August priority and non priority

Hopefully they will manage to clear the backlog soon and we'll get a rush of decisions in a short space of time (as has happened in the past) - fingers crossed.

I got an email saying it had been received today! I'm hoping it's good news and won't be too long!

I got an email saying it had been received today! I'm hoping it's good news and won't be too long!

Glad you got the email . It won't be any kind of news yet though - that's just an automated email saying they have opened it and logged into the system.

Fingers crossed it will be processed soon .

Hey everyone!

Just giving an update:

Met online --4 years ago
First met in person - May 24, 2015 (in Jamaica)
Married in Jamaica: May 14, 2016. (Came directly back to the US from Jamaica. He went to the UK.)
Docs received at Sheffield:  August 1, 2016 (according to UPS Tracking)
Received confirmation email: September 21, 2016

We started working on the 12 week timeline for our sanity. It is helping.  The stress and anxiety of it all has both my husband and I having physical ailments.  As a therapist, I encourage everyone (including myself) to self-care. This is a stressful and anxious time, and that can take a toll.  Laugh a lot, eat well, get plenty of sleep, exercise, drink water, grant yourself (and your spouses) some grace, and give love and light.  It is good for us all.

Hang in there!

What are we thinking is the average waiting time from receiving the "we have received your application" email?
10 working days? I think that will be my next 'lets hope' date which means Friday for me...
or is realistically going to be 3-4 weeks they better be doing overtime!
It would be awesome if you got a "you are xx in the queue" email. I could be next in line or i could be behind 20 people just cant tell...frustrating!

What are we thinking is the average waiting time from receiving the "we have received your application" email?
10 working days? I think that will be my next 'lets hope' date which means Friday for me...
or is realistically going to be 3-4 weeks they better be doing overtime!
It would be awesome if you got a "you are xx in the queue" email. I could be next in line or i could be behind 20 people just cant tell...frustrating!

Priority or non-priority?

Priority is taking about 5 weeks from the date of receipt at the moment (not the date of the email).

Non-priority, no one knows.  We have several members from June who have still not had a decision made on their visas.  They are well past 60/70 business days from this point.  There is a single applicant from early July that has received their visa, I believe after 63 business days.

It's a tough year if non-priority.   

Priority, i seen how long people were waiting and opted to pay the fee for the quicker turn around, applying in the summer is a pain!
It will be 5 weeks this Wednesday when they received the application...ill take what you said with a pinch of salt and not get to excited for Wednesday, but i can always hope. We are all getting there day by day one day closer.

Priority, i seen how long people were waiting and opted to pay the fee for the quicker turn around, applying in the summer is a pain!
It will be 5 weeks this Wednesday when they received the application...ill take what you said with a pinch of salt and not get to excited for Wednesday, but i can always hope. We are all getting there day by day one day closer.

Smart move!  With a bit of luck, you'll hear this week.  Hopefully worst case is next week.   

Hi all!

Timeline for my husband and I...

Online application: 8/18
Biometrics: 8/22
Docs received in Sheffield: 9/2
 "Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer." Email: 9/20

The rest is TBA
hoping to hear something maybe this time next month but that might just be wishful thinking.

Kind thoughts and prayers to you all 🇺🇧


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What are we thinking is the average waiting time from receiving the "we have received your application" email?
10 working days? I think that will be my next 'lets hope' date which means Friday for me...
or is realistically going to be 3-4 weeks they better be doing overtime!
It would be awesome if you got a "you are xx in the queue" email. I could be next in line or i could be behind 20 people just cant tell...frustrating!

Today is the day!!!!


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How's everyone doing? Any news?

June applications are getting a bit of movement (finally).   

June applications are getting a bit of movement (finally).   

That's brilliant news! Hopefully we'll all be with our loved ones in time for the holidays 

Nothing further from us yet


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Just got an email. Decision has been made and shipping will be processed shortly! Hopefully I will have in my hands by Friday at the latest.


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Fantastic news Tlandry!!  Congrats and hope it comes through for you before the weekend.  Keep us posted and all the very best of luck!!