UKVCAS Super Priority Service

[prejay]

I never escalated or emailed anyone

Apologies, I misread and thought you did.

To give me some peace of mind - is the "Remove File" open now gone from your UKVCAS account as it's been reviewed/approved etc - or is that option still here?

[mil10cv]

got an email now to say a decision has been made and i will get the letter in post. date applied for super priorty was 18th dec. no confirmation letter or any other communication before. hopefully the decision will be a positive one, application was for set o for ilr. i will update u guys soon

[SidG]

Hi Vibe
My current employer has given job continuity letter and yes that's signed by head HR.

Hi Folks,
Got my approval letter today from home office. Such a relief this is!
For benefits of others my case is as follows:
Paid for super priority appointment: 16Dec
Attended appointment at Manchester library : 22Dec
Decision made by UKVI: 24Dec(within 24hrs)
Approval letter received by post: 2Jan (within 5working days) with NO confirmation Email.
Mine was ILR application- Set O Tier 2 (General) after 5years of sponsorship with 2 different companies (changed employer in-between so have 2 COS)
Other info: As I've haven't received any email about the decision and my online application was not freezed after appointment - I was linking this to the delay. Called up Sopra call centre this morning (after holding line for 78mins) and they have confirmed that despite the fact that documents are not freezed they have forwarded my case to home office on 22Dec itself after biometrics appointment. Documents which has been uploaded/available till the date of biometrics is being send to UKVI and after that addition/deletion of docs have Zero impact on the case.
I sincerely wish all others you are waiting should get thier affirmative decision soon.
Let me know if anybody has any other questions!!!
This forum is such a support to me, thank you all.

Hey sidg congrats on your approval. Can you please tell me what company delivered your letter and was it signed for ?

[preet8899]

Hi SidG,
I think vibe123 was referring to the approval letter you received i.e. whether it was delivered by Royal Mail signed for or DX delivery.

Hi Vibe
My current employer has given job continuity letter and yes that's signed by head HR.

Hi Folks,
Got my approval letter today from home office. Such a relief this is!
For benefits of others my case is as follows:
Paid for super priority appointment: 16Dec
Attended appointment at Manchester library : 22Dec
Decision made by UKVI: 24Dec(within 24hrs)
Approval letter received by post: 2Jan (within 5working days) with NO confirmation Email.
Mine was ILR application- Set O Tier 2 (General) after 5years of sponsorship with 2 different companies (changed employer in-between so have 2 COS)
Other info: As I've haven't received any email about the decision and my online application was not freezed after appointment - I was linking this to the delay. Called up Sopra call centre this morning (after holding line for 78mins) and they have confirmed that despite the fact that documents are not freezed they have forwarded my case to home office on 22Dec itself after biometrics appointment. Documents which has been uploaded/available till the date of biometrics is being send to UKVI and after that addition/deletion of docs have Zero impact on the case.
I sincerely wish all others you are waiting should get thier affirmative decision soon.
Let me know if anybody has any other questions!!!
This forum is such a support to me, thank you all.

Hey sidg congrats on your approval. Can you please tell me what company delivered your letter and was it signed for ?

[vibe123]

Hi Vibe
My current employer has given job continuity letter and yes that's signed by head HR.

Hi Folks,
Got my approval letter today from home office. Such a relief this is!
For benefits of others my case is as follows:
Paid for super priority appointment: 16Dec
Attended appointment at Manchester library : 22Dec
Decision made by UKVI: 24Dec(within 24hrs)
Approval letter received by post: 2Jan (within 5working days) with NO confirmation Email.
Mine was ILR application- Set O Tier 2 (General) after 5years of sponsorship with 2 different companies (changed employer in-between so have 2 COS)
Other info: As I've haven't received any email about the decision and my online application was not freezed after appointment - I was linking this to the delay. Called up Sopra call centre this morning (after holding line for 78mins) and they have confirmed that despite the fact that documents are not freezed they have forwarded my case to home office on 22Dec itself after biometrics appointment. Documents which has been uploaded/available till the date of biometrics is being send to UKVI and after that addition/deletion of docs have Zero impact on the case.
I sincerely wish all others you are waiting should get thier affirmative decision soon.
Let me know if anybody has any other questions!!!
This forum is such a support to me, thank you all.

Hey sidg congrats on your approval. Can you please tell me what company delivered your letter and was it signed for ?

Hi Sid. I was asking about delivary company, if it was Royal mail or DX ? Thanks

[SidiBou]

Congrats to those of you who received the good news today. It sounds encouraging to see more people getting the letter/email communication today.

As far as I’m concerned I’m still waiting since the 17th of December but I’m trying to stay optimistic. I will keep you posted and hoping from all to do the same.

SidiBou
Thanks!

[Incognito123]

Hi All,

Does the delay has anything to do with the premium centres which we have attended?

Also does writing to the local MP help? How many of us have tried it and got positive result?

My details:
Premium service center: Wakefield Library
Attended appointment on : 06 Dec
ILR application- Set (O) Tier 2 after 5years of sponsorship visa

Escalated to HO twice and emailed once. Got the standard email response.

Hoping for a positive result !

[allyf]

Hi Vibe
My current employer has given job continuity letter and yes that's signed by head HR.

Hi Folks,
Got my approval letter today from home office. Such a relief this is!
For benefits of others my case is as follows:
Paid for super priority appointment: 16Dec
Attended appointment at Manchester library : 22Dec
Decision made by UKVI: 24Dec(within 24hrs)
Approval letter received by post: 2Jan (within 5working days) with NO confirmation Email.
Mine was ILR application- Set O Tier 2 (General) after 5years of sponsorship with 2 different companies (changed employer in-between so have 2 COS)
Other info: As I've haven't received any email about the decision and my online application was not freezed after appointment - I was linking this to the delay. Called up Sopra call centre this morning (after holding line for 78mins) and they have confirmed that despite the fact that documents are not freezed they have forwarded my case to home office on 22Dec itself after biometrics appointment. Documents which has been uploaded/available till the date of biometrics is being send to UKVI and after that addition/deletion of docs have Zero impact on the case.
I sincerely wish all others you are waiting should get thier affirmative decision soon.
Let me know if anybody has any other questions!!!
This forum is such a support to me, thank you all.

Hey sidg congrats on your approval. Can you please tell me what company delivered your letter and was it signed for ?

Hi Sid. I was asking about delivary company, if it was Royal mail or DX ? Thanks

For me the approval letter came by Royal Mail (needed signature for letter) and the BRP came via DX courier (signature also requires). Hope that helps

[vibe123]

Hi Vibe
My current employer has given job continuity letter and yes that's signed by head HR.

Hey sidg congrats on your approval. Can you please tell me what company delivered your letter and was it signed for ?

Hi Sid. I was asking about delivary company, if it was Royal mail or DX ? Thanks

For me the approval letter came by Royal Mail (needed signature for letter) and the BRP came via DX courier (signature also requires). Hope that helps

Thanks Allyf thats very helpful

[Mrunal]

Hi All:

I attended my biometrics appointment on 26th Nov and had not received any communications. I have called the HO for 4th time and I was told to e-mail send an e-mail to the following address:

applyonlineE-support@homeoffice.gov.uk

Has anyone less been told the same? During my last escalation on 20th Dec I was told my only option was to write a complaint which I did. I am now being told to send an e-mail to this new address. Total mess and utter confusion.

Which form did u fill? Route?

[saimajaan]

Hi Vibe
My current employer has given job continuity letter and yes that's signed by head HR.

Hi Folks,
Got my approval letter today from home office. Such a relief this is!
For benefits of others my case is as follows:
Paid for super priority appointment: 16Dec
Attended appointment at Manchester library : 22Dec
Decision made by UKVI: 24Dec(within 24hrs)
Approval letter received by post: 2Jan (within 5working days) with NO confirmation Email.
Mine was ILR application- Set O Tier 2 (General) after 5years of sponsorship with 2 different companies (changed employer in-between so have 2 COS)
Other info: As I've haven't received any email about the decision and my online application was not freezed after appointment - I was linking this to the delay. Called up Sopra call centre this morning (after holding line for 78mins) and they have confirmed that despite the fact that documents are not freezed they have forwarded my case to home office on 22Dec itself after biometrics appointment. Documents which has been uploaded/available till the date of biometrics is being send to UKVI and after that addition/deletion of docs have Zero impact on the case.
I sincerely wish all others you are waiting should get thier affirmative decision soon.
Let me know if anybody has any other questions!!!
This forum is such a support to me, thank you all.

Hey sidg congrats on your approval. Can you please tell me what company delivered your letter and was it signed for ?

congrats I think I'm stuck most of the delayed ones r done with it except me

[saimajaan]

Congrats to those of you who received the good news today. It sounds encouraging to see more people getting the letter/email communication today.

As far as I’m concerned I’m still waiting since the 17th of December but I’m trying to stay optimistic. I will keep you posted and hoping from all to do the same.

SidiBou
Thanks!

dw I'm here as well since the 7th

[SidiBou]

I’m very curious to see an updated list with everybody statuses. That will give us a good idea of what have been accomplished recently. Oldmankensy did it last ~week ago.

Patience is a virtue

[docshami]

Hi all...

Still waiting...
My submission was @ Manchester Library was on

Sat, 24th of NOVEMBER 2018

(I only applied for myself, thought of applying for family once I get mine)...had to go all the way fm London.

Application for ILR via 5yrs Tier 2 route- 24-hrs Super (Duper) priority service...a straight forward case basically.

Did escalate it 4 times, to which I got 4 generic e-mails within 5 working days...the only change being- there was a mention of refund.

Yes....the list of applicants with dates (and ideally with type of application) needs unpdating...a simple communication from the officials would have helped a lot....shall update of any news...tnx all

[prejay]

Hi all...

Still waiting...
My submission was @ Manchester Library was on

Sat, 24th of NOVEMBER 2018

(I only applied for myself, thought of applying for family once I get mine)...had to go all the way fm London.

Application for ILR via 5yrs Tier 2 route- 24-hrs Super (Duper) priority service...a straight forward case basically.

Did escalate it 4 times, to which I got 4 generic e-mails within 5 working days...the only change being- there was a mention of refund.

Yes....the list of applicants with dates (and ideally with type of application) needs unpdating...a simple communication from the officials would have helped a lot....shall update of any news...tnx all

What did they mention regarding getting a refund?

[yunnshyuan]

Hi all,

For those who applied for SET(O), anyone in the situation where you've applied using Super Priority Service and received an email stating:

'We are emailing you to confirm that your recent Home Office application is still under consideration and we expect to make a decision within 6 months of the date of your application, which is our service standard. If we are unable to process your application within 6 months we will tell you as soon as possible.

Our web page contains further information about our service standards and other information that you may find helpful with regard to your application.

If there is a change in your circumstances, please contact us using this link: https://www.gov.uk/change-circumstances-visa-brp

You will be notified of the outcome of your application in writing.'

Anyone who has received any correspondence or approval yet after this email?

[saimajaan]

Hi all,

For those who applied for SET(O), anyone in the situation where you've applied using Super Priority Service and received an email stating:

'We are emailing you to confirm that your recent Home Office application is still under consideration and we expect to make a decision within 6 months of the date of your application, which is our service standard. If we are unable to process your application within 6 months we will tell you as soon as possible.

Our web page contains further information about our service standards and other information that you may find helpful with regard to your application.

If there is a change in your circumstances, please contact us using this link: https://www.gov.uk/change-circumstances-visa-brp

You will be notified of the outcome of your application in writing.'

Anyone who has received any correspondence or approval yet after this email?

I had that email and no not at all

[vibe123]

Yes guys anyone who got the ‘6 month’ automated email got their approval recently ? Please let us know

[oldmankensey]

I will update my list again tomorrow

gives me something to do while we wait...

[ianone]

For me the approval letter came by Royal Mail (needed signature for letter) and the BRP came via DX courier (signature also requires). Hope that helps

Hi Allyf,

When did you receive your BRP delivered? I am still waiting to receive mine.

Thanks

[allyf]

For me the approval letter came by Royal Mail (needed signature for letter) and the BRP came via DX courier (signature also requires). Hope that helps

Hi Allyf,

When did you receive your BRP delivered? I am still waiting to receive mine.

Thanks

Hi ianone, yes the BRP was delivered at 930 this morning by DX. The letter was received on Monday the 31st by Royal Mail. That letter on Monday said “within 7 working days from decision date” (27th I think for you too). I’m sure your letter will be coming soon, if not the BRP directly. Keep us posted...

[UZMAHAM]

Reposting for those waiting my wifes timeline

Submitted online application on 15th dec
Received error email 6 month one on 17th dec
Biometric appointment 21st dec
Approval letter received 28th dec via post with date of decision 24th
Biometric received via dx delivery on the 31st of dec
This was setm application. Wishing everyone a quick and positive decision

[brittobe2020]

Just want to add my case here to keep myself sane and hopefully help others during this awful wait!
SET(O) ILR from Tier 2 general, super priority
Submitted online app: 3 Dec (used solicitors)
Biometrics appointment @ Croydon: 17 Dec

No communication at all so far. The lawyers told me they have a number of other clients in the same situation.

[saimajaan]

Reposting for those waiting my wifes timeline

Submitted online application on 15th dec
Received error email 6 month one on 17th dec
Biometric appointment 21st dec
Approval letter received 28th dec via post with date of decision 24th
Biometric received via dx delivery on the 31st of dec
This was setm application. Wishing everyone a quick and positive decision

congrats thanks for sharing

[vibe123]

Reposting for those waiting my wifes timeline

Submitted online application on 15th dec
Received error email 6 month one on 17th dec
Biometric appointment 21st dec
Approval letter received 28th dec via post with date of decision 24th
Biometric received via dx delivery on the 31st of dec
This was setm application. Wishing everyone a quick and positive decision

Thanks for sharing, this indeed shows that '6 month email' is indeed generic and has nothing to do with real decision date.