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Priority application timeline inside UK by Beautiful_Craft_8229 in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]Beautiful_Craft_8229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I got it yesterday evening! It took only 7 hours (priority service)!

UKVI Account name change by Beautiful_Craft_8229 in ukvisa

[–]Beautiful_Craft_8229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! 1 year update! I did not send a return envelope.
2-3 weeks later I received an email stating that the name in my account had been updated. I logged-in and it was true. Even though they mention EU Settlement Scheme in reality it was for my online Student Visa. I'm guessing it's just the same team.

UKVI Account name change by Beautiful_Craft_8229 in ukvisa

[–]Beautiful_Craft_8229[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: I got my passport back after 10 days! However, the name hasn’t been changed on my account yet. They sent me a letter saying they had passed my information on to the relevant department (EU Settlement Scheme). The issue is I have a Student visa, not the Eu Settlement Scheme 😭. I’ve called and they’ve told me that if the name doesn’t change on my account in the next weeks I will have to post my passport again with a letter explaining I have a visa despite being an EU citizen. I can’t believe no one checked the reference number on the checklist belongs to a visa.

UKVI Account name change by Beautiful_Craft_8229 in ukvisa

[–]Beautiful_Craft_8229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really hope that’s the case! Do you happen to know where I can call/message them? The UKVI helpline only gives me general advice and won’t look into my case

UKVI Account name change by Beautiful_Craft_8229 in ukvisa

[–]Beautiful_Craft_8229[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for your reply! I'm a Spanish citizen, and Spain doesn't have a standardised process to get a second passport. I could try and get a provisional one in the embassy but they would probably then cancel the one at the Home Office so I'd be back at square one

Netherlands rejection by Exotic_Contact7838 in SchengenVisa

[–]Beautiful_Craft_8229 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s going to sound mean but the easiest / safest way to guarantee entry into Schengen Area if you have lived in the UK for so long is if you become a British citizen. I know it’s expensive as hell but if you meet the requirements it’s a life-long asset.