UK visa application delay experiences

[j_sheng45]

so i've applied for my visa on 27th of July. My friend applied on 31st of July. BUT HE GOT HIS VISA FIRST?? why? soooooo unfair.

Contact your uni asap and ask them for advise

[danielloso19]

So Im the longest pending applicant now having had the interview + biometrics taken on the 13th July?

applied on the 13th july too from Nigeria, escalated 2 times, uni resuming on the 18th sept, havent heard anything yet, i have cried all my tears.. still hoping and beliving

[Mugatiya26]

Is there a problem if funds arent converted to GBP? or a copy of documents are scanned?

I didnt send the conversion either. I thought rhey were going to use oanda.com to check that.

[helleravinas]

Even I didn't converted fund in GBP.
I applied on July 19 and application was received on 30th July after such a long wait yesterday I got email saying my case is not straightforward.this is really frustrating my course will start in Sept 15.

[Alishba555]

Even I didn't converted fund in GBP.
I applied on July 19 and application was received on 30th July after such a long wait yesterday I got email saying my case is not straightforward.this is really frustrating my course will start in Sept 15.

I applied on 17 July
Classes on 13 September
Still waiting for decision

[helleravinas]

Even I didn't converted fund in GBP.
I applied on July 19 and application was received on 30th July after such a long wait yesterday I got email saying my case is not straightforward.this is really frustrating my course will start in Sept 15.

I applied on 17 July
Classes on 13 September
Still waiting for decision

oh did u contact ur university ?...we are on same boat ....hope for best u have just 5 days left for classes that's too frustrating

[BalaK]

Even I didn't converted fund in GBP.
I applied on July 19 and application was received on 30th July after such a long wait yesterday I got email saying my case is not straightforward.this is really frustrating my course will start in Sept 15.

I applied on 17 July
Classes on 13 September
Still waiting for decision

Same timeline bro. Waiting for the decision. It is a terrible and painful experience. As someone suggested, I found my CAS is been used. This news just eased off mytension.

[Psgreasc]

Hello everyone

I've been a quiet reader all these time that I was waiting for my visa to be issued. I received my visa and collected my passport today finally. And just want to share some of my experiences that may or may not help those who are still waiting.

This may seem unfair to many but here's my experience/timeline:

I had bio/scanned on the 14th aug in Cambodia.
I received the message that the application was forwarded to ukvi on the 14th aug.
I didn't receive any news or update so I decided to seek help from my university on the 5th sept via email and call.

The guy who replied to my email (on the 6th sept) said that he tracked for me and that my cas was still at "assigned" stage. Which means it hasn't been decided.

A few hours later, the guy who replied to my call (on the 6th sept) said me that their account manager had contacted the officers for me. He confirmed that my visa was approved and I should expect calls from them the next few days.

Today (7th sept) I received a text message saying that my passport is ready for collection.

I didn't receive any email/message from ukvi in between the day I submit till the day I received my passport.

Maybe try to get the school to call the ukvi instead of asking them to check for your cas status?
I hope this somehow brings some hope to those who are still waiting! All the best of luck!

[BalaK]

Hello everyone

I've been a quiet reader all these time that I was waiting for my visa to be issued. I received my visa and collected my passport today finally. And just want to share some of my experiences that may or may not help those who are still waiting.

This may seem unfair to many but here's my experience/timeline:

I had bio/scanned on the 14th aug in Cambodia.
I received the message that the application was forwarded to ukvi on the 14th aug.
I didn't receive any news or update so I decided to seek help from my university on the 5th sept via email and call.

The guy who replied to my email (on the 6th sept) said that he tracked for me and that my cas was still at "assigned" stage. Which means it hasn't been decided.

A few hours later, the guy who replied to my call (on the 6th sept) said me that their account manager had contacted the officers for me. He confirmed that my visa was approved and I should expect calls from them the next few days.

Today (7th sept) I received a text message saying that my passport is ready for collection.

I didn't receive any email/message from ukvi in between the day I submit till the day I received my passport.

Maybe try to get the school to call the ukvi instead of asking them to check for your cas status?
I hope this somehow brings some hope to those who are still waiting! All the best of luck!

Sure! Will ask them to do it. Thanks for your information.

[aerobalag]

hello guys,
just to update
got my visa today morning ,,,finally
@lavey @mugatiya you guys will get visa soon...
best of luck

[Mugatiya26]

hello guys,
just to update
got my visa today morning ,,,finally
@lavey @mugatiya you guys will get visa soon...
best of luck

Congrats aero.. You must be so relieved..

And thanks.. Hopefully, soon..

[lavey]

hello guys,
just to update
got my visa today morning ,,,finally
@lavey @mugatiya you guys will get visa soon...
best of luck

Congrats Machi. Happy For you.

[NgocNguyen]

Hi guys,

I've been a silent reader lurking this topic for the past few weeks. Here's my experience: I applied from Vietnam on July 24th, received 2 e-mails saying that my application was received and the process of my application could not be straight-forward. After that, since August 10th, it's deadly silence. No second interview, nothing. I kept waiting until August 24th to ask for help from my university (2 times), and how great, they kept saying it was a "global problem" and "totally not unusual".

In the last e-mail that I asked them whether if my CAS had been used or not, they simply replied it was not been used, and let them know again if I haven't received the outcome by next week. I just can't help but wonder why they have to wait until next week to talk to UKVI to escalate my application.

With my course starts on September 25th and I'm due to fly on September 18th to join the induction week, I'm certain that I'm going to miss lots of things. It's such a horribly frustrating experience that for a second I even considered withdrawing to apply for another university next January.

By the way, does anyone know how many days after your CAS was used you'll receive an e-mail to collect passports? Thank you guys and hoping all of us here will receive good news in a couple of days.

[Mugatiya26]

I too have gotten a similar response from mine. I think its a result of many people at our universities being affected by the delays in comparative terms. Im also regretting applying to the uk, because we dont deserve this kinda treatment. Good luck and fingers crossed!

[Razbi]

hello guys,
just to update
got my visa today morning ,,,finally
@lavey @mugatiya you guys will get visa soon...
best of luck

congrats aero...Did you check the tracker is it workong?

[ceegie]

Congratulations to all those who received their visas recently

I had my documents scanned and biometrics given at VFS Kolkata on 25th July..(non priority)
Escalated twice via email. Don't know when its going to come.. orientation week starts 13th Sep...

[mahbolla]

My university has informed me that my CAS was used on Sept 1st. Hopefully, I would receive my visa with in a week. fingers crossed.

[its_over]

Hi Everyone,

I am monitoring this thread for a while now. Here is my status.

6th of July: Biometric appointment from Cairo, Egypt.
14th of July: ECO assigned email from visainfo.shefo
1st of August: Not straight forward email from visainfo.shefo
31st of August: tweeted at the embassy in Egypt that my app has been outstanding for 8 week.
5th of september: They acknowledged my tweet and asked for my application details.
6th of September: contacted by the university to tell a decision has been made on the 5th of September.
7th of September: Embassy confirmed a decision has been made - No date specified.

I am now waiting for notification for collection. Worthy of mentioning, TLS application tracking still says awaiting decision, and UKVI contact center until 6th of September 12 midnight BST said awaiting decision. Had somebody collected his passport after being notified of decision while these two tracking systems said awaiting decisions?

My advice to everybody is to contact your University & to contact your embassy.

For Egyptians: tweet at UK in Egypt, they should help you.

Cheers,
Ahmed

[CloudyNow]

I am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?

[OlgaCC2]

I am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?

It is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.

[Sam1990]

hello guys,
just to update
got my visa today morning ,,,finally
@lavey @mugatiya you guys will get visa soon...
best of luck

Congrats @aerobalag.
Next one receiving the decision should be you @mugatiya.

[CloudyNow]

I am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?

It is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.

Thank you for your reply! Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess it's good to be prepared for the worst. Did you use the priority service as well?

[OlgaCC2]

I am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?

It is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.

Thank you for your reply! Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess it's good to be prepared for the worst. Did you use the priority service as well?

Yes, I used Priority and had my Biometrics on 18th August, today is the 15th day... So I am waiting for any information

[OlgaCC2]

I am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?

It is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.

Thank you for your reply! Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess it's good to be prepared for the worst. Did you use the priority service as well?

Yes, I used Priority and had my Biometrics on 18th August, today is the 15th day... So I am waiting for any information

[CloudyNow]

I am going to apply for a visa this Saturday (couldn't before due to the 28-day rule) on the Priority Track. My visa counsellor told me that although the advertised waiting period for a priority application is 5 working days, they take 15 working days nowadays. Is that count from the day I send my online application, or the day of my appointment?

It is from the appointment day, according to what UKVI told me when I called them.

Thank you for your reply! Not really what I wanted to hear but I guess it's good to be prepared for the worst. Did you use the priority service as well?

Yes, I used Priority and had my Biometrics on 18th August, today is the 15th day... So I am waiting for any information

Damn... I hope it all goes well for you! My uni's latest enrollment date is 6 October and I'm really afraid of missing that deadline