UK Visa Settlement Processing Time

Kateb where did you send your visa to?
 

If you are US based, it needs to be mailed to the NY Consulate

Oh ok...mine was sent in to NY and I got notified that my paper work was received on April 20th and no word since. Wonder if no news is bad news?
 

23 April - Online Application
26 April - Biometrics, sent documents (priority paid)
27 April - Email saying they received it
2 May - Email saying visa approved!

We're so totally elated right now. I'm celebrating with a delicious meal tonight. Thanks to everyone who helped us through this.

Hang in there, everyone still waiting! I'm sending good vibes your way.

Congratulations Kateb!

Oh ok...mine was sent in to NY and I got notified that my paper work was received on April 20th and no word since. Wonder if no news is bad news?
 

Hope not! Try not to worry too much. 10th April was our received date. There a few of us here who have been waiting a while also - Hopefully that means they're just a little busier than usual at the moment!

Hope not! Try not to worry too much. 10th April was our received date. There a few of us here who have been waiting a while also - Hopefully that means they're just a little busier than usual at the moment!

I am also applied for my 8 year old son. I am sure that means it will take longer! Guess when I see others being approved so quickly I cant help the worry bug from popping up! We have just been waiting so long to get to this point just want the answer so we can get our flights booked and finally have our family together! Thank you! I am going to try by best not to worry...as much! hehehehe 

Yes there are a few here who have been waiting for a while, i am pulling my hair out in frustration quite often. It is very hard to go through this, but there isn't a lot we can do about it but wait. I just want to quote an old saying......

"For everything there is a reason, and there is a reason for everything"

Got word from the UK border agency on Friday May 4th. They wanted more info on my son. They want proof that I have sole custody or his biological father is ok with him moving to the UK. His father has never been in his life and I have Florida law on my side stating that when a child is born out of wedlock the mother has all rights unless the father has a judge give him rights! Sent the proof in today, so hopefully this mean my visa is approved and soon my son's will be too! 

Got word from the UK border agency on Friday May 4th. They wanted more info on my son. They want proof that I have sole custody or his biological father is ok with him moving to the UK. His father has never been in his life and I have Florida law on my side stating that when a child is born out of wedlock the mother has all rights unless the father has a judge give him rights! Sent the proof in today, so hopefully this mean my visa is approved and soon my son's will be too! 

Good luck argybargy, i hope you hear back from them soon!

I was just wondering if anyone knows of anyone who has or had been waiting as long as us? we are on day 28 and still have not heard anything apart from an email saying that they had received our package.

I finally made my Biometrics last friday. They explain why we havent heard for almost two weeks. Home Office says that they are sorry because theyre computer down all week. whew hope soon this week i can recieve another news.

Ok, time for me to finally join the club here, lol.

May 11th online application submitted
May 15th biometrics done
May 15th application sent with priority processing to NY

I cried all the way back from the Fed Ex office....not sure if it was from relief or worry or simply an overflow of the stress, etc.

Now I wait. And while I do, I am going to send out nothing but positivity and believe that it will be approved!!

I'm joining the club as well.

Online application submitted: 15 May 12
Biometrics: 23 May 12
Sending all paperwork to NY (priority): 25 May 12

Until next week I'm waiting....waiting I hate all the waiting!

Online application: 18th April
Biometrics: 24th April
Docs sent to NY (non-priority) 24th April
Email to say opened: 7th May

Nothing since. UKBA Website currently quoting 12 days. Not sure if that is working days but have a feeling it will be. Kicking ourselves for not doing priority. Could all be over by now.....

Hi i send my application 17ht of jan to Sheffield. They recived 19th of jan. Since then i didnt heard nothing from home office. İ dont know why is take to long :-( i am here under work permit wich is in tier 2. İ missed my wedding party time it was last month 12th april. İ need to go to Turkey like if i ll get my pasport today i ll go tomorrow... My gf parents are unhappy about this suition, so they will be cancel the paryt. İ try to call home office many times they keep saying they cant say anythin before 6 month. İ dont know whats going on... İs there any one send same time ?? Any one is waiting long ??  Thanks for help..

Hi Guys,

I've already posted in the other threads about my approval (yay) but thought I'd officially post here my timeline for reference.

May 11th Submitted Online Application
May 15th Biometrics Taken And Mailed Docs To NY Consulate
May 16th Received Email Stating Docs Received
May 18th UK Visa Issued!!!

I must say I am very happy with the turnaround time. The priority fee was worth every single penny!!