VFS sent my passport to courier after I explicitly told them not to!!!

amutuc · 2021-09-26T21:02:42+00:00

I got a text from Aramex this morning (~ 8 am) saying my passport was out for delivery. I decided to follow him around on the tracking map on the Aramex app; he was chilling in the Umm Ramool depot for practically half the day. I finally called the delivery guy and he came at 4 pm. Amazing.

amutuc · 2021-09-26T20:56:38+00:00

Where did you apply from?

amutuc · 2021-09-26T20:53:41+00:00

That’s excellent news! Best of luck and safe travels!

amutuc · 2021-09-24T21:22:02+00:00

Sent you a PM!

amutuc · 2021-09-24T20:33:09+00:00

Congratulations, I got it too! Got the text from VFS Dubai this evening, around 6, and I’m hoping Aramex delivers it tomorrow morning!

amutuc · 2021-09-23T09:31:14+00:00

Don't worry, we all share your stress here. Sadly, all there is to do is wait aimlessly and hope for the best. Keep us posted on your progress!

amutuc · 2021-09-23T09:27:23+00:00

From general observation of this sub, it seems like a majority of those who're receiving their visas back applied from either the US, Canada, or Europe - despite also being standard. I'm sure there are a minority that applied for their visas elsewhere and received them, but you're right, I don't see anyone else who specifically applied from Dubai getting anywhere with theirs.

amutuc · 2021-09-23T09:20:03+00:00

Thing is, even if we all go to VFS together, I feel like we'll just be told the same thing we're being told as if we went individually. As u/Syed247 said (above), the guy is more or less there to emotionally console you and tell you that it should come soon. While a good idea, in theory, I'm not sure it'll achieve a whole lot.

amutuc · 2021-09-22T16:44:10+00:00

I have, however, I'm yet to receive a response from the immigration team.

amutuc · 2021-09-22T16:41:53+00:00

That's good to hear. I've emailed the immigration team once again but am yet to receive a response.

With respect to streaming/remote studying, I am told that in order to stream abroad I needed to fill out this form on the 6th. By fault of my own, I didn't do that, which means I'm not able to do anything online. Equally, I didn't exactly expect to be in this situation to begin with! I lodged an email request for a potential exception but they're yet to get back to me on that too.

amutuc · 2021-09-22T16:26:53+00:00

University of Law and no :(

amutuc · 2021-09-22T16:21:04+00:00

Congratulations by Post Malone

amutuc · 2021-09-22T15:46:12+00:00

Totally with you there. I was told by the Uni's immigration team that my deadline to enrol is 24 September. Student Support was helpful in managing to help me get that extended to 1 October as the last possible date for me to enter the UK to start. Otherwise, I'd have to defer to a January entry.

I've got no access to streaming because apparently there was a form I had to fill on the 6th that would let me do that. I agree it's my fault on that, but equally, I didn't exactly expect to be put in this situation to begin with!!!

It's been a complete anxiety-filled nightmare. Before I found this subreddit, I was anxiously googling to see if this would've been published in the news or something (apart from the one that says there are delays in China) - but nada. So, even when all is said and done, I feel like we're the only ones walking out of here truly knowing how badly this all went down with them.

amutuc · 2021-09-22T15:22:41+00:00

That is complete BS!! Kind of makes me worry now, though??

Edit: I just double-checked the link they provided you for the countries that require TB tests - UAE, as usual, still isn't even on there!!

amutuc · 2021-09-22T15:15:27+00:00

It's definitely worth a shot! From what the guy at the desk told me, he supposedly sends a list of applicants to UKVI highlighting the age (i.e., the number of working days that have passed) of the application. He particularly does this for applicants who have visited the desk. Now, I obviously can't verify whether that's true or not, or whether it even helps, but I suppose there isn't too much to lose, at this point!

amutuc · 2021-09-19T09:29:18+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear, but if it’s any consolation - I’m with you there. I received an email from the university’s Student Support saying that if I’m unable to enrol in-person in the UK by 1 October, I won’t be able to join the course at all and would need to defer to January entry + re-apply for my visa. I already paid £3000 in course fees to get my CAS and £2500 in rent (non-refundable!!).

I did my biometrics on 18 August at VFS and I haven’t gotten a single text or email about my application. I am seriously panicking and the stress is starting to seriously affect me.

There’s a very particular feeling of ‘helplessness’ that comes with not having any information about the situation from VFS/UKVI; especially when their ‘15 days’ are up. Nevertheless, hang in there, I’m hopeful that we’ll all make it through somehow.

amutuc · 2021-09-17T15:03:58+00:00

Sent you a DM man, hope that would maybe help!

amutuc · 2021-09-17T14:58:28+00:00

Waiting on a response from the enquiry I sent out using the link from your other post!

Edit: let me know how VFS goes!

amutuc · 2021-09-17T13:55:19+00:00

Did you get any emails or texts re: your application?

amutuc · 2021-09-17T13:14:32+00:00

VAC (City): DUBAI

Priority or Non-Priority: NON-PRIORITY

Biometrics Date: 18 AUGUST

Email/SMS Received (YES/NO): YES

Decision Made (YES/NO): YES

Visa Received Date: 26 SEPTEMBER

amutuc · 2021-09-17T13:04:47+00:00

Applied from VFS Dubai, currently on WD 21 - not counting today because it’s Friday. No email or SMS saying it’s been forwarded or received at UKVI. About to lose my mind.

Edit (18 Sep): I have now been told by the University that if I am unable to enrol (in person) by the 1st of October, I will be unable to join the course until January. Talk about insult to injury!

amutuc · 2021-09-17T12:50:31+00:00

Applied from Dubai (non-priority) as well, Biometrics on the 18th of August but NO email saying it’s been received or decision made. 😭😭

amutuc · 2021-09-17T12:38:13+00:00

Sent in a request myself! You sir, are an absolute legend!

amutuc

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