Probably been asked a thousand times before, but not recently I can find!
For those that needed to apply for a COA - how long did yours take to come back? The current guidance says 70% are returned within 20 working days (4 weeks), which is exactly how long my IGS visa took.
Am I correct in remembering that a COA is only good for 3 months? Therefore, I want to apply in that tight window between not too early and enough time before the wedding...We're getting married 7 June, so I was thinking of sending it off at the beginning of March. I'm pretty much assuming that a straightforward application (no previous marriages, partner currently in the UK and British-born) would easily come back within that 4-week window. I obviously don't want to risk not having the certificate back in time, but also applying TOO early would be disastrous!
Just looking for other peoples' stories here
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Thanks!!
(edit...okay, I missed the bit that the COA is good for 3 months to give NOTICE, but then that notice is good for a further 12 months...so basically, I can apply for the COA at point now, really, and it won't be too early!)
