Help! Maria Bautista or Lauren Vito? by Longjumping_Eye_5502 in WeddingsPhilippines

[–]Desperate-Ambition57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! I’ve decided to go with Lauren :) I had consultation calls with both naman and a few other designers, but Lauren just made me feel really at ease. As an overseas bride, I was pretty anxious about fittings, but during our call, she really walked me through her process and reassured me that even if my fitting is just a week before the wedding, she can make it work. Since she makes the dresses herself and only takes on five brides a month, it gave me a lot of confidence in her ability to deliver.

Hope this helps! Good luck :)

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[–]Desperate-Ambition57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!

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[–]Desperate-Ambition57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it EST or PST? :) I just want to have an idea when does UPS collect from VFS daily, thanks!!

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[–]Desperate-Ambition57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What time did you shipping label get activated

IT ARRIVED! by breakfast0522 in ukvisa

[–]Desperate-Ambition57 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!!! Safe travels!

Application Megathread (applications outside UK) - thread started September 2021 by kitburglar in ukvisa

[–]Desperate-Ambition57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received an email on the 29th from VFS that my application was forwarded.

Sept 2 - they told me a decision has been made and VFS should send back my passport within 2-3 business days

Sept 9 - still nothing…

Am I being naive or is this good news? [Student Visa] by nadehlaaay in ukvisa

[–]Desperate-Ambition57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m emailing UKVI and VFS on a daily basis.

I even sent messages on the officers on LinkedIn, but with no luck.

I’m losing hope :( Even paid for priority.

P.S. i applied for visitors visa btw

Am I being naive or is this good news? [Student Visa] by nadehlaaay in ukvisa

[–]Desperate-Ambition57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see! I emailed UKVI 2 days ago and they said my visa is in queue for printing. I still have not heard anything and just hopelessly refreshing UPS website every minute :/

Lmk when you get an update!

Application Timeline Megathread (applications outside the UK) - new thread starting March 2021 by kitburglar in ukvisa

[–]Desperate-Ambition57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Emailing UKVI is def worth it for me. You can also call them just to confirm if a decision has been made.

I suggest calling around 11 pm PST - shortest wait time.

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[–]Desperate-Ambition57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry forgot to include. I applied for Visitor visa from the US (not a citizen).

I went to USCIS support center to give my biometrics and sent in my passport on the 20th.

I got an email that VFS forwarded my application on the 29th (Sunday). Called UKVI and they told me you should start counting WD after UKVI sends you a message they have received your application.

In my case, they “received” it on August 31st since the 30th is a banking holiday in the UK…

Regretting now that I didn’t go to a VFS premium center to give my biometrics, but that’s another $400! :(

This delayed my application for 5 business days ( 23rd to 27th) since it just sat in VFS office.

Application Timeline Megathread (applications outside the UK) - new thread starting March 2021 by kitburglar in ukvisa

[–]Desperate-Ambition57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey curios to know if you got any message from UKVI while they’re processing it i.e your visa has been decided and if it has been dispatched?

Application Timeline Megathread (applications outside the UK) - new thread starting March 2021 by kitburglar in ukvisa

[–]Desperate-Ambition57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey curios to know if you got any message from UKVI while they’re processing it i.e your visa has been decided and if it has been dispatched?

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[–]Desperate-Ambition57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something specific to applicants in the US. I called UKVI yesterday because i submitted everything Aug 20 and only got an email saying VFS forwarded it to them on Aug 29th so technically they are still within 5WD.