In no way I'm interested in traveling 4 hours to Edinburgh, Casa. And also paying for the service and probably hotel. But if it makes applications quicker by a week on average, then it's worth it. Even 5 days... That's why I asked.
Here is what written at Edinburgh NCS:
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/articl ... _edinburgh
People who use the Nationality Checking Service offered by the City of Edinburgh Council increase the chance of their applications being approved without unnecessary delays.
Trained staff offer a one-stop shop for applicants, who previously had to either travel to South Lanarkshire or south of the border to get documents checked or risk losing original documents by submitting them directly.
Registration staff will make sure that the correct paperwork is being submitted, photocopy all documents and return the originals, check that applications are filled out properly and then send them by special delivery to arrive at the Home Office in Liverpool the next again working day.
Completed forms sent with the right documents are processed more quickly and cuts down on red tape. Having the forms and documents checked first by trained officials reduces these risks and may also cut the time spent waiting for a result.
It gives the impression that it speeds it up. Or it's not? They give this impression, but I'm not worried in forgetting to put some documents after so many visas... And I would be glad not to do it. But, if it makes it faster even by a week, I would do it. I think there are other people like me, so this topic should be probably interesting not only to me.
I am ready to agree with you, Casa and Wanderer. Especially taking into account that they earn money on it, so why not to describe it attractively. When I read it, I was under impression it will speed it up at least a little. And I thought it is logical for ukba to process it at least slightly faster. But I see you logic too. And it's funny how different councils describe it differently.