Query Regarding Biometric Scanning by Home Office

[johnshawman]

Hi All!

Two months ago, I applied for extension of UK Student Visa under the new tier 4 system. A week ago I received a letter from the home office in which I was asked to go and provide biometric information [finger print scanning and photograph clicking] at a predesignated place. I've completed that process. Till now I have not received my passport or the biometric card. I want to know this :- If I've been called for biometric scanning by home office can I assume that my Visa extension has been approved and am soon going to receive my passport with the card or is this a new system where they first collect your biometric information and then actually take a decision to approve your application for extension of student visa?

Any replies would be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

[atticusdacat]

Hi All!

Two months ago, I applied for extension of UK Student Visa under the new tier 4 system. A week ago I received a letter from the home office in which I was asked to go and provide biometric information [finger print scanning and photograph clicking] at a predesignated place. I've completed that process. Till now I have not received my passport or the biometric card. I want to know this :- If I've been called for biometric scanning by home office can I assume that my Visa extension has been approved and am soon going to receive my passport with the card or is this a new system where they first collect your biometric information and then actually take a decision to approve your application for extension of student visa?

Any replies would be highly appreciated.

Thank you in advance!

Hello,
It is just a process, it doesnt mean your application has been processed. Wait 14 weeks and ring them.
If you submitted in person you would have done the fingerprint the same day and get your results but thats wat post application does but its better incase they want to ask you questions you have no answer to