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It is not at the HO Sheffield office. It is at on the new UKCVAS service points most likely, for which an appointment is probably needed.haryharsan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:55 pmtoday my wife went to VFS HYD to apply ILR dependent visa and told to submit supported documents in person by sponsor in-person in Sheffield or even sending document from hyd to Sheffield office, sponsor has to attend in-person (for what i have no idea ) and this rule has been changed 2 weeks back. they haven't provided full information.
but on gov.co.uk mentioned that all supported documents should send by post and haven't seen any rule that sponsor should attend in Sheffield office.
its completely confusing me right now.
okay to attend but what are the steps do i need to follow?
how should i get appointment?
what is the purpose?
if any one face same please share your experience
hello mate, if you found any info please do let me know.hj24 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:20 pmWe were made aware at the VFS Hyderabad, India that They don't scan the documents and have advise my wife to send the supporting documents to the UK and send them personally at the Sheffield VAC.
As I sheffield is close to me I went to the UKVI Sheffield centre in Millsands.
There were three doors and all guarded by security and but no information services are provided. Instead they gave me gov.uk link and email address to write to and telephone number to call.
I am not sure now as where to submit the Supporting documents to. Should I submit to the PO box address of to the newly listed centre address as on VFS website.
Anyone who experienced this and had manage to get a solution. please share it here and advise.
apologies,CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:59 pmIt is not at the HO Sheffield office. It is at on the new UKCVAS service points most likely, for which an appointment is probably needed.haryharsan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 2:55 pmtoday my wife went to VFS HYD to apply ILR dependent visa and told to submit supported documents in person by sponsor in-person in Sheffield or even sending document from hyd to Sheffield office, sponsor has to attend in-person (for what i have no idea ) and this rule has been changed 2 weeks back. they haven't provided full information.
but on gov.co.uk mentioned that all supported documents should send by post and haven't seen any rule that sponsor should attend in Sheffield office.
its completely confusing me right now.
okay to attend but what are the steps do i need to follow?
how should i get appointment?
what is the purpose?
if any one face same please share your experience
Thanks very much.hj24 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:01 pmspoke to the UKVI customers enquiry line today.
They have mentioned that from 1st march they are not accepting by post.
so Have to go in person to your nearest VFS listed places and submit to scan and take the originals back.
I have made plans to visit the nearest next week.
thanks a lot. now its crystal clearinderjeet101 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 08, 2019 6:08 pmHi everyone,
To get answers to all your questions on the new process rolled out by the UK Home office, UKVI and VFS. Please refer to the link below:
https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/in/en/vacs/ ... -documents
It's a shame that VFS guys are not fully aware of the new process as of now. I also attended the Biometrics at VFS Hyderabad on 5th Feb 2019, they also told me that the sponsor has to visit UKVI Sheffield 'In-Person' to get the documents scanned. This is totally incorrect information.
The actual process which we followed was:
After my biometrics appointment I sent all my documents to my wife (sponsor) in UK. She then visited the London centre of VFS (mentioned in the link) today to get all the documents scanned at a fee of GBP 75. The fee can be paid by cash or debit card.
The most surprising part is, even VFS London is also not fully aware of this new change. When my wife showed them their own website claiming the new process, then only they found out about this. The scanning process is lengthy and is taking 2-3 Hrs per application. Please arrange all your documents as per VFS barcode separators to save some time there.
After scanning they will return all your supporting documents to your sponsor. Only the scan images of documents will now go to UKVI. I guess this is new process to avoid all the hassles with physical documents.
Note: There is NO appointment needed to visit these VFS centres for Scanning the Documents. Sponsor can directly walk in.
Hope this information helps.
Thanks
Follow exactly whatever your letter is saying to do.
Inderjeet, did you have to submit your photograph along with supporting documents?
Thats good to know. This is such an important step in the spouse visa process. The HO, UKVI and VFS should put out information clearly. I was totally confused when my local VFS people told me about the new process. They were all cluless, I had to find out about this process on my own.
Hi Haryharsan,haryharsan wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:04 pmToday i have been to VFS London and done Support Documents scanning process.
entire process took 2hrs to complete.
for the cost £75
i am not sure whether you can submit supporting documents before bio-metrics because they have asked me did applicant has given their bio-metrics or not.uaana wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 5:21 amHi Haryharsan,haryharsan wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:04 pmToday i have been to VFS London and done Support Documents scanning process.
entire process took 2hrs to complete.
for the cost £75
Thank you for sharing your update, it has indeed been very helpful. My husband who is sponsoring my settlement visa is a British citizen living in Sheffield and it appears as though the nearest VFS centre for him is in Manchester. I have my bio metrics appointment in India on the 20th of this month. Do I have to inform VFS /VAC that my husband will be submitting the supporting document in the UK before my appointment date or do I do so on the day of my appointment ? I would be grateful if you kindly let me know if there is a deadline on submitting the supporting documents by the sponsor in the Uk after I the bio metric appointment in India? Also , will my husband have to carry some barcode for the supporting documents when he visit VFS -Manchester ? Sorry , it might seems as though I am asking a lot of questions in one go , I am just trying gain more clarity as it seems impossible to get any guidance from VFS, UKVI and HO.