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According to ukvi, a decision has been made on my application since a long time, but they've refused to send it to VAC.

ss2020:
Taking a decision on our application is now very difficult cos some of our supporting documents may no longer be valid. And their reason for travel is no longer feasible. The 5months break has changed a lot. Myself for example applied for a business training that was to hold ending of march/beginning of April. That has long passed, so its not easy for them to decide whether to grant or not to grant.
For the new guys applying, their own is straightforward and much easier.
Anyway am still hopeful to get my visa. My training will be rescheduled. For now no new date has even been fixed

I'm seriously fed up! Is it a crime to apply in March? They're yet to clear backlogs, yet new applications are being given priority.

johnez1987:
I don’t know what is happening. Those who did biometrics before lockdown have not gotten a decision while those that did in July are getting. Is this not madness?

Hello, is there any one who did biometrics before lockdown whose application got sent to VAC this week?

Congratulations, did they send you a mail or you checked on your online tracker?

Tuoma:
My application has just been transferred to VAC

I'm in Lagos. How did you go about it? Did you get an appointment with them or you just walked in and asked to see a visa officer?

CeceNene:
Are you in Abuja?

Can you please guide me through on how to contact the embassy? Or may I send you a private?

CeceNene:
Mine was 11th March and it's still on Application transferred to DMC. I was even at the embassy last week, they checked the system and was told a decision has not been made it.

I tire sha

I got the same mail few months ago. It simply means they're unable to process her application within the standard time frame. It may take longer than usual to process it. When did she apply and when did she get the mail?

MrsAnyanwu:
I need urgent answer please... My daughter got a mail from UK Visa office that her application has not been straight forward that they would be unable to decide but if something changes they would let us know.. Please what does it mean, she wanted to relocate with her family. She's married but hasn't changed her name officially on her passport ... Respond quickly please... She's losing her mind

I think it should be application received by DMC tho, but it's advisable you send a paid mail to ukvi for escalation.

beckycute1:
DMC

Application transferred to DMC or to VAC?

beckycute1:
Good morning,
I did my biometrics on the 13th of March and yet to get any email from TLS. i just tracked my application but its still on transferred to the DMC .
Should i just go to the center or wait to get an email from them.
For those that already collected their passports, did you get an email?
Kindly advise. Thank you

This is really a tough time for many people who made visa applications in March. Some people have contacted ukvi and they confirmed a decision has been made on their application, yet it has not been sent back to VAC. I pray they resolve all pending applications soonest.

Symbae:
I think you should contact the ukvi to find out if a decision has been made on your application before contacting the TLS

I think you should login to your visa application page via gov.uk where you'll be redirected to TLS contact website. You should be able to add courier service to your cart.

By the way, what kind of visa did you apply for and when was your biometric?

Rex82:
Hi Everyone,

Please can anyone help with information on how to add the Express Courier Return Service after receiving this email


Your UK visa application is ready for collection

Dear Applicant,

Reference: GWF0XXXXXXXX

Our Visa Application Centre in Lagos, Ikeja will be reopening on [Opening date]. A decision has now been made on your visa application and you will be able to collect your passport at our centre from that date.


Please note that our visa customers will be required to wear a mask and respect social distancing guidelines to enter our centre. This is to ensure the health and safety of both our customers and staff. #StaySafe
Your travel document and supporting documents are now ready for collection at the TLScontact UK Visa Application Centre. Please read carefully the below instruction to retrieve your document.

Collection in person

Please come with the following:

Your Original TLScontact Application Checklist;
Your Original Photographic ID;
Copy of Your Photographic ID;
Copy of birth certificate (if collecting for your minor child)*.
Collecting using a representative

It is not possible for a third party to collect the documents on behalf of an applicant, except in the following cases:

A parent collecting for a dependent child (where child is below 18);
Applicants 65 years and above (with already issued proxy form obtained during submission);
One member of a family group collecting the passports for the whole family, if applied together;
Government Ministry representatives and Business Network company representative, prior approved by the British High Commission and the company’s authorized signatories with a letter of introduction and a company ID card.
Please note that all third party collections above will require a means of national identification e.g. International Passport, National ID Card, Driver’s License.

IMPORTANT: If any of the above document is missing, the representative will not be allowed to retrieve your travel document.

*It fits with Children Protection Act, to guarantee that we are giving the passport back to one of the parents.

You can check collection times and the Centre address on the Address and opening hours page. You are advised to make prompt arrangements to collect your documents from the Visa Application Centre as TLScontact is only able to hold them for 28 days. After this time they will be returned to UK Visas and Immigration, who will pass them on to the issuing authority.

Return by Courier

If your documents are being sent back to you by courier, it will be dispatched within 24 business hours. You will receive an additional email from TLScontact to confirm when they have been dispatched. The local courier service provider may also confirm this with you, depending upon which courier is used in your area.

If you did not select our Express Courier Return service at the time of submitting your application, it may be possible for you to purchase this service now for an additional fee to avoid having to travel to the Visa Application Centre to collect your documents.
From June 8th, there will be new rules in place for entering the UK due to COVID-19. Please check the latest information before you travel at https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control

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I have used the contact form as instructed in email, but nobody have contacted me. I used the TLSContact in Ikeja. Does anyone know have a contact number for the Ikeja office or any information on how I can add the express courier return services?[

Congratulations, please when did you appear for biometrics?

ugosimba:
Good Evening All,

I submitted my application in March got a survey questionnaire in April (but was skeptical in answering the questions) lockdown took over, after lockdown no response from Tls as to status update.
I went today for collection of passport, Visa approved after 10 years UK ban.

I have benefitted from nairaland alot, since 2014 especially in the US section.

My candid advice is to read from scratch, take notes, learn from others,do the right thing and pray.

Hardwork pays off.

Thank you JESUS � nara ekene mo �

Hello, please has your application been transferred to VAC now? Since you said a decision has been made on it.

moskito36:
I did my biometric 3rd March (Tier-2) tracking is still showing application with DMC, I had to escalate with UKVI last week. I hope they act fast sha... E be like say na Cotonou flights sure pass.

Keep My Passport When Applying

This service allows you to keep your passport the maximum possible time during the visa decision process.

The basic points of this service are:
1, you still need to bring your passport to your appointment, but it will be given back to you before you leave the Visa Application Centre.
2, once the decision of your visa application has been made by the UK Visas and Immigration, you will be notified by email, then you need to provide your passport to the Visa Application Centre (by post or in person) within 28 days. If you don’t provide your passport within this timeframe, your visa application will be refused.
3, once received, we aim to complete the application and return your passport within 7 calendar days.

oyin000000:
Good day everyone. I want to change my proposed travel date but I have submitted my form online. I havent gone to TLS though. Is there anything I can do to correct this? Also, how does Keep my passport work? and how many days after I am told to submit my passport do I get it back?

Asides the paid mail or phone call to ukvi, is there any other way to know about visa application status? I've been at "application received by DMC since March. I sent a mail, ukvi said a decision is yet to be made.

I also applied for tier 2 and did biometrics on 24th of March, I'm yet to hear from them.

@TheAfrocalyse please what kind of visa did you apply for?

@Rynlesh please the whatsapp link isn't going through, I sent you a mail btw if you don't mind. I'll like to join the group too.

Please let's know if you get any more info about the agent. Many of us are interested in the Cotonou route.

This thread is very relevant. Whoever has information or has gone through this route should help us out please. �

Please has anyone awaiting decision on visa application prior lockdown gotten a mail from tls contact?

[quote author=Kurumaru post=91254769]Yes ..

Please what date did you have your biometrics?

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