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Funny enough I just received an email from my MP that there was actually an issue about my biometrics and they will contact me again to book an appointment either via post or email.ExpectDissapointment wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:42 pm13 months here.
I received the same please attend Biometrics appointment or else! I tired calling UKVCAS, no luck, waiting in an endless queue. I was trying to get in touch with UKVI and UKVCAS during the Afghanistan refugee crisis, in 30 minutes of waiting I progressed from number 32 on the list, to number 31. It was pointless. Contacted UKVCAS via Twitter and got a response in few hours, they were about to contact UKVI on my behalf and ask why I was asked to attend the Biometrics appointment again. Following day I was told the email was send in error and I don't need to action on it.
Months have passed and no update. I contacted the local MP and weeks after that, I was told to re-attend Biometrics. I did. This was months ago.
As far as I'm aware, the MP has not received an answer from UKVI about my submission and I received a standard 'we're sorry, it takes however long it takes' email.
I'll send a SAR request by the end of this week, hope that will offer some information about what's happening.
A bit more detail on my timeline here: british-citizenship/citizenship-applica ... 30155.html
I'm curious how the people inside (UKCVAS or UKVI) view what I consider to be no accountability or transparency.
Thank you for this, I will approach with caution. They already said once this is done then they can start considering my application so I am guessing another 6 months at least after thatExpectDissapointment wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:31 pmYey! Progress.
Months ago, I was told I need to attend Biometrics, again. About 2 weeks after that Sopra Steria sent me an email. I needed to register again with them, my old account was deleted. Once I had signed up for a new account I could access the website, but not book appointments or upload documents.
Same week I got a call from UKVCAS and I booked an appointment for next month (soonest available in 4 weeks). I wasn't able to find out trough this whole process if my documents were needed again or not.
Weeks later I went for the appointment and things started started well, with the use of the QR code, but then got worse, I think I was told my files cannot be found in the system (I did not re-upload them) and then, the agent got out a piece of paper and started to write on it, explaining the situation. Well, call me a pessimist, but if the automated system failed, I can't see a piece of paper and more human interaction succeeding.
Anyway, I would advise you to ask how this new biometric appointment affects the timeline of your application. And what information you are expected to provide from now on. I doubt you'll get a straight answer, but it's worth a try.
Good luck.