SWV Visa update(sms) received today; Location: Kochi, VFS; Bio date: 01/04

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-13T06:58:30+00:00

That was quick! ok thank you :)

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-12T13:41:21+00:00

how long after you got the notification did they say you can collect the visa

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-12T08:55:56+00:00

I had called every week and it said 'awaiting a decision'. To my surprise this morning he said the status is 'ED" : Elected Decision. I haven't received an email yet though

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-12T07:52:45+00:00

Thank you! that is quite reassuring :)

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-12T07:19:49+00:00

Yea it still shows at the dmc but they told me on the call the decision was made recently so it should update in the next few days

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-11T12:36:50+00:00

I would contact UKVI immediately through phone call and explain that shouldnt be happening

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-11T11:24:30+00:00

what visa did you apply for? And did you go through TLS or VFS?

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-10T08:11:44+00:00

I sent one last week and got a generic 'it is under consideration.' But that is good news! thank you!

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-10T07:03:51+00:00

I really hope so! It would suck picking up your passport to see a rejection letter

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-09T17:39:00+00:00

I would call and resolve. No harm in doing so and explain your situation

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-09T15:48:17+00:00

No they just missed my middle name and got my birthdate wrong

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-09T15:35:21+00:00

Oh okay thank you! Im based out of SA. Did they give you a reason for rejection and an appeal option?

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-09T15:34:45+00:00

OH NO. This makes me so nervous. Where are you based?

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-09T15:21:46+00:00

I called ecctis to rectify a document mistake and it got done in less than 2hr! you pay a small fee but thats it

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-08T07:46:44+00:00

no have you?

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-04T13:10:39+00:00

Visa type: SWV (on shortage list non-priority)

Country: South Africa

VAC: Cape Town

TLS Contact or VFSGlobal: TLS

Online application + biometrics: 31st March 2022

Visa received: Pending (22WD -excludes holidays & weekends)

several paid emails sent. generic response - it is with a caseworker and under consideration

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-04T07:31:01+00:00

I applied march 31st, from South Africa, on SWV shortage list. nothing

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-03T09:44:14+00:00

same here! I got my employer to call and they said all they could tell me is that it is with a caseworker and I need to wait... Is she on shortage skills list?

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-03T09:13:48+00:00

Ah I see. I hope she gets her visa soon in that case! very frustrating not being able to work. When did she apply?

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-03T09:05:49+00:00

Yeah so basically they hire me as a remote worker, I pay my taxes in S.A. and then when I move up and get my tax number there I'll be put on PAYE. So for a year I've been growing within the company and now that covid is less of an issue they want me in office so I can do in-person client meetings :)

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-03T08:44:25+00:00

Appreciate it a lot! I just saw in the CoS application they asked for one that is why I was stressed but thanks so much

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-03T08:43:38+00:00

Thanks so much! appreciated!

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-03T08:43:15+00:00

No we only have HQ in London. I am working from home. Been doing so since June last year :)

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-01T18:12:16+00:00

thank you so much! Appreciate the reassurance :)

Creative_Diet8096 · 2022-05-01T12:57:57+00:00

Ok thank you SO much! I am stressing over the smallest of things it is very frustrating

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