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by bookerw100 » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:24 am
Does anyone know if we can use American Express card to pay visa fees and super priority service ?
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by AmazonianX » Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:41 am
bookerw100 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:24 am
Does anyone know if we can use American Express card to pay visa fees and super priority service ?
Can be used to pay visa application fees. Not certain about using it for UKVCAS services.
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by bookerw100 » Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:31 pm
hi, what's the address we need to address the employment letter?
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by zimba » Tue Oct 24, 2023 6:17 pm
bookerw100 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:31 pm
hi, what's the address we need to address the employment letter?
No address. Just a generic ' To whom it may concern'
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by bookerw100 » Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:34 am
zimba wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 6:17 pm
bookerw100 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:31 pm
hi, what's the address we need to address the employment letter?
No address. Just a generic ' To whom it may concern'
unfortunately the employer won't issue it without knowing the address for some reason.. when we did the the extension they put the below:
UK Visas and Immigration
Initial Consideration Unit - FLR(M)
Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road
CROYDON
CR9 2BY
Can we use the same?
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by CR001 » Thu Oct 26, 2023 11:43 am
Fine to use the same, it doesn't matter.
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by bookerw100 » Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:52 am
Hiya,
In the application there is a question about how long you have lived in the UK. Spouse came in UK on 6th December, so we have input 4 years and 11 months at time of submitting application 28 days prior to the 6th. That shouldn't be an issue right as its not 5 full years?
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by AmazonianX » Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:29 am
bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:52 am
Hiya,
In the application there is a question about how long you have lived in the UK. Spouse came in UK on 6th December, so we have input 4 years and 11 months at time of submitting application 28 days prior to the 6th. That shouldn't be an issue right as its not 5 full years?
Not an issue for the application.
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by bookerw100 » Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:18 am
hiya, on the day of appointment, if we have scanned everything in advance, the applicant just takes their passport/BRP and confirmation of appointment on the day?
Nothing else to print or anything else one needs to be mindful of?
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by AmazonianX » Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:55 pm
bookerw100 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 13, 2023 10:18 am
hiya, on the day of appointment, if we have scanned
and uploaded everything in advance, the applicant just takes their passport/BRP and confirmation of appointment on the day?
Correct
Nothing else to print or anything else one needs to be mindful of?
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by bookerw100 » Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:59 am
Hi,
for set(m) ILR, I have just noticed they haven't asked any marriage certificates to be uploaded? we did submit them obviously as part of the original visa and extension I believe. Perhaps thats why they haven't asked for it again? would be great to know from recent personal experience if you uploaded the marriage certificates or not.
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by zimba » Fri Nov 17, 2023 12:21 pm
They do not need that
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by bookerw100 » Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:51 pm
Presumably if one applies using super priority and gives biometrics on a Saturday, the earliest you can expect to hear is Monday?
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by CR001 » Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:53 pm
bookerw100 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:51 pm
Presumably if one applies using super priority and gives biometrics on a Saturday, the earliest you can expect to hear is Monday?
2 Working days after, clearly stated on the UKVI website.
https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa-settlement
Using the super priority service
If you’re eligible you can choose the ‘super priority service’ when you apply. You’ll need to pay £1,000 in addition to the application fee.
You’ll usually get a decision:
by the end of the next working day after your appointment, if your appointment is on a weekday
2 working days after your appointment, if your appointment is at the weekend or on a bank holiday
It can take longer than 2 working days, for example if the Home Office needs to ask you for more information.
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by bookerw100 » Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:13 am
Got the ILR, thanks for everyone's help!
Fingerprints given on Saturday morning, received approval email first thing Monday morning.
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by AmazonianX » Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:32 pm
bookerw100 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 10:13 am
Got the ILR, thanks for everyone's help!
Fingerprints given on Saturday morning, received approval email first thing Monday morning.
Congratulations bookerw100