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mohsinsfc
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by mohsinsfc » Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:23 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:57 am
anyone from pakistan who applied for visa in september? please share your timelines and progress:
my timeline so far:
15th sept: submitted application and biometrics
15th sept: application despatch confirmation message
18th sept: email from ukvi that my application is being prepared for consideration
my uni starts on 25th sept and my university has informed me that i can join at most by the 13th of october.
5th Sept : submitted application and biometrics
6th sept: email from ukvi that my application is being prepared for consideration
But i didn't get any application despatch confirmation message
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frodo25
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by frodo25 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:03 am
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:23 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:57 am
anyone from pakistan who applied for visa in september? please share your timelines and progress:
my timeline so far:
15th sept: submitted application and biometrics
15th sept: application despatch confirmation message
18th sept: email from ukvi that my application is being prepared for consideration
my uni starts on 25th sept and my university has informed me that i can join at most by the 13th of october.
5th Sept : submitted application and biometrics
6th sept: email from ukvi that my application is being prepared for consideration
But i didn't get any application despatch confirmation message
confirmation message was sent on my phone as a user pay service so that might explain it. which uni are u going to?
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kingkhann
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by kingkhann » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:16 am
My Timeline:
Online Application: 20 July 2017
bio-metric: 26 July - Islamabad
Acknowledgement email: 3 August
After few calls for escalation, got non-straighforward email: 13 Sept
Got unexpected 2nd Interview call but I missed as cell was on charge and didn't notice the call
Got 2nd Interview email: 13 Sept (Same day as no straight forward email). 2nd Interview was scheduled for 15 sept
2nd Interview call: 14 Sept 2017 (it was scheduled for 15 Sept)
I gave call to UKVI on 16 Sept for update,they advised me that Decision being made and status updated on 15 Sept.
Got Call for passport collection: 19 Sept
Collect passpost on 19 and VISA GRANTED
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campolar
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by campolar » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:55 am
rj900 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:56 pm
Hello everyone,
Is there anyone here who had appointment by the end of August (28th-31st)??
My date of appointment is 30th August. I got delay email on 14th September. CAS was used on 10th September. Reading the posts in this forum is really freaking me out. My classes are starting on 25th September and I don't know how long will this whole delay thing take!!!
Me! 28th August appointment.
Still waiting
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mohsinsfc
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by mohsinsfc » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:55 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:03 am
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:23 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:57 am
anyone from pakistan who applied for visa in september? please share your timelines and progress:
my timeline so far:
15th sept: submitted application and biometrics
15th sept: application despatch confirmation message
18th sept: email from ukvi that my application is being prepared for consideration
my uni starts on 25th sept and my university has informed me that i can join at most by the 13th of october.
5th Sept : submitted application and biometrics
6th sept: email from ukvi that my application is being prepared for consideration
But i didn't get any application despatch confirmation message
confirmation message was sent on my phone as a user pay service so that might explain it. which uni are u going to?
University Of Portsmouth
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campolar
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by campolar » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:56 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:57 am
my uni starts on 25th sept and my university has informed me that i can join at most by the 13th of october.
University of Surrey by any chance?
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mohsinsfc
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by mohsinsfc » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:59 am
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:56 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:57 am
my uni starts on 25th sept and my university has informed me that i can join at most by the 13th of october.
University of Surrey by any chance?
Almost every uni is allowing late arrival but they clearly state that missed lectures and assignments and everything is your responsibility so it is better we get visa on time
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by frodo25 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:00 am
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:59 am
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:56 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:57 am
my uni starts on 25th sept and my university has informed me that i can join at most by the 13th of october.
University of Surrey by any chance?
Almost every uni is allowing late arrival but they clearly state that missed lectures and assignments and everything is your responsibility so it is better we get visa on time
middlesex university
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mohsinsfc
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by mohsinsfc » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:02 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:00 am
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:59 am
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:56 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 7:57 am
my uni starts on 25th sept and my university has informed me that i can join at most by the 13th of october.
University of Surrey by any chance?
Almost every uni is allowing late arrival but they clearly state that missed lectures and assignments and everything is your responsibility so it is better we get visa on time
middlesex university
You are going for post-graduate? because Middlesex is not taking undergraduates from Pakistan
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frodo25
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by frodo25 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:04 am
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:02 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:00 am
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:59 am
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:56 am
University of Surrey by any chance?
Almost every uni is allowing late arrival but they clearly state that missed lectures and assignments and everything is your responsibility so it is better we get visa on time
middlesex university
You are going for post-graduate? because Middlesex is not taking undergraduates from Pakistan
i am a returning undergrad student so i was granted CAS on that basis
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mohsinsfc
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by mohsinsfc » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:06 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:04 am
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:02 am
frodo25 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:00 am
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:59 am
Almost every uni is allowing late arrival but they clearly state that missed lectures and assignments and everything is your responsibility so it is better we get visa on time
middlesex university
You are going for post-graduate? because Middlesex is not taking undergraduates from Pakistan
i am a returning undergrad student so i was granted CAS on that basis
I had an advanced diploma from institute which was affiliated with Middlesex but still, they offered me course in Middlesex Dubai
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by rj900 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:29 am
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:55 am
rj900 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:56 pm
Hello everyone,
Is there anyone here who had appointment by the end of August (28th-31st)??
My date of appointment is 30th August. I got delay email on 14th September. CAS was used on 10th September. Reading the posts in this forum is really freaking me out. My classes are starting on 25th September and I don't know how long will this whole delay thing take!!!
Me! 28th August appointment.
Still waiting
When are your classes starting? Did you get delay email???
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by Himesh81 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 11:10 am
rj900 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:56 pm
Hello everyone,
Is there anyone here who had appointment by the end of August (28th-31st)??
My date of appointment is 30th August. I got delay email on 14th September. CAS was used on 10th September. Reading the posts in this forum is really freaking me out. My classes are starting on 25th September and I don't know how long will this whole delay thing take!!!
I applied on August 18th and still haven't received my visa. My classes started yesterday already and they haven't even given me any updates. I got the non straighforward email 2 weeks ago and nothing after that...
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campolar
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by campolar » Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Guys! I just got my passport, with successful visa.
This was my timeline:
28 August : Biometrics Appointment
29 August : Application received at Sheffield
12 September : Expect delays email
14 September : Called UKVI Enquiry number. Was told it's under processing, and wait till 15 working days are completed.
19 September : Passport arrived email. Received with a valid visa. (16 working days from biometric, 15 days from application being received at Sheffield).
Good luck to everyone else waiting too!
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Chischis12
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by Chischis12 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:29 pm
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Guys! I just got my passport, with successful visa.
This was my timeline:
28 August : Biometrics Appointment
29 August : Application received at Sheffield
12 September : Expect delays email
14 September : Called UKVI Enquiry number. Was told it's under processing, and wait till 15 working days are completed.
19 September : Passport arrived email. Received with a valid visa. (16 working days from biometric, 15 days from application being received at Sheffield).
Good luck to everyone else waiting too!
Congrats!! Did u get 'decided' email from ukvi?
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kingkhann
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by kingkhann » Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:46 pm
Chischis12 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:29 pm
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Guys! I just got my passport, with successful visa.
This was my timeline:
28 August : Biometrics Appointment
29 August : Application received at Sheffield
12 September : Expect delays email
14 September : Called UKVI Enquiry number. Was told it's under processing, and wait till 15 working days are completed.
19 September : Passport arrived email. Received with a valid visa. (16 working days from biometric, 15 days from application being received at Sheffield).
Good luck to everyone else waiting too!
Congrats!! Did u get 'decided' email from ukvi?
No, I didn't get any email for decision. but I called UKVI after 2nd Interview, and they told me that your case is decided.
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by campolar » Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:33 pm
rj900 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:29 am
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:55 am
rj900 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:56 pm
Hello everyone,
Is there anyone here who had appointment by the end of August (28th-31st)??
My date of appointment is 30th August. I got delay email on 14th September. CAS was used on 10th September. Reading the posts in this forum is really freaking me out. My classes are starting on 25th September and I don't know how long will this whole delay thing take!!!
Me! 28th August appointment.
Still waiting
When are your classes starting? Did you get delay email???
2nd. I got the passport back today
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Razbi
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by Razbi » Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:45 pm
Is the tracker working now?
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by ashmsheikh » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:07 pm
Hey guys,
I have applied for my tier 4 visa from isb, pak. I am a returning student, going for post-graduation. Following is my timeline:
11/09/17: Online application submitted
13/09/17: Appointment (biometrics, interview), Dispatch text
14/09/17: Email- App being prepared for ECO consideration
Haven't heard anything back as yet. Course start date is 20/09/17 (tomorrow) and the last enrolment date is 06/10/17.
I am honestly expecting a second interview, as i feel i have messed up the first one a bit (just because of nerves).
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Razbi
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by Razbi » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:24 pm
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Guys! I just got my passport, with successful visa.
This was my timeline:
28 August : Biometrics Appointment
29 August : Application received at Sheffield
12 September : Expect delays email
14 September : Called UKVI Enquiry number. Was told it's under processing, and wait till 15 working days are completed.
19 September : Passport arrived email. Received with a valid visa. (16 working days from biometric, 15 days from application being received at Sheffield).
Good luck to everyone else waiting too!
When was your second interview?
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by rj900 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:26 pm
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:33 pm
rj900 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:29 am
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:55 am
rj900 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 18, 2017 11:56 pm
Hello everyone,
Is there anyone here who had appointment by the end of August (28th-31st)??
My date of appointment is 30th August. I got delay email on 14th September. CAS was used on 10th September. Reading the posts in this forum is really freaking me out. My classes are starting on 25th September and I don't know how long will this whole delay thing take!!!
Me! 28th August appointment.
Still waiting
When are your classes starting? Did you get delay email???
2nd. I got the passport back today
Congrats and good luck for studies.... I also got Email that my processed application has been received. Will collect my passport tomorrow. Hope it will be a good news. Fingers crossed!!!
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mohsinsfc
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by mohsinsfc » Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:29 pm
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Guys! I just got my passport, with successful visa.
This was my timeline:
28 August : Biometrics Appointment
29 August : Application received at Sheffield
12 September : Expect delays email
14 September : Called UKVI Enquiry number. Was told it's under processing, and wait till 15 working days are completed.
19 September : Passport arrived email. Received with a valid visa. (16 working days from biometric, 15 days from application being received at Sheffield).
Good luck to everyone else waiting too!
I did not receive any delay emails so can I expect my passport by tomorrow or Thursday?
my application was made on 5th September
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frodo25
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by frodo25 » Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:40 pm
mohsinsfc wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:29 pm
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Guys! I just got my passport, with successful visa.
This was my timeline:
28 August : Biometrics Appointment
29 August : Application received at Sheffield
12 September : Expect delays email
14 September : Called UKVI Enquiry number. Was told it's under processing, and wait till 15 working days are completed.
19 September : Passport arrived email. Received with a valid visa. (16 working days from biometric, 15 days from application being received at Sheffield).
Good luck to everyone else waiting too!
I did not receive any delay emails so can I expect my passport by tomorrow or Thursday?
my application was made on 5th September
a more accurate time would be by the 26th, as this would complete the 15 working days criteria.you could receive it before though. Just drop an email to both UKVI and your university mentioning the urgency of your application. it might help, although i am not sure about this.
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khozam
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by khozam » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:46 pm
UPDATE
I have received my passport today with vignette visa on it. I am sure that all students will receive their visas until and unless they have any BIG critical issue in their past travel history.
I am relaxed now as it took exactly 38 days to deliver me passport.
Wish you all good luck.
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campolar
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by campolar » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:18 pm
Chischis12 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:29 pm
campolar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:07 pm
Guys! I just got my passport, with successful visa.
This was my timeline:
28 August : Biometrics Appointment
29 August : Application received at Sheffield
12 September : Expect delays email
14 September : Called UKVI Enquiry number. Was told it's under processing, and wait till 15 working days are completed.
19 September : Passport arrived email. Received with a valid visa. (16 working days from biometric, 15 days from application being received at Sheffield).
Good luck to everyone else waiting too!
Congrats!! Did u get 'decided' email from ukvi?
I didn't. I only received the collection email from VFS.