**** COVID19 and UKVCAS Appointments **** (ONLY discuss here)

[kittycatkeeb]

Got an email from a caseworker as follows:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email. I can confirm we have received your documents. Due to coronavirus we are currently experiencing longer wait times for cases. However, our 6-month service standard is still in place. We will be in touch in due course with further information.

Kind regards,

and then name of the caseworker,

I emailed SET(M) email address to find out if they have received my application because the lady at my UKVCAS appointment was on training and was being trained during my appointment, I wanted to make sure if UKVI had received my application. Has anyone else received an email like this upon querying?

I have not queried yet but thinking about it because I'm terrified UKVI hasn't received my biometrics. What date did you apply and what email address did you query to?

Looking at the timeline thread, there seems to have been a lot of Set(M) approvals this week! Maybe an avalanche of approvals is coming. Oh I hope so.

[kittycatkeeb]

Got an email from a caseworker as follows:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email. I can confirm we have received your documents. Due to coronavirus we are currently experiencing longer wait times for cases. However, our 6-month service standard is still in place. We will be in touch in due course with further information.

Kind regards,

and then name of the caseworker,

I emailed SET(M) email address to find out if they have received my application because the lady at my UKVCAS appointment was on training and was being trained during my appointment, I wanted to make sure if UKVI had received my application. Has anyone else received an email like this upon querying?

Just received a similar response as my fingerprints were not clear (dry fingers), so I thought to check. The caseworker confirmed they have received my biometrics and they are alright and that they will be in touch in due course regarding my application.

Hang on debranchrenzym, yours should be imminent my friend. May be it's just a matter of hours or days for you. The due course for you should be v soon. I wish you all the best!

Oh you as well? When did you apply and when did you query? Did you ask UKVCAS whether they had submitted your biometrics or not/how did you know there was something wrong with your fingerprints?

[Ameline]

Hi all,

I have been a silent reader of this forum and it’s finally my turn to share the good news! I find the information very helpful, particularly it’s good to know there are people who are in the same boat as me waiting for a decision so I don’t feel as anxious. It’s been a long wait for me too!

Applied for ILR route: Set M
Type of application: Standard (Priority is suspended)
Date application submitted: 03/05/2020
Payment debited: 03/05/2020
Invitation to use the new UKVCAS IDV app: 26/08/2020
Biometrics using IDV: 26/08/2020
In-Person biometric enrolment: 28/09/2020
Decision letter received: 12/10/2020
BRP card received: Waiting

Congratulations!! Long wait for you, you have been very patient as you posted just today for the first time lol well done! We should all learn from you.

[Ameline]

Got an email from a caseworker as follows:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email. I can confirm we have received your documents. Due to coronavirus we are currently experiencing longer wait times for cases. However, our 6-month service standard is still in place. We will be in touch in due course with further information.

Kind regards,

and then name of the caseworker,

I emailed SET(M) email address to find out if they have received my application because the lady at my UKVCAS appointment was on training and was being trained during my appointment, I wanted to make sure if UKVI had received my application. Has anyone else received an email like this upon querying?

Just received a similar response as my fingerprints were not clear (dry fingers), so I thought to check. The caseworker confirmed they have received my biometrics and they are alright and that they will be in touch in due course regarding my application.

Hang on debranchrenzym, yours should be imminent my friend. May be it's just a matter of hours or days for you. The due course for you should be v soon. I wish you all the best!

Oh you as well? When did you apply and when did you query? Did you ask UKVCAS whether they had submitted your biometrics or not/how did you know there was something wrong with your fingerprints?

As few people claimed that the UKVI have not received their in-person biometrics, I immediately emailed UKVI SET(M) on Friday evening as on the top of this, I had problems taking my fingerprints. A CW has replied this afternoon.

Applied 04/09/20, No IDV, In-person bio 12/09/20

[kittycatkeeb]

Got an email from a caseworker as follows:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email. I can confirm we have received your documents. Due to coronavirus we are currently experiencing longer wait times for cases. However, our 6-month service standard is still in place. We will be in touch in due course with further information.

Kind regards,

and then name of the caseworker,

I emailed SET(M) email address to find out if they have received my application because the lady at my UKVCAS appointment was on training and was being trained during my appointment, I wanted to make sure if UKVI had received my application. Has anyone else received an email like this upon querying?

Just received a similar response as my fingerprints were not clear (dry fingers), so I thought to check. The caseworker confirmed they have received my biometrics and they are alright and that they will be in touch in due course regarding my application.

Hang on debranchrenzym, yours should be imminent my friend. May be it's just a matter of hours or days for you. The due course for you should be v soon. I wish you all the best!

Oh you as well? When did you apply and when did you query? Did you ask UKVCAS whether they had submitted your biometrics or not/how did you know there was something wrong with your fingerprints?

As few people claimed that the UKVI have not received their in-person biometrics, I immediately emailed UKVI SET(M) on Friday evening as on the top of this, I had problems taking my fingerprints. A CW has replied this afternoon.

That's so quick!! I might do that just for peace of mind. Can I confirm it was UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk?

[CULLINAN]

Out of curiosity, what is SET(M) UKVI email address and is it available online or it was used to email some applicants in person and known to all then??

[Ameline]

Just received a similar response as my fingerprints were not clear (dry fingers), so I thought to check. The caseworker confirmed they have received my biometrics and they are alright and that they will be in touch in due course regarding my application.

Hang on debranchrenzym, yours should be imminent my friend. May be it's just a matter of hours or days for you. The due course for you should be v soon. I wish you all the best!

Oh you as well? When did you apply and when did you query? Did you ask UKVCAS whether they had submitted your biometrics or not/how did you know there was something wrong with your fingerprints?

As few people claimed that the UKVI have not received their in-person biometrics, I immediately emailed UKVI SET(M) on Friday evening as on the top of this, I had problems taking my fingerprints. A CW has replied this afternoon.

That's so quick!! I might do that just for peace of mind. Can I confirm it was UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk?

Yes this email address. They will confirm if they have received your documents and bio.

I know it might be unfair to email them like this one by one to check this but it is due to their system. They should have put something in place confirming the receipt of the application/documents/bio and also a status of application. Paying £2408.20 and just waiting in dark having doubts if UKVI received bios would not be possible for applicants.

[Ameline]

Out of curiosity, what is SET(M) UKVI email address and is it available online or it was used to email some applicants in person and known to all then??

This is the email address CULLINAN UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk

I have just used it when one SET(M) applicant reported receiving the approval email from it and not atlas ... lol

[CULLINAN]

Out of curiosity, what is SET(M) UKVI email address and is it available online or it was used to email some applicants in person and known to all then??

This is the email address CULLINAN UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk

I have just used it when one SET(M) applicant reported receiving the approval email from it and not atlas ... lol

Thanks

[kittycatkeeb]

Oh you as well? When did you apply and when did you query? Did you ask UKVCAS whether they had submitted your biometrics or not/how did you know there was something wrong with your fingerprints?

As few people claimed that the UKVI have not received their in-person biometrics, I immediately emailed UKVI SET(M) on Friday evening as on the top of this, I had problems taking my fingerprints. A CW has replied this afternoon.

That's so quick!! I might do that just for peace of mind. Can I confirm it was UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk?

Yes this email address. They will confirm if they have received your documents and bio.

I know it might be unfair to email them like this one by one to check this but it is due to their system. They should have put something in place confirming the receipt of the application/documents/bio and also a status of application. Paying £2408.20 and just waiting in dark having doubts if UKVI received bios would not be possible for applicants.

Right?? Literally how hard would it be to allow us to know the status of our application. It's unreal that this is the service standard we all have to accept.

[CULLINAN]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

[debrancherenzym]

Got an email from a caseworker as follows:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for your email. I can confirm we have received your documents. Due to coronavirus we are currently experiencing longer wait times for cases. However, our 6-month service standard is still in place. We will be in touch in due course with further information.

Kind regards,

and then name of the caseworker,

I emailed SET(M) email address to find out if they have received my application because the lady at my UKVCAS appointment was on training and was being trained during my appointment, I wanted to make sure if UKVI had received my application. Has anyone else received an email like this upon querying?

Just received a similar response as my fingerprints were not clear (dry fingers), so I thought to check. The caseworker confirmed they have received my biometrics and they are alright and that they will be in touch in due course regarding my application.

Hang on debranchrenzym, yours should be imminent my friend. May be it's just a matter of hours or days for you. The due course for you should be v soon. I wish you all the best!

Thanks for the message Ameline, hope you get yours soon as well, just starting every week with a hope

[Ameline]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

That's true but a lot would depend on receiving the ILR first, like being able to travel, changing jobs, (re) mortgages...

[CULLINAN]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

That's true but a lot would depend on receiving the ILR first, like being able to travel, changing jobs, (re) mortgages...

Correct but still saving 1 year till BC..

[Victor7109]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

That is why SET(M) are not prioritised.

[TuM1010]

Out of curiosity, what is SET(M) UKVI email address and is it available online or it was used to email some applicants in person and known to all then??

This is the email address CULLINAN UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk

I have just used it when one SET(M) applicant reported receiving the approval email from it and not atlas ... lol

Wow, that's a very good channel for SET M applicants. Is there a similar one for SET O? I just tried calling UKVI this morning and they seem to have changed how they deal with enquiries - I selected the option of 'application still with in the service standard' then it didn't let me talking to anyone.

[kittycatkeeb]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

That's true but a lot would depend on receiving the ILR first, like being able to travel, changing jobs, (re) mortgages...

Parents who aren't in great health back home who you already haven't seen in over a year...

[stonelove]

Hello all,

With Liverpool going into lockdown from Wednesday and possibly the north as well, how will this affect UKVACS appointments and application processing bear in mind that the bulk of application processing is done in the north of UK for UKVI.

[Ameline]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

That is why SET(M) are not prioritised.

Victor7109 you would definitely win the shortest and best first post in this forum

We all introduced ourselves giving an idea of when and what we applied/are applying for.

Is that all you want to say mate?

[Ameline]

Hello all,

With Liverpool going into lockdown from Wednesday and possibly the north as well, how will this affect UKVACS appointments and application processing bear in mind that the bulk of application processing is done in the north of UK for UKVI.

I confirm, the email that I have received from the caseworker was from Manchester.

They would allow the use of IDV again in case they would have to close the UKVCAS centres in the North.

[CULLINAN]

Hello all,

With Liverpool going into lockdown from Wednesday and possibly the north as well, how will this affect UKVACS appointments and application processing bear in mind that the bulk of application processing is done in the north of UK for UKVI.

The restrictions are on social interactions and pubs/bars not UKVI operations. But yes UKVCAS in person appointments could see a delay.

[Victor7109]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

That is why SET(M) are not prioritised.

Victor7109 you would definitely win the shortest and best first post in this forum

We all introduced ourselves giving an idea of when and what we applied/are applying for.

Is that all you want to say mate?

@Ameline. Sorry if came in unannounced. I am so frustrated with UKVI application process right now.
In case you are wondering of my frustration. I lost my job in June after my application , my Brp expired 31/06/2020, I lost a new job offer in September because i couldn't prove my immigration status, I am still within the processing time of six months and my MP asked me to wait 20 days for a feedback after i summoned the courage to write him. Below are my timeline.

Applied for ILR route: Set M
Type of application: Standard
Date application submitted: 22/06/2020
Payment debited: 22/06/2020
Invitation to use the new UKVCAS IDV app: 28/08/2020
Biometrics using IDV: 28/08/2020
In-Person biometric enrolment: 22/09/2020
Decision letter received: Waiting
BRP card received: Waiting

[Ameline]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

That is why SET(M) are not prioritised.

Victor7109 you would definitely win the shortest and best first post in this forum

We all introduced ourselves giving an idea of when and what we applied/are applying for.

Is that all you want to say mate?

@Ameline. Sorry if came in unannounced. I am so frustrated with UKVI application process right now.
In case you are wondering of my frustration. I lost my job in June after my application , my Brp expired 31/06/2020, I lost a new job offer in September because i couldn't prove my immigration status, I am still within the processing time of six months and my MP asked me to wait 20 days for a feedback after i summoned the courage to write him. Below are my timeline.

Applied for ILR route: Set M
Type of application: Standard
Date application submitted: 22/06/2020
Payment debited: 22/06/2020
Invitation to use the new UKVCAS IDV app: 28/08/2020
Biometrics using IDV: 28/08/2020
In-Person biometric enrolment: 22/09/2020
Decision letter received: Waiting
BRP card received: Waiting

So sorry to hear that my friend, I was just joking. Jokes aside, I hope you see the end of this nightmare soon and it will be just bad memory. Hope you hear good news soon!

[Victor7109]

That is why SET(M) are not prioritised.

Victor7109 you would definitely win the shortest and best first post in this forum

We all introduced ourselves giving an idea of when and what we applied/are applying for.

Is that all you want to say mate?

@Ameline. Sorry if came in unannounced. I am so frustrated with UKVI application process right now.
In case you are wondering of my frustration. I lost my job in June after my application , my Brp expired 31/06/2020, I lost a new job offer in September because i couldn't prove my immigration status, I am still within the processing time of six months and my MP asked me to wait 20 days for a feedback after i summoned the courage to write him. Below are my timeline.

Applied for ILR route: Set M
Type of application: Standard
Date application submitted: 22/06/2020
Payment debited: 22/06/2020
Invitation to use the new UKVCAS IDV app: 28/08/2020
Biometrics using IDV: 28/08/2020
In-Person biometric enrolment: 22/09/2020
Decision letter received: Waiting
BRP card received: Waiting

So sorry to hear that my friend, I was just joking. Jokes aside, I hope you see the end of this nightmare soon and it will be just bad memory. Hope you hear good news soon!

Thank you. I have been waiting and hoping to write my timeline with good news which is not forthcoming, i guessed you only pushed me to do it.

[debrancherenzym]

Btw all SET(M)’s have an advantage by default for BC. So you will jump queue for BC anyways

That is why SET(M) are not prioritised.

Victor7109 you would definitely win the shortest and best first post in this forum

We all introduced ourselves giving an idea of when and what we applied/are applying for.

Is that all you want to say mate?

@Ameline. Sorry if came in unannounced. I am so frustrated with UKVI application process right now.
In case you are wondering of my frustration. I lost my job in June after my application , my Brp expired 31/06/2020, I lost a new job offer in September because i couldn't prove my immigration status, I am still within the processing time of six months and my MP asked me to wait 20 days for a feedback after i summoned the courage to write him. Below are my timeline.

Applied for ILR route: Set M
Type of application: Standard
Date application submitted: 22/06/2020
Payment debited: 22/06/2020
Invitation to use the new UKVCAS IDV app: 28/08/2020
Biometrics using IDV: 28/08/2020
In-Person biometric enrolment: 22/09/2020
Decision letter received: Waiting
BRP card received: Waiting

Your time line is exactly similar to mine, same application as well SET (M), the only difference is in person appointment, I did that on 15th Sept and you've done it on 22/09