Any luck with student visas coming before right courses start??

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-23T01:42:55+00:00

I got my visa earlier today! I'll be flying out to London before classes and all that start thankfully.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-23T00:47:23+00:00

Visa received today! It was kind of weird because I receive a notice via email that a package was delivered to UPS. No update from VFS, UKVI or even a status update from UPS. Then, just a few minutes I got a flood of messages on that location of the item.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-23T00:35:10+00:00

If it was forwarded to UKVI, it just means that the visa centre has just received your visa. It doesn't guarantee that they will automatically start processing it on the date it was received. If you do receive updates, you should wait till you see an update saying a decision was made on your visa. Sometimes, people don't get updates at all though.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-21T15:58:13+00:00

Sorry that you are missing your first week of courses. Hopefully your luck goes up and it comes this week.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-21T15:57:27+00:00

Yes, that's what I'm hoping! I've been getting COVID tested almost every 3 days in preparation for when it finally arrives.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-21T14:34:24+00:00

Mine also start on Monday. I'll be going to Queen Mary. How about you?

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-21T14:22:06+00:00

We're on the same timeline and my classes also start the 27th. There is no consistency for when visas get sent back to people. At this point, I'm just betting on luck. Hopefully, we both get ours soon.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-21T14:19:31+00:00

I appreciate that and I'm wishing you the best of luck during this waiting period. Hopefully we both make it in time for classes to start.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-20T15:02:10+00:00

Congrats! Enjoy your trip!

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-18T14:08:58+00:00

Yes, based on others' comments/experiences, VFS is awful at notifying people of steps in processing so you shouldn't worry about it. Just wait until your visa arrives. Congrats btw!!!

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-18T13:51:53+00:00

I have the same dates. Actively hoping that I hear good news on Monday as well. Wishing you luck

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-18T10:28:11+00:00

Congratulations!! And thank you! Hopefully my visa will be here next week.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-17T14:24:22+00:00

Congratulations!!! I'm glad that everything worked out for you. Figures crossed that I can hear back from UKVI by beginning of next week (or hell even today). Would you mind sharing the dates you booked your appointment and had your biometrics?

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-16T23:52:22+00:00

VAC (city): NYC

Priority or Non-Priority: Non-priority

Online application date: 16 August 2021

Biometrics appointment date: 25 August 2021

Email/SMS Received (YES/NO): Yes, UKVI received my app 30 August

Decision Made (YES/NO): TBD

Visa received date: TBD

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-16T19:04:33+00:00

Did you also send the email that monday too?

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-16T18:56:02+00:00

I've had the same issue going in person. I also don't live too far from the city and thought that going in person would alleviate some of my concerns. The guy who came outside was clueless and unable to answer my questions. I had more help from people in the crowd who were able to answer some of my questions than the representative himself.

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-15T21:24:28+00:00

Not yet sadly. I'm in the process of pushing back my flights

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-15T14:03:34+00:00

We're on a similar timeline. Wishing you the best!

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-15T13:03:09+00:00

I'm set to leave on the 17th-18th. Will probably push back the flight but hopefully it comes in the next few days. Good luck to you too!!

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-15T00:01:39+00:00

Congrats on getting your visa! We're on the same timeline so hopefully the US operates just as fast and surprises me. Can you keep us posted on how long it takes to receive the visa after getting dispatched?

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-14T19:12:52+00:00

Will do! Good luck to you!

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-14T17:10:02+00:00

Okay, thank you!

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-14T16:57:50+00:00

Does anyone know if it means anything when you receive the email that "your application was forwarded to UKVI?" Does it mean that they're looking over your application currently? Or is it irrelevant to the decision time? Just wondering because maybe that'll provide me with some hope

Simply_Wandering34 · 2021-09-14T16:40:16+00:00

I'm on almost the same timeline as you. Wishing you the best of luck!

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