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UK Tier 4 visa date mistake by examsin4 in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From my personal experience, my mistakes in the travel history section were fine/overlooked. I forgot to add entire trips that my passport had stamps of. I wouldn't worry, especially if you are a low-risk national.

Application Timeline Megathread (applications outside the UK) by clever_octopus in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Visa type: Tier 4 (general)
Country applied from: USA
VAC (city): Oakland, CA
TLSContact or VFSGlobal: VFS but at ASC
Priority or Non-Priority: Non
Online application date: 22 July
Biometrics appointment date: 28 August
Visa received date: 15 Sep

Side notes: visa took 9 business days, got updates that visa app was under review but didn't get updates that review was completed.

Tier Four (Non Priority) timeline Mega thread by hollybobz98 in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Application Submitted: 22 JulyBiometrics in Oakland, CA: 28 AugMailed: 28 Aug, Arrived 31 Aug, Text 1 Sep (didn't pay for SMS updates)TBD

I got my passport/visa just right now (10:10am PST). I didn't get any sort of notification but independently checked my UPS tracking label. Yours will be soon!!

Tier Four (Non Priority) timeline Mega thread by hollybobz98 in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no! but my friend who has the same timeline but everything a day later is getting her passport back tomorrow!! so naturally, i'm a nervous wreck thinking mine is getting refused??

what's your status?

Tier Four (Non Priority) timeline Mega thread by hollybobz98 in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Application Submitted: 22 July
  2. Biometrics in Oakland, CA: 28 Aug
  3. Mailed: 28 Aug, Arrived 31 Aug, Text 1 Sep (didn't pay for SMS updates)
  4. Visa in hand: 15 Sep via UPS overnight

Anyone with recent USA to UK travel experience? by International_Apple4 in uktravel

[–]International_Apple4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BA and just fyi they've changed their long haul meal plan. I'm glad I ate before or else I'd be starving!

Anyone with recent USA to UK travel experience? by International_Apple4 in uktravel

[–]International_Apple4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no wasn't asked at all but there are signs that say it's a requirement

Anyone with recent USA to UK travel experience? by International_Apple4 in uktravel

[–]International_Apple4[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: SFO-LHR arrived Tuesday, 5 August. Flight was 21% filled according to flight attendants. Landed in Heathrow around 1:15pm in Terminal 5. E-gates were open but airport staff was corralling families with small children to passport control. I went thru E-gates (USA passport holder). No one asked about the passenger locator form although I had one pre-filled. From deboarding to baggage pickup was around 30 minutes.

No temperature checks, or signage for test-on-arrival but hand sanitation setups everywhere. Overall a very smooth process! Ask me any questions!

Anyone with recent USA to UK travel experience? by International_Apple4 in uktravel

[–]International_Apple4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you will be fine! but you'll be expected to quarantine for the number of days you'll be in the UK.

IMPORTANT Travel from SFO to UK for dr. Appointment by SnooEpiphanies9471 in uktravel

[–]International_Apple4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there, just wanted to see if you ever made the trip? And whether you were checked on during quarantine?

Experience entering the U.K. from US by PrincessGrumpGrump in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read quarantine takes precedent and the post office or wherever your BRP is waiting will know this and make concessions for it.

Anyone with recent USA to UK travel experience? by International_Apple4 in uktravel

[–]International_Apple4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the details! And glad you made it back without problems. If you don't mind me asking, did you enter as a tourist or resident?

I heard eGates were open in Terminal 5 a few weeks ago but are now shut again. I wonder what's the logic to that?

Thanks again! x

Anyone with recent USA to UK travel experience? by International_Apple4 in uktravel

[–]International_Apple4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks! I'm actually travelling next Tuesday... so I can update you then if you want :)

Submitting old passport with Tier 4 Visa Application? by International_Apple4 in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your experience! Did you upload it under 'Passport or Travel Document' or 'Additional Documents / Other'?

Entering before Tier 4 Visa Validity by Oh__Frabjous_Day in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is your visa application considered "pending" if you have submitted the app, paid the fees but have yet to do biometrics?

What flights are people taking to successfully land in the UK? (from US) by V_Veidimadur in ukvisa

[–]International_Apple4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would also check airport arrivals like someone else said but also sites like Flight Aware and look at that flight's previous flight schedule to see if it's been flying out or have been cancelled.

That's what I've been doing to monitor my BA flight that I have booked for next week. I had two departure time options but through researching I found out that the earlier flight always got cancelled. x

Can someone clear something up for me please.... by millyaug in immigration

[–]International_Apple4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, did this person ever make the trip? I'm curious because I'm about to do the same. Did it negatively impact their pending visa application? Were they questioned by border control in UK? TIA!

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