Have you gone to the VAC to check? it is possible that it is sitting there waiting for you.

Linc000:




Nothing you can do than to wait..... Cos d decision on ur application has not been reach yet..... There are lots of pple which decision has been made on their application but await d Return Of there document....... Currently considering on one side decision made on another side while Return Of ur passport and pick up on the final side.....

Moreover it's stated and advisable not to pay for hotel neither flight tickets until ur visa is approved..... Just my take....

Am also waiting..

Please i am meant to travel on the 12th...applied in abuja on the 21st of July....11th of August makes it 15 working days....and yet no reply...i got this mail on friday 4th....please did anyone get such mail and is there hope that the visas will come out b4 friday....i am travelling with my 6 year old son....


Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre.  Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

If you have made a Settlement application (except for applications lodged in USA and Canada): you must ensure that your UK sponsor has sent all relevant supporting documentation to the UK Decision Making Centre in Sheffield.  The documents should be arranged in this order: application form and relevant Appendix* (See below); English language evidence; relationship documents; maintenance documents; accommodation documents.   If documents are not received a decision will be taken on the basis on the information that has been provided.

If you have already had your supporting documents scanned in at the Visa Application Centre, or if you have already sent them in to us, please ignore the request for documents.

Please note that UKVI aims to complete all Visit Visa applications within 15 working days and all Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of the application date.  If it is not possible to complete your application within this timeframe a member of our team will contact you to explain why.

If you have paid for Priority Service, your application will be placed in front of the queue and assessed ahead of other non-priority visa applications.  As indicated in the terms of service, the amount paid for the priority service, as well as the visa fees, is not refundable if the visa application is refused or if the decision is delayed.

We regret that we are unable to respond to enquiries asking about the status of any application.  Any status enquiry should be made to the international enquiry service, details of which are on the GOV.UK website.  Staff at Embassies, visa processing centres and visa application centres cannot assist with visa enquiries.  You may also wish to view the current processing times for applications made in your country.

A further email will be sent to you to confirm when your application has been assessed and dispatched.  If your application was made in a Visa Application Centre, the staff there will contact you when your documents are ready – please do not attend the Centre until you are requested to do so.

Please note that you are advised not to purchase flight tickets until you have secured a visa for travel to the UK.

*List of Appendices:
Appendix 1 - Children / Other Dependants
Appendix 2 - Spouse / Partner
Appendix 4 - Pre-flight family members of Refugees
Appendix 5 - Access Rights to Child

Further information is also available on the UK visas and immigration website.

Kind regards,

UK Decision Making Centre


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ekpotek:


All submited document are scanned in the presence of the applicant. The documents are separated into sections and scanned according to itemised documentation request on UKVI websites.

Hmm, that's interesting. I just hope it won't be messy having TLS separate the documents themselves; and they shouldn't consider any document irrelevant as the respective applicants know what documents they deem would boost their application.

Is it advisable to give them UKVI a call, this waiting is honestly getting out of hand. What number can someone call aside from the £1.37 call cost number ? And toll free line pls

@ Iwasnothere , that's d only line and the worst is that they will remove 20 pounds initially from ur card to be sure u av can to pay before they will later remove the main call charge. They removed 40 pounds from my card and they are to return it after removing the main call charges

Then no need to call them, pay such money to speak to a human being. Never

Sagamaje:
@ Iwasnothere , that's d only line and the worst is that they will remove 20 pounds initially from ur card to be sure u av can to pay before they will later remove the main call charge. They removed 40 pounds from my card and they are to return it after removing the main call charges

My Aunty said one cannot recall his/her passport from U.K. Embassy for collection. Or can one recall

I heard one cannot recall his/her passport at U.K. Embassy

Please someone should answer or help me please....dont want to miss from both sides....should i just go and open the ticket

Fpmtrends:
Please someone should answer or help me please....dont want to miss from both sides....should i just go and open the ticket

The decision is entirely yours to make. This is peak season and UKVI have not been meeting their 15 working days window. To be honest, your chances are slim. Even when a decision is made on your application, TLS still has to send you a collection email. From the time a decision is made on your application to the time you get your passport back, it can take 10 days.

Brightingsus:



Hmm, that's interesting. I just hope it won't be messy having TLS separate the documents themselves; and they shouldn't consider any document irrelevant as the respective applicants know what documents they deem would boost their application.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to sort out the documentation into relevant sections. Sometimes TLC can offer to do this at a fee. Applicant should insist on submitting documents consider irrelevant by TLC if it will help their case. The following documents will not be collected or scan. Printed application form, photos, any document not in A4 size.

please any 1 yet to pick their passport, kindly respond. thank you

uptown17:
wow that long. keep ur hopes high. with this delay! the visa should just be on the passport when picked abeg!
but i was wondering, what happens to hotel bookings that you will be charged first night for no show, considering some people's travel dates have passed yet their passports havent been returned. did you move the hotel dates forward or cancelled or what?

@ekpotek , I am yet to receive d 40 pounds Ukvi initially removed from my card when I called them on the 17th of July. They have removed their main Call charges from my card but yet to return d 40 pounds cus I called twice. D first they did not pick but it was d second one they picked and dats what made it 40 pounds. What can I do now ? @ gurus in d house that av called Sheffield and gotten their initial 20pounds charges back

Fpmtrends:
Please i am meant to travel on the 12th...applied in abuja on the 21st of July....11th of August makes it 15 working days....and yet no reply...i got this mail on friday 4th....please did anyone get such mail and is there hope that the visas will come out b4 friday....i am travelling with my 6 year old son....


Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre.  Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

If you have made a Settlement application (except for applications lodged in USA and Canada): you must ensure that your UK sponsor has sent all relevant supporting documentation to the UK Decision Making Centre in Sheffield.  The documents should be arranged in this order: application form and relevant Appendix* (See below); English language evidence; relationship documents; maintenance documents; accommodation documents.   If documents are not received a decision will be taken on the basis on the information that has been provided.

If you have already had your supporting documents scanned in at the Visa Application Centre, or if you have already sent them in to us, please ignore the request for documents.

Please note that UKVI aims to complete all Visit Visa applications within 15 working days and all Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of the application date.  If it is not possible to complete your application within this timeframe a member of our team will contact you to explain why.

If you have paid for Priority Service, your application will be placed in front of the queue and assessed ahead of other non-priority visa applications.  As indicated in the terms of service, the amount paid for the priority service, as well as the visa fees, is not refundable if the visa application is refused or if the decision is delayed.

We regret that we are unable to respond to enquiries asking about the status of any application.  Any status enquiry should be made to the international enquiry service, details of which are on the GOV.UK website.  Staff at Embassies, visa processing centres and visa application centres cannot assist with visa enquiries.  You may also wish to view the current processing times for applications made in your country.

A further email will be sent to you to confirm when your application has been assessed and dispatched.  If your application was made in a Visa Application Centre, the staff there will contact you when your documents are ready – please do not attend the Centre until you are requested to do so.

Please note that you are advised not to purchase flight tickets until you have secured a visa for travel to the UK.

*List of Appendices:
Appendix 1 - Children / Other Dependants
Appendix 2 - Spouse / Partner
Appendix 4 - Pre-flight family members of Refugees
Appendix 5 - Access Rights to Child

Further information is also available on the UK visas and immigration website.

Kind regards,

UK Decision Making Centre


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A generic email. Means nothing. Wait for the decision email

Sagamaje:
@ekpotek , I am yet to receive d 40 pounds Ukvi initially removed from my card when I called them on the 17th of July. They have removed their main Call charges from my card but yet to return d 40 pounds cus I called twice. D first they did not pick but it was d second one they picked and dats what made it 40 pounds. What can I do now ? @ gurus in d house that av called Sheffield and gotten their initial 20pounds charges back

I have never use the pay call before. If the deduction was automatically, then your refund should be also automatically.

I xancelled it. As i now dont know when Uk will do their decision.

uptown17:
wow that long. keep ur hopes high. with this delay! the visa should just be on the passport when picked abeg!
but i was wondering, what happens to hotel bookings that you will be charged first night for no show, considering some people's travel dates have passed yet their passports havent been returned. did you move the hotel dates forward or cancelled or what?

Dear Gurus in the house! I applied for a visit visa and paid for a priority service on July 20. Got the general confirmation from Sheffield the following day. I understand that priority service usually takes 5 working days. After 5 working days, I contacted the UKVI by call and email but got a generic response.

What do you suggest?

Thank you guys!

NijahNinja:
Hello. I am in the same exact position (although my decision was on the 13th of July) any update on your case? Have you collected your passport?

No

lantrenzo:
Dear Gurus in the house! I applied for a visit visa and paid for a priority service on July 20. Got the general confirmation from Sheffield the following day. I understand that priority service usually takes 5 working days. After 5 working days, I contacted the UKVI by call and email but got a generic response.

What do you suggest?

Thank you guys!

The 5 working days window for priority does not mean it is 5 days by default. It is only advisory and it means most people get a decision within 5 days. However if an applicant's application is complex UKVI would not be subjected to pressure to decide in 5 days.

Thank you Brightingsus.Please, what do you suggest I do?

@Justwise @Epko and other gurus...Any suggestion or action step?

I really appreciate your kind responses.

lantrenzo:
Thank you Brightingsus.Please, what do you suggest I do?

@Justwise @Epko and other gurus...Any suggestion or action step?

I really appreciate your kind responses.

Remind me again of your proposed travel date, and the circumstances around your visit (if you still have time on your hands)

Thanks so much @Brightingsus for your kind responses. The purpose of the visa was to attend a PM training but the training date has gone already. The training was to hold on August 1. But I did indicate I will also go for sightseeing after the training.

iWasNotHere:
My Aunty said one cannot recall his/her passport from U.K. Embassy for collection. Or can one recall

Suppose this was possible, I for happy naw. It's been 7weeks no message from UKVI & TLS

Thanks

Tiyanya:
Good morning house,
Seeing people's complain here made me create an ID, I stumbled on this link yesterday.
My office is sending me on a training to London in October and they are just going to start processing our visas this week, I have another interview with US embassy before mid October... Pls I would like to know if my UK visa would be ready before then as I have already booked an appointment with US embassy.

Gurus in the house please assist.

Thanks

No one knows how long it will take, your application might be straight forward. Ensure every application is priority service and you should be fine. Remember the earlier the better

If only it was possible, mine is 8weeks+ this week!

KingAviii:



Suppose this was possible, I for happy naw. It's been 7weeks no message from UKVI & TLS

iWasNotHere:
If only it was possible, mine is 8weeks+ this week!

same here.

lantrenzo:
Thanks so much @Brightingsus for your kind responses. The purpose of the visa was to attend a PM training but the training date has gone already. The training was to hold on August 1. But I did indicate I will also go for sightseeing after the training.

Good. As long as you you included places of interest that will aid your sightseeing, your Aug 1 training date being past should not count against you.

I just tracked my My mum's application on the https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/app/visa_application website and it shows as decided on Saturday. TLS has not updated anything on their website though. Fingers crossed,it was a positive decision.

Well I just checked TLS and it shows decision made. Applicaton was submitted on the 13th July

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showstopa:
I just tracked my My mum's application on the https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/app/visa_application website and it shows as decided on Saturday. TLS has not updated anything on their website though. Fingers crossed,it was a positive decision.

Well I just checked TLS and it shows decision made. Applicaton was submitted on the 13th July

Congratulations!