UK Visa Settlement Processing Time

I have had a few minor speeding tickets in the past in which I did not state as well (about 10 years back). They were minor and took place in another state, so I cant really get the documents for them plus i don't recall exactly when or what exactly took place. However, I did mention a dui I have had years back (without a police report) simply because when i searched for my records online, nothing came up. I hope they don't make a fuss about it. I got a new license when I moved to another state and my drivers license number changed from the previous one. I don't know whats gonna happen but, will see.  I was honest as I could be, thats gotta count for something. I hope. I pray. I think lol.

Once they start looking at an application. My guess is it takes about 3 to 5 days to decide from there. For example today is the 19th business day for me. I highly doubt they have been looking at it everyday if even looked at it yet lol. Yes "Non Priority" lol.

Oh Karish... I wish the best for us both!! 

Once they start looking at an application. My guess is it takes about 3 to 5 days to decide from there. For example today is the 19th business day for me. I highly doubt they have been looking at it everyday if even looked at it yet lol. Yes "Non Priority" lol.

From what I have read in posts here on the forum before, it only actually takes an hour or two to decide a straightforward application once they have it in front of them (but if you have a criminal conviction, such as your DUI, they do have to look into it, which can add an extra 2-3 weeks onto the processing time).

In the US, they process about 4,000 applications per month, and until recently, there were 3 consulates processing the visas (so about 1,000 to 1,500 per month each). But as of a few weeks ago, the NY consulate now processes all visa applications made in the US, which means that they have to get through an average of about 130 applications per day!

The applications that are sent using priority processing are put to the front of the line, leaving the non-priority applications to wait in line even longer to be processed. As you have a criminal conviction, you may find that you have to wait the normal processing time (currently about 30 working days), plus another 2-3 weeks extra (10-15 working days) while they look into the details surrounding it.

WOW! thats a lot of people trying to move to one small Island! I have always been so fascinate by the power and allure of the United Kingdom.

Stay positive Karish... I know this is a hard process and how easy it is to be discouraged and overwhelmed... Just keep up the hope, it will all work out in the end

Yes Blackcat! we in this together, we gonna make it lets stay strong ok 

Hopefully since you contacted them it will bump you up a bit because you inquired, and they will take a look at it.

The more time that passes by i just feel like "oh they are not gonna e-mail me today" I guess im starting to put on my comfortable clothes on and just wait it out.
We gonna all make it through Bless everyone

Hi guys,

My visa application is not under Settlement but kinda related so I thought I'd ask here on this thread. My wife is an Irish citizen so I am under the Family of an EEA National Visa type.

I've done this application 4 years ago when we were thinking of moving to London but we didn't end up doing it so I never used the visa they issued me.

My questions is this, I remember 4 years ago when I got my passport back from the British Consulate in Chicago, I had this visa in my passport that was good for 6 months and I remember either reading or talking to someone at the consulate that I had to go to some office when I get to the UK with my passport and they would turn that visa into a Work/Residence Permit. I am not 100 percent on this information because it was too long ago.

Can someone tell me what the procedure is after I get my passport back from the British Consulate?

Thanks

Hi guys,

My visa application is not under Settlement but kinda related so I thought I'd ask here on this thread. My wife is an Irish citizen so I am under the Family of an EEA National Visa type.

I've done this application 4 years ago when we were thinking of moving to London but we didn't end up doing it so I never used the visa they issued me.

My questions is this, I remember 4 years ago when I got my passport back from the British Consulate in Chicago, I had this visa in my passport that was good for 6 months and I remember either reading or talking to someone at the consulate that I had to go to some office when I get to the UK with my passport and they would turn that visa into a Work/Residence Permit. I am not 100 percent on this information because it was too long ago.

Can someone tell me what the procedure is after I get my passport back from the British Consulate?

Thanks

Your question isn't relevant to this thread as you will be applying for your visa under completely different immigration rules to everyone else on this thread - the EEA immigration rules, not the UK ones - but I'll see if I can answer it anyway.

If you are applying for an EEA family permit (valid 6 months), then after you get your passport back from the consulate, you move to the UK. The family permit allows you to work in the UK, but is not a long-term residence card. So, before the 6 months is up on the permit, you need to apply for the EEA2 5-year residence card.

I believe this can only be done by post and it takes approximately 6 months to be processed, but you can still work while you are waiting for it to be approved (you should receive a letter from the UKBA confirming this when you apply for the EEA2). You can find information about how to apply for it here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucitizens/applyingundereuropeanlaw/ and the EEA2 application form is here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/eea/eea21.pdf

Your question isn't relevant to this thread as you will be applying for your visa under completely different immigration rules to everyone else on this thread - the EEA immigration rules, not the UK ones - but I'll see if I can answer it anyway.

If you are applying for an EEA family permit (valid 6 months), then after you get your passport back from the consulate, you move to the UK. The family permit allows you to work in the UK, but is not a long-term residence card. So, before the 6 months is up on the permit, you need to apply for the EEA2 5-year residence card.

I believe this can only be done by post and it takes approximately 6 months to be processed, but you can still work while you are waiting for it to be approved (you should receive a letter from the UKBA confirming this when you apply for the EEA2). You can find information about how to apply for it here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucitizens/applyingundereuropeanlaw/ and the EEA2 application form is here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/eea/eea21.pdf

Thanks a lot.

Hey all...they finally have some updates statistics from February 2011...

80% processed in 15 days, 90% processed in 30 days,

Up from 46% and 78% respectively...

I know the 15 day ship has sailed for most of us...but I will be happy if we can all hear something back in 30 days or less...Remember there are people in this forum that have waited longer than 30 days and gotten approved, so we must be thankful if we do hear something before this time.

Good luck and god bless x

Just joined the queue.  Sent my application in priority today to the NY office!  Wish me luck and speedy application times!

Good luck to everyone still waiting!

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has any idea what happened to processing in LA since they now only handle California. Either processing time would speed up greatly, or I assumed they would be sacking most of the staff (or hopefully re-assigning them other duties) since most visas now go via New York.

-Zed (soon to be be filing in L.A.) 

Well gang, i dont have any new updates from my end either. The wait continues! but i think of my visa waiting comrades often.

the weekends are the worst. having some free time and just wondering about things. its lead me to "oh no what if i filled that out wrong"....

but whats done is done. i need ideas on how to pass the time!

No worries Ziptang...we still have Friday...and if you need something to pass the time...May I suggest Foster's?

Well guys!!   some good news, but just some!

I got an email today saying that my application has been assigned to an  Immigration officer!  Then about an hour later I got a phone call with some basic confirmation questions - Our names, birth dates- intentions- living situation, then she said she saw my email about not knowing what I needed to declare ( my traffic violations and past arrests that didn't lead to any conviction)  She let me sort it all out and asked for the court docs that confirm charges were dropped)  she did say if they were dropped it wasn't a problem and I should be issued the visa soon,  but needed the documents for my file. SO... I ran around and faxed them ASAP.

Hoping to hear some good news tomorrow!!

Still nervous that my arrests show (bad character)   Most of us have a year or two in our lifes ( end of highschool- college years) where we do silly, reckless things.  But hopefully they understand people grow up and change...

Not worried, but a little

But anyway, there you are!  so be patient my waiting friends, your turn is almost there!!    YAY   

No worries Ziptang...we still have Friday...and if you need something to pass the time...May I suggest Foster's?

i like your style i actually went for a smithwicks. mmmm tasty.