Thanks for the update.

Mine is being delivered tomorrow (got DX notification on 13th Friday).

Many thanks! My OCI timelines update: OCI online application: 14/01/2026 Appointment at Cardiff VFS: 15/01/2026 Application status online changed “under process”: 19/01/2026 Application status online changed “Granted”: 9/02/2026 OCI Issue Date: 10/02/2026 OCI card dispatched from printing cell on: 10 ...

Here’s my OCI timelines: OCI online application: 01/01/2026 Appointment at Edinburgh VFS: 05/01/2026 Application status online changed “under process”: 07/01/2026 Application status online changed “Granted”: 29/01/2026 Awaiting dispatch\Delivery … Did you receive your OCI card? Thanks! My OCI timeli ...

Just to let you know, I submitted my OCI application with only the declaration form and did not provide an acknowledgement number or proof of cancellation. My application was updated yesterday(29/01/2026) to show that it has been granted. So, there’s no need to worry about the acknowledgement n ...

Thanks! Just wanted to update with my experience at VFS Cardiff Our appointment (2 adult+1 minor) was today, and everything went smoothly as long as you have all the documents in the list (and uploaded), which is online. UK passport +copy UK Naturalisation +Copy Surrenderd passport +copy Surrender ...

Application Submitted : 02-Jan-2026 at VFS Cardiff. Application Status : 02-Jan-2026 – Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate. Application Status : 06-Jan-2026 – Surrender Certificate is under review at Indian Embassy App ...

Application submitted : 4.54 pm on 16 December 2025 Ask someone to confirm your identity : 4.54 pm on 16 December 2025 Email sent to person confirming your identity : 4.55 pm on 16 December 2025 Identity details received : 5.02 pm on 16 December 2025 Application received : 5.02 pm on 16 December ...

Eligibility criteria: 5 year+10+year ILR Nationality: Non-EU Number of Applicants: 3 Method of Application: Online Life in UK Test: Done at the time of ILR application Date of application submission and fee payment: 07/09/2025 Date of biometrics: 24/09/2025 (free) Date of receipt of approval: 1/12 ...

Thank you! I decided to take the Trinity B1 Exam- Faster and probably easier (happy to chat for 10 minutes or more).

Hello, I am applying for British Citizenship after 10 years of ILR. I have a PhD from Canada (Ontario) and previously when I applied for ILR, I used that to satisfy English Language requirement (without NARIC/ Ecctis letter- demonstrated using point based calculator that that time). My query is that ...

Thanks you and Yes indeed! Got just over 6 years until the passport expiry date.

Update: Got the passport back today - 8 days from the date of sending the passport. Timeline: Application online: 23 Jan Biometric letter: 27 Jan Biometric at VAC: 2 Feb Approval and passport request: 19 Feb Passport sent: 19 Feb Received with visa: 27 Feb Hope this helps someone (especially since ...

Just heard back:
Visa is approved and asked me to send passport
It took a while to submit a courier pick-up request via VFS website as their webpage was rejecting the payment.

Thank you!

Hi all, I submitted a visit visa application to go to Canada for business purposes. I submitted by Biometric on Feb 3 and am waiting for further information. I can see from their webpage that the current processing time is 242 days! I know it depends on individual circumstances and all but I wanted ...

Is it necessary to book flights for Schengen visa applications? Are there any refundable flight ticket websites? I recently applied at Sweedish Embessey (3 weeks ago). When I asked about the flights, this is what I received from their migration agency (my visa was granted as well). "It is ok not to ...

In the status check, it is written. Not sure whether this is standard text or not. "The consular officer has approved your application subiect to final processing by the consular section that is necessary to issue your visa. When that processing is complete, the status will change to "Issued ...

Thanks! I applied to London Embassy on 21st and visa officer said it's approved and should be with me in a few days. May be I need to stay patient (just wanna know other people's experiences)

Hi, Just wondering whether anyone has any experience in B1/B2 visa applications recently. I had my interview last week and it is approved. I am curious how long they usually take to process and issue the visa and send the passport back (tracking still shows approved with the interview date)? Online ...

Hello, I am currently in the process of doing an online BRP renewal application for my son who is 10 years old. I was asked to provide the following documents. I would be very grateful if anyone can share their experience or correct me if I am wrong in terms of documents: 1) Proof of address: Letter ...

You can enquire about the BRP via following link if you haven't received it within 10 working days after the premium appointment date.

https://www.biometric-residence-permit. ... r-received

@ george1981 and anyone thanks for your reply. I am the main applicant following theTier 1 dependent route. The ILR's passport and Biometric card are not specifically required in the SET(O) form. My husband needs to travel in the next few month, so I am hoping not to give the original passport and ...

It says you need to wait 10 days before you can contact BRP team (online enquiry form only allows you to submit the form past 10 days). I would recommend to send an email to BRP delivery team, although they say that this email is no longer monitored. Recently my wife and son applied for ILR via ...

Received ILR for my wife and son (Tier 2 dependent) last week @ Birmingham PSC.
In addition to other documents, please take the Passport and BRP of current ILR holder. For our case, the caseworker asked for that when we handed in our documents.

Thanks Nikhil.
Today is 5th working day since I received email from Consulate. I hope they will send the passport back soon. Fingers crossed!

George