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Ayoleyi77:
I got a refusal on a visit visa to attend my MD Son's wedding which was 100% sponsored by him but i was refused based that the VO said he was not convinced I was not going to work since i was going in the capacity of a personal assistant, the refusal letter came 5 days after submission after which my MD suggested we reapply again to address the reason raised by the VO. I reapplied and did my Biometric since 3rd July, since then, no response while someone that had biometrics for 2nd July already had her visa since last week monday and i am yet to receive any mail or response from UKVI. Do i need to be worried?

Ayoleyi77:
I just got this mail now, does it mean my visa has been approved, I didnt receive any mail from UKVI since the biometrics except this from VFS?


Dear Customer,

A decision for GWF reference number GWF083471624 was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 07/23/2025 17:31:57.

If a courier return service was purchased from VFS, your passport and notification of the decision will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your passport can be collected from the UK Visa Application Centre during the designated passport collection times (Please check our website for details).

Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.

Regards,


VFS Global

Ayoleyi77:
I just got this mail now, does it mean my visa has been approved, I didnt receive any mail from UKVI since the biometrics except this from VFS?


Dear Customer,

A decision for GWF reference number GWF083471*** was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 07/23/2025 17:31:57.

If a courier return service was purchased from VFS, your passport and notification of the decision will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your passport can be collected from the UK Visa Application Centre during the designated passport collection times (Please check our website for details).

Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.

Regards,

VFS Global

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moe521:
Was your center Ikeja please?

Ayoleyi77:
Yes

moe521:
Oh cool.
Congratulations 🎉
Hoping mine shows up soon.

lolly8937:
Please how do I contact VfS office Ikeja ?
A decision has been made on my passport since last week Tuesday and I haven’t gotten a mail to come and collect my passport.

I need my passport as soon as possible
I will appreciate anyone help

adebabs21:
I also did biometric on 31st

I only received a mail that my application has been sent to UKVI

GOD WILL take control

Komfo:
What’s the meaning of this email? Please advice

Regarding Visa Application:
For: E

We are unable to make a decision on your application within published visa processing times. For up-to-date information on processing times, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/visa-processing-times

Do not contact UK Visa and Immigration, we will contact you if we require more information.

Please be assured that we will continue to progress your application to make a decision as soon as possible.
Your visa application may take longer to process, if for example:

• the information in your application is not accurate or requires further consideration
• you need to provide further evidence, for example evidence of funds
• your supporting documents need to be verified
• you need to attend an interview
• further information is required on your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)
• UKVI is experiencing increased visa demand

UK Visa and Immigration

Do not reply to this email. This is an automated email, and this inbox.
I received this email on 8th July, 2025. Please has anyone got idea for this kind of message from ukvi.
Date of application: 20th June 2025
Still awaiting.
Please any advice as I am worried.

Knowlegeseeking:
Hi guys,

So i got a response from UKVI from the complaint i raised last week. They acknowledged that the Entry clearance manager has agreed that my application should be reconsidered. They also noted it does not mean the refusal will be overturned but a reconsideration is ongoing and even though they cannot give a timeframe for how long it would take, that i will be notified of their decision.

Even if they come back with the same decision, they should give a concrete reason that can be addressed in the next application. I'll keep you guys updated when a decision is reached.

Please can one apply for a visa renewal when the current visa has not expired? my twin's 6 months visa expires on the 21st of this month and he is looking at visiting by month end or latest first week of June. He wants to know if he can put in an application for renewal of the visa before it expires this month so he can get the updated visa and travel by month end.

Thank you.

ZubyTimo:
Hallo, I got the same email yesterday 09 July 2025. What's the way forward. Thank you.

Iriabay:
Please I just got this refusal mail.

Honestly I'm speechless.

My bank statement clearly reflects my salary and the VO says he can't find it on the bank statement.

For the home ties I submitted my children's birth certificates, landed documents, letter of introduction from place of work, a letter from my church headquarters, as I'm a prophet in my church...with pictures.

Purpose of visit was to go visit my wife who's a student.


Please, I will appreciate any contribution on how to tackle this

Taal17:
Your children's birth certificates doesn't prove home ties

Did you write a letter about where your children are living right now..are they in school, on vacation

Secondly did you check your bank statements to see if even you can identify your salary as a credit, if it's there then highlight salary credits when you reapply

Do you work for yourself ? Are you paid monthly?

Zanka:
Anybody heard back that did biometrics on 4th of July eh, 15 working days has complete o. .

Fraih:
Dear Customer,

A decision for GWF reference number GWFXXXXXXXX was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 07/24/2025 17:42:56.

If a courier return service was purchased from VFS, your passport and notification of the decision will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your passport can be collected from the UK Visa Application Centre during the designated passport collection times (Please check our website for details).

Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.

Regards,

VFS Global

Not received an email from UKVI, from experience, does this mean an approval or otherwise

Iriabay:
I am monthly paid. Though we haven't been paid for like 2 months now dues to change of management and coming of external auditors to aid smooth transitioning...I explained this in the application and LOE...I submitted a 6 months bank statement reflecting my salary..

jmoore:
No refusal email = approval

Ayoleyi77:
I just got this mail now, does it mean my visa has been approved, I didnt receive any mail from UKVI since the biometrics except this from VFS?


Dear Customer,

A decision for GWF reference number GWF083xxxxxx was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 07/23/2025 17:31:57.

If a courier return service was purchased from VFS, your passport and notification of the decision will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your passport can be collected from the UK Visa Application Centre during the designated passport collection times (Please check our website for details).

Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.

Regards,


VFS Global

Zanka:
Decision has been made finally o

Ayoleyi77:
Visa Alert!!1
Passport collected and 6 months visitor visa stamped. Thank you all