am
18th.
From Rasool Park.
Where about you in lahore?
I'm planning to make travel dates near 20th - But my first stop is Istanbul...
I'm from FSD.

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by samspidey » Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:59 am

Khuram1987 wrote:
Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:29 am
Yes.
Hi Khurram,

still no VFS email today.....

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:47 am

Hopefully soon. How many days did the UKVI say?

samspidey
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by samspidey » Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:30 am

Khuram1987 wrote:
Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:47 am
Hopefully soon. How many days did the UKVI say?
Not exact time or days they told, instead she says i'll hear soon, she's forwarding my complain to home office that it. generic words....

krish_only4u
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by krish_only4u » Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:03 pm

yomishu wrote:
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:11 am
princessfiona wrote:
Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:06 pm
yomishu wrote:
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:38 pm
Hi All

I got the following email from nedelvisainfo@fcdo.gov.uk

Thank you for your UK visa application which has been received and is under consideration.  We aim to process applications:

Non-settlement within 15 working days
Priority Visas within 5 working days
Settlement within 60 working days.

Due to high demand for UK visas your application is still waiting to be assessed by a UKVI decision maker. Please accept our apologies for this delay, we are working hard to complete your visa application as quickly as possible.. You do not need to do anything; we will contact you should we require any additional information from you

Please be assured that we will continue to progress your application to enable a decision to be made as soon as possible. We will notify you by email once a decision has been made.

Please do not go to the visa application centre until you have been advised that your passport is ready for collection.  If you are applying in the Passport Passback category and have not already submitted your passport please do so as soon as possible as assessment of your application cannot be completed until this is received.

Replies to this email will not be answered. You will find our contact details at www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Yours Sincerely,

UK Visas and Immigration
South and South East Asia Region

Did anyone get this email when they applied for visit visa? If yes then did you get your visa? If yes then how many days did it take to get the visa after this email

Any comments from anyone will be greatly helpful :)

This is just standard email. Don’t trust this. Wait for more than 30wd. My parents came already, flight was filled with students. They will prioritise student visa but sure visit visa will be 30 + wd.
Its been 31 wd and i haven't heard anything back

This is getting frustrating now

Anyone else who have received visit visa from Cochin, India after waiting 31 wd? Please do reply

Does anyone know how to contact them to find out what's happening with the visit visa?
Yomishu,

Any updates on your visa?

Kaif Alo
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Kaif Alo » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:01 am

visit visa Application submitted and biomatric 26th may, passport was not submitted on the day of biomatric.

Location islamabad pakistan.

Hold email. Did not receive any hold email.

Issued email 17october

Passport resubmission email 28th October

Passport resubmission. 29th October

Passport collection 11th November

Collection made on same day visa issued

Hope this will help alot of people. Stay blessed

Khuram1987
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:06 am

Congratulations. What was the issue date on your visa? I believe it to be 19th?

Kaif Alo
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Kaif Alo » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:17 am

Khuram1987 wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:06 am
Congratulations. What was the issue date on your visa? I believe it to be 19th?
17th October. Same as issues date.... Thanks to you as u really helped me to gain confidence as I haven't received any hold email ...:)

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by samspidey » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:25 am

Hi All.

I got my passport today courier delivery at my home. UK visa for 2 years visa granted....

Khuram1987
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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:27 am

Lol yeah they took 3 weeks to send it back!! Actually visa is 5 months haha

No worries. It was the reason I started the forum as so many were in this position.

Glad you have it and have a lovely flight and trip inshallah.

Tc

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by Khuram1987 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:28 am

Congratulations Sam. Well done for escalating it.

Have a lovely flight and hope you have a wonderful trip.

Take care.

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by yomishu » Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:32 am

krish_only4u wrote:
Thu Nov 11, 2021 9:03 pm
yomishu wrote:
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:11 am
princessfiona wrote:
Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:06 pm
yomishu wrote:
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:38 pm
Hi All

I got the following email from nedelvisainfo@fcdo.gov.uk

Thank you for your UK visa application which has been received and is under consideration.  We aim to process applications:

Non-settlement within 15 working days
Priority Visas within 5 working days
Settlement within 60 working days.

Due to high demand for UK visas your application is still waiting to be assessed by a UKVI decision maker. Please accept our apologies for this delay, we are working hard to complete your visa application as quickly as possible.. You do not need to do anything; we will contact you should we require any additional information from you

Please be assured that we will continue to progress your application to enable a decision to be made as soon as possible. We will notify you by email once a decision has been made.

Please do not go to the visa application centre until you have been advised that your passport is ready for collection.  If you are applying in the Passport Passback category and have not already submitted your passport please do so as soon as possible as assessment of your application cannot be completed until this is received.

Replies to this email will not be answered. You will find our contact details at www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Yours Sincerely,

UK Visas and Immigration
South and South East Asia Region

Did anyone get this email when they applied for visit visa? If yes then did you get your visa? If yes then how many days did it take to get the visa after this email

Any comments from anyone will be greatly helpful :)

This is just standard email. Don’t trust this. Wait for more than 30wd. My parents came already, flight was filled with students. They will prioritise student visa but sure visit visa will be 30 + wd.
Its been 31 wd and i haven't heard anything back

This is getting frustrating now

Anyone else who have received visit visa from Cochin, India after waiting 31 wd? Please do reply

Does anyone know how to contact them to find out what's happening with the visit visa?
Yomishu,

Any updates on your visa?
Hi Krish

Parents received the approved visa today
Got visa processed and dispatched email yesterday morning
Biometrics was done in Cochin on 21th September 2021

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Re: Uk Visit Visa

Post by kashiramzan » Sat Nov 13, 2021 3:01 pm

I applied for 3 VISAs on 23rd September, got 3 issued emails on 19th October, 2 issued emails again on 27th October, 1 passport collection on 1st Nov (Granted) . Extremely frustrated that I have not received other 2 passports till yet. After reading this forum, I contacted UKVI UK number on 8th November, after which I got call from Islamabad that I will be receiving my dicuments in a couple of days.
Can someone please guide further what could be the issue, I fear they have misplaced my passports somehow. Is that even possible. Please guide what should I do further

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