noch wrote: ↑Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:59 pm
My appointment was on 10/09. Still waiting for the decision. Did you receive any emails during the process? I have to arrive in the uk by the 01/10 and it seems impossible now.
No, I didn't receive any email from UKVI regarding the decision. My case is really interested I am sharing my experience.
On 25 September, I missed a call from a mobile number, and since I was awaiting a decision on my application I did check the number on True Caller, which showed 'Visa UK'. I immediately realized that it was from VFS (Pakistan). I tried calling back, but in spite of ringing there was no response from other side. I kept trying, but unfortunately I got no answer from the number. The person never tried to call me again, I waited and waited... Even I send a text asking to confirm if this is VFS, but still the person at other end was determined not to respond.
Next day (26 September) I tried calling the number again, but no success the number was switched off and turned switched on after 11AM. I called 9999, which is VFS's premium number and shared my experience and asked them if they call from a mobile number, they were unable to help me, because according to the VFS representative, the passport collection department is entirely separate so they could not help with any inquiries about this. They advised me to wait you would receive a call soon if your documents are read for collection.
I decided to take a risk, I sent someone on my behalf (with an authorization letter) to check if the documents have arrived at VFS. Meanwhile I kept dialing the number repeatedly, and eventually, the call connected and the person from other side said your documents are ready to be collected. I did not say anything to the person about why he never called me or attended my calls.
The person collected my documents that evening on my behalf and told me on the phone your visa has been granted. That was a great sigh of relief.
The same day I got an email response to my inquiry from my University that stated your visa was granted on 19 of September and the VFS was notified on 20 September about the decision.
This story demonstrates that often there is a delay from VFS or whatever other service in your area is, in informing the applicant when the docs are ready for collection.
I hope your and any other applicants who are still waiting for the outcome will soon hear from their center. Also, you can ask your university to inquire directly from the Home Office as they are able to do that.
I hope to hear successful stories soon. Good luck.
