showstopa:
I wonder how the VISA office in Sheffield decides on what application to look at. Because lots of people here seemed to have applied in June and even some one in April. Even many have not gotten any email that says application not straightforward. I was very worried about applying for my Mum in mid July considering the delays so I am quite grateful that it only took them to the 5th of August to decide.
Good luck to all the people still waiting on decisions

kayzuz:
Thank you @ekpotek and @Solatium.

My sister called me today that she tracked our application on UKVI website, hers and my mum is saying decided, while my own reference number is saying not recognised. although, there has been no change in status on tls website for all 3 of us. All this, is just gviving me a bad omen, like they are trying to sideline my application and refuse?

Bansley:

You need to let your company know ASAP of the application status, not straight forward means they are gonna do more verfication on your documents or they might need to speak to your employer or you in the future. If your employer are so desperate for you to start then they may consult a lawyer on your behalf.

Bansley:

You need to let your company know ASAP of the application status, not straight forward means they are gonna do more verfication on your documents or they might need to speak to your employer or you in the future. If your employer are so desperate for you to start then they may consult a lawyer on your behalf.

bimbotek:
Update....
Wiffy was at the VAC to collect her passport today. She applied with our baby...both had biometrics done in ikeja, 22 June,2017. Application was decided Aug 9th when I tracked it on ukvi website. Tls sent a mail yesterday that wiffy's passport was ready for collection without any news on our baby's passport. She was at vac today...6 month was granted to her while they said the baby's passport is not yet ready.

toscott:

Update
So i told my agent in the U.k about the not straightforward email and he called ukvi. In his language ' he was mad at them for saying its not straightforward and not giving the reasons why'. He said they apologised and told him dey will contact me very shortly. He also claimed he had escalated it to the next level whatever that means. It has been over 48hrs now and no response from UKVI. I hope the agent has not gone to scatter everything for me now.
Update
So i told my agent in the U.k about the not straightforward email and he called ukvi. In his language ' he was mad at them for saying its not straightforward and not giving the reasons why'. He said they apologised and told him dey will contact me very shortly. He also claimed he had escalated it to the next level whatever that means. It has been over 48hrs now and no response from UKVI.
I hope the agent has not gone to scatter everything for me now? Im just very worried.

bimbotek:
Update....
Wiffy was at the VAC to collect her passport today. She applied with our baby...both had biometrics done in ikeja, 22 June,2017. Application was decided Aug 9th when I tracked it on ukvi website. Tls sent a mail yesterday that wiffy's passport was ready for collection without any news on our baby's passport. She was at vac today...6 month was granted to her while they said the baby's passport is not yet ready.

lekibraky:
So no hope for those that submitted July 17 for now cos that was when my wife and daughter submitted their own

bimbotek:
Update....
Wiffy was at the VAC to collect her passport today. She applied with our baby...both had biometrics done in ikeja, 22 June,2017. Application was decided Aug 9th when I tracked it on ukvi website. Tls sent a mail yesterday that wiffy's passport was ready for collection without any news on our baby's passport. She was at vac today...6 month was granted to her while they said the baby's passport is not yet ready.

themusketeer:


Have you received any mail from ukba saying they could not meet the 15 days processing deadline ?

toscott:

Update
So i told my agent in the U.k about the not straightforward email and he called ukvi. In his language ' he was mad at them for saying its not straightforward and not giving the reasons why'. He said they apologised and told him dey will contact me very shortly. He also claimed he had escalated it to the next level whatever that means. It has been over 48hrs now and no response from UKVI. I hope the agent has not gone to scatter everything for me now.
Update
So i told my agent in the U.k about the not straightforward email and he called ukvi. In his language ' he was mad at them for saying its not straightforward and not giving the reasons why'. He said they apologised and told him dey will contact me very shortly. He also claimed he had escalated it to the next level whatever that means. It has been over 48hrs now and no response from UKVI.
I hope the agent has not gone to scatter everything for me now? Im just very worried.

soxhixco:
The different names in my document was because I did a change of name from the family surname back to my dad name while I was in school but I was unable to make that effect on my school records then. So when I submitted my application then, it was my dad name that was there as the surname which didn't tally with my school record which was the family surname. That was the first time I applied then, that was exactly what prompt me to do a change of name on my passport which was successful after I submitted all the required documents to back up my claims and have not applied for UK ever since then not until I applied for Ireland visa recently and it was the agent that said I should fill the space that indicates if this was my first passport and that bounced back. But I want to apply for UK again but need your help on this. Thanks

dcutey:


The mail stating that your application was not straightforward doesn't mean much in my opinion, I think they send this mail to a lot of people. I got the same mail and my application took exactly 17 days and those for my wife and child took 15 days even with the mail.

Brightingsus:


To be honest, some of these agents portray themselves as people with power and influence just so you revere them. Fa-Fa-Fa-Foul!

The email you got is not peculiar to you as UKVI sends that email especially when your application needs more verification. Whether the agent called or the applicant called, UKVI would have given the same response of escalating the case. UKVI apologising was just Customer Service and not pressure put by the 'almighty' agent. In any case be hopeful and you would get a response from UKVI in due course.

dcutey:


Just wanted to inform the house that I've been given UK Visa with less than six months validity on my Passport. Thank you all for your help, I'm grateful to all the contributors of the thread.

demashi:


@McGibson Great... My folks applied same day, same Centre. Were you a first time applicant? Did you get a letter of invitation or was it an hotel booking?

justwise:


You really need to work harder to convince the embassy about your true identity because as its now you have damaged your credibility with them.

In your next application you need to explain what lead to the in-consistency with your name and focus more on meeting the visa requirements

McGibson:




first timer with an invitation.

Kalabariprinces:
Morning all,

Clearly I'm impatient! The 15days has passed no email, no change on tls and number not recognized on UKVI.

Is there any other way to check? The U.K. Embassy want you to be gainfully employed or engaged in meaningful business but then they just mess you around! Our proposed travel date will soon pass �

Any July ers with positive feedback
Thanks

showstopa:


Application 14th July. Decision 5th August. Hang in there, fingers crossed

toscott:

Update
So i told my agent in the U.k about the not straightforward email and he called ukvi. In his language ' he was mad at them for saying its not straightforward and not giving the reasons why'. He said they apologised and told him dey will contact me very shortly. He also claimed he had escalated it to the next level whatever that means. It has been over 48hrs now and no response from UKVI. I hope the agent has not gone to scatter everything for me now.
Update
So i told my agent in the U.k about the not straightforward email and he called ukvi. In his language ' he was mad at them for saying its not straightforward and not giving the reasons why'. He said they apologised and told him dey will contact me very shortly. He also claimed he had escalated it to the next level whatever that means. It has been over 48hrs now and no response from UKVI.
I hope the agent has not gone to scatter everything for me now? Im just very worried.

themusketeer:

Yes, I got themail stating that the application would take mor than 15 days.

Did you at any point receive a mail from ukba saying your application couldn't be decided in 15days?

Brightingsus:


First-time Application or Renewal?

Standard or Priority?

showstopa:


Not a first time application, but there is nothing like renewal for UK visa. Its always a fresh application everytime. And it was a standard application also.

Josh4wod:
Hello
Does the type of English test I write determine if I will get US SCHOLARSHIP or not?

TOEFL OR IELTS

Brightingsus:


Mate, you are asking this on the wrong forum. We don't know. This thread is basically for UK visit visa enquiries. I believe there would be another forum that talks about your topic of interest.